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December 4, 2009

SOFTBALL LEAGUE GROWS, BECOMES MORE COMPETITIVE

Laura Eversz

THE WILSHIRE SOFTBALL eight-and-under all-star team was the most successful in league’s six-year history.

With a roster of more than 200 girls, the Wilshire Softball League has grown by leaps and bounds since its inception in 2002. And so have the girls’ skills.

“They have become dramatically more competitive,” said league president George Phillips. Last summer, the league fielded all-star teams in three divisions, with the eight-and-under team, managed by Chris Frisina, winning one tournament and placing as finalists in two others.

“Coaching the team was an absolute blast and a real privilege,” said Frisina. “Our girls learned a ton and competed at a high level.”

Registration is now open for the spring season, and Phillips predicts an even greater participation with the addition of a division for 13 and 14 year olds. Girls between the ages of six and 14 are now eligible to play in the leagues four age divisions: eight and under, 10 and under, 12 and under and 14 and under.

“We’re excited about the spring season,” said Phillips. “The girls look like players, and it’s not surprising. They have worked really hard, and the parents have been working with their kids year round.”

All coaches are trained and certified by the Amateur Softball Association, and Wilshire Softball also offers player clinics run by coaches and players of area schools, including Marlborough, Flintridge Prep, Harvard-Westlake, Campbell Hall and Fairfax High.

“While our goal is to help girls build strong fundamental softball skills, we are equally committed to teaching, practicing and instilling the ideals of character, teamwork, good sportsmanship and fair play,” said Phillips.

There are no territorial limits, so girls who live anywhere are welcomed into the league. Games are mostly played on Saturday and Sunday afternoons at Pan Pacific, Lemon Grove and Queen Ann Parks; Friday evening games are anticipated for the upcoming season.

Register online at www.wilshiresoftball.com for $150. After Jan. 1, the fee increases to $175.

Evaluation day is on Sat., Jan. 23 at Lemon Grove Park, 4959 Lemon Grove Ave. Practices begin on Mon., Feb. 1; opening day is Sun., Feb. 21.

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