It’s time to start thinking about Desert Valley Softball again

November 11, 2009

It’s time to start thinking about Desert Valley Softball again...Fernley’s Desert Valley Girls Softball Association (DVGSA) reflects on a great 2009 season and looks forward to the upcoming 2010 spring season.

The 2009 spring season was arguably one of the best overall seasons for the league. With approximately 330 local players ranging in age from 3 to 14 years old, and over 100 local volunteers, the league has continued to provide a good foundation that successful youth organizations need.

The community has continued to show great support of Desert Valley Girls Softball Association through its volunteer base, sponsorships, donations and overall cooperative efforts. Without the volunteers and sponsors, the league simply would not be what it is today.

Despite the struggling economy, the league looks to continually grow in numbers every year. DVGSA offers a great low cost youth softball program. Registration fees have not being raised since the beginning of 2007. The average cost of registration remains under $60, with a range of $45-$75.

League teams are organized by age, with five divisions including Mini T-ball (3-5 yrs, boys & girls), T-Ball (5-7yrs girls only), 10 & under, 12 & under and 14 & under. League age is equal to the players’ actual age on December 31st. Each division is progressive in structure and the development of players preparing for the next level of play. The majority of the league teams are in the younger age divisions, which continues to “feed the bottom” of the DVGSA program and that is critical for long term sustainability.

As with all volunteer youth sports programs, a collective group of dedicated individuals is critical to our success. Parents and people of the community are encouraged to help in anyway that they can. Every hour of help really counts and can help contribute to providing a great experience to the youth of our community. Opportunities always exist in areas that include league board positions, coaching, team moms, paid umpires, concession stands, field work, scheduling, equipment, etc. To learn more about what you can do to help, visit www.DVGSA.com and contact any of the league board members for additional information.

In a matter of the official closing of the 2009 season, DVGSA will be conducting 2010 elections for three Executive Board positions in the open general meeting at 7pm on November 17th . The meeting will be held in the meeting room at the bowling alley. The positions include President, Player Representative and Secretary. The President and Secretary each serve a two year term, while the Player Representative renews annually. More information regarding the Executive Board and other open board & committee positions can be reviewed on the league website www.DVGSA.com. People interested in any of the opportunities are encouraged to contact a DVGSA board member prior to the meeting to answer any questions that they may have. You can now also follow us on Facebook (search for our group “Desert Valley Girls Softball”)

Desert Valley Girls Softball Association invites you to join in the fun for 2010 and looks forward to another great season of softball!