Madison Softball:

Great first day of tryouts. This time of year things move very fast with lots of moving pieces as we sort out teams and get organized.

The following is the Madison Softball Schedule for the remainder of this week.

2019 Softball Tryouts will be held as follows:

1. Tuesday, February 19----4:30 PM to 7 PM
   1. Arrive at 4:15 PM. To get equipment and set up. Meet at Varsity Field.
   2. We will primarily practice in the Small Gym.
   3. Be prepared to go outside. If weather permits, it is possible we will have some of the tryout in the outfield on the grass.
   4. We will finish at 7 PM and then the players will need to put all the equipment away. We then need to put the Tarp on the field due to the pending snow.
   5. Should be ready for pickup around 7:30 PM (give or take 10 minutes). Putting Tarp on for first time can be cumbersome.
2. Wednesday, February 20---4:30 PM to 7 PM
   1. Arrive at 4:15 PM. To get equipment and set up. Meet at Varsity Field.
   2. We will primarily practice in the Small Gym.
   3. Be prepared to go outside. If weather permits, it is possible we will have some of the tryout in the outfield on the grass.
   4. We will finish at 7 PM and then the players will need to put all the equipment away.
   5. ASSUMING we have tryouts on Wednesday (looking doubtful due to pending snow), Coaches will form teams and meet with each player Wednesday night.
   6. Should be ready for pickup around 8:00 PM.

Tryouts will take place in the Small Gym primarily. However, if weather permits, we may be on the Madison Varsity Softball Field (likely in the outfield). Please make sure players are dressed appropriately and can withstand cold temperatures.

Teams will be formed either at end of practice on Wednesday or Thursday, depending on weather. Coaches will meet one on one with each player. Practice and Departure time on selection day may vary depending on how long the player meetings take.

1. Thursday, February 21---4:30 PM to 7 PM-----Either First Day of Team Practice OR Last Tryout depending on what happens Wednesday
   1. Arrive at 4:15 PM. To get equipment and set up. Meet at Varsity Field.
   2. We will primarily practice in the Small Gym.
   3. Be prepared to go outside. If weather permits, it is possible we will have some of the tryout in the outfield on the grass.
   4. We will finish at 7 PM and then the players will need to put all the equipment away. If first day of practice, pick up will be 7:15 PM BUT if last Tryout, then pick up will be 8:00 PM
   5. ASSUMING we get cancelled on Wednesday, Coaches will form teams and meet with each player Thursday night.
   6. Should be ready for pickup around 8:00 PM.
2. Friday, February 22---4:30 PM to 7 PM
   1. Arrive at 4:15 PM. To get equipment and set up. Meet at Varsity Field.
   2. We will primarily practice in the Small Gym.
   3. Be prepared to go outside. If weather permits, it is possible we will have some of the tryout in the outfield on the grass.
   4. We will finish at 7 PM and then the players will need to put all the equipment away.
   5. Should be ready for pickup around 7:15 PM
3. Saturday, February 23—Varsity Practice & Fundraising Day (JV & Varsity) & Team Meeting/Social
   1. This will be one of busiest days of the year. Lots of activity.
   2. Varsity Team will practice from 8 AM until 10 AM in Small Gym.
   3. JV & Varsity team will participate in team fundraising from 10 AM until 3 PM.
   4. Team Meeting and Social (JV & Varsity) Saturday Night @ 6:30 PM.
   5. Madison Program Softball Meeting and Social Event
      1. 1. 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (or whenever people need to leave)
         2. My House
            1. 10200 Wendover Drive
            2. Vienna, VA 22181
         3. Food and Drinks will be provided
         4. We will have a 30 minute meeting on the Madison Softball Program and Important Details
         5. Then eat and socialize
         6. Players and Parents should attend
         7. Siblings and others are certainly welcome to attend, if want

Please let me know if you have any questions or if you need clarification.

Jim Adkins

jadkins@SFAfn.com

703-627-7175