2011/12 is getting started soon....who are THE 12/11u teams?

[dailyjoy]

insoftballnut I agree getting to USA/ASA nationals in most states is probably not easy but in Indiana it is much easier. Look at the facts. In Michigan to receive the berth compuware had to finish first in a tourney with 18 good teams. In Indiana one of the qualifiers had six teams and the second one five teams. The five teams were combined 10 and 12.

If I were a team from Michigan or Illinois trying for a berth I would register my team in Indiana as well and play here. The odds are much better for winning one.

"ln most ASA reigons they give {1} berth only to a 1st place state winner to go to nationals and it has to be an USA/ASA qualifier." Actually states receive berths based on how many ASA teams are registered in the state and as we have seen with Raiders Black's berth some tourneys give berths to the top finishers not just the first place team. One of the tourney's we played in Illinois gave a berth to the first and second place finishing team. Unfortunately we placed forth.

Yes I am fairly new to travel softball but I am not guessing I am asking questions. Isn't that one of the purposes for joining a discussion board? The board gives you the opportunity to ask questions, share opinions and learn from people who have more experience.

I believe asking if ASA requires participates in the USA/ASA National Championship to have played in their state tourney is a legitimate question. Since NSA requires participation it would make sense ASA did as well. But I gather from your answer they do not.

I am curious why, on more then one occasion, you have mentioned ASA is not for everyone. It would seem you think ASA is not for my team. Yet my team plays ASA and has a berth to Nationals.

[cpbulldogfan]

insoftballnut I agree getting to USA/ASA nationals in most states is probably not easy but in Indiana it is much easier. Look at the facts. In Michigan to receive the berth compuware had to finish first in a tourney with 18 good teams. In Indiana one of the qualifiers had six teams and the second one five teams. The five teams were combined 10 and 12.

So let me get this straight. Team Energy won the second qualifier (in Terre Haute????) against 10U teams???

Wow! How impressive is that???????

[dailyjoy]

Where did you win yours cpbulldogfan?

For a team similar in make up to your team, that in being a mixed age team, I think a second place finish in Michigan, a fourth place finish in the quad cities, and a fifth place finish in Illinois (all large USA/ASA qualifiers) is pretty impressive. Especially for a new team which has only played in six tourney's together.

I am really proud of all Team Energy has accomplished this year.

[Likeitornot]

I think people are discounting white sox 00 in this Asa race. I would even go out on a limb and say they have a chance of a top finish in crown point because they have been seeking out top competition. Thats a good story of how girls rally after losing a key component to their team in the spring. It just goes to show you that all around talent is key to winning and progressing as a team. I think a coup,e of the teams mentioned on here would be lost if their number 1 pitcher walked out on them. Sometimes it's the underdog that comes out on top. I will be watching from 14's next year to see how far they blow everyone away.

[slapperdad]

LIKE I SAID BEFOR,, ASA NOT FOR EVERYONE

Right, like these teams:
American Athletics-McGowan Mission Viejo, CA
Artesia Punishers La Palma, CA
Atlanta Vipers - Vallery Alpharetta, GA
Birmingham Thunderbolts 99 Birmingham, AL
CA GRAPETTES NORWOOD STOCKTON, CA
Case Batbusters Santa Ana, CA.
CENTRAL CAL DIRT DOGS FRESNO, CA
Corona Angels 99 Chino, ca
Firecrackers-Davis Fountain Valley, California
Firecrackers-Quarles Cerritos, CA
Firecrackers/Hernandez La Mirada, ca
Georgia Impact - Jeffreys Forest Park, GA
Mizuno All-American 99 Roseville, CA
OC Batbusters Yorba Linda, CA
RR Gold-Miller Stockton, CA
So Cal Breakers Poway, CA
Sun Devils-Graft Bonita, Ca
Suncats 99 Oro Valley, AZ
Team Watley Santa Ana, CA
Texas Glory 99 Red Paris, Texas
Xtreme Fastpitch Chandler, AZ

[dailyjoy]

I think people are discounting white sox 00 in this Asa race. I would even go out on a limb and say they have a chance of a top finish in crown point because they have been seeking out top competition..

I agree. In my opinion, the white soxes are the team which has shown the most improvement this spring. They are a well coached team.

[dailyjoy]

Slapperdad are those teams who are going to the PGF Nationals?

[insoftballnut]

LIKE I SAID BEFOR,, ASA NOT FOR EVERYONE

Right, like these teams:
American Athletics-McGowan Mission Viejo, CA
Artesia Punishers La Palma, CA
Atlanta Vipers - Vallery Alpharetta, GA
Birmingham Thunderbolts 99 Birmingham, AL
CA GRAPETTES NORWOOD STOCKTON, CA
Case Batbusters Santa Ana, CA.
CENTRAL CAL DIRT DOGS FRESNO, CA
Corona Angels 99 Chino, ca
Firecrackers-Davis Fountain Valley, California
Firecrackers-Quarles Cerritos, CA
Firecrackers/Hernandez La Mirada, ca
Georgia Impact - Jeffreys Forest Park, GA
Mizuno All-American 99 Roseville, CA
OC Batbusters Yorba Linda, CA
RR Gold-Miller Stockton, CA
So Cal Breakers Poway, CA
Sun Devils-Graft Bonita, Ca
Suncats 99 Oro Valley, AZ
Team Watley Santa Ana, CA
Texas Glory 99 Red Paris, Texas
Xtreme Fastpitch Chandler, AZ

Just like those above slapper,, reigon 10 got some big teams to face one day.
maybe 5- 8 teams in reigon 10 can hang with them heavy teams.
We do have some in diffrent aged groups,, Indy Dreams, beverly bandits, c p bulldogs98, southern force, sparks, raiders99,gators99.edge and a few more i mentioned earlier from the reigon,, the other few like energy,sox,c p 99, i dont think can win but maybe 1 game at nationals, i would bet on it,,and i'll even include pool play if the draws even favor them.

ASA NOT FOR EVERYONE

[Likeitornot]

Southern force is no longer in Illinois. Now the Illinois Chill.

[dailyjoy]

"We do have some in diffrent aged groups,, Indy Dreams, beverly bandits, c p bulldogs98, southern force, sparks, raiders99,gators99.edge and a few more i mentioned earlier from the reigon,, the other few like energy,sox,c p 99, i dont think can win but maybe 1 game at nationals,"

Interesting you included raiders99 in your grouping of the teams having a chance at doing well and not Team Energy even though Team Energy beat them in Michigan.

If compuware went do you think they would do well?