girlzgotgame wrote:I know there hasn't been a GUSHER of new teams. There does seem to be a little more to choose from than there was for the winter/spring 08 season. Girls just don't have to tryout for the Valley Tribe (even though the consensus is they are the BEST, I think they placed in nationals) or go to Downy, or Orange County to play IF they are good enough. I am glad there are more opportunities locally. Great discussion, lots of sarcasm though...it is just softball though right????
First off, big kudos to Valley Breeze for fielding teams in the lower age divisions. I didn't mention them originally because I wasn't sure about the 12's - I knew 14's had tryouts this past weekend after merging (?) with Sylmar Ladyhawks. Best of luck to your new teams.
The other teams listed are, to the best of my knowledge, not in SFV. There may be a 12U out of Burbank, but after that you're looking at Simi, Conejo, or Santa Clarita and beyond. Hence my "slim pickings" comment.
What has always mystified me about SFV TB is why there is so little participation. There are a decent number of kids in rec, but no real strong rec programs. So it may be a lack of good coaching at that level, leading a dearth of TB talent? You can find as many or more teams in Simi or Santa Clarita as you can in (the much larger) SFV.
And then there's your comment in bold above... it may be just softball in SFV, but down in O.C. it's a whole different story.
And yes, until someone proves otherwise on the dirt, it is The Tribe's valley.
(and no, DD isn't a Tribette!)