Diamonds in the Rough: A Glance into the 2013 Season.

Spring is just around the corner and that means the Clark Girls Softball League (CGSB) is gearing up for another fun-filled season. First, I wanted to take a quick minute to reintroduce you to the Clark Girls Softball League’s column appropriately dubbed ‘Diamonds in the Rough’. The column will be the eyes and ears of all that is happening in the world of the CGSB. Scores, standings and league news will make-up the foundation of this journal, as well as, a few independent thoughts from yours truly. I am not only the resident blogger, but I am also the manager of my daughter’s team.

Over the past few weeks, the CGSB held a series of coaches meetings and tutorial sessions. This is where the league’s coaches, old and new, had the opportunity to reacquaint themselves with the league and familiarize themselves with their new colleagues. Team rosters were handed out, as well as, a first aide course and a review of indoor/outdoor practice schedules were some of the key topic areas discussed.

During the winter months, the CGSB held a series of instructional clinics to help the girls get ready for the season. The turnout was amazing and each girl came ready to practice. No rust here. The girls have begun the pre-season with a series of indoor practices and when Mother Nature begins to cooperate with us, the girls will be able to put on their cleats and head outdoors.

Opening day is schedule for Saturday, April 6th and will be kicked-off with the league’s annual ‘Parade of Teams’. Games will begin shortly after the conclusion of the parade around 11:30 AM.   

We would like to give a special thank you to all those area businesses that have been so supportive of the 2013 season; without their continued support and the unbridle support from volunteers, parents and players alike, our league doesn’t exist. 

This year, the following teams will be battling it out on the diamonds:

Instructional (K-1st gr)

Featherbed Lane School

Dairy Queen

Vaccaro’s Bakery

Village Insurance 

Pee Wee (2-3rd gr)

On Time Builders

S&S Tax and Financial Services

Eye Center of Clark

Conerstone Physical Therapy

Phillippo’s Pizza

Minor (4-5th gr)

Clark PBA

T’s 4 U

Dufek & Migliaro Plumbing

Molly Maguire’s

Diverse Development

Bistro 1051

Major (6-8th gr)

East Coast Conditioning

Diverse Development

UNICO

Paperchase

Clark Fire Department

Stay tuned for highlights and scores throughout the season from the Clark Girls Softball League and if you haven’t done so already please be sure to follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ClarkGSB . Till then, see you in the rough…