Competitive

League Information

The league will begin on April 5, 2010 and end on June 3, 2010. This is a 9 week season and will consist of 12-14 games per team. A & B divisions will be offered in all age groups: 10-12-14-16-18. In the event there are not enough teams in a division to form, each team will be contacted for an alternative choice.

TGSF offers a home/away schedule to all teams. Double headers will be scheduled as field usage allows. Special attention will be given to travel considerations during the school year. Any games canceled or rained out may be rescheduled, based on field availability, by contacting the home association.

Teams registered out of TGSF and playing their home games at Savage Park will be provided game balls and lineup sheets. TGSF teams will be responsible for ASA registering and insuring their players through RegisterASA prior to play starting. In 2010, you will also be responsible for registering your team IFA, USSSA, etc. TGSF teams will be responsible for paying the umpires at the field prior to the start of each home game. Umpire costs for 2010 will be $25 each for a two umpire game and $31 for a one umpire game.

FORMS:
General League Information
Comp League Powerpoint
Player Contract (TGSF teams only)
Team Information
Background Check (TGSF teams only)

Important Dates and Information:

January 10, 2010 - 3pm - Competitive League meeting
February 14, 2010 - 3pm - all forms, entry fee and forfeiture fee due
April 5, 2010 - Competitive Season begins
June 3, 2010 - Competitive Season ends
June 7, 2010 - Summer Season begins
July 8, 2010 - Summer Season ends
August 30, 2010 - Fall Season begins
October 14, 2010 - Fall Season ends
24 hours prior to - Championship Roster due

*An ASA roster must be turned in to TGSF prior to league play for all teams participating in Competitive League play.
**ASA rules state that all teams participating in ASA championship play must have at least one coach ACE certified and an ASA background check on all coaches/personnel in the dugout. A photo ID is required for championship play. A valid driver's license is an acceptable photo ID.

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TGSF Vonda Murrah Player of the Year Award Each year, Tulsa Girls Softball Federation, selects a player of the year from the 16/18Under competitive league.  This award is in honor of Vonda Murrah, a player who epitomized what it meant to be an athlete.  The award is given annually to a player that is judged to best exemplify what Vonda displayed as a player/person; softball skills, character, leadership, and academic excellence.  

This award has been given since 1985 to many very deserving players.  TGSF is proud of this tradition and thrilled to be able to honor Vonda and these players in this way.  The top five nominees will be invited to the annual TGSF banquet and be presented with a plaque recognizing their nomination.  The winner will receive in addition to the plaque, additional awards recognizing her as the TGSF Player of the Year.  

The award is given to TGSF players currently enrolled as a junior or senior in high school or a freshman in college.  Applicants m ust be at least 15 year of age.  Players m ust have participated in TGSF league play on a TGSF registered team for at least 70% of their softball career (total years played 10 – 7 years m ust have been on a TGSF registered team).
Other Eligibility Requirements: -A high school class ranking of at least the top quarter and/or a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
-A minimum of 850-SAT and/or a minimum 21-ACT score
-Participation in extracurricular activities, such as school organizations and volunteer work
-Supporting documentation, such as HS transcript, letter of recommendation, softball stats, etc.

All nominations need to be submitted no later than May 1st.  Documentation such as softball stats, grade reports, recommendation letters, etc. need to be received by May 19th.  If documentation is not received, or if any information is found to be false, the application will be considered null and void.

If you feel that you meet the requirements, please complete the application form and send to TGSF-P.O. Box 691973-Tulsa, OK  74169.  Remember to send your supporting documentation by May 19th.

Anthology for Vonda (a must read!)

There is also a Ten Year Award for players that have played softball through TGSF for ten years.

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