MONTHLY NEWSLETTER – MAY 2024

[USASoftballGeorgia]

USA SOFTBALL OF GEORGIA NEW J.O. COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENT – I am pleased to announce the appointment of NEW USA Softball of Georgia Junior Olympic Commissioner Kris Dorsey. I have had the pleasure to work with Kris on multiple occasions at our local and regional events. Kris brings a solid background in youth softball at the recreation and travel levels. He is well-connected throughout the state and is a tireless worker for the betterment of the game. Kris will assume his new position effective May 1; at which time I will provide his contact information. Coach Kris’s new USA Softball of GA email address is jocommish@usasoftballgeorgia.org . Special “thanks” to Jay Worley for filling this role in the interim.

12U ALL AMERICAN GAMES FOR 2024 – Head Coach Kris Dorsey, assistant coaches Justice Milz and Janice Savage have selected the final 17 players who will represent Region 3 Stars and USA Softball of Georgia at the 2024 12U All American Games in Oklahoma City in August. The players are: Nicole Gooden (Atl. Vipers-Lynch), Kristian Dorsey (Firecrackers GA 2K12), Malloree Harr (Frost Falcons-Harr), Lacie Jordan (Atl. Vipers-Tippens), Elouise Koester (GA Impact-Cleghorn), Sydney Martin (EC Bullets-Martin), Bella Ortiz (Intensity National), Lindy Ledden (Atl. Vipers-Lynch), Camari Peek (GA Academy Power-Peek), Ellasyn Mann (Atl. Vipers-Tippens), Isla Schweers (EC Bullets-Martin), Kaylee Sitten (Firecrackers-Castle), Savannah Sowell (Atl. Vipers-Lynch), Braley Stewart (Fury Platinum), Jayla White (Athletics Gold-Spencer), Sophie Blane-Alt. (Atlanta Vipers-Lynch), Samantha Porter-Alt. (EC Bullets-Martin). The selection process was extremely tough trough the four tryout with an abundance of talented girls competing for a roster spot this year. I will provide scheduling information as it is made available, along with the link to video stream all the team’s games while in Oklahoma City.

USA SOFTBALL REGISTRATION

The USASB of GA registration period runs September 1 through August 31 each year.

a. Coaches BG Check, Safe Sport, and ACE certifications are good through August 31. This also includes ALL adults/players 18 years of age or older, and ALL assistant coaches (see SAFE SPORT below).

b. NEW: Teams choosing to earn a Georgia berth in a National Championship event (qualifiers, Gold Nationals, JO Cup, National Championships) only need to complete the “Team” registration process.

c. Teams choosing to only play in Invitational tournaments need only to “Team” register your team on the registerusasoftball.com website.

d. After you have registered your team and/or players any inquiries you have need to have the Team ID# attached in the communication with me.

e. If you contact me for any information concerning a registration matter please remember to include your “Team ID#”.

f. SAFE SPORT - All coaches and players 18 years old at any point during the season must complete the “Safe Sport” certification to be approved on a J.O. roster. This is a law that has been legislated for all youth sports National Governing Bodies. Additionally, all USASB of GA teams must have ALL their coaches complete the ACE certification. Listed below is the “Safe Sport How To Guide”. This guide will help you easily navigate the Safe Sport Program.
g. https://registerusasoftball.com/Content ... ft%203.pdf

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Information about upcoming tournament can be found at usasoftballgeorgia.org,
ga.registerplay.com/pages/home, and topflighttournaments.com.

ATHLETES GO LIVE
You can register your team at; www.AthletesGoLive.com or contact Lisa Scalzo at: lisa@athletesgolive.com

INSIDE PITCH
Go on line: (https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Softball/Me ... an-Insider) to see the latest news from USA Softball, the National Governing Body of Softball.

WOMEN AND GIRLS NIGHT
The Rome Emperors, and affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, will be hosting a “Women and Girls” night on June 7. For more information about the event the contact information is listed below.

BE SAFE OUT THERE and THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF USA SOFTBALL!

Ernie Yarbrough, Commissioner
USA Softball of Georgia
Email: commish@usasoftballgeorgia.org
Cell: 770-584-5044