VGS Select Program | Fastpitch Softball

Spring Select at VGS is a more competitive program of All Star caliber players looking to advance their skills and play against other high-level teams in Southern California
This program is for 8U, 10U, 12U & 14U players who wish to improve their softball skills and thereby benefit themselves as well as their league
Select is a separate team that will run in parallel to the regular rec season (Select players participate in both teams at the same time)
Spring Select participation is limited to one day per week, except in January during which Select teams can meet two days per week prior to the regular rec season practices/games starting
Spring Select runs from January 1 thru April 6 at which time the league must stop the program in accordance with USA Softball
All girls are required to be registered at VGS before the tryout for the current season and participate during the normal rec season schedule with their team

Select players must be registered, drafted, and participate in a regular season rec league team in the current season
Select players must stop practicing or playing with a travel team by January 1 to be eligible to play on a Select Team
A player can play Travel Ball + VGS Rec (not Select), but must stop participation in Travel Ball by March 31 in order to be eligible for the summer All Star Season
Select players must play in a minimum of 75 percent of the leagues scheduled rec games during the current season
Select teams may be established in the 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U age classifications
Spring Select participation is limited to one day per week, except in January during which Select teams can meet two days per week prior to the regular rec season practices/games starting
A tryout does not guarantee selection to a team
After the tryouts have ended the coaches and designated board member will meet to determine Select rosters at which time the Board will ratify the rosters
Rosters cannot be changed without Board approval

Select team participation may not interfere with any regular season participation
Select teams shall be comprised of players from a single Recreation League
Select teams must be approved by the League Board of Directors
Recreation Leagues may not host their own Select Tournaments
Select Teams may not participate in Select Team friendlies that conflict with their District Select Tournament
All Select Team friendlies must be approved by the District Commissioner
Players are expected to commit one extra day a week with the possibility of more before the regular rec season begins
Typically, the VGS Select program starts in early January and runs to the USA Softball deadline of April 6th
The Select team has the option to play friendlies and tournaments and the manager’s discretion
Games and tournaments are held on Sundays during the spring apart from games/tournaments scheduled before the beginning of the VGS regular rec season
Participation in the Select program does not guarantee a spot on a VGS All Star roster

Additional costs for Select are not included in rec season registration fees and may include: separate uniform, umpire fees for friendlies, and tournament fees
Select can have multiple teams per division (8U, 10u, 12u, 14u) based on the pool of players skillsets and the number of managers available to coach the teams
Teams will be formed via a tryout in early January (managers assess during rec assessments)
Teams will be selected based on player’s skills, experience, coach evaluations and knowledge from other coaches and the board

Managers will submit applications by the date set by the board to the Director of Coaching
The Executive Board along with the Player Agent and Director of Coaching will evaluate applications and vote to determine coaches before the Select tryouts
Managers and/or their team representatives are responsible for scheduling practices with the league and coordinating practice schedules with other Select coaches
Managers are also responsible for organizing any friendlies and tournaments they wish to play during the Select season
Managers will collect any fees needed to participate in such events
Managers are also required to submit applications to coach a regular season rec teams in their division

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