PGF 10U Interest

[CoachJHirsh]

I was curious as to why the age cut off is 12U. There are over 40+ 10U teams in Southern California that would love to qualify and play a national championship against the best competition in our home state than travel half way across the nation. Is there any interest from the powers that be within PGF to develop a 10U division. Is there anything in the works for the near future? I would be interested in feedback. Thank you.

[EzOut.EzOut]

There are over 40+ 10U teams in Southern California that would love to qualify and play a national championship against the best competition in our home state than travel half way across the nation.

Reading this quote, I take it to mean that parents and coaches would love to play in Southern California. I wonder what the players want to do? I think they just want to have fun playing with their friends.

[CharlieHough]

I hope not.
Why would you want to stay home and play the same teams you see most weekends.
Go travel and enjoy seeing another part of the country and meeting other players from around the USA. Some of my kids best memories are from 10u in TN and IL.

I agree....The funny thing is we were playing at a HS tourny this weekend and 6 girls from our second year 10's team that went to Auburn Alabama were playing at Bill Barber. All the parents hung out and were saying how we remember this year more than any other. All HS sophmores now, the girls on that team range from Top Div 1 commits to no longer playing.

Mesquite diamonds. south texas riptide. Vipers from georgia. Huntsville Comets(leave that for another post...lol), Indiana Thunder....The girls remember those teams!

6 years later, we are now scheduling the reunion party for that team and it looks like we may get everyone! Perhaps we were unique, but I doubt it. Go for the experience.

[Tony]

10U? Why in the world do you even want Travel Ball. Stay in rec ball , have fun, enjory family vacations . By the time your ready for College you'll be burnt out. You could be sitting a bench most of the summer. Let reality take its time, 10U, still have fun.

[Chris61]

10U? Why in the world do you even want Travel Ball. Stay in rec ball , have fun, enjory family vacations . By the time your ready for College you'll be burnt out. You could be sitting a bench most of the summer. Let reality take its time, 10U, still have fun.

Maybe because the girls just love to play? Absolutely nothing wrong with playing and learning this great sport!

[Chris61]

I was curious as to why the age cut off is 12U. There are over 40+ 10U teams in Southern California that would love to qualify and play a national championship against the best competition in our home state than travel half way across the nation. Is there any interest from the powers that be within PGF to develop a 10U division. Is there anything in the works for the near future? I would be interested in feedback. Thank you.

Sounds more like a "State" championship rather than a National Championship.

[Fastpitch4Life]

10U? Why in the world do you even want Travel Ball. Stay in rec ball , have fun, enjory family vacations . By the time your ready for College you'll be burnt out. You could be sitting a bench most of the summer. Let reality take its time, 10U, still have fun.

I can see that you haven't been to a 10U rec ball game, lately. The coaching of the top teams is so superior to that of rec ball, it can't even be compared. If my DD was still in rec, she would be bored to tears. She's having alot of fun with her new friends and none of her teammates ride the bench regularly in 10U.

To the point, travelling accross the country is expensive these days and I sure wouldn't mind playing the best teams in the country down near the beach in OC in July.

[Chris61]

To the point, travelling accross the country is expensive these days and I sure wouldn't mind playing the best teams in the country down near the beach in OC in July.

Unfortunately, ALL the best teams won't be there.

[Fastpitch4Life]

To the point, travelling accross the country is expensive these days and I sure wouldn't mind playing the best teams in the country down near the beach in OC in July.

Unfortunately, ALL the best teams won't be there.

Build it and they will come

[CULater]

Get your hammer and nails then