2018 Season Info
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Photo Pickup Day - April 25, 2018

Almaden Valley Girls Softball Photo Pick-up
Date: Wednesday, April 25th 2018
Photo Pick-up Time: 6 to 8pm (Fundraiser from 5 to 9pm)
Location: 5440-A Thornwood Dr. San Jose, CA 95123
Phone Order: (408) 578-5200
Reminder~ Every family is responsible for picking up their own photos. The team Managers/Coaches will not be allowed to pick up photos for their entire teams on this night. Please Thank Round Table for their generous sponsorship of the photos for our league. Any Picture Packages left unclaimed will be incinerated in one of Round Tables three pizza ovens!
JUST KIDDING!!!
They will be handed out by the league, at a time and location of their choosing! Usually to the coaches or at the snack shack. Any Questions, Call Scott @: PICS Sports + Event Photography 408-929-PICS(7427)
Date: Wednesday, April 25th 2018
Photo Pick-up Time: 6 to 8pm (Fundraiser from 5 to 9pm)
Location: 5440-A Thornwood Dr. San Jose, CA 95123
Phone Order: (408) 578-5200
Reminder~ Every family is responsible for picking up their own photos. The team Managers/Coaches will not be allowed to pick up photos for their entire teams on this night. Please Thank Round Table for their generous sponsorship of the photos for our league. Any Picture Packages left unclaimed will be incinerated in one of Round Tables three pizza ovens!
JUST KIDDING!!!
They will be handed out by the league, at a time and location of their choosing! Usually to the coaches or at the snack shack. Any Questions, Call Scott @: PICS Sports + Event Photography 408-929-PICS(7427)

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PRIOR EVENTS
Field Day - Saturday January 20, 2018 9:00AM

AVGSL Families,
Welcome to another fun and exciting season of Almaden Valley Girls Softball! In preparation for the upcoming 2018 season, we will be holding a Field Prep Day on January 20, 2018.
In the event of heavy rain, please monitor your e-mail for event status updates. Your time and help are greatly appreciated.
Welcome to another fun and exciting season of Almaden Valley Girls Softball! In preparation for the upcoming 2018 season, we will be holding a Field Prep Day on January 20, 2018.
- When: Saturday January 20, 2018 - 9:00AM
- Where: Meet at Bret Harte School, then onto Graystone in the afternoon
- What to Bring: Rakes & shovels, if available
In the event of heavy rain, please monitor your e-mail for event status updates. Your time and help are greatly appreciated.
Player Evaluation Day - Sunday January 21, 2018

10U and 12U Players Only
(Pending weather continue to monitor www.avgsl.org for updates)
Please note that the evaluations will take place at Bret Harte Middle School Field 6!
Bret Harte Middle School Softball Field 6 - http://www.avgsl.org/field-layouts.html
Please see your assigned timeslot below.
6U, 8U and 14U players DO NOT participate in this event. 14U Teams to be formed the end of Jan.
(Pending weather continue to monitor www.avgsl.org for updates)
Please note that the evaluations will take place at Bret Harte Middle School Field 6!
Bret Harte Middle School Softball Field 6 - http://www.avgsl.org/field-layouts.html
Please see your assigned timeslot below.
- 10U- (All Players) 9:00am to 11:00 am
- 12U- (All Players) 11:30am to 1:30pm
6U, 8U and 14U players DO NOT participate in this event. 14U Teams to be formed the end of Jan.
Coaches Meeting - Thursday February 1, 2018
AVGSL Coaches,
Thank you for volunteering to coach during the 2018 season of Almaden Valley Girls Softball! In preparation for the upcoming 2018 season, the league will hold a mandatory coaches meeting. The meeting is intended to provide league and division information to coaches, allow the Board of Directors to introduce themselves, allow coaches to meet their division coordinators, and allow teams to select uniforms and practice times.
The meeting is mandatory for coaches and recommended for assistant coaches, but not required. If head coaches are unable to attend, please have an assistant coach in attendance. Please contact your division coordinator if no team coaches are available to attend the meeting.
Thank you for volunteering to coach during the 2018 season of Almaden Valley Girls Softball! In preparation for the upcoming 2018 season, the league will hold a mandatory coaches meeting. The meeting is intended to provide league and division information to coaches, allow the Board of Directors to introduce themselves, allow coaches to meet their division coordinators, and allow teams to select uniforms and practice times.
- When: Thursday February 1, 2018 - 7:00PM to 9:00PM
- Where: Almaden Community Center, Room 4
The meeting is mandatory for coaches and recommended for assistant coaches, but not required. If head coaches are unable to attend, please have an assistant coach in attendance. Please contact your division coordinator if no team coaches are available to attend the meeting.
Santa Clara Broncos Clinic - February 3, 2018

Free Clinic - For All Players, All Age Groups
Presented by: Santa Clara Broncos Softball
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Bret Harte
FREE! League Sponsored event. Open to ALL PLAYERS and COACHES/Parents Clinic
This is an outstanding opportunity for AVGSL players to mix with the Division I College Players.
AVGSL Coaches are required to attend for training/discussions about Coaching philosophy, preparation, and having fun.
Lisa Dodd, head coach of the Santa Clara University Broncos softball team, returns with her staff and players for an all-skills clinic available to ALL players in ALL age groups. This clinic has been a favorite the past 7 years with many players, coaches, and parents. Bring your glove and cleats (tennis shoes ~OK), and also your helmet and bat.
Presented by: Santa Clara Broncos Softball
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Bret Harte
FREE! League Sponsored event. Open to ALL PLAYERS and COACHES/Parents Clinic
This is an outstanding opportunity for AVGSL players to mix with the Division I College Players.
AVGSL Coaches are required to attend for training/discussions about Coaching philosophy, preparation, and having fun.
Lisa Dodd, head coach of the Santa Clara University Broncos softball team, returns with her staff and players for an all-skills clinic available to ALL players in ALL age groups. This clinic has been a favorite the past 7 years with many players, coaches, and parents. Bring your glove and cleats (tennis shoes ~OK), and also your helmet and bat.
Softball Windmill Pitching and Catching Clinic - February 4, 2018

Softball Pitching and Catching Clinic - For All Players, All Age Groups
Both Clinics will run simultaneously
This clinic is an outstanding opportunity for your daughter to learn and practice techniques to make them into a better pitcher or catcher. Bringing somebody with a mitt to catch for your daughter if they are pitching is required.
Sunday Feb 4th - 1:00pm to 2:00pm @ Bret Harte Field 1
League Sponsored
All Players Are Welcome
Bring your own Catcher if you are Pitching
Both Clinics will run simultaneously
This clinic is an outstanding opportunity for your daughter to learn and practice techniques to make them into a better pitcher or catcher. Bringing somebody with a mitt to catch for your daughter if they are pitching is required.
Sunday Feb 4th - 1:00pm to 2:00pm @ Bret Harte Field 1
League Sponsored
All Players Are Welcome
Bring your own Catcher if you are Pitching
Cutting Edge Softball Pitching Clinic - February 10, 2018

Free Pitching Clinic - For Coaches Only
Presented by: Cutting Edge Softball
February 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm @ Bret Harte Field 6
AVGSL is hosting a Pitching Clinic to all the coaches on Feb. 10th. This clinic will be run by Cutting Edge Softball (Leann Emery & her team).
*** This clinic is mandatory for 8U thru 14U coaches. Optional for 6U coaches.***
Free Pitching Clinic - For Coaches Only
Presented by: Cutting Edge Softball
February 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm @ Bret Harte Field 6
AVGSL is hosting a Pitching Clinic to all the coaches on Feb. 10th. This clinic will be run by Cutting Edge Softball (Leann Emery & her team).
*** This clinic is mandatory for 8U thru 14U coaches. Optional for 6U coaches.***
Softball Windmill Pitching and Hitting Clinic - February 25, 2018

Softball Pitching and Hitting Clinic - For All Players, All Age Groups
Both Clinics will run simultaneously
This clinic is an outstanding opportunity for your daughter to learn and practice techniques to make them into a better pitcher or hitter. Bringing somebody with a mitt to catch for your daughter if they are pitching is required.
Sunday Feb 25th - 1:00pm to 2:00pm @ Bret Harte Field 1
League Sponsored
All Players Are Welcome
Bring your own Catcher if you are Pitching
Both Clinics will run simultaneously
This clinic is an outstanding opportunity for your daughter to learn and practice techniques to make them into a better pitcher or hitter. Bringing somebody with a mitt to catch for your daughter if they are pitching is required.
Sunday Feb 25th - 1:00pm to 2:00pm @ Bret Harte Field 1
League Sponsored
All Players Are Welcome
Bring your own Catcher if you are Pitching
Picture Schedule - March 4, 2018
Softball Windmill Pitching and Fielding Clinic - March 25, 2018

Softball Pitching and FieldingClinic - For All Players, All Age Groups
Both clinics will run simultaneously. The fielding clinic will work on fielding mechanics, throwing and positioning, etc. The Pitching clinic is an outstanding opportunity for your daughter to learn and practice techniques to make them into a better pitcher. Bringing somebody with a mitt to catch for your daughter is required.
Sunday March 25th - 10:00am to 11:00am @ Bret Harte Field 6
League Sponsored
All Players Are Welcome
Bring your own Catcher if you are Pitching
Both clinics will run simultaneously. The fielding clinic will work on fielding mechanics, throwing and positioning, etc. The Pitching clinic is an outstanding opportunity for your daughter to learn and practice techniques to make them into a better pitcher. Bringing somebody with a mitt to catch for your daughter is required.
Sunday March 25th - 10:00am to 11:00am @ Bret Harte Field 6
League Sponsored
All Players Are Welcome
Bring your own Catcher if you are Pitching