The 2016 Softball "Meet the Coaches Night" for JV & Varsity will be held next Wednesday, April 6th starting at 6:00pm in the GHS Step Room. The event will include player & parent expectations for the season, program information and a presentation by the Grizzlies Softball Boosters.

Players and at least one parent are required to attend. Anyone with questions can contact Coach Fleming at Goffstownsoftball@gmail.com

Interested in becoming a member of the Grizzlies Softball Booster Club? Here's your chance, contact Club President Katie St. Jean today and learn more about how you can help your Lady Grizzlies this season!

Email President Katie St. Jean:  katiestjean@comcast.net

There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 9th immediately after school in room 314 for all athletes interested in Softball. The meeting will include valuable information needed for the tryout process. Anyone who cannot attend the meeting can contact Coach Fleming at goffstownsoftball@gmail.com for details.

GHS SOFTBALL TRYOUT INFORMATION

TRYOUT DATES: March 21^st, 22^nd, 23^rd Fielding and hitting evaluations will take place in the GHS Main Gym from 3pm – 6pm. Additionally anyone interested in trying out as a pitcher or catcher will be evaluated from 6pm-7pm in the back gym after fielding and hitting.  Players who are not trying out for pitching or catching WILL NOT be required to attend the pitching catching portion of the tryout. March 24^h is tryout selection day. Players must be present to receive their results from the tryout. Any player unable to attend selection day will need to notify the evaluators/coaches prior to March 24^th.

SOFTBALL REGISTRATION: Players must register for softball tryouts through the GHS Athletics website ASAP. Players that do not register will not be eligible to tryout.

EQUIPMENT: Players are expected to bring a fielding glove, Bat, helmet, good sneakers, plenty of water and wear proper clothing at tryouts. Players are not allowed to wear ASA, All Star, Babe Ruth or Softball tournament shirts or apparel at tryouts. The only exception will be batting helmets. Players may wear any approved batting helmet at tryouts. Players may also wear GHS Sports shirts/gear.

Anyone with equipment concerns can contact Coach Fleming durectly at goffstownsoftball@gmail.com

National Federation of High School Sports Memorandum From: Sandy Searcy, Director of Sports and Officials Subject: Certified Bats The Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA)/USA Softball, in working with Easton Baseball/Softball Inc. (Easton), recently announced that Easton is voluntarily removing the following softball bat models from the ASA/USA list of certified bats: SCN1, SCN11BH, SCN1B, SCN2B, SCN3, SCN4B, SCN5, SCN5B, SCN6B, SCN7, SCN7B, SCN8, SCN8B, SCN9, SCX14, SCX14B, SCX24B, and SCX3. The NFHS Softball Rules Book specifically states that the bat must contain the 2000 or 2004 ASA certification mark and NOT be on the ASA non-approved bat list. Therefore, these bats are no longer permitted in NFHS contests. NFHS Rule 1-5-1d is listed below for your convenience. Rule 1-5-1d The ball shall: d. Meet the 2004 ASA Bat Performance Standard, bear either the 2000 or 2004 certification mark and not be listed on the ASA non-approved bat list as found on http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Softball.aspx. Bat barrels made entirely of wood are permitted and need not bear an ASA mark, but shall not exceed 21Ž4 inches in diameter. Thank you for your efforts in this matter. Jordan Scott Administrative Assistant NHIAA