PAL-GAL Softball 2013 Season:
GIRLS, if you are between the ages of 5 and 16 and want to play softball, you should sign-up to participate in the Santa Clara Police Activities League’s PAL-GAL GIRL’S SOFTBALL Program. Everyone plays and the practices are local. Games are held at Central Park, Henry Schmidt, Marsalli Field and Elmer Johnson. Season starts March 16, 2013.
Girls participate in softball games played at Central Park and Marsalli Park. Last year we had over 240 girls sign up for this program. Assignment to leagues is based on age, from T-Ball to Majors (ages 5-16). PAL-GAL Softball is dedicated to teaching girls and young women the values and rewards that can be accomplished through self-determination, belief in one’s self, desire, teamwork and respect for others.
Visit the Santa Clara Pal-Gal Softball page at: Facebook.com/SCPalGalSoftball
2013 Season Division Schedules:
Minors Schedule revised 3_28_2013 (2)
Master Softball Game schedule 2013 (2) rev. 3/28
2013 Pal-Gal Opening Day Photo Schedule
Field Permits – Link to City Website and issued Field Permits:
Santa Clara 2013 Field Permits issued by Parks and Recs
New Change for 2013: Players will be allowed to “move up” pending a tryout and approval of managers/coaches and Softball Committee.
Correction to Previous Flier Regarding Rookie and Minor League Players: Every player (new and returning) will tryout and be drafted. All players need to report to tryouts on the designated date. The correct information is listed below and on the corrected flier. Sorry for any inconvenience.
AGES:
Girls 5-16 The season for T-Ball through Minors (ages 5-13) runs from March 9-through the end of May. The season for Majors (ages 13-16) runs from June 10-July 25.
SIGN-UPS:
T-Ball, Farm, Rookies and Minors register from December-February 1, 2013. Majors register from December-April 26, 2013.
REGISTRATION:
Click here for 2013 Santa Clara PAL-GAL Softball Flier
NEW for 2013 Season-Register online
To register for T-Ball: Pal-Gal T-Ball
To register for Farm: Pal-Gal Farm
To register for Rookies: Pal-Gal Rookies
To register for Minors: Pal-Gal Minors
To register for Majors: http://scpalgalmajors.eventbrite.com
Register at the P.A.L. Office from 1:00pm-5:00pm Monday thru Friday. Special Saturday registration on January 12, from 9:00am-12:00pm and January 19, from 9:00am-12:00pm.
COST (Includes Uniform-Jersey and Socks, Awards, and Insurance):
$85.00 per player
$115.00 for players playing both Minors and Majors
$135 for two family members and $185 for three family members
Scholarships are available – We do not turn away any eligible players (Please contact the P.A.L. office).
LEAGUE INFORMATION / TRYOUT DATES:
T-BALL LEAGUE: 5 AND 6 years old. Must be 5 years old as of 1-1-13. Players not returning to the same team as last year will be placed by address location or by request. Non-metal cleats are optional for T-Ball League only.
FARM LEAGUE: 7 AND 8 years old. Must be 7 years old as of 1-1-13. Players not returning to the same team as last year will be placed by address location or by request. No metal cleats.
ROOKIE LEAGUE: 9 AND 10 years old. Must be 9 years old as of 1-1-13. Every player (new and returning) will tryout and be drafted. Tryouts for team placement, Saturday, January 26th, 9:30am – 11:30am (rain out date-Sunday, January 27th, 2013, 9:30am-11:30am) and Saturday, February 2nd, 9:30am – 11:30am (rain out date-Monday, February 4th, , 6pm-8pm). All tryouts are held at Central Park. No metal cleats.
MINOR LEAGUE: 11-13 years old. Must be 11 years old as of 1-1-2013. Every player (new and returning) will tryout and be drafted. Tryouts for team placement, Saturday, January 26th, 2013, 12pm – 2pm (rain out date-Sunday, January 27th, 2013, 9:30am-11:30am) and Saturday, February 2nd, 2013, 12pm – 2pm (rain out date-Monday, February 4th, 2013, 6pm-8pm). All tryouts are held at Central Park. No metal cleats.
MAJOR LEAGUE: 13 – 16 years old. Must be 13 years old as of 1-1-2013. New and returning players not returning to the same team must attend the Major League Tryouts for team placement Saturday, April 20th, 2013, 2:00pm-4:00pm and Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 9:30am-11:30am. Tryouts are held at Marsalli Field. Practice begins in May; play begins June 10th and ends July 25th. No metal cleats.
Note: Please wear plastic cleats and bring a mitt when trying out.
2013 PAL-GAL SOFTBALL CLINICS:
Santa Clara PAL is pleased to offer several opportunities for players and coaches to enrich their softball skills. These clinics are designed to advance skills in HITTING, THROWING, FIELDING, PITCHING, AND CATCHING. The clinics will be lead by USA Gold Medal winner Gillian Boxx, and former San Jose City College Pitching Coach Toni Joyner. Learn more about Gillian at http://www.gillianboxx.com/.
2013 Pal-Gal Softball Clinic Flier: Pal-Gal-Softball-Clinic-Flier-v2013
SKILLS CLINIC #1: Sunday, February 24, 2012 – LOCATION: Marsalli Park
10:00 am – 12:00 pm – All T-Ball / Farm players
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm – All Rookies / Minor players
Equipment: Please bring glove, cleats, bat (if you have)
ADVANCED SKILLS CLINIC #2: Sunday, March 10, 2012 – LOCATION: Marsalli Park
10:00 am – 12:00 pm – All T-Ball / Farm players
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm – All Rookies / Minor players
Equipment: Please bring glove, cleats, bat (if you have)
*NOTE: Clinic 2 is a follow on clinic and is intended to provide more hands on play. It is strongly encouraged that players attend both clinics.
PITCHING/CATCHING CLINIC: Saturday, March 2, 2012 – LOCATION: Marsalli Park
10:00 am – 12:00 pm – All Pitchers and Catchers
CATCHERS CLINIC: Please bring facemask, chest protector, leg guards
Skills Clinic Registration
Cost: Skills Clinics 1 and 2: $15 per clinic
Cost: Pitcher/Catcher Clinic: $10 per participant
To register online for Skills Clinic #1: http://scpalgalclinic1.eventbrite.com
To register online for Skills Clinic #2: http://scpalgalclinic2.eventbrite.com
To register online for Skills Clinic #1 and #2: http://scpalgalclinics1and2.eventbrite.com
To register online for the Pitchers and Catchers Clinic: http://scpalgalpitchercatcherclinic.eventbrite.com
To register online for all 3 Clinics: http://scpalgal3clinics.eventbrite.com
For approved bats to use or purchase, see: www.asasoftball.com/about/getManufacturerDetail.asp
FORMS:
2013 Pal-Gal Player Registration: 2013-Pal-Gal-Player-Majors Application
Please fill out Emergency Contact Information Sheet: PAL Emergency Contact Form
Player Code of Conduct (Player must initial and sign): Pal-Gal Player Code of Conduct
Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct & Ethics (Parent/Guardian must sign): PAL Parent-Guardian Code of Ethics
Copy of Birth Certificate: If this is your first year with Santa Clara Pal-GaL Softball please submit a copy of the player’s Birth Certificate or Passport information (for age verification). This can be done by emailing a copy to the PAL Director at wcdavis@santaclaraca.gov, by faxing a copy to the PAL office at (408)-984-1407, or by stopping by the PAL office located at the Santa Clara Police Dept from 1pm-5pm, M-F. Any information that is emailed or faxed it will be destroyed following verification.
2013 LEAGUE AND DRAFT RULES:
T-Ball League – Rules T-Ball Division REV 1-8-2013
Farm League - Rules Farm Division REV 1-8-2013
Rookie League – Rules Rookie Division REV 4-9-2013
Minor League – Rules Minor Division REV 4-9-2013
Major League – Rules Major Division Rev 4-9-2013
Rookie League and Minor Draft League Rules – Rookie-Minor-Draft-Rules-REV-02-03-2013
Major League Draft Rules – Major Draft Rules REV 1-8-2013
MANAGERS / COACHES:
ALL Managers and Coaches must take the mandatory ACE Test prior to the start of the season. P.A.L. will reimburse the test cost of Managers and Coaches.
Go to: www.asasoftball.com/youth/certification.asp
Helpful links for running a better practice:
http://www.softball-spot.com/fun-softball-practice-drills/103/
http://www.softballperformance.com/coaching-softball-how-to-run-a-bad-practice/
http://www.softballperformance.com/softball-drills/
TWO EVENTS SCHEDULED:
We have to two exciting events coming up for our PAL-GAL Softball Families – Stanford Softball Little League Day on Sunday, April 7 and PAL-GAL Softball Day at Santa Clara University on Sunday, May 5.
Sunday, April 7 at 12:00 pm
Stanford Softball Little League Day
Stanford Cardinals vs. Arizona State University
Location: Boyd & Jill Smith Family Stadium
Free Admission for all PAL-Gal teams that attend
On April 7th, Stanford Softball would like to invite you and your softball players to attend “Little League Softball Day.” The event will be held at Boyd & Jill Smith Family Stadium on the Stanford campus at noon (12:00 pm), when the Cardinal take on PAC-12 Conference rival, Arizona State University.
In order to promote Little League Softball, as well as the college softball experience, Little League Baseball and Softball has worked with various colleges and universities resulting in these institutions providing a Little League Softball Day at the collegiate level. On this day, young athletes of all ages will get to experience the game of softball at its finest. They will have the complete game experience from warm-ups to the game-ending play.
On Game-day:
- The players, parents and coaches can attend the game at no charge. Softball players should wear their uniform shirt in order to be identified for admission.
- Free Stanford Softball Posters
- After the game, Stanford Softball invites the players to interact with the team, ask questions, and receive autographs. (This session will be limited to approximately 30 to 45 minutes.)
http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1101968503969-524/Stanford+LL+Day+2013.pdf
Sunday, May 5 at 12:00 pm
Santa Clara PAL-GAL Day at Santa Clara University (SCU)
SCU Lady Broncos vs. University of San Diego Toreros
Location: SCU Softball Stadium, 500 El Camino Real
Tickets are $2.00 each (email: Sabrina.fraker@st.com)
Space is limited. We are only selling 150 tickets, on a first come first serve basis. Your tickets will be reserved when payment is received. Please make arrangements ASAP.
There is limited bleacher seating. Please bring your lounge chair or blankets. Also, coolers are allowed only with plastic bottled waters. Concession sales will also be available at this event.
http://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/w-softbl/index
We urge you to take advantage of these wonderful opportunities. Please feel free to contact us with additional questions contact your Coach.
FAMILY FUN DAY:
Link to Santa Clara Weekly story about 2011 Family Fun Day: 2011 Pal-Gal Family Fun Day
Link to Santa Clara Weekly story about 2012 Family Fun Day: 2012 Pal-Gal Family Fun Day
PHOTO DAY SCHEDULE: Photo Day Schedule
CONTACT INFORMATION:
PAL Office 408.615.4880. FAX 408.984.1407
TRAVEL/TOURNAMENT TEAM:
Are you interested in playing softball this summer?
Tournament softball is for girls who want to increase their skills, and play at a more competitive level. Tournament season is typically played May thru July. The player and her family will need to commit to a minimum of 5-6 tournaments (depending on the division) throughout the summer. There will be a fee of approximately $400 per player (for uniforms and tournament fees), and some traveling will be involved. Also, parents are required to work at the Santa Clara PAL Softball tournament in July.
Tryout Dates and Times
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - Central Park
4:00 – 6:00 pm – 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U
and
Sunday, May 5, 2013 – Central Park
9:00 – 11:00 am – 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U
For more information or questions contact – scpalsoftball@gmail.com