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posted Friday, February 6, 2009 - Volume 37 Issue 06 |
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Seattle gay softball seeks new players
New Player Skills Clinic Set for February 21st |
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Seattle gay softball seeks new players
New Player Skills Clinic Set for February 21st |
The Open Division of the Emerald City Softball Association (ECSA) is gearing up for its 2009 season - and we are looking for new players of all skill levels.
As a way to get to know us, and us you, ESCA is holding a couple of skills clinics for new players. The skills clinic is a chance to hit, field, and catch a few softballs and meet teams that are looking for new players. Bringing a softball mitt and cleats (and warm clothes) is a great idea, but extra equipment should be available to borrow.
The first of the two scheduled skills clinics is set for Saturday, Feb. 21 from 11 am to 1pm at the Rainier Beach play fields, 8802 Rainier Ave. S. If it rains, we'll try again the next day, Sunday, Feb. 22. Same place, same time.
Seattle gay softball is a great way to meet new people and enjoy spending time outdoors in an organized activity. We play games on Sunday with the season running from early-April through mid-July (including our playoff tournament) and the league is open to everyone: men and women, gay and non-gay.
The ESCA continues to grow, it could exceed 30 teams this season - and plenty of them are still looking for players.
Teams are made up of players with a similar skill level and then placed in a division with teams of a similar skill level. That gives everyone a chance to have fun by ensuring recreational teams play recreational teams, and the more competitive teams play against other competitive teams.
Much of the growth in the league over the past several years has been at the beginner, or recreational level, and we expect this trend to continue as more and more people learn about us. And word is definitely getting out! Seattle was proud to have been the host city for the 2008 Gay Softball World Series. Over 175 teams, and 4,000 athletes, from across the United States and Canada came to play softball this past August.
While many of our new players are also relatively new to the game, the upper divisions of the league are great for experienced jocks looking for a place to play. They are also open to both gay and non gay players.
Whatever your skill level, Seattle Gay Softball offers an opportunity for you to meet people, make new friends and have fun!
For more information about the skill clinics or playing with Seattle gay softball this year, visit www.seattlegaysoftball.com or send an email to membershipdirector@seattlegaysoftball.com.
If you can't make the first skills clinic, no worries! There will be one last one at the Rainier Beach Playfields from 11am to 1pm on March 7. If it rains we will try again the next day, same place, same time. You can also visit www.seattlegaysoftball.com and register your profile now so teams can find you before we start the season!
We look forward to seeing you on the field!
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