SRVGAL: San Ramon Valley Girls' Athletic League Softball

06.26.09
Valley Stompers 10U & 12U Qualify for ASA Nationals

06.14.09
Devil Mountain Tournament Winners!

The San Ramon Valley Girls' Athletic League and the Stompers would like to thank all 40 teams that participated in this year's Devil Mountain Tournament. It was a great weekend of softball. As players, coaches, and parents, you should all be proud of your team's efforts. SRVGAL wishes you all the best for your Summer season and hopes to see you back in the Valley in 2010!

Congratulations to this year's winners:

10U
1st: Belmont Blast
2nd: Pleasanton Phantom

12U
1st: Pleasanton Phantom
2nd: Cabrillo Crushers

14U
1st: Half Moon Bay Waves
2nd: San Carlos Force

Final Devil Mountain Scores and Brackets (PDF)

06.10.09
Devil Mountain Pools and Brackets Posted

The Pools and Brackets for the Devil Mountain Tournament are available on the Devil Mountain Tournament Page. The Friday and Saturday Pool scores will be updated throughout the weekend as the scores are available. The Sunday brackets will be posted Saturday evening.

06.08.09
Valley Stompers 10's Have a Roster Opening for a Catcher

SRVGAL’s 10A Valley Stompers travel team has a roster spot opening for a catcher. This position is open to any player (inside or outside of SRVGAL) who was born in 1998 or later. If you are interested in exploring playing opportunities with the 10A Valley Stompers you should check out the team website at http://www.leaguelineup.com/valleystompers10 and contact Joe Callaway by phone at 925-413-0523 or email at joe@callaway.net.

06.03.09
All Star Day and Playoff Festivities

Please come help us support all of our Players, Coaches, Umpires and Hall of Fame inductees while they receive their well deserved awards at All Star Day on Sunday, and come root on the Playoff teams on Saturday.

Come Cheer on your favorite team and enjoy some food from the Snack Shack presented by the U10 Stomper team which will be open during Playoffs Sat. June 6th and All Star Day Sun. June 7th from 9-5. The Snack Shack will be open 9-5 selling hamburgers, hot-dogs, delicious homemade Caesar salad, candy, homemade cookies & brownies, soda's, water, and other great goodies!

Please help support the U10 Stompers Softball Team at the Snack Shack.

05.21.09
The Valley Stompers 12A Has an Open Position for a Pitcher

The Valley Stompers 12A team currently has an opening on the team for a pitcher. Those interested should contact Dave Chase at 925-963-2467.

05.06.09
Swine Flu Update

In response to the recent H1N1 (swine flu) outbreak, SRVGAL is following the guidelines set forth by the Contra Costa Health Services department and the federal Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. We encourage you to stay informed and check with them for updates. Our league position, at this point, is to continue with practices and games, as scheduled. SRVGAL will also monitor for updates and communicate with you any intended changes to league play through postings on this website.

Health officials are advising the public:

If you are sick, stay home from work or school.
If you live with someone who is sick with flu-like symptoms, consider staying home.
If you are sick or anyone in your family is sick with flu-like symptoms, do not attend large public events.
Attending a public event may increase your chance of being exposed to an illness. If you do decide to attend a public event, use good hand and respiratory hygiene.
If you have flu symptoms contact your health care provider. Your health care provider will determine whether influenza testing or treatment is needed. Flu symptoms include fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea.
Only go to the emergency room if you have a medical emergency.
Request swine flu testing if with severe flu-like symptoms.
There is no vaccine available right now to protect against swine flu. The CDC is working on one. It will not likely be available for several months.
Treatment with antivirals, unless your health provider advises otherwise.
Help protect yourself and your family by using the same simple steps used to prevent regular seasonal flu: Cough or sneeze into your sleeve, wash your hands frequently or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers, try to avoid contact with sick people.
Masks: not currently recommending the general public wear facemasks. We are recommending that people who are sick with flu symptoms wear a facemask around others. Try to stay at least 6 feet away from others who may be sick.

Additional information can be found at www.cchealth.org/topics/swine_flu.

05.06.09
Summer Stompers "B" Rosters

The Stompers "B" rosters are posted at the link below as they become available. Thank you to all of the talented athletes that attended the tryouts. Congratulations to the girls that earned a roster spot on one of the teams.

2009 Stompers Rosters

05.04.09
14U "B" Summer Stompers Make-up Tryouts Announced

The 14U "B" Stompers will be holding make-up tryouts this Tuesday, May 5th and Thursday, May 7th from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Valley View Park in San Ramon. With the forecast for rain on Tuesday, be sure to check the San Ramon Field Hot Line at 925-973-2817 before attending the tryout. In the event the tryouts are canceled, please check this website for rescheduling information. It is our intention to get these tryouts in this week and announce the team ASAP.

04.30.09
Possible Rain at Stompers Tryouts on Friday (5/1/09)

In the event of rain, please call the Danville or San Ramon Field Hotline depending on where your tryout is to confirm that the field is open. For 10U and 12U tryouts at Vista Grande, call the Danville Field Hotline at 925-314-3484. For 14U tryouts at Valley View Park, call the San Ramon Field Hotline at 925-973-2817. In the event the tryouts are cancelled, please check this website for rescheduling information.

04.23.09
Summer Stompers Tryouts Announced

Interested in playing softball through the summer? If you love softball, want the opportunity to improve your game, and like to hang out with other girls who love the game, then tryout for a Stompers team!

The SRVGAL Stompers will be holding tryouts for 10U, 12U, and 14U teams beginning May 1st. SRVGAL hopes to field at least two teams in each age group. Stompers teams are very competitive and require a high level of commitment. Summer teams usually play from five to eight weekend tournaments throughout Northern California. Tournament play usually begins Memorial Day weekend and ends the first week of August. Our teams traditionally represent SRVGAL well at Western Nationals.

If this sounds like it is for you, please click the following link to see the tryout schedule and to complete an online show of interest form:

Tryout schedule and Show of Interest form for the Summer Stompers

04.22.09
Nominations for PCA Double Goal Coach of the Year

It is time to nominate coaches for our PCA Double Goal Coach of the Year Awards.

SRVGAL has many outstanding volunteers who accept the challenge of coaching our daughters. On June 7th, All Star Day we recognize these individuals by awarding them our PCA Double Goal Coach of the Year Awards. Coaches, parents, and players are encouraged to nominate SRVGAL coaches who they believe are outstanding examples of coaches who not only strive for excellence in the sport of softball, but who have a second, more important goal of using sports to teach life lessons. Please let SRVGAL know of coaches who

• Emphasize effort, learning and bouncing back from mistakes
• Fill their players emotional tanks with encouragement and praise
• Honor all aspects of the game, treating players, umpires and fellow coaches with respect.

Nominations are easy, just clink on the link below and complete a short online application. This is a great way to show appreciation and recognition to the men and women who give their time to our daughters.

The deadline for submission is May 1st, 2009

PCA Double Goal Coach of the Year Nomination Form

04.08.09
Picture Day on April 26th at Sycamore Park

SRVGAL Picture Day is Sunday, April 26th at Sycamore Park in Danville. Please view the following PDF for the schedule and instructions.

Picture Day Schedule and Instructions (PDF)

04.06.09
SRVGAL and the Oakland A's on May 10th

SRVGAL would like to invite you to an Oakland A's game on May 10th.

ASA Softball and the Oakland A's have partnered for this event. The A's are hoping to make this an annual event. Discounted tickets are available exclusively for SRVGAL families and all those involved will be recognized that day at the ballpark. Simply print out the flyer, fill it out, and mail or fax to the printed address.

Come show your SRVGAL pride, support the Oakland A's and enjoy Mother's Day with family and friends.

For any SRVGAL related questions please contact Erika at eweisenberg@srvgal.org.

SRVGAL and Oakland A's Flyer

03.11.09
Positive Coaching Alliance Workshops

One parent from each SRVGAL team is required to attend a SRVGAL sponsored Positive Coaching Alliance Workshop each year. There are two workshops schedule for this year:

Thursday, March 12th from 7:00PM – 9:00PM “The Second Goal Parent”
Saturday, March 14th from 10:00AM – Noon “The Second Goal Parent”

Both workshops will be held at Charlotte Wood Middle School in Danville.

01.25.09
Coaches Needed!

SRVGAL is still accepting applications to coach in the White/Recreation divisions. The younger kids really need your help in order for them to have a fun and enjoyable softball experience. Please click the link at the top of this page to manage or coach a team, and to complete the online application. You can also contact our Division Coordinators below or Matt Nyland to discuss.

Pre-K/K: Bruce and Becky Corn
1st/2nd South: Nancy Steiger
1st/2nd North: Anne Phillips
3rd/4th South: Steve Renfro
3rd/4th North: Lori Smith
5th/6th: Bekki Livingston
7th/8th: Mark Williams

Thanks for helping make SRVGAL a great experience for the kids.

01.22.09
2009 Red/Blue Rosters

The Red and Blue drafts are held during the last two weeks in January. Once the rosters are available, they are posted on the Teams page.

12.28.08
Final Tryouts for Red/Blue on January 4th

Due to scheduling issues, we will have the final make-up tryouts for Red/Blue on Sunday, January 4th at the San Ramon Valley High School Softball Complex.

3rd/4th Grade Tryout:
10:00am & 1:00pm
5th/6th Grade Tryout:
10:30am & 1:30pm

This will be rain or shine. Please bring an extra pair of sneakers in case we have to move off the dirt fields.

12.19.08
Red/Blue Tryouts on Saturday, Dec. 20 CANCELLED!

The Red/Blue makeup tryouts scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 20 at San Ramon Valley High are CANCELLED due to unsafe field conditions. We are rescheduling the last tryout for the 3rd/4th & 5th/6th grades the weekend of January 10 & 11, rain or shine! The specific date, time, and location is TBD. Check this website for further updates.

12.14.08
Sunday's (12/14) Red/Blue Tryouts CANCELLED Due to Rain!

We tried to get them in this morning, but the rain didn't cooperate! Today's (12/14) Red/Blue tryouts are cancelled and will be rescheduled to Saturday, December 20:

3rd/4th Grade Tryout:
10:00am & 1:00pm
5th/6th Grade Tryout:
10:30am & 1:30pm

If you received a Bib number this morning, please hold on to it and bring it to next Saturday's makeup tryout. Walk-up registrations on the day of the tryout will be accepted. Check this website during the week for any additional news regarding tryouts.

12.03.08
Red/Blue Tryouts in December!

The Red/Blue tryouts are taking place at San Ramon Valley High on Dec. 6 & 7, and Dec. 13 & 14. Click the link below to view the list of girls currently scheduled to attend. You can still sign up by clicking the 'Red/Blue tryouts' link at the top of this page! Walk-up registrations on the day of the tryout will also be accepted.

List of girls attending Red/Blue Tryouts in December (as of 12/02/08)

11.18.08
Valley Stompers Tryouts for Spring/Summer 2009

The tryout schedule for the Spring/Summer 2009 'A-Ball' travel teams are listed below:

Date	Day	Time	Team	Location
Nov. 22 Nov. 23 Nov. 30 Dec. 7	Saturday Sunday Sunday Sunday	1 - 4pm 9 - 12pm 1 - 4pm 1 - 4pm	10U - Callaway 10U - Callaway 10U - Callaway 10U - Callaway	Monte Vista High Monte Vista High Monte Vista High Monte Vista High
Nov. 16 Dec. 6 Dec. 7	Sunday Saturday Sunday	1 - 4pm 1 - 4pm 9 - 12pm	12U - Chase 12U - Chase 12U - Chase	Monte Vista High Monte Vista High Monte Vista High
Nov. 16 Nov. 22	Sunday Saturday	1 - 4pm 1 - 4pm	14U - Nyland 14U - Nyland	San Ramon Valley High San Ramon Valley High
Nov. 16 Nov. 22 Nov. 23	Sunday Saturday Sunday	9 - 12pm 9 - 12pm 1 - 4pm	14U - Weber 14U - Weber 14U - Weber	Monte Vista High Monte Vista High Monte Vista High
Dec. 13	Saturday	9 - 12pm	16U - Baker	Monte Vista High
Dec. 6	Saturday	9 - 12pm	16U - Duffy	Monte Vista High

For more information, contact the head coach for the Valley Stompers Team; or visit the Valley Stompers website at www.valleystompers.org.

11.07.08
SRVGAL Extends $50.00 Early Bird Discount

Due to the prevailing economy, the San Ramon Valley Girl's Athletic League has decided to extend the early bird discount through the end of the year. Please click the links at the top of this page to register your daughter, reserve a spot in the red/blue tryouts, sponsor a team, or coach your daughter's team.

We at SRVGAL appreciate your support and hope this extension helps, even if just a little, in these tough times.

11.07.08
Pre-Tryout Skills Clinic Registration

The SRVGAL Pre-Tryout Skills Clinic is taking place on Nov. 15 & 16. Click the link below to view the list of girls currently scheduled to attend.

Pre-Tryout Skills Clinic Registration (as of 11/07/08)

10.23.08
In Memory of Don Morris "Big Don"

Don Morris was a Larger than Life figure of a man. He was fun loving, extraordinary and unique in everything he did. He loved the girls he coached, loved the competition, loved all that encompassed his family. Don coached SRVGAL teams in 2003 White – 2005 10 Blue seasons and when he was not coaching he was a parent coach on his daughters' teams. All who met Don loved his straight forward, fun loving, matter of fact energy and approach to life. He touched anyone who met him and will be missed by all that knew him.

He brought a true love of life wherever he was. He left this field called earth at too young of an age. Don is pictured laying on the ground with the girls having fun with him—this photo represents the wonderful nature of Don. He is survived by his wife Michelle, his twin daughters Brittany (14) and Alexandra (14), Brooke (12), and Madison (5).

Memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday October 26th at St. Mary's College Chapel. 1928 St. Mary's Road, Moraga, CA. Reception will immediately follow in the St. Mary's Sota Center. Private burial service at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Lafayette Ca. In lieu of flowers the family wishes for donations to be made in the memory of Donald J. Morris to the UCSF Foundation-Pediatric Heart Center. P.O. Box 0248 San Francisco, Ca 94143-0248 Please specify on your contribution the Donald J. Morris fund B-0523. Or to a favorite charity of your choice.

10.22.08
Registration, Red/Blue Tryouts, and Coaching Applications!

Registration is open! Please click the link above to register your daughter for the upcoming 2009 season. Early bird registration ends October 31st.

Red and Blue division tryouts are in December. Please click the link above to reserve your spot. There are plenty of options over the first two weekends of the month. We are limiting each slot to forty players to make it easier for the coaches to see your young athlete.

Finally, do not miss out on the opportunity to coach your daughter's team. Fill out an application by clicking the link above and be part of a fun 2009 season.

Thank you for your support.

10.22.08
Valley Stompers 14U Announce Spring/Summer Tryouts

The Valley Stompers 14U - Weber and Valley Stompers 14U - Nyland have announced tryouts for the upcoming 2009 Spring/Summer travel seasons. Both are highly competitive "A" travel teams. Please visit their respective websites for additional information.

Weber: http://www.eteamz.com/valleystompers12U/index.cfm.
Nyland: http://srvgal2.clubspaces.com/default_css.aspx?o=209329

09.14.08
A Welcome Message From the New SRVGAL President

Welcome to a new season of fun and exciting fastpitch softball with the San Ramon Valley Girls Athletic League! I am Bill Burchard, the league president. For more than twelve years now, I’ve been involved with SRVGAL as a parent, coach and board member. The board and I are committed to the league mission of providing team softball for every player (ages 5 to 18) in the communities we serve as well as promoting level play, sportsmanship, skill development, and fun.

Registration is now open (Sept-Oct) for our upcoming 2009 season, which runs from April to June. We offer on-line and mail-in registration. You can register or download the necessary forms at the league website, www.srvgal.org.

Due to the overwhelming support of the girls and their families (you!), SRVGAL play will continue with grade-based (Pre-K/K, 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th, and High School) divisions. Additionally, we’re looking to establishing a tradition of inter-league play in at least one division, with other surrounding area leagues. More information on divisions and levels of play is available on the league website.

During registration, you will be given an opportunity to volunteer for your daughter’s team or the league, and/or sponsor a team. Please do! Volunteerism and sponsorship are key components to the success of SRVGAL. We are looking for those interested in coaching, as well as helping in administrative positions on our board of directors. We want each player and volunteer coach to have a successful and rewarding experience, and offer skills training to optimize those chances. If you would like to learn more about any open board or coaching positions, feel free to contact me directly, at srvgalprez@comcast.net

The areas we serve are growing. Our partnerships with the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, the City of San Ramon and the Town of Danville, allow us access to the fields at several new schools and parks opening this year. We are excited to be able to offer our players brand new venues for play and improvements on fields we’ve been using. Look to our website for information and locations of all our fields.

SRVGAL is your league and we care about what you think. Please feel free to contact any board member, if you have questions or concerns about the league. E-mail links for every board member are on the website. If you know of anyone that would like to play or join the league, please forward this message and website address, www.srvgal.org, to them.

The 2009 season is sure to be fun and exciting for the whole family. Visit www.srvgal.org and register today.

Thank You,

Bill
William Burchard, President
San Ramon Valley Girls Athletic League

Valley Stompers 14-Nyland (Head Coach Matt Nyland)
After a successful and fun Summer, the Valley Stompers 14-Nyland (formerly the 'Stompers 95') are ready to continue in to the Fall. The team will be moving up to play 14U 'A Ball' in the Fall and carry it over to the Spring. Head Coach Matt Nyland announced tryouts will be held at San Ramon Valley High School on both August 23rd from 9:30am–12:30pm; and August 24th from 1:00–4:00pm. Questions can be sent to stompers95@comcast.net. Please click the link below to complete an online 'show of interest' form before attending the tryouts.