GVSA Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different leagues?
GVSA has a variety of leagues for men, women, and coed. The Men's Leagues have three different Divisions. Men's C is for very competitive teams who have been together for many years and have placed at D State. Men's D is for competitive teams with experience. Men's E is for teams who are just starting out or are not as competitive. There is also a Masters +40 league, which requires all of the players to be 40 years of age. For Women, there are is a C division and a D division. The teams from both divisions play each other during the season. Finally, there is a co-ed league with four divisions. Co-ed C is for competitive teams who have been together for a while and have placed at D State. Co-ed D is a very competitive league where both the women and men are very experienced. Co-ed E1 is comprised of teams that have some experience, but have a few players who are new to softball. Co-ed E2 is for teams who are playing for recreational purposes and who have many players without softball experience. We encourage new teams to discuss what type of players they have with one of the Player Reps before signing up for a division.
What are the Fees?
There are two types of fees. The first is the Sponsor Fee, which is $715 for Men's Leagues who play two times a week and $565 for Women's Leagues, Co-ed Leagues, and Master's Teams that play one day a week. The Sponsor fee is due at the time the team registers for league play. For the 2020 season, the due date for the Sponsor Fee is April 20, 2020.
The second type of fee is the Player Fees. For teams that play two times a week, Player Fees are $50 per player. For teams that play one time a week, the Player Fees are $35.00 per player. Player Fees are due the first week of June. More information on the process of paying Player Fees will be posted on the website and at the Complex.
When is the Deadline for Team Registration?
Teams wanting to play during the 2020 Season must register on-line at www.gvsoftball.org and pay their Sponsor/Team Fees on or before April 20, 2020.
When does the Season begin?
The 2020 Season begins on May 4th, and runs through the first weekend of August. The season finishes with District tournaments the last week/weekend of July or the first week/weekend in August. (Tournament dates)
What nights does each league play?
Tentatively, the leagues will play on the following nights. This might change based on the number of registered teams.
Men's C and D - Thursday or Tuesday Double Headers
Men's E Tuesday and/or Thursday
Master's +40 Tuesday and/or Thursday
Women's Thursday
Co-ed Monday or Wednesday
Fridays will be reserved for make up games for all divisions.
What type of uniforms are required?
It is requested that each player on the team have a shirt with a number on the back. These can be as simple as a plain t-shirt with sponsor names and a number on the back. This helps the score keeper keep track of players.
What should the team name be?
Most teams use the sponsor as the team names. For example "Karl's Ice Cream". Or come up with your own name! Note: team names are subject to approval from GVSA (offensive language or things like that)
Where and when do we pick up packets?
Team information will be available on or before April 27h on www.gvsoftball.org. Your scorebook, ASA Rule Book and all other necessary forms needed for the season can be picked up at Complex Stand any time during regular games (Mon-Thur 6pm-9pm). They will also be available at the payment meeting.
What if I do not have a team and would like to play?
Anyone who does not have a team can go to http://www.gvsoftball.org/pages/freeagents to get on the free agents listing.
How do teams looking for players find out who is looking for a team?
Teams looking for players can go to www.gvsoftball.org and click on the "Free Agents" link to find a list of players looking.
How do teams learn what the League Rules are?
All teams should visit the website and read the League rules under the "League Rules" link.
