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Thursday Night College Fastpitch in Raleigh

Discussion in 'Softball Forum' started by WndMillR, Jun 8, 2011.

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  1. Jun 8, 2011 at 7:14 AM #1
    WndMillR

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    Grand Slam USA is gonna try a little experiment in Raleigh

    Starting next Thursday, 6/16/2011.... we are gonna open the field at the
    Knights of Columbus in Raleigh for open college softball games..

    This is the home field for the Wake Tech softball program. I have a commitment for NCAA umpires to work these games...

    Here is how it works..
    Anyone currently on a college roster or played college softball is eligible to play. Field opens at 530.... games start at 630. One game a night...
    No coaches on field.....

    We are gonna pass the hat for the umps.... $2.00 a player would be appropriate...

    No High School players......

    Game will go to 830 pm...... Could be 5 inning or 12...
    This is a chance for players to get some swings, mound time, defensive work.

    Facility has restrooms, lounge, serves water, soda, hotdogs....
    Plenty of spectator room.....
    We will try it to see what response we get....

    PM me with questions....

    We are gonna do this 2 times a month...... will publish schedule...
     
  2. Jun 8, 2011 at 7:30 AM #2
    softballphreak

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    This sounds like a great opportunity to keep skills sharp. Kaitlyn O'Shea's post in another thread was looking for a local team. Would she be eligible to play?

    So, how would coaching affect anything?
     
  3. Jun 8, 2011 at 7:52 AM #3
    WndMillR

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    It's about getting playing time on a field, against competitive competition.

    College players only.... is she on a college roster, or just complete her eligibility....

    These are pick up games, like we played as a kid...
    Coaches will be the players on the field... they will do just fine.
     
  4. Jun 8, 2011 at 3:41 PM #4
    softballjunkie

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    Good Idea !

    Cool! I'll pass it along to several I know in the triad area.
     
  5. Jun 9, 2011 at 8:53 AM #5
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    Charlie -

    What if the kid is signed and begins playing college ball this fall? Is that person a senior or eligible?
     
  6. Jun 9, 2011 at 11:57 AM #6
    WndMillR

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    If they have signed a NLI from a D1 or D2 school. Yes

    Walk ons and D3 ..... No, as there is no binding NLI.

    I have to avoid any doubt that these are not tryouts


    D3 that have played 1 season are welcome

    Questions?
     
  7. Jun 9, 2011 at 12:59 PM #7
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    Thanks Charlie :) DD in indeed D2 with NLI
     
  8. Jun 9, 2011 at 1:44 PM #8
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    Awesome idea...not only will they do just fine, but probably better.lol
     
  9. Jun 9, 2011 at 5:54 PM #9
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    cool...

    would it be possible to do this event in charlotte or hickory as well?
     
  10. Jun 9, 2011 at 11:09 PM #10
    EastOfRaleigh

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    location?

    where is knights of columbus field?
     
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