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Fastpitch News

Parents, does your softball player know how to honor officials?

November 21, 2009

This week, the weekly parent tip focuses on respecting officials, a component of the Honoring the Game code: ROOTS Responsible Sports Parent Tip of the Week: “Some officials are learning the game, just like your child. Avoid criticizing them when you think they’ve made a mistake. Officials have a tough job, and we couldn’t have [...]

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2009 ASA Tournament Schedule

July 30, 2009

Attached you will find the 2009 ASA Colorado JO FP Tournaments. ASA 2009 Tournament Schedule

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Olympic Fate for Fastpitch Softball in August

March 31, 2009

IOC President Rogge confirms the seven sports under consideration for addition to the program for the 2016 Olympics will be reduced to two at the IOC Executive Board meeting in August in Berlin. Baseball, golf, karate, roller sports, rugby, squash and softball will make presentations in June to the Executive Board ahead of the August [...]

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A quick reminder for Colorado Fastpitch Softball Coaches

March 17, 2009

As the Colorado Fastpitch Softball season heads into full swing, and the possibility of your girls wanting to switch teams, I think it’s a good time to remember what we’re all here for. So many times, we’ve all heard the story, the gossip, the pain of what happens when players decided to switch teams, and [...]

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Upcoming Triple Crown Tournaments 2009

February 24, 2009

Just in case, all you fastpitch softball junkies out there want to see how this year looks, regarding Triple Crown Tournament dates, times, locations, here you go.

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Competitive World of Fundraising

February 23, 2009

Like triumphing over your league’s top team, or rising to the top in a championship tournament, fundraising is a challenge that needs to be met with passion, perseverance and a desire to succeed. Your team needs to be in top shape and highly motivated for your goal to be reached, and you have the power [...]

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Getting along

February 23, 2009

One thing that I have noticed, no matter what the team, what the age group, there is always going to be an issue with a parent, player or coach. It seems that every year, it starts off fine, everyone’s getting along. And then before you know it, bamm, and something happens. Possibly their daughter isn’t [...]

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Keep Fastpitch Softball in the Olympics

February 23, 2009

One thing that I just cannot under stand is why the Olympic Committee is going to get rid of Fastpitch Softball in the games. Why I was watching the first game, USA versus Venezuela, during the field prep, they switched over to another sport that just blew my mind. Badminton, seriously, badminton. I couldn’t believe [...]

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What is an average Pitching Speed

February 23, 2009

Pitchers, parents, and coaches often ask what the typical pitching speed is for a pitcher of a certain age.   Since girl pitchers in various communities and different regions of the U.S. have different abilities and experience, and play at a variety of levels of competition, there is not a specific answer that will work for [...]

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Softball Athletic Recruiting and how to apply for a Scholarship

February 20, 2009

Not all Athletic Scholarships are full ride like football. Most are classified as equivalency sports like softball. This simply means that coaches can share their financial aid allocation between a larger number of players. If you are good enough of course then a full ride scholarship is always on the cards. The NCAA allows each [...]

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