Magic Program

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For players interested in participating on a Magic Fall Season team please click here for the Magic player pre-registration link to join in the fun!  Fall Magic is an ideal way to gain additional tournament experience in a more relaxed format. Fall teams have fewer practices and play 2-4 tournaments. Sign up today and please attend mandatory player evaluations on Sunday 8/21.

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Magic 10C Teal

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Magic 10B

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Magic 12C Teal

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Magic 14A

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What is the Magic program?  The Magic program is a competitive fastpitch tournament team program offered by LGSGSA for summer and fall season play.  All participants on Magic teams are selected from girls playing in our Recreation program (the exception being a Magic team playing with the "A" level designation).  These teams play competitive softball in weekend tournaments with teams from other softball leagues. The players will develop new skills and take their game to a new level. It is more serious — but still great fun and an experience that they’ll never forget.

When are the Magic seasons?  Magic tryouts for summer season play are at the beginning of May. The first tournament is typically over Memorial Day weekend. Most teams will play in 6 to 7 tournaments.  There are also Magic teams formed for play in the fall season.  These teams form in late summer and may play one or two tournaments a month into early November. Fall ball is a great way for newer girls and younger girls to get introduced into tournament softball. And it's a great opportunity for girls who have conflicts that prevent them from playing Magic during the summer season.

What are the tournaments like? Most tournaments are in the immediate Bay Area, although teams often go to one or two "away" tournaments in places such as San Luis Obispo or Lake Tahoe — and those away tournaments are historically the most memorable.  Teams may also qualify for regional or national tournaments in locations throughout the western states.  Teams usually play three games on Saturday and then Sunday is elimination day — keep winning, and you could play three games on Sunday into the afternoon. Some tournaments might require a game on Friday evening.

What are the rules? The tournaments use straight ASA rules. For the most part, the 12U and 14U players are already using these rules during their LGSGSA Recreation league games.  But there are important exceptions —ASA doesn't use "continuous batting," there are no minimum playing-time rules, and there are no per-inning run limits. For the 10U division, there is no "coach pitching" — 4 balls is a walk.

Is there an 8U Magic program? Yes there is an 8U program but for summer season only!  There are fewer tournaments and the intensity level isn't quite the same as that of the older age groups, but it is a great introduction to competitive softball.  In summer 2010 there were two Magic teams playing 8U ball.

What are the costs? Typically costs are about $450 for the summer season. This includes the uniforms, the tournament fees, some professional instruction and insurance. Travel expenses, and personal equipment are extra (such as personalized Magic gear including equipment bags, sweatshirts, jackets, etc.).

How big of a commitment is the Magic? Most summer teams have two mid-week practices and a weekend practice or tournament. It is expected that the Magic is the girl's highest-priority extra-curricular activity. Girls who miss practices may get less playing time at the tournaments. However, summer is summer, and it is not uncommon for girls to miss a week or so due to previously scheduled plans — just let the manager know your availability at the tryouts.

How are the Magic Teams selected?  Players will be selected through tryouts/evaluations typically at the beginning of May for summer play or in late August for fall play.  Information on schedules for the Magic evaluations will be posted on the league website.  Any girl playing in LGSGSA is eligible. Unlike Recreation league play, friends, schools, etc. are not factors in being chosen for a team.  Players selected for a specific team are expected to play on that team.  During summer season 2010 play, there were two 8U teams, two 10U teams, two 12U teams and two 14U teams.

If you have questions or would like to register for Magic play, please contact the Magic Commissioner, Ray Sisco, via email magic@lgsgsa.com for more information.