***NOTICE OF PUBLIC BOARD MEETING***

                       Notice posted 12/2/2018

The MGSA board of directors will be holding an open meeting Sunday, December 9th at 5:30pm. We will be meeting at Palio’s located at 151 Walton Way Suite 100 Midlothian, TX 76065

With a growing number of games being rained out, the plans for the remainder of the season are changing. As of this week we have had more then 100 games rained out. We are working to get each team to their 10 guaranteed-regular season games. However, please understand this may not be possible for every team. Any additional rainouts beginning next Monday the 22nd, will NOT be rescheduled. 

All age groups will now play their end of season tournament on Saturday,November 10th. This only changes the date of the tournament for the 6U and 8U groups, as the intercity tournaments were already scheduled on this date. Some age groups may need to start bracket play on Friday evening to make room for all games. 

Saturday, October 27th and Saturday, November 3rd will now be utilized as make up days, along with additional week night games, as needed.  Make Up games scheduled to be played this Saturday will be moved to Saturday the 27th. Updated schedules will be posted as soon as they are available.

Please use the sign up genius to schedule team pictures. A printable order form is also attached.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044EADAD2BAAFB6-midlothian1

REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2018 IS CLOSED

• Practices will start as early as the week of August 5th
• Games will start the week of August 20th, with games on Saturday August 25th posibly double headers
• 6U and 8U will play games on Friday evenings
• 10,12,and 15U games will be scheduled on Monday's in Cedar Hill, Tuesday's in Midlothian, Desoto or Red Oak, and Thursday's in Duncanville, Desoto or Red Oak.
• Weather permitting, final regular season games will take place for 6U and 8U on Friday, October 26th.  Intercity on Tuesday, October 30th
• End of Season Tournaments will be played, weather permitting, on October 27th for 6U and 8U.  November 10th for Intercity. Fall tournaments will be a blind draft, with NO If Games.
•  Any rain outs during the regular season are tentatively scheduled to be made up on Saturday, October 20th

There will be a MANDATORY Coaches Clinic for all coaches that are participating in the Fall 2018 season.  Saturday August 11th at 6:30pm at the softball fields.  

The Fall Coaches Draft is scheduled for Sunday, August 5th.  This meeting is for coaches ONLY. You will need to be there during your assigned time to select practice times for the season, meet with the board and check out equipment. Practice times will NOT be held if you are not in attendance. 

BlastBall 12:30

6U 1:00

8U 1:45

10U 2:30

12U 3:15

15U 4:00

RECEIVE UPDATES ABOUT FALL BALL 2018 BY TEXT MESSAGE: 
If you want up-to-date information quickly, please sign up for our REMIND 101. 

This FALL remind will help us keep you updated by text message.  We will text you when draft day is completed, when there are changes in field conditions, rain-outs, game info, tournaments, etc...

Enter This Phone Number: 81010

Text This Message: @mgsa18
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FALL 2018 SIGN-UP INFORMATION :

For those who are new or are just looking for additional information...
 

We are Midlothian Girls Softball Association.
We play at the Midlothian SporPark which is located at 1000 South 14th Street.

What does Fall 2018 Softball include:

1.  We will be playing a 10 game regular season with an End of Season Tournament. (Trophies will be provided for 1st and 2nd place. Participation medals will be provided for everyone else.) The Fall tournament is a blind draw.  Brackets are NOT formed based on season records.  There is NO If game in the tournament. 

2.  Games for Blast Ball, 6U and 8U will be played on Friday evenings at the Midlothian Sports Park. (Please note, additional games may be played on another weeknight or Saturday depending on how many girls/teams we have register for Fall. These additional dates will only be on an as needed basis.) Saturday October 27th is reserved for any make up games due to rainouts during the Fall 2018 season.

3.  Games for 10U, 12U, and 15U will be played either on a Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday. 
Note: These older age groups participate in Best of Southwest League which includes teams from Cedar Hill, Duncanville and Desoto. These ages "travel" during the season.

4.  Practice time will be provided to each team. One practice during the week and one practice during the weekend.
Note: Coaches during draft will be allowed to choose their own practices starting with the youngest group. Blast Ball will be allowed a 30 minute practice slot with everyone else being given a 60 minute time slot.

5.  Team Jersey
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What is Blastball?

Blastball is an excellent introduction to T-Ball and baseball for young boys and girls, known for the base that makes a distinctive "HONK!" when kids jump on it. The game is fast-paced and full of action, perfect for the shorter attention span of youngsters.

Blastball is very safe because players use a foam bat and ball. It teaches fundamentals such as hitting, throwing, and fielding while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship.

How is the game played?

• Two teams of around five players each alternate between batting and playing the field, just like T-Ball and baseball.
• Kids do not have formal field positions, so they'll get a chance to catch and throw the ball often with guidance from their coach.
• Everyone gets a turn at bat.
• After hitting the ball from a batting tee, players run to the blastbase and jump on it to make the distinctive “HONK!”
• When the ball is stopped by a fielder, he or she holds the ball up high and shouts “BLAST!”
• If the fielder yells “BLAST!” before the batter “HONKS!” the base, the batter is out. If not, the batter scores a run!