Q:What does BVGASA stand for?
A:Bonita Valley Girls Amateur Softball Association. We are a non-profit organization.

Q:What are the age divisions that Bonita Valley has?
A:The division are based on the girls birthday on Jan 1st.
T-Ball 6 & Under
Rookie 8 & Under
Mini-Minor 10 & Under
Minor 12 & Under
Major 14 & Under

Q:Why do I have to appear in-person to turn in registration information, if I registred on-line?
A:We have to collect original signed medical waiver forms (required by medical staff), copies of birth certificates, 5 copies of the completed registration forms, coaching apps, verify IDS and collect signed forms for any managers, coaches, and other team volunteers that are in the dugout, fields, or practices such as: team moms, scorekeepers, etc... (background checks). Mailing in the information resulted in a significant of amount of missing paperwork, signed forms, payment, and non-completed forms.

Q:Are scores/standings kept for all divisions?
A:No. Only Minor and Major divisions keep score. T-Ball, Rookie, and Mini-Minor divisions stress the learning of softball skills.

Q:How are girls assigned to a team?
A:A blind draft is held for each division. A coach can first select two players, usually their daughter and their assistant coach's daugther. Each team is assigned a pitcher and catcher. After that, players are picked at random until the roster is full.

Q:How are team colors selected?
A:Teams are picked at random to select a color. Coaches that brought in a sponsor select first. After that, each team takes turns selecting a color for their jersey.

Q:Who picks the team names?
A:The teams make up their own names. Any offensive name will be rejected.


Q:When are team pictures taken?
A:Team pictures are taken a couple of weeks after the season starts. They arrive several weeks after that. The package usually contains. A button, team pictures, 4x5, and several wallets. The package is part of the registration fee. Additional items are paid at the time of the shoot. A Make-up day is announced on the website.

Q:I'd like to be on the board. What can I do?
A:First go to the meetings. This will give you an idea of what goes on. After you have decided, request that that your name be placed on the ballot for a particular position. Elections are held at the end of the regular season (May). Newly elected board members take office after the all-star season (August).

Q:How much are coaches/board members paid?
A:Coaches and board members are volunteers.

Q:How are the all-star teams selected?
A:At the end of the recreational season (May), tryouts are held. Every girl is required to tryout regardless of previous all-star status. Each girls must perform each skill (Batting, throwing, catching, running, etc...) Pitchers and Catchers must perform in their skill area also.

Q:Is additional money required for all-stars?
A:Yes. The amount varies but funds must come from each player uniforms, travel, etc... All-star season requires a great deal more time and money than the recreational season. Depending on how well the team performs travel to State and National tournaments is required.

Q:How can I become a sponsor?
A:There are sponsors for the recreation season and the all-star season. Contact the sponsor coordinator on the board member page for more details.

Q:When are the webmasters going to take action pictures?
A:They are not guaranteed to be at the games but they try to get to all the teams at least once. If you don't want your image or your daughter's image posted, please contact the webmasters..

Q:I saw a caption that I don't like. How do can I have it removed?
A:Captions that are submitted must be approved prior to being posted. If you see one that you would like to be removed, contact the webmasters.

Q:I took some pictures at a game. Will you post them on the website?
A:Yes. Contributions are encouraged. Submit the pictures to the webmasters

Q:How do I know when our team has snackbar duty?
A:Check the Team-mom page. The schedule will be posted there.

Q:Our game was rained out. Now what?
A:Some games will be made up depending on time and fields. Check with your division coordinator.

Q:Our team score is not up on the website.
A:Sometimes a coach/team mom will forget to report the score. Simply email the teams involved and the scores to the scores@bvgasa.org.