Import Atlanta Softball Team(for real)

[CSquared]

I got in contact with someone from the league today and here is the information i got:




-We need 13-16 players.

-It's $480 bucks for the team... but if 80% of the team doesn't live or work in gwinnett county we will be charged and extra 50%.

-League play is out of bethesda, lucky shoals, and george pierce parks.

-Registration begins on jan 16 at 9am.

-Play begins on march 5th.

-It's a 10 game season

-There are playoffs.

-Players must be a minimum of 18 years old by September 1 of the current year.

-We can register online at gwinnettparks.com or in person at any of the parks where the games are going to be held.

This is an article i found about the leauge on some gwinnett periodical website.



"Weekend Warriors"

Playing ball is not just child’s play. Softball has become an avid obsession for many grown-ups in the county. Nearly 9,000 adults in Gwinnett participate in adult softball leagues through Gwinnett Parks and Recreation — and that’s not including leagues formed in churches and private associations.

“A lot of people don’t realize how big it is and the number of people playing,” said Dee Miller, athletic programmer for Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation. “In adult softball, we’re probably one of the top two programs in the state, in terms of number of teams, in the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association.”


Each year, more than 600 county teams, with approximately 12 to 15 players each, will convene at Pierce Park, Lucky Shoals Park and Bethesda Park for weekend (and weeknight) games. Adult softball is a year-round sport and has become somewhat of a passion for these weekend warriors. According to Miller, it’s not just about competing and getting physical exercise, socialization keeps people coming back year after year. “There’s a lot of friends coming together just to play softball,” he said.


But it’s not just about the fun. Players are serious about their ball, and Parks and Recreation ensures that everything runs smoothly. Leagues are organized by groups, ranging from an open men’s league to an industrial league for companies. Women have their own league, or can play on co-ed teams. A lottery system determines when teams will play, and a computerized schedule is distributed.


Each team will play ten games, but the fun isn’t over after that. The team that has the most wins in a season becomes the league champion, ensuring enough bragging rights until the games begin again. In the spring league, a qualifying tournament adds to the excitement.


Playing through Parks and Recreation will cost a team approximately $300-400. Often, teams will go all-out and find sponsors to offset the cost. Parks and Recreation provides the fields, umpires and scorekeepers. All you have to do is come play!


For more information on adult softball, contact Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation at

770-822-8840... 770-822-5152 is for the office that deals with the actual leauge.


So let's get a list of the people who are definitely down to pay their way and play some softball. Add your name to the list only if you are serious about playing... I'll start.

Also post up what county you live and work in for registration fee purposes.

Softball:
1. Cramerizking (gwinnett)

[rickgiblin]

ill play, depending on the times of games and pratices...



Rickgiblin(gwinnett)

[Mike Lowrey]

richw131 (gwinnett)

[Hulud]

seriously im down

hulud (cobb)

sorry its cobb i know :(

[Hulud]

stickied

[Hulud]

seriously, im first outta county i get dibs! lol

[thinkfast®]

Im down, depending on gametimes and shit

[Infinite]

im game

[quickdodge®]

I already posted that I would be in. And a LOT of people know how good I am in soccer and that carries over to whatever sport. Later, QD.

[SLow_POke]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y251/flamez_2005/misc/avis%20siggies%20and%20banners/bench-warmer.jpg:yes: .

[Jaimecbr900]

I'm most definetly in. I'm in Gwinnett both work and home.

Just FYI:

Bethesda Park is right off Ronald Reagan Pkwy. Very easy to find. But there are no major highways close by. The closest major tributary is Hwy 29/Lawrenceville hwy. It has really great fields. 300 ft fences.

Lucky Shoals-it's been a while, so I can't remember it off the top of my head.

George Pierce is in Suwanee. Lots of major highways can get you there because it's right near the corner of Buford Hwy and L'ville-Suwannee rd. Fields are so-so, shorter fences and to get to the fields kinda sucks because you have to drive all the way to the end of the park itself. It is easier to get to since you can use Lville-Suwanee rd, Buford Hwy, P'tree Ind., etc.


The most important thing, I know from experience, is making sure that EVERYONE that says they'll play SHOWS up when it comes time to play. There are strict rules about subs and # people on your roster. Cry babies like to protest games and if you don't do it right it will cost you games.

If we need extra players or ringers, I have plenty.

I like to play the infield BTW.

[Brett]

If I didnt suck so bad Id love to play, But its been since Jr. High since I have played :(

[quickdodge®]

EVERYONE that says they'll play SHOWS up when it comes time to play.

I can definitely be counted on. Later, QD.

[ORGANIZATIONXIII]

that's a major hike

but then again me and QD could carpool

but depending on when the games are layed and times I'm down

prob: I'm on the southside

[SniperJoe]

I'll come in from Forsyth. It isn't that bad of a drive.

[2.0civic]

get times and shit and im down...


b18hatch (gwinnett)

[2.0civic]

if we need more gwinnetians, ill talk to my cousin...anyone that played high school hardball in gwinnett in the last 3 years may know him....he throws mid 90s and has a wicked curve and played for duluth

[thinkfast®]

^^ I aint catchin that shit niglet lol

put me in RF

[2.0civic]

lol when we had him and our other pitcher in our ELITE travel team based out of bunten, we went like 38-2 over 3 years lol

[2.0civic]

4/19/04- Duluth, GA) The Duluth Wildcats (12-6) beat the undefeated in region play Shiloh Generals 5-3. The win brings Duluth to 2-2 in region and Shiloh now stands at 4-1. Glen Martin (2-1) pitched an outstanding game, going the distance for the Wildcats. He was a bit shaky in the first two innings, giving up two runs on five hits. But then Martin settled down giving up just one unearned run on two hits the next five innings.

The key to the win was Duluth's timely hitting including a two run home run by Nathan Chancey (4) and a solo shot by Patrick Brock (2) in the second inning that gave the Wildcats a 3-2 lead. The Generals scored an unearned run in the fifth to tie the game. However, the Wildcats came back in the bottom of the sixth to score two runs to put the game away. Patrick Brock (2-3) got the winning RBI on a bases loaded single while B.J. Stapleton scored an insurance run on a wild pitch. Other offensive highlights include Andrew Martin (3-3), all three singles, Brook Birdsong (2-3) with a single, double; B.J. Stapleton (2-3) with two singles; Caleb Mason (1-4) a single and Hudson Holder who was 1-3 (single).

The Wildcats continue with region play this Wed at Norcross at 7:00 PM


that is when he topped out at 90 mph lol

hes got a few perfect games, numerous shutouts and hold the strikeout record at bunten park

[CSquared]

All are welcome as far as i'm concerned as long as you can swing a bat, field a ball, and make it around the bases without having a heart attack.

About needing "ringers"... Whoever you want to bring as long as it remains friendly and we have some roster spots open for IA'ers. I don't know if the pitching is competitive in the league but we def need someone who can fill that spot.

I'm supposed to call that dude back on monday to get an overview of what the scheduling is going to be like.

Everyone i saw so far that has expressed interest:

1. cramerizking (gwinnett)
2. rickgiblin(gwinnett)
3. richw131 (gwinnett)
4. hulud (not gwinnett)
5. thinkfast
6. infinite
7. quickdodge (not gwinnett)
8. b18hatch (gwinnett)
9. sniperjoe (not gwinnett)
10. Jaimecbr900 (gwinnett)
11. organizationxiii

[RandomGuy]

LOL chris u dont post on IA for years then you come back with this brokeback shit lol wtf? softball? Isn't that what husbands register for their wifey soccer moms to keep them from sucking off the mail man.

[quickdodge®]

if we need more gwinnetians, ill talk to my cousin..

From what I gathered, this is supposed to be an IA team. Later, QD.

[CSquared]

LOL chris u dont post on IA for years then you come back with this brokeback shit lol wtf? softball? Isn't that what husbands register for their wifey soccer moms to keep them from sucking off the mail man.

my mail man happens to be particularly attractive...

[2.0civic]

From what I gathered, this is supposed to be an IA team. Later, QD.

he is a surfer of ia just not registered lol

[mySLOrex]

ill play. in im hall tho. fuck it. im down.

[Jaimecbr900]

If I remember correctly, you can carry quite a bit more people on your "roster" than the 10 that are going to be out in the field. This is meant so that if you call someone to play when a regular is not available, he is supposed to be on the original roster. This really only matters if another team protests you.

Pitchers are hard to come by. It's not as easy as it looks. I know a really good one, but he's not on IA. I'd rather someone from IA step up, but worse come to worse I have people available if need be.

First base is also pretty important.

Everyone can pretty much hit the ball, hence most games are won with good fielding since everyone will eventually hit the ball and score.

[2.0civic]

i got dibs on outfield or short

[Hulud]

this is slow pitch or fast pitch?

[Jaimecbr900]

this is slow pitch or fast pitch?

Slow pitch is all they offer around here for rec leagues.

[Hulud]

ok cool

[CSquared]

^lol... fast pitch SOFTBALL too INTENSE for you?

[2.0civic]

slow pitch= homerun derby

[Jaimecbr900]

slow pitch= homerun derby

You'd be surprised. It's not that easy to hit them over when they make you use 44 core balls on 300 ft fields.

[Hulud]

^lol... fast pitch SOFTBALL too INTENSE for you?
nah i was watchin out for you :goodjob:

[quickdodge®]

Any outfield position, but prefer left or center. Later, QD.

[Hulud]

i think we should pick positions after we actually get out to practice

but thats just me

[quickdodge®]

but thats just me

Yup. It's just you.

I already know I am a great outfielder.

So when we getting together? Today is shaping up to be pretty nice. Later, QD.

[ORGANIZATIONXIII]

well what is the final costs?

since I'm an out of towner..

what days/times the games are played?
when do we practice?

I need details folks..

[ORGANIZATIONXIII]

btw:

if it agrees with my schedule wassup QD? we carpoolin'??? lolololol..

[Seymour222]

I am down. Id like to be #12. Not Gwinnett.

[CSquared]

I doubt we'd find an open field but you guys want to try and get together on sunday? I can do any time after 6.

[Hulud]

I doubt we'd find an open field but you guys want to try and get together on sunday? I can do any time after 6.
i cant do it this sunday :(

but any other fri/sat/sun im free

[quickdodge®]

I doubt we'd find an open field but you guys want to try and get together on sunday? I can do any time after 6.

Doesn't have to be a regualr field. Hail a football field or any cut field at a school would suffice. Later, QD.

[Hulud]

Doesn't have to be a regualr field. Hail a football field or any cut field at a school would suffice. Later, QD.
yea seriously

[ORGANIZATIONXIII]

if you gwinnett boys come to the southside theres PLENTY of diamonds to play on

[{X}Echo419]

1. cramerizking (gwinnett)
2. rickgiblin(gwinnett)
3. richw131 (gwinnett)
4. hulud (not gwinnett)
5. thinkfast
6. infinite
7. quickdodge (not gwinnett)
8. b18hatch (gwinnett)
9. sniperjoe (not gwinnett)
10. Jaimecbr900 (gwinnett)
11. organizationxiii
12. Echo419(gwinnett) :cheers:

[slowrolla97]

I Am down for sure. I would like to know some times and dates but it really does not matter seeing how i dont have a job. Also what is the cost seeing how I am an out of towner.

Well put me down on the list
slowrolla97-cobb

Chris call me if you wanna meet up sunday. I am game and i will meet you in gnett

[slowrolla97]

1. cramerizking (gwinnett)
2. rickgiblin(gwinnett)
3. richw131 (gwinnett)
4. hulud (not gwinnett)
5. thinkfast
6. infinite
7. quickdodge (not gwinnett)
8. b18hatch (gwinnett)
9. sniperjoe (not gwinnett)
10. Jaimecbr900 (gwinnett)
11. organizationxiii
12. Echo419(gwinnett) :cheers:
13. Slowrolla97(cobb) :cheers: :cheers:
:goodjob:

[quickdodge®]

1. cramerizking (gwinnett)
2. rickgiblin(gwinnett)
3. richw131 (gwinnett)
4. hulud (not gwinnett)
5. thinkfast
6. infinite
7. quickdodge (not gwinnett)
8. b18hatch (gwinnett)
9. sniperjoe (not gwinnett)
10. Jaimecbr900 (gwinnett)
11. organizationxiii
12. Echo419(gwinnett) :cheers:

Sounds good to me. And I'll even let someone else be team captain. Lolol. Later, QD.

[Seymour222]

Yo. I am down. Doesn't there need to be some sort of sponsor too?

[Seymour222]

Chico's Bail Bonds.

[Hulud]

you dont NEED one

but we should get one for jerseys and shit

[Seymour222]

you dont NEED one

but we should get one for jerseys and shit

Sponsor would be a great idea.

[slowrolla97]

Sponsor would be a great idea.
IA?????

[Seymour222]

IA?????

ChrisMo?

[slowrolla97]

ChrisMo?
YoMom?

[Hulud]

any word?

[thinkfast®]

yea who could sponsor us, I want nike dri fit jersey or else

[{X}Echo419]

I doubt we'd find an open field but you guys want to try and get together on sunday? I can do any time after 6.
are we going to get together and play a little or what? :???:

edit: SOFTBALL you sick fucks!

[Seymour222]

We should play this weekend.

[{X}Echo419]

I 2nd that. now we need to pick a location and make a thread.. :2cents:

[Jaimecbr900]

Keep in mind that if we try and get together, daytime is going to be our best bet. Gwinnett Co. doesn't just turn on lights on all their parks for the hella of it. I know the park right up the street from the house has got 2 ball fields big enough for us, but they're sometimes open and sometimes not.

That's probably going to be the case most everywhere. Usually if there's a park for the kids (swings, jungle gym, etc.) then those fields around that park are left open. I know that Bethesda has 3 big fields that as far as I know aren't kept locked (they weren't last time I played there). I could go by there and check it out if need be. It's not too far from my office.

[{X}Echo419]

^sounds good^

[CSquared]

i dont get off until 8 friday, 7 sat, and 6 sun... but otherwise i'm down.

[thinkfast®]

yea Jaime that sounds good, theres another park down Ptree Industrial that may be a bit closer for these folks that arent in Gwinnett??

anyways Im down, you guys wanna shoot for Sunday?

[Seymour222]

yea Jaime that sounds good, theres another park down Ptree Industrial that may be a bit closer for these folks that arent in Gwinnett??

anyways Im down, you guys wanna shoot for Sunday?

Wow man, you must've turned over a new leaf this year. Being all considerate of others' situations. Working on some good karma?

Jus playin man. It does sound like a good idea, though. I am coming all the way from Douglasville. Nonetheless, I will be there once a time, date, and place are agreed upon.

[slowrolla97]

Wow man, you must've turned over a new leaf this year. Being all considerate of others' situations. Working on some good karma?

Jus playin man. It does sound like a good idea, though. I am coming all the way from Douglasville. Nonetheless, I will be there once a time, date, and place are agreed upon.
X2

[ORGANIZATIONXIII]

stockbridge

and no one has said anything about the schedule... need to know so I can full commit to this

[Hulud]

stockbridge

and no one has said anything about the schedule... need to know so I can full commit to this
:stupid:

[CSquared]

If anyone else would like to call that'd be great... Between work and school I am losing my fucking mind but i'll see if i can find a minute to call today.


Tony Hudson
770-822-5152

[thinkfast®]

Wow man, you must've turned over a new leaf this year. Being all considerate of others' situations. Working on some good karma?

LOL new leaf or whatever its called, some people dont wanna see me do it, and miss the old one already :screwy: I heard an intervention is in the works, Im just tryin to be a cool cat, whats wrong w/ that?

[{X}Echo419]

If anyone else would like to call that'd be great... Between work and school I am losing my fucking mind but i'll see if i can find a minute to call today.


Tony Hudson
770-822-5152
:thinking:

[Seymour222]

LOL new leaf or whatever its called, some people dont wanna see me do it, and miss the old one already :screwy: I heard an intervention is in the works, Im just tryin to be a cool cat, whats wrong w/ that?


Nothing at all man. Maybe its a turn for the best.

[GTslOw]

the rec dept. will not make a schedule until after the signup deadline.

[RISKYB]

ricky(live in barrow, work in gwinnett)

[{X}Echo419]

damn, this thread colapsed like M.Vick in the pocket :lmfao:

[AnthonyF]

is it, like real softball? underhand, and big ass ball...or over hand tiny balls...lol...serious tho. im really looking to join another baseball team

[Hulud]

softball is underhand with bigger balls

[Hulud]

and im assuming this isnt happening

[The Yousef]

and im assuming this isnt happening

i'm taking this off of stickie...no point

[CSquared]

I left the contact info up in case anyone wanted to do it... I got busy so i really didn't have time to get things together and wouldn't have had time to play even if i did... 18 creds this semester mon-thurs and work 30 hrs fri-sun. I barely have time to stop and take a shit.