Starting in 2015, Folsom Softball Club (FSC), under the guidelines laid out by Sacramento ASA, will be revising our ASA “B” program to create a more competitive environment for players to participate in while still remaining in a recreational league setting. This allows FSC to retain better players while keeping them in a recreational format because they will only play against the other leagues’ highest-level teams. The ultimate goal of each divisional team is to qualify and attend ASA "B" Western Nationals in the last week of July or first week of August.
Forming an ASA “B” Team each year will be dependent on registration numbers, appropriate coach/instruction availability, and other factors for each division. The FSC team name for each division will be Folsom Freedom.
Freedom teams consist of players registered within FSC boundaries. The selection of each team will occur in January. In addition to the tournament schedule, frequent practices will be expected. As such, a higher commitment level is required than what is experienced within the regular FSC spring rec season. Priorities will include sportsmanship, positive learning/coaching environment, and community representation.
B Program Additional Information --
1. What is the 'B' Program?
"B" is an ASA Softball designation (class) for a level of play. Recreational Ball (typical League season) being "C". B is a more competitive level of play intended for players that are advancing beyond a recreational level. Each league is given the opportunity to put in ONE team per age division.
2. How does my daughter get on the B team?
Watch for league notifications for tryouts.
3. When are tryouts?
Tryouts for all teams will be in the mid-January timeframe.
4. What does the B Program Cost?
At this time, it is estimated that each player will need to contribute approximately $400 for the year. This will cover tournament fees and uniform costs, not optional travel costs. Teams as also allowed to do fundraising to cover costs.
5. Where and when will they play?
There are 8 tournaments scheduled between March and the end of July plus the possibility of earning a berth to Western Nationals. This typically is the last week of July/first week of August. There is also the likelihood of "winter-ball style" inter-league play. At this time, the travel is probably only in our region (Woodland, Davis, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, etc). Any player coming to tryouts must be committed to making all scheduled tournaments and games.
6. Who is coaching the B teams?
Interested coaches will submit their application to the Board and will be interviewed and voted upon by the Board.
7. How are the players chosen?
Tryouts are open to all registered softball players that are eligible to play in FSC. The Head Coach will select his/her team.
8. What happens if my daughter does not make the team?
Trying out does not impact a players ability to play Recreational softball for the upcoming season.