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Girls Softball  
On behalf of the Greenwich Township Recreation Commission, welcome to our site. We hope the information provided here will help you get ready for a fun-filled 2007 Softball Season.

Girls Softball Program Details
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The Softball program is run by Dominick Esposito - Softball Chairperson.

There are 4 team levels:
  • Pony (Grades 1 and 2 - Ages 7 and 8 as of Sept. 30, 2008)

  • Biddy (Grades 3, 4, Ages 9 through 11 as of Sept. 30, 2008)

  • Midgets (Grades 5 and 6, Ages 11-12 as of Sept. 30, 2008)

  • Juniors (Grades 7 and 8, Ages 13-14 as of Sept. 30, 2008)

If you have any questions, contact Dominick Esposito at 213-0154 or email dominick@elaw.com.

League Information:
G.T.R.A. is a member of the Phillipsburg Area Girls Softball League. The league is composed of local teams that represent communities or boroughs in the surrounding area of Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

Rosters:
If you registered your child, you will be notified as soon as the rosters have been completed. Due to the league rules, we can not always move a player from one team to another team.

Forms:
Each player must provide a completed Girls Softball Registration Form and Medical Consent Form. These forms can be viewed by clicking on the "FORMS" button and selecting the appropriate forms. When viewing the form you can print it by selecting File and then Print from the main menu.You can send the forms by mail to:

 G.T.R.C.
Municipal Building
321 Greenwich Street
Stewartsville, NJ 08886

Equipment:
The following equipment is required at each game:
    Provided by G.T.R.C
     
  • Pony - Same colored T-Shirts will be provided to each team and Coach. The player and coach are allowed to keep the shirt at the end of the season.
  • Biddy/ Midget/Junior - Uniform (Shirt, Pants, Hat) are provided by G.T.R.A. and must be returned at the end of the season.
  • The Uniform Handout Schedule will be communicated to you from your coach assigned.
  • Uniforms are NOT to be worn to practice to minimize the wear and tear on the uniforms.
    Provided by Player
     
  • Cleats (must be rubber), Glove, and something to drink.
Softball CommitteeThe Softball Committee is currently looking for volunteers to help in the following areas:
  • G.T.R.C Liaison
  • Softball League Representative
  • Junior Coordinator
  • Midget Coordinator
  • Biddy Coordinator
  • Pony Coordinator
  • Umpire Coordinator
  • Practice and Game Re-scheduler
  • Database Coordinator
  • Softball Tournament
If you would like to help out in any of these areas please contact Dominick Esposito 213-0154 or by e-mail dominick@elaw.com.

Additional Volunteers:
To make the program successful we need many volunteers. Volunteers can contribute in many ways such as umpire coordinators, coaching, assistant coaches, pitching coaches, clinic coordinators, committee members, schedule coordinators, etc.Your Coach can always use a little extra help. You can help your coach in the following ways:
  • Coordinate team pictures
  • Help in practices
  • Help preparing the field
  • Calling other parents when needed
  • Car Pooling
  • Collecting or distributing information

Please call (908) 213-0154  for more information on how you can help or email Dominick Esposito at dominick@elaw.com.

Game & Practice Schedule:
Games are typically played during the week with some games occuring during the weekend. Two or three games per week with one to two practices are not unusual. The 2007 Girls Softball Schedule will be posted when it becomes available. The schedule will contain all of the practices and games for each team.


Game Day:
Uniforms and proper softball equipment must be worn at all games.

Failure to comply with this rule may result in the forfeiting of the game by the offending team.

The League provides Umpires for each game.
Water, or a suitable fluid, should be provided by the Softball player.
Please be sure to your child brings some!

Directions:
Please consult with your coach for any changes or additional infomration. Click here to get directions to the various softball fields in our league.


Team Pictures
Information regarding the dates, times, location, and cost for the G.T.R.A. Softball Team and Individual Pictures will be communicated by your coach or their assistant as soon as this information becomes available.


Softball Schedule
Click on the "Schedule" link on the left menu to see the current softball schedule or click here.