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THANK YOU!

We had a wonderful spring softball season, and we’re already gearing up for the Fall season. So in preparation, why not leave you with a little

bit of…

WHAT DOES THAT RULE MEAN???

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PLAYER SPOTLIGHT JESSICA PARKS

SENIORS ORANGE CRUSH

SOFTBALL MOMENTS PICTURES ACROSS

THE LEAGUES

ANNOUNCEMENTS ALL OTHER INFO

SYA SOFTBALL

2015 ALL-STARS ALL-STAR LIST FOR MINORS, MAJORS,

SENIORS

INFIELD FLY RULE: When there are runners on 1st & 2nd, OR runners are on 1st, 2nd & 3rd AND there are less than 2 outs AND the batter pops the ball up in fair territory of the infield that is catchable by the infielder, pitcher, or catcher…

THEN the batter is automatically out AND the runners are able to run at their own risk. So…for the ball that is popped in the air and someone catches it, they still have to tag up before proceeding to the next base.

EXAMPLE: There is 1 out and Sally is the runner on 1st, Jenny is the runner on 2nd, and Kate is up to bat. Kate pops the ball up in the air in the direction of the 2nd baseman. The umpire will yell “infield fly”…so Kate is automatically out.

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Front row l-r: Kate Walsh, Emma Taub, Layla Lietzan 2nd row l-r: Sophie Larkin, Kaelin Taylor, Erin Magrath, Aleena Neely Back row l-r: Nora Schimiller, Kloey Aguilar, Saije Bonchu, Irene Kaczmarke, Kaylie Hanna

John Parks, Natalie Veltsistas, Jessica Parks, Sydney Graf, Jackie Taube, Nicole Harmon, Anna McKeown, Kaitlyn Gorodnick, Emily Warren, Shelby Wilson, McKenzie Kent, Janae Elie, Toni Martin, and Abby Muller (not shown)

Majors (not shown): Maria Ball, Megan Jones, Lizzie Velasquez, Christine Capote, Franny Noory, Janae Neely, Maddy Munt, Sarah Wallowac, Kira Stotts, Eva Willis, & Kara Klaiman

MINORS 2015 ALL-STARS

SENIORS 2015 ALL-STARS

2015 ALL-STARS

Congratulations to all of SYA Softball’s All-Stars

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2015 Spring Softball MomentsThere was a lot of good softball that took place this spring! Below is just a little

peak into the game play that took place over the course of the season.

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Softball Player Spotlight

How long have you been playing? I have been playing softball nonstop since I was 6 or 7, so about 12 years. It used to be only spring and fall seasons, but I joined a travel team around when I was 15, which added summer tournaments to my schedule.

If you had something to tell you’re your self, what would you say? Don’t be afraid to come onto a new team. Eventually you’ll be friends anyway.

What advice would you give a younger player? Persevere. When I was 6, my dad came up to me saying he signed me up for softball and I had a temper tantrum. I DID NOT want to play. However, I played anyways, and I’ve never stopped.

Never quit. I’ve gotten better, learned more, and pushed myself. If you’re struggling, keep practicing and don’t give up. You got this!

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SYA Softball says THANK YOU

to Jess and her family for being apart of SYA. Good luck to you in the future!

NAME: Jessica Parks

LEAGUE: Seniors (final season)

TEAM: Orange Crush

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Announcements

(1) SPRING SEASON SURVEY: This survey is one of your chances to tell us how we’re doing. The responses are anonymous, but if you want us to contact you directly then you’re able to leave your email address. An email was sent to you, but the link to the survey is http://goo.gl/forms/NXI0MHQ8T5

(2) SOFTBALL CLINIC: George Mason University has announced their summer softball camps. Youth camps for 7-12 and High School 13-18. The registration link is: http://collegesoftballcamps.com/softball/GMU

(3) FALL REGISTRATION: Spring season is in session and the end of the school year and summer is right around the corner, so you probably aren’t thinking about Fall Softball. However, wouldn’t it be great to go ahead and get your registration completed if you already know that you will be coming back to play with us next season! You always get the better rates the earlier you signup! Fall registration link is: http://www.youthleaguesusa.com/sya/15-16/Welcome.html

(4) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We have open positions on the SYA Softball board. As with any non-profit organization, help is always welcomed (and needed). More now than ever as we have individuals in positions for several years, and as much as they love SYA Softball, it is time for others to come in and help guide this organization.

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Contact Us Do you have comments? Do you have questions? Do you have suggestions? Then the SYA Softball Board wants to hear from you. All board members contact information is located on the syasoftball.org site in the “Contact Us” section. General contact email is available at syasoftball@gmail.com.

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