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Softball (Girls)
GRAA softball is open to girls Pre-K through 8th grade.
Grades are split into groups and will depend on the number of girls signing up
from each grade. Historically, we have grouped two or three grades
together.
Grades Pre-K
through 2nd:
We again will use the Dome in
Montclair until the weather warms up and then we'll move outside. Our volunteer
parent coaches will work with the Ashley's trainers in the Dome running programs
we develop for each level to work on the fundamentals of softball, such as
throwing, fielding, hitting and base running.
Pre-K and K sessions will be held on
Sundays, beginning March 27th and will run through the end of May or early June.
We'll be inside the Dome from March 27th through May 2 and then move outside.
Times are still being finalized but will likely be between Noon - 1
pm.
1st and 2nd graders will be inside
on Sundays from March 27th - May 2, likely from 1-2 pm. When we move outside,
practices will be twice a week on a weeknight and Saturday or Sunday afternoon.
Field times are still being finalized.
Grades 3 through
8
Skills practices will begin in April
and the season will conclude in early June. The program will focus on building
fundamental skills (throwing, fielding, hitting, base running and pitching),
while incorporating games as the season progresses. Emphasis will be on having
fun while building skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. We may enter team(s) for
our 3/4/5 graders in the Montclair Rec league as we did last year. Sessions
will be twice a week on a weeknight and on Saturday afternoons. Field times are
still being finalized. The 6th through 8th graders will have the opportunity to
play games in the Montclair Rec league for a more-competitive
experience.
We need as many parent coaches as
possible to make this program a success. Please volunteer!
Travel
Details
GRAA will again be fielding travel
softball teams at the 10u, 12u and 14u levels. These are competitive teams
playing games against other towns and club teams. Tryouts will likely be held
the 1st week in March (dates and times for each age group are still being
finalized please watch for emails from GRAA).
Important - If you have not
already done so please send an email to
grsoftball@hotmail.com with your daughters
name, grade, birthdate, parents names(s), email and phone
number.
Travel registration will only open after the teams have
been selected.
Tryout schedule: 10u (3rd through 5th graders born in 1999 or later) Tryout date(s) and times TBD Practices will start the week of March 8 and will be held indoors during March on 1 or 2 weeknights and a weekend session. Days and times TBD. Outdoor practices will begin as soon as possible, 1 or 2 weeknights and 1 weekend session.
Games start in April and can be on
any weeknight or weekend day or night.
12u and 14u (girls born in 1995 through 1998) Tryouts for these 2 teams will likely be held together on 2 dates. Girls should attend both sessions. Dates and times TBD Practices will start on March 6. Practices will likely be held indoors during March on 2 weeknights and a weekend session. Outdoor practices will begin as soon as possible, likely 1 or 2 weeknights and 1 weekend session. Games start in April and can be on any weeknight or weekend day or night. If you have any questions you can submit an email to grsoftball@hotmail.com or call Paul Marhan (973) 449-5238 or Bob Finlay (201) 953-3539.
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