Vienna Girls Softball League
Vienna Girls Softball League (VGSL) is an organization based in Vienna, Virginia, that sponsors House and Travel league play for girls starting with 6u thru Senior (18u). It was founded in 1965 by local parents who wanted to provide opportunities for girls to play competitive sports. In the spring of 2009, approximately 375 girls registered to play.
There are two seasons, a more competitive spring season and a fall season, when competition is relaxed and focus is on fun and skill development. In the winter, VGSL typically sponsors clinics focusing on skills development in fielding, throwing, hitting, pitching, and catching.
VGSL sponsors two travel teams. The Vienna Stars Travel Softball Team, which focuses on National Tournaments. The Stars sponsors local tournaments, namely the Cherry Blossom and Vienna Invitational in the spring Season. The 2008 Stars are a nationally competitive oaganization - for instance - the 10u Stars Team was the PONY Runner-Up in National Competition and other teams are top competitors in national competition and showcase tournaments. The Vienna Velocity '98 Fastpitch Girls Softball Team were recently invited to become part of the Vienna Girls Softball League B level travel program. They were formerly known as the '98 Reston Redbirds. The program prepares players to compete and succeed both in high school and college.
In the Spring of 2013, VGSL fielded house league teams of approx 10-12 girls in following divisions. 6u (aka TBall), 8u (aka Coach Pitch), 10u (girls fastpitch), 12u (girls fastpitch), 14u (girls fastpitch), and 15-18 (girls fastpitch).
Leaders
The organization has an elected Board of Directors of 20 volunteers. The volunteers interact with local town and county officials regarding the maintenance and scheduling of fields.
In addition the league participates with larger organizations such as Fairfax County Girls Softball League (FCGSL) in the formulation of policies and positions as they pertain to the advancement of the sport.
There are two seasons, a more competitive spring season and a fall season, when competition is relaxed and focus is on fun and skill development. In the winter, VGSL typically sponsors clinics focusing on skills development in fielding, throwing, hitting, pitching, and catching.
VGSL sponsors two travel teams. The Vienna Stars Travel Softball Team, which focuses on National Tournaments. The Stars sponsors local tournaments, namely the Cherry Blossom and Vienna Invitational in the spring Season. The 2008 Stars are a nationally competitive oaganization - for instance - the 10u Stars Team was the PONY Runner-Up in National Competition and other teams are top competitors in national competition and showcase tournaments. The Vienna Velocity '98 Fastpitch Girls Softball Team were recently invited to become part of the Vienna Girls Softball League B level travel program. They were formerly known as the '98 Reston Redbirds. The program prepares players to compete and succeed both in high school and college.
In the Spring of 2013, VGSL fielded house league teams of approx 10-12 girls in following divisions. 6u (aka TBall), 8u (aka Coach Pitch), 10u (girls fastpitch), 12u (girls fastpitch), 14u (girls fastpitch), and 15-18 (girls fastpitch).
Leaders
The organization has an elected Board of Directors of 20 volunteers. The volunteers interact with local town and county officials regarding the maintenance and scheduling of fields.
In addition the league participates with larger organizations such as Fairfax County Girls Softball League (FCGSL) in the formulation of policies and positions as they pertain to the advancement of the sport.
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