OUR PLAYERS
We welcome all softball talent levels, from beginner to advanced.
All registered girls will be placed on a team where they will receive play time; at least two innings in the field, and in a consecutive batting line up for every scheduled game, when possible.
Divisions
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
We accept all players from 4 through 18 years of age. Eligibility, pitching distance, and ball size are based on age division. Skilled players can register for higher divisions, but no player can register or play in lower divisions if they have aged out. If there are not enough players or coaches to create a single division, other divisions may be combined to allow all registered players the opportunity to play.
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Please use the USSSA age calculator to determine competitive age group.
(EX: If competitive age is 11, lowest eligible division is 12u. If competitive age is 13, lowest eligible division is 14u.)
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Code of Conduct
DGSA is a competitive, learning league built on the foundation of positive learning and reinforcement.
DGSA players commit to:
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Demonstrating good sportsmanship
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Respecting coaches, opponents, teammates, parents, officials, and fans
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Learning and playing by the rules
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Following safety rules and regulations
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Working hard for themselves and the team
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Doing their best at practice and games
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Listening and implementing coaches' feedback
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Arriving prepared and ready for all events
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Positive communication with coaches, teammates, umpires, opponents and fans.
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Positive cheering and chants during games; no negative or derogatory chants towards the other team
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Not using profanity or inappropriate language
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Shaking hands or giving a high five to opponents; no pushing, shoving, elbowing or unsportsmanlike behavior.
Code of Conduct
Parents, spectators, families and friends provide support to our players on and off the field. Participating in softball is for the players, not others.
DGSA parents commit to:
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Being a positive role model and encouraging good sportsmanship at all league events
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Respecting all coaches, players, parents, officials, and fans
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Learning and reinforcing the league and game rules
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Proactive communication with coach regarding attendance, health, safety, and player concerns.
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Emphasizing skill development, competing fairly, and encouraging all players to do their best
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Arriving early, prepared, and ready for all events
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Positive cheering and chants during games
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Refraining from the following at league events:
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coaching or umpiring from sidelines
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bringing pets, alcohol, or smoking
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inappropriate language and behavior
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making the game or the play about the parent
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confronting coaches and umpires during or after games.
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Parents should wait 24 hours after a game before contacting a coach to make complaints, observations, or concerns.
Player Equipment List
Players receive:
1 game jersey
1 pair team socks
Players need:
softball glove - fastpitch
softball bat - fastpitch
batting helmet (compression or faceguard with chin strap)
molded / plastic softball cleats (14u+ can wear metals)
softball pants (color determined by coach)
facemask for pitchers (required to be worn)
catcher's helmet/gear (1 set / team provided by league)
