Midway Rec League registration has begun...

In person registration is being held at the Grange on Limestone Road:

Saturday, Feb. 3   -  10 AM to 2 PM
Saturday, Feb. 10  -  10 AM to 2 PM

For in person registration you should also bring health insurance information for each player (health insurance company and policy number).

On-line registration using credit card payment is open from Feb. 1 to Feb. 17. 
Or you may register by mail.

The age divisions for this year are:

6U
8U
10U
13U   (formerly 12U)
14+   (formerly 13+)

The new age divisions means that if you played last year in the 12U division and anticipated having to move up this year, you now are not required to move up.

The cost of registration is the same as last year (e.g. $125 for one player in the 8U, 10U, 13U, or 14+ age division - which includes a $25 participation fee which can be refunded by volunteering).

Please visit the "2007 Registration" link on our website for more information.

For questions regarding registration, please contact Greg Shivery at 743-3164.

2007 Winter Pitching Clinic

Midway Girls Softball is pleased to offer a Winter Pitching Clinic on Friday evenings from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.  It will be held at the AI Dupont High School for the next 6 weeks.

The sessions on 1/26 and 2/2 are being run by Joann Joseph.

Girls of all ages are welcome.  You do not need to be registered with Midway Girls Softball to attend.  No prior experience is necessary.

We will be at the AI Dupont High School small gym in Greenville. The small gym is in back of the school. You can park in the back and enter the rear entrance.

The fee is $20 total per player and is payable at your first night at the clinic.  Make checks payable to "Midway Girls Softball".  The $20 includes as many sessions as you wish to attend.

Like other leagues, development of pitchers is vital to the overall quality of softball in our league.  Please consider giving it a try.

For questions contact Greg Shivery (302)743-3164.

Note:  AS A RESULT OF OFFERING THE WINTER PITCHING CLINIC, THE WINTER BASIC SKILLS CLINIC HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED.

2007 Winter Pitching Clinic

Midway Girls Softball is pleased to offer a Winter Pitching Clinic this year.

The clinic will run on Friday evenings from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm for 6 weeks beginning 1/26.

The sessions on 1/26 and 2/3 will be run by Joann Joseph.

We will be at the AI DuPont High School small gym.  The small gym is in back of the school. You can park in the back and enter the rear entrance.

Girls of all ages are welcome.  No pitching experience is necessary.  You do not need to be registered with Midway Girls Softball.

The fee is $20 total per player and is payable at your first night of the clinic.  The $20 covers as many sessions as you wish to attend.  Checks should be made payable to "Midway Girls Softball".

Like all other leagues, development of pitchers is vital to the overall quality of softball in our league.  Please consider giving it a try.

If this message was forwarded to you by someone, it is recommended you subscribe to MGS NEWS if you plan to attend or are a member of our league.  Then you will automatically receive MGS notices including cancellations (due to last minute unavailability of the gym, inclement weather, etc.).  You can sign up by using the "Subscribe to MGS NEWS" link found on the MGS website (www.midwaygirlssoftball.org).

For questions contact Greg Shivery (302)743-3164.

Note  --  as a result of being able to offer the WINTER Pitching Clinic, the WINTER Basic Skills Clinic HAS BEEN discontinued.

2007 Winter Pitching Clinic

Midway Girls Softball is pleased to offer a Winter Pitching Clinic on
Friday evenings from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.  It will be held at the AI
Dupont High School for the next 6 weeks.

The sessions on 1/26 and 2/2 are being run by Joann Joseph.

Girls of all ages are welcome.  You do not need to be registered with
Midway Girls Softball to attend.  No prior experience is necessary.

We will be at the AI Dupont High School small gym in Greenville. The
small gym is in back of the school. You can park in the back and
enter the rear entrance.

The fee is $20 total per player and is payable at your first night at
the clinic.  Make checks payable to "Midway Girls Softball".  The $20
includes as many sessions as you wish to attend.

Like other leagues, development of pitchers is vital to the overall
quality of softball in our league.  Please consider giving it a try.

If this message was forwarded to you by someone, it is recommended
you sign up to receive MGS league emails directly.  This is how
information is communicated and includes cancellations (e.g.
unavailability of the gym, inclement weather, etc.)  To subscribe, go
to www.midwaygirlssoftball.org and click the link "Subscribe to MGS
NEWS"…

For questions contact Greg Shivery (302)743-3164.

Note:  AS A RESULT OF OFFERING THE WINTER PITCHING CLINIC, THE WINTER
BASIC SKILLS CLINIC HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED.

please ignore this message.  we are having problems with sending email.
this is just a test.

The Basic Skills Clinic will be held tonight, 1/19.

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The first clinic is tonight Friday, January 19 at 6:00 pm in the AI DuPont HS gym.

For questions or to assist with the clinic, contact Greg Shivery at 743-3164.

Tonight's clinic has been cancelled.

The first clinic will be next Friday, January 26
at 6:00 pm in the AI DuPont HS gym.

For questions or to assist with the clinic,
contact Greg Shivery at 743-3164.

Midway Girls Softball is having a Basic Skills Clinic
Fridays at 6pm at the AI DuPont High School gym.

The first clinic is this Friday, January 19.

Also, volunteers are needed to help run the clinic.

For questions or to assist with the clinic,
contact Greg Shivery at 743-3164.

REMINDER...

Midway Orange Crush will be holding tryouts for all girls interested in joining our 2006/07 teams on August 5th and 12th at our complex on Millcreek Road.  The schedule is as follows:

12 and Under (girls must be 12 or younger on December 31, 2006)

               August 5th, 9am - 11am
               August 12th, 11am - 1pm

14 and Under (girls must be 14 or younger on December 31, 2006)

               August 5th, 11am - 1pm
               August 12th, 9am - 11am

Please have the girls arrive at the fields 30 minutes prior to the appointed time so that they can register and warm up.  It is helpful, though not necessary, if the girls wear a shirt with either a number or their name on the back.  Girls only need to attend one of the tryout dates, though attendance at both is helpful.  If you have any questions regarding the tryouts, team, schedules, etc., please contact Donna Glass at (302) 388 2042 or at dglass@....

If you are unable to attend the tryouts, please contact Donna in advance of August 5th to work out other arrangements.

This weekend our league has a great opportunity to increase league funds which can be used for future improvements to the Midway complex.

Volunteers are needed to work concessions:

Friday, July 21 - AM / PM
Saturday, July 22 - AM / PM
Sunday, July 23 - AM / PM

A schedule is being put together, so if you can help please contact Patty Sinkus at 494-5450.  We especially need people on Friday.

This is a last chance at earning a refund of your $25 Participation Fee.

REMINDER:  Deadline for submission of the Participation Fee Refund Form  for the 2006 season is July 31.

Having such a great league and complex is possible with the time and effort of many volunteers.  So thank you for your support throughout the year. 

Midway Orange Crush will be holding tryouts for all girls interested in joining our 2006/07 teams on August 5th and 12th at our complex on Millcreek Road.  The schedule is as follows:

12 and Under (girls must be 12 or younger on December 31, 2006)

               August 5th, 9am - 11am
               August 12th, 11am - 1pm

14 and Under (girls must be 14 or younger on December 31, 2006)

               August 5th, 11am - 1pm
               August 12th, 9am - 11am

Please have the girls arrive at the fields 30 minutes prior to the appointed time so that they can register and warm up.  It is helpful, though not necessary, if the girls wear a shirt with either a number or their name on the back.  Girls only need to attend one of the tryout dates, though attendance at both is helpful.  If you have any questions regarding the tryouts, team, schedules, etc., please contact Donna Glass at (302) 388 2042 or at dglass@....

If you are unable to attend the tryouts, please contact Donna in advance of August 5th to work out other arrangements.

JUST A REMINDER...

The Midway annual banquet is 6/22 from 6:00 - 8:30.

When you arrive, go to the ticket booth to pick up ticket packs for food and water ice.

Carpooling is recommended when possible.  Please follow instructions for parking at the complex so that all families have a place to park.

Note, raindate is 6/29.   An email will be sent and info posted on the website if the banquet is postponed due to rain.

Also, it's not too late to volunteer to help with the banquet.   We still need volunteers to scoop the water ice and we need all the help we can get for setup and helping to get the food ready!!!   If you can help, please contact Jeff Shaw at 293-2017.

See you there!

Midway Girls Softball
2006 Back to Basics Summer Clinic

Ages 5-8
Wednesday nights, June 7 - August 16
6:30 - 8:30

Cost - $20 payable to Midway Girls Softball
(Cost includes pizza party at end of clinic)

For the first session please bring payment and a signed Appointment of Agent (waiver) (one form per player please!).  This form may be downloaded from the MGS website.

Heritage Elementary  -  June 7 and 14
Midway Complex        -  June 21 through August 16

The following fundamentals will be worked on:
catching, fielding, hitting, throwing, sliding, running, bunting

For more info, contact Ed Ashbagen (currently the 8U Cyclones coach)
737-9737
ed.abshagen@...

Dear MGS Family,

It's time again for the Annual Midway Girls Softball Banquet! We will again end the year with a picnic-style banquet at the Midway Field of Dreams on Thursday June 22, 2006 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm (Rain date is scheduled for thursday june  29, 2006, from 6:00PM to 8:30PM; an announcement will be posted on Midwaygirlssoftball.org if the banquet is postponed due to rain).  Bring your blankets to celebrate the 2006 season with other Midway families!  BBQ fare, chips, beverages, and water ice will be provided FREE to league players and coaches.  Additional tickets can be purchased for $5.00 per person.  Please return the form below and ticket payment to your coach or mail the stub and payment to Patty Sinkus @2204 Saint Francis St. Wilmington DE 19808 no later than June 8, 2006.  Don't miss out on the fun!

If you would like to volunteer your time to set up, cook, serve, or clean up, please call Jeff Shaw at 293-2017.  Many volunteer hours go into making our banquet a special celebration for everyone to enjoy.  I look forward to celebrating another successful season with you!

Patty Sinkus
President, Midway Girls Softball
(302) 494-5450/pattykak21@...

P.S.  Your banquet tickets will be available the day of the banquet at the TICKETS tent.

Get your Blue Rocks Tickets NOW!
Enjoy a day at the Blue Rocks with other Midway families on Sunday
April 30th --Blue Rocks Youth League Parade Day.   Game time is 1:35
against the Winston-Salem Warthogs - Don't miss out on the FUN.

Midway has pre-purchased a block of tickets to allow our families to
enjoy the game together! Tickets are $6.00 each and can be purchased
through Patty Sinkus at 494-5450.

Prior to the start of the game your youth team will parade the warning
track of the field in full uniform like the pros.

The first 1,500 kids through the gates will receive a youth Blue Rocks
cap! Plus, the organization that brings out the biggest group will
receive a cash donation to be used to assist the funding of the youth
baseball league

PICTURES ARE BEING TAKEN AT THE HARMONY GRANGE TODAY.  PLEASE FOLLOW
THE PICTURE SCHEDULE.

ALL GAMES ARE CANCELLED.

All games for today have been cancelled due to the weather.

All pictures as well as Opening Ceremonies have been cancelled for
today and are rescheduled for April 22.

TODAY'S GAMES:

6U, 8U  -  CANCELLED
10U     -  decision will be made by 10am
12U     -  decision will be made by 11am
13O     -  decision will be made by 1pm

If games are cancelled you will be contacted by your coach.

Thank you.

To all our Midway Families -

Midway Girls Softball welcomes you to the 2006 Season!

Opening Day for Recreation League is this Saturday, April 8.

The Opening Ceremonies include each team being announced.
Approximate times are:

(6U, 8U, 10U)      10:45 - 11:15
(12U, 13O)          3:00 -  3:30

We will be having pictures at the complex. You should get an order
form from your coach, who will also tell you what time your team
needs to be at the fields for pictures. Please be on time. Payment
is by cash or make checks payable to Betty Sullivan.

There will be sales of softball apparel from Longstreth. The girls
really love this stuff - cool t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, etc.
And the league gets a portion of the sales. So don't forget to bring
some $.

There will be concessions. We will be selling tickets at the table
located outside the concession stand similar to last year.
Concession tickets will be sold in $1.00 and $0.25 increments.
Tickets purchased are good throughout the season.

Tickets will be on sale for the Blue Rocks 4th Annual Youth
Baseball/Softball League Parade Day which is being held on Sunday,
April 30. Prior to the start of the game, each team will parade the
warning track of the field in uniform. The league that brings out
the largest group will be presented with a $250 check for the
organization.

Let's all hope for good weather! The weather forecast for Saturday
does not look very good but we will make every effort to get the
games in. In the event of rain, do not assume any changes in
schedule. If there are any changes, you should be contacted by your
coach. If the games are cancelled, then opening ceremonies will be
rescheduled for April 22.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday and sharing another
great season!

Patty Sinkus
President
Midway Girls Softball

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TO:  Field Day Volunteers

SUBJECT:  Midway Girls Softball --- Field Day 2006

DATE:  Saturday, March 11

TIME:  9:00 am

LOCATION:  Meet at Millcreek complex for check-in and assignment
(check-in at the concession building)

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This year we have more on our "to do" list than usual due to
significant vandalism to the fields last week (reported in The News
Journal).  We can really use as much help as possible.  Please
consider helping out this Saturday.  Just come - you don't need to
sign up in advance.

PLEASE BRING GARDEN RAKES, LEAF RAKES, SHOVELS, AND WHEELBARROWS IF
YOU HAVE THEM.

Also, to receive your $25 refund you will need to complete a
"Participation Fee Refund Form", which you may print from the MGS
website.  To find the form on-line, go to the Midway Girls Softball
home page, click on "Registration Information and Forms", then click
on "Participation Fee Refund Form".

If you have any questions or special skills, you may contact Tom
Glass, Fields Director, at (484)802-9203.

Thank you for participating in Field Day!  Your help really does
make a difference.

REMINDER
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Evaluations are at McKean HS gym on Saturday, February 25.

1:00 - 2:00     10U
2:00 - 3:00     12U
3:00 - 4:00     13O

All girls new to an age group or new to the league must attend
evaluations (note, there is no draft process for 6U and 8U age groups).

Also, if you have not registered, you may register at the Harmony
Grange on Saturday, February 25 from 10:00 to 2:00.  Please visit our
website at www.midwaygirlssoftball.org for more information.

Any questions, please contact Greg Shivery at 743-3164.

UMPIRE'S CLINIC FOR MGS 2006 RECREATIONAL LEAGUE SEASON

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Please consider this opportunity to become an umpire.
Trained umpires are needed to make the season a success.
And it's a great way to earn some money!  Thanks...

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Saturday, October 8 (1-3PM) at Midway Complex.

Anyone at least 14 years old may participate.

There is no cost for the clinic but it costs $20 to get PONY
certification.

Umpires will be paid $25-30 per 2006 recreational league game
based on experience.

To register call Mike Berryman (302)528-6559.

To all our Midway Families -


Midway Girls Softball Welcomes you back for the 2005 Season!

2005 Registrations will take place Saturday, February 5
and Saturday, February 12 from 9am to 1pm at Harmony Grange.
Please visit www.midwaygirlssoftball.org for registration forms
and additional league information.

Also, the Fall 2004/Winter 2005  Newsletter is available on
the MGS website.

I look forward to sharing the excitement of the upcoming season
with you!

Patty Keller
President
Midway Girls Softball

At the Midway Girls Softball board meeting this week, several board
members have indicated a need to retire from the board to pursue
other volunteer interests.  This will leave the league seriously
short of critical manpower needed to maintain the league for next
year and going forward.

Nominations and elections for new board members will begin at the
July 1st Board Meeting at Limestone Presbyterian Church on Limestone
Road (next to the Grange) at 7pm.  All are welcome.  If you want to
get involved in any other capacity you are also welcome.  Currently,
the board meets monthly on the first Tuesday of each month (except
not in August).

Now is the time to consider giving a little more of your time to keep
this all volunteer league working (sorry no one gets paid $$$$ just
SMILES).  If you have ideas of how things can be improved, COME ON
DOWN!  Now is the time you can make a difference.

The League functions not only with great coaches but with the help of
a team of volunteers on a board of directors and committee
chairpersons to help get things organized like registrations, uniform
orders, age group co-coordinators, flyers, pictures, fundraisers,
sponsors, travel teams and tournaments, game schedules, equipment
purchases, umpiring, field construction and maintenance, concessions,
banquets and clinics, bookkeeping, websites and more.....
Unfortunately none of this just happens.

The sky is the limit.  It is your league.  If we all give a little we
can make a great difference and build on the hard work of many in the
past.

We are proud to present you with the first edition of our Web based
version of the Midway Girls Softball Newsletter.   We want to thank
Erin Gantt, a 6 and under parent, especially for this new format and
design.

The newsletter contains these articles:

Games Schedules -- on the Web
Rules of Play
Fundraiser Information
Playoffs Begin for 10U
Travel Teams -- Tournaments
Concessions and You!
Midway's Code of Conduct
Support our Umpires
Parking--Consideration Required
Trashing the League
Field Maintenance
Our Sponsors
Loss of Millcreek Field--Update
Recognition Well Deserved


Here is the link:

http://www.midwaygirlssoftball.org/Newsletter.htm