The purpose of this Association, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, shall be to instruct and preserve a girls softball program, and their related activities, in the City of Ames.
Our goals are to promote girls softball and sportsmanship in all areas of the game of softball for the City of Ames.
AGSA encourages the involvement of women in all aspects of AGSA operations including board membership, coaching and umpiring.
The Ames Girls Softball Association Recreational League program shall be open to any age-eligible girl from Ames or surrounding area. The purpose of the AGSA Recreational League program is to instruct and develop fundamental skills and knowledge for the sport of softball, regardless of prior experience or skill level; give girls the opportunity to develop self-confidence, leadership skills, and self-respect through the game of softball; to promote good sportsmanship for all involved; to help girls learn to succeed as a team through respect of coaches, players, umpires, and other participants, and to develop a love for the game of softball at any participation or skill level.
The Ames Girls Softball Association tournament team program shall be open to any age eligible girl from Ames or surrounding areas. The purpose of the AGSA tournament teams program is to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for girls to play softball at the next level in a competitive atmosphere; give girls the opportunity to develop self confidence, leadership skills and self respect through the game of softball; to promote good sportsmanship for all involved; to help girls learn to succeed as a team through respect of coaches, players and other participants, and to develop a love for the game of softball to the high school level and beyond.
The Ames Girls Softball Association board members are volunteers. Term minimums are three years. Elections are held each fall to fill the positions of president, president elect, secretary and treasurer.
The AGSA board also has working committees. Committee members do not need to be members of the board to participate. Committees include (but are not limited to):
Clinics
Equipment and fields
Recreational league/Umpires
Recruitment and public relations
Sponsorships and fundraising
Tournaments and travel teams
For more information about the committees, contact the AGSA president.