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2009 14-Under Calendar

jskylar28 — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:08:17 CDT

May 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
					1	2
3 Tournament (Postponed due to rain)	4	5	6	7	8	9
10 MGS Tournament (Marin)	11	12	13	14	15	16
17 MGS Tournament (Marin)	18	19	20	21	22	23 Tournament (Hayward, CA)
24 Tournament (Hayward, CA)	25	26 Practice 5-7pm	27	28 Practice 5-7pm	29	30 Tournament Santa Rosa
31 Tournament Santa Rosa

June 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
	1	2 Practice 5-7pm	3	4 Practice5-7pm	5	6
7	8	9 Practice 5-7pm	10 Practice 5-7pm	11 Practice 5-7pm	12	13 Tournament (Location TBD)
14 Tournament (Location TBD)	15	16 Practice 5-7pm	17 Practice 5-7pm	18 Practice 5-7pm	19 NorCal Regionals (Sunnyvale)	20 NorCal Regionals (Sunnyvale)
21 NorCal Regionals (Sunnyvale)	22	23 Practice 5-7pm	24 Practice 5-7pm	25 Practice 5-7pm	26	27 Tournament (Rohnert Park)
28 Tournament (Rohnert Park)	29	30 Practice 5-7pm

July 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
			1 Practice 5-7pm	2 Practice 5-7pm	3	4 Tournament (Location TBD)
5 Tournament (Location TBD)	6	7 Practice5-7pm	8 Practice 5-7pm	9 Practice 5-7pm	10	11 Tournament (Location TBD)
12 Tournament (Location TBD)	13	14 Practice 5-7pm	15 Practice 5-7pm	16 Practice 5-7pm	17	18 Tournament (Location TBD)
19 Tournament (Location TBD)	20	21 Practice 5-7pm	22 Practice 5-7pm	23 Practice 5-7pm	24	25 Tournament (Location TBD)
26 Tournament (Location TBD)	27	28 Nationals (Mount Vernon, WA)	29 Nationals (Mount Vernon, WA)	30 Nationals (Mount Vernon, WA)	31 Nationals (Mount Vernon, WA)

August 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
						1 Nationals (Mount Vernon, WA)
2 Nationals (Mount Vernon, WA)	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30	31

September 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30

October 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31 Halloween

November 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26 Thanksgiving (U.S.)	27	28
29	30

December 2009

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25 Christmas Day	26
27	28	29	30	31

14/Under

jbertken — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:54:19 CDT

Welcome to the U14 Fog Girls Softball Page!!

YOU’RE INVITED!

You are invited to join in the fun and try out for SF Fog's summer softball teams!

What: The Fog is a competitive softball team that competes in tournaments. The team brings the highest standards of girls fastpitch softball to San Francisco. This summer, the Fog will field a 14-under team. In 2008, the Fog launched it's first independent teams at the 16-under and 14-under levels with great success - we look forward to continuing this summer and competing at the national level.

Coaches: The 14U Fog team will be coached by Jessica Skylar and Erica Kajdasz. Jessica has coached competitive travel softball for four years, leads softball clinics around the Bay Area and is entering her third season as Varsity coach at Urban High School. Erica is the Assistant Athletic Director at Urban High School and has coached their Varsity softball team for six years. Jessica and Erica will be joined by a number of former high school and collegiate athletes throughout the season.

Cost: Estimated costs for the 2009 season are $400 for the 14U team which covers field rentals, uniforms, equipment and tournament entry fees. Scholarships are available - the Fog is committed to ensuring that financial concerns do not keep any players from joining the team.

If you have any questions, please email Jessica Skylar at jskylar28@hotmail.com.

Contact Information

markcrosley — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:23:04 CST

Jessica Skylar, Head Coach

jskylar28@hotmail.com
Cell: 301 775-9899

San Francisco Fog Softball
4757 19th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

Fog Softball Home Page

markcrosley — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:21:30 CST

The San Francisco Fog is SF's newest softball team - but with a proud history! The Fog is made up of players and coaches that reached the ASA Western National Championships in 2007. The team aims to bring the highest standards of girls fastpitch softball to San Francisco, and in 2009 is fielding a team at the14-and-under level.

For information on this year's team, go to the 14-and-under page:

Fog 14-and-under

Other Links:

Fog contact information

Frequently-asked-questions

The San Francisco Fog is a nonprofit organization. All Fog staff are volunteers. We welcome volunteer assistance and donations.

16/Under Fog

markcrosley — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:16:12 CDT

16-and-under Team News

The Fog schedule for Saturday in Napa:
8 AM: East Bay Quakes
12:30 PM: Concord Hawks
5 PM: Castro Valley Synergy

Games are at the JFK fields (not where we played last year). Directions:
From the San Francisco area take HWY 80 east to Marine World Parkway/ CA-37 towards Napa. From HWY 37 go right (north) onto Sonoma Blvd/ HWY 29 and take the first exit towards Downtown Napa-Lake Berryessa /Napa-Vallejo HWY-CA 221. Go through 2 stoplights and at the 3rd light turn left onto Streblow Dr. Follow Streblow past the golf course to the duck pond. Teams playing on JFK fields should go straight over the railroad tracks, continue past the park and turn left before the boat ramp parking lot (across from the park). Follow the road to the parking lot. Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=2296+Streblow+Dr,+Napa+CA&ie=UTF8&ll=38.264467,-122.280149&spn=0.06146,0.163078&z=14>

Click here to see the team schedule.
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Remember, it is important to let a coach know in advance if you can't make it to a practice or tournament. Please do this by email when possible.

Click here to see the batting videos. Players, please be sure to review these carefully. (Still missing: Arielle, Alina, Elena, Lola.)

Coach contact info:
Jessica Skylar, Head Coach

jskylar28@hotmail.com
Cell: 301 775-9899
Mark Lauden Crosley, Coach and Manager

mcrosley@pacbell.net
Home: 415 558 9581
Cell: 415 318 6460

Steve Werth, Coach

swerth@lowball.com
Home: 415 771-8266

San Anselmo Tournament

jbertken — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:02:52 CDT

Mari tracking a ball...Is she going to catch it????? Of Course!!! Mari makes the amazing catch of the day!!!! Yun Ji quickly making the throw to 1st.
You can sense the level of determination in Teddy's eyes...

Fog on 3..1,2,3..FOG!!! Great bunt play girls!!

Game Pictures

jbertken — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:01:54 CDT

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Fog Players Roster

jbertken — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:29:52 CDT

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Calendar

markcrosley — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:29:52 CDT

July 2008

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
		1	2	3	4 Independence Day	5
6	7 Practice 5-7 Rossi	8 Practice 5-7 Rossi	9 Practice 5-7 Rossi	10 Practice Rossi	11	12 Tournament: Stockton
13 Tournament: Stockton	14	15 Practice 5-7 Rossi	16 Practice 5-7 Rossi	17 Practice 5-7 Rossi	18	19 Tournament: Napa
20 Tournament: Napa	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30	31

August 2008

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
					1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30
31

September 2008

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
	1 Labor Day	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30

October 2008

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
			1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13 Columbus Day	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30	31 Halloween

November 2008

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
						1
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11 Veteran's Day	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27 Thanksgiving Day	28	29
30

December 2008

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25 Christmas Day	26	27
28	29	30	31

2008 Season

markcrosley — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:20:53 CDT

Sunnyvale Tournament

The Fog made an impressive debut in the Sunnyvale A-level tournament, May31-June 1. Playing against teams that have played in as many as a half-dozen tournaments this spring, the team won two games against the Milpitas Renegades, and tied the Hayward Wolfpack, losing only to the Belmont Flames.
High points for the Fog included Danica’s 28 innings pitched with only one earned run allowed (two games were shutouts and one a no-hitter) and 34 strikeouts. Annabel went 5-for-15, with a clutch double to knock in Megan (who also doubled) to tie the Wolfpack game in the bottom of the seventh inning. In the first Renegades game, Elena had a two-strike triple, and was then singled in by Tighe to take the lead. The first Sunday game was a nailbiting 0-0 tie through seven innings, and we won in the eighth-inning tiebreaker when Lola knocked in Elena. There were sparkling Fog defensive plays throughout both days.
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First Game Report

jbertken — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:25:45 CDT

Name	AVE.	AT BATS	RUNS	HITS	RUNS BATTED IN

Batting videos

markcrosley — Sun, 25 May 2008 20:10:27 CDT

You can view the batting videos on YouTube by clicking:

BATTING VIDEOS

Frequently Asked Questions

markcrosley — Sat, 24 May 2008 19:15:45 CDT

Q: How experienced and/or talented do I have to be to play with the Fog? Is this an "all star" team? A: Any girls can (and should) try out for the Fog. Each team will have girls with a range of abilities, and our goal is to help everyone improve. We challenge more experienced players to support and encourage less experienced players. If more than 14 or 15 girls try out, then not everyone can make the roster, but we encourage girls to try, and if they don't make the cut then to try again next year.
Q: Do I have to play on a spring team to be eligible for the Fog? We strongly recommend that all girls play on spring recreational and/or school softball teams. It is difficult to begin playing in June at a competitive level without this experience. The Fog hold optional fall and winter practice/clinic sessions that are open to ALL potential players, and we encourage girls to come.
Q: What level of competition do the Fog face?
A: ASA fastpitch softball is divided into "A", "B" and "C" levels, with "A" being the highest level of play. The Fog will begin at "B" level and may move to "A" if they are strong enough. Our goal is to play at a level where the girls are challenged to improve, rather than at a level where they will always win (or lose).
Q: How often do Fog teams practice, and when?
A: Teams typically practice two afternoon/weeknights and once on weekends (when no tournament is scheduled) beginning in May. Schedules are usually adjusted to account for school team and SFLL schedules.
Q: Where are practices held?
A: The Fog will practice at various city park fields, Mission Blue field in Brisbane, and Treasure Island, depending on availability.
Q: Do I have to attend every practice? What if I have to miss a tournament?
A: Players are expected to attend all practices and games, barring illness or family commitments. We ask that players always be on time, and notify coaches in advance if they are unable to attend. We understand that family vacations often happen during the summer, and we ask that coaches be notified in May of any expected absences. Two planned tournament absences would be the maximum permitted to retain roster status.
Q: How much does it cost to play with the Fog? What does this cover? What if we can’t afford it?
A: Fees for 2007 were $350 per player, and will be in this range in 2008. The fee pays for equipment, uniforms, field rentals, insurance, tournament entry fees and ASA registration. Fees do not cover travel or lodging costs for any tournaments outside the Bay Area. Financial assistance may be available for players who qualify - please contact us if this is necessary.
Q: How much are Fog staff and coaches paid for their work?
A: All Fog personnel are volunteers.
Q: What is "travel ball" or "tournament softball"? A: These terms usually refer to teams that "travel" to tournaments that are held on weekends throughout the year, especially in the summer. Since tournaments are held all over the state and nation, a team can pick from many venues. The Fog 16/U team will generally play within driving distance of San Francisco, with one or two trips to more distant sites. Most tournaments are affiliated with the Amateur Softball Association (ASA).
Q: Who are the San Francisco Angels?
A: The Angels are an 18/U tournament team in San Francisco. Players older than 16 (as of January 1, 2008) are encouraged to contact the Angels.
Q: Should I “play up” at an older age level?
A: We encourage girls to play at their age level. “Playing up” means girls play with older girls, rather than their peers, and can often result in a less fun experience. They may play less with an older team, and there is no substitute for game experience in learning to play softball at a high level. The Fog endeavors to ensure a challenging experience for even the most talented girls, in order to help them develop their skills. 16-and-under fastpitch softball is highly competitive, often more so that age 18 “B” softball, and it is the level that is most watched by college coaches when they recruit players.
Q: When are tournaments held? When will I know exactly when they are scheduled?
A: ASA tournament play begins in late May or early June, and continues through the end of July. Our teams typically begin play in early June, to avoid school conflicts, and play into late July.. Last year's 14/U team played in six tournaments plus the National Championships, the first week of August. Schedules will be drafted in the spring, and finalized in May. Input regarding scheduling issues should be directed to coaches as early as possible.
Q: Are there any “post-season” championships?
A: If a team qualifies for the 16/U ASA National championships , this is scheduled from 7/30-8/3/08 in Portland, Oregon. Going to the Nationals is a team decision, and will typically be made based on player interest and availability.
Q: Will practices or tournaments conflict with SFLL games?
A: SFLL Seniors finish their season in mid-May, so there is no conflict.
Q: How do tournaments work? How many games do the teams play?
A: Most tournaments play "seeding" games on Saturdays (with an occasional Friday night game) - each team plays three games. Sunday is single-elimination play, so a team can play as few as one or as many as three games. Three Sunday wins takes the championship.
Q: How much playing time can I expect to get in games?
A: On a competitive team, playing time is usually earned by skill and effort, and is often not equal. However, Saturday play provides a good chance for players to gain experience, and most players will play in at least 1-2 games. In tournaments where several players can't attend, everyone is very busy. Fog rosters are limited to ensure adequate playing time for all team members.
Q: Will I get to play my favorite position?
A: Typically, there are at least two players who are able to play any position. Girls may be asked to learn a new position. In tournament ball, every position is crucial - outfielders get much more action than in recreational ball - so everyone on the field plays an important role. Q: What if my parents can’t make it to a tournament – can I still go?
A: Coaches will make sure that every girl who needs a ride and/or supervision is taken care of. But parents are encouraged to attend and cheer!

Team Photos

markcrosley — Sat, 24 May 2008 19:13:44 CDT

San Francisco Fog

(Playing in 2007 as the Angels)

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