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Sherwood Fireballs

Sherwood Fireballs

Vision: Competitive Tournament Teams

Sherwood Fastpitch Association (SFPA) is focused on creating a positive environment that develops lifelong lessons and core values for young ladies through the game of softball. SFPA is committed to supporting players with their pursuit and development of their optimal success (Competitive Travel Team Softball, High School Softball, Collegiate Softball).

Tournament Team Tryouts

Competitive Tournament Team Tryouts
Player tryouts will be conducted by SFPA Board members and all SFPA Coaches
See more details about upcoming details on our Tryouts page


Follow our FB and IG pages for updated info on times, team needs and what to do before arrival!

Tournament Team Details


Competitive Tournament Team age levels:
Please note, the Fireballs follow the USA Softball age chart for each year
10U: Player must be 10 years old or younger prior September 1st of each year
12U:  Player must be 12 years old or younger prior September 1st of each year
14U: Player must be 14 years old or younger prior September 1st of each year 
16U: Player must be 16 years old or younger prior September 1st of each year
18U: Player must be 18 years old or younger prior September 1st of each year 

Competitive Tournament Team Classifications
1st Year Team – Competitive Tournament Team based on birth year and skillset in an age level. Team is formed annually beginning of August. Tournament team will participate in Fall Ball, then continue play through July of the next year.

2nd Year Team – Competitive Tournament Team based birth year and skillset in an age level. Team is formed annually beginning of August. Tournament team will participate in Fall Ball, then continue play through July of the next year.


Additional Information
* All players should complete online registration prior to tryouts.  Look for postings on our Sherwood Fireballs website or Facebook page for when registration opens.
* Please arrive at least 30 minutes before tryout time to check-in
* Players should arrive with own gear  


Tournament Team Costs
Determining the cost for a season can be difficult with multiple teams. The budget is set and managed by the Head Coach, and overseen by our Treasurer. Each team's tournament cost will vary based on a few factors.
1. Number of tournaments - a 10U team may play in fall ball only during fall, where 12U-16/18U could play in either fall ball and additional tournaments, or just tournaments and not fall ball. Additionally, most 16U teams won't plan to play tournaments during the Spring (during High School season by OSAA regulations), but 10U-14U teams will. 10U-14U could be Fall, Spring, Summer, where 16/18U could be Fall and Summer only.
2. Number of players on the roster - The overall cost is typically split across each player
3. Sanction of tournaments (NAFA, USA, USSSA, PFG, Triple Crown, Alliance, etc) - The low end per tournament could be $500 where another could be $2500+
4. Fundraising efforts - The Fireballs offer 2 different fundraisers throughout the year to help offset costs for all of our players. One is a wreath fundraiser, which kicks off usually late October and a Spring fundraiser selling flower baskets. Team may or may not choose to participate in the fundraisers, but they are available to all. 
5. Team Sponsors - Should a player or team solicit local businesses for sponsorships, this could also help offset costs for the player, or even the entire team.
6. Travel - Younger teams (10/12U) typically play mostly local tournaments (no hotel stays) with possibly 1-2 hotel weekends. 14/16/18U should be planning to travel slightly more depending on schedule.14U should plan to travel for 2 tournaments and 16/18U could have plans to travel 3-5 times for the entire year.

A conservative estimate for a 10/12U team would be $600-1200 for the year, before fundraising/sponsorship and travel.
A conservative estimate for a 14U team would be $800-$1600 for the year, before fundraising/sponsorship and travel.
A conservative estimate for a 16/18U team would be $1000-$2000 for the year, before fundraising/sponsorship and travel.
These estimates are just that, estimates. They will vary based on the factors outlined above. Please speak with your Head Coach of the team for additional information and their plan for the upcoming season.

Please note, estimates do not include Fall Registration ($100) or Spring Registration ($200) fees paid to the Fireballs organization.

Team Selection Process

Competitive Tournament Team Selection
Competitive tournament teams will be selected by Head Coach for their given age level. During selection, at minimum, the SFPA president, registrar, and 2 additional SFPA board members will be present during each age levels draft.

1) Player selection process will be conducted in this order:
* Player tryout/evaluation process each age level
* Head Coach, Assistant Coach(es) and SFPA Board members

2) At completion of tryout process, Head Coaches and board members will meet for team selection
* Head Coaches will select players based on players age and skill set. SFPA Board members will be present to supervise and ensure selection process proceeds in line with SFPA purpose statement.

3) Post team selection, player/families will be contacted inviting player to join team, which will happen within 48-72 hours. Player/Family will have 24hrs after invitation to commit or decline to the coach/level/team. Player/Family may be invited by multiple teams, it is up to the player/family to accept their coach/level/team of choice.

Competitive Tournament Team Player movement post Team Selection
Adding/Dropping Players – Head Coach must have approval from SFPA Board.
Pick up Players – Head Coach will notify the board of pick up players.


Contact

Sherwood Fireballs
 P.O. Box 133 
Sherwood, Oregon 97140

Email: [email protected]

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