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Q:        What is the Shawnee County Girls Softball Association?

A:        SCGSA is a non-profit organization committed to providing girls ages 6 to 18 years the opportunity to play competitive fastpitch softball as an organized recreational activity with the goal of promoting good sportsmanship, developing individual skills, encouraging friendships and providing leadership opportunities. 

Q:        How can I find a team for my daughter age older than 8 years?

A:        Unlike other fast-pitch softball organizations, SCGSA does not place girls on a team Teams are formed by individual coaching staffs usually through tryouts held at the end of the summer session. We will, however, take your name and contact information and pass it on to coaches who inquire about players to fill their roster. Click here to submit your information.

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Q:        How can I find a team for my daughter age younger than 9 years?

A:        Girls in this age group participate in SCGSA instructional divisions. Girls who currently do not have a team can register by submitting this form, which is sent to our player representative (Richard Baldwin). He will make every effort to place your daughter on a team with other girls her ageClick here to submit your information.

Q:        How do I become a coach?

A:        SCGSA requires new coaches to submit this online application. To ensure a safe environment for our children and others participants of this association, all persons applying to become a team coach or manager will be subject to a background check. SCGSA Board of Directors reviews applications and either approves or denies the request based on, but not limited to, the results of the background check within 14 days.

Q:        Does SCGSA use a “draft” system to form  teams?

A:        No draft system is used. However, players beginning in our instructional divisions who currently do not have a team may submit this form to be placed on a team through our player representative (Richard Baldwin). Individual coaching staffs form teams for all other age divisions.

Q:        What is a Play Night Exemption and how do I request them?                       

A:         SCGSA allows each team in the association ONLY two (2) play night exemptions per season (nights teams determine they are not able to participate in regular league play). Exemptions may be requested for use on either two separate occasions or back-to-back nights. This exemption is intended to allow teams to participate in larger softball tournaments or any other reason deemed necessary by the team manager. All requests for exemptions must reach the Director of Scheduling by April 15. This date allows schedules to be made and distributed by May 6.

Directions to Lake Shawnee

Mailing Address
Lake Shawnee Girls Fastpitch Softball
PO Box 5312
Topeka, Kansas 66605