As a league, New Braunfels Girls Softball Association strives to make sure that the regular season offers as much opportunity to play and experience softball as possible. The league implements numerous local rules to make for a more enjoyable playing experience for ALL players. Our league has many different playing levels, each geared to accommodate players based on their age and ability of play.

The All-Star season is a completely separate season from the regular season. It is an opportunity for a significantly higher level of play within the regional PONY system. Players will have a much higher level of commitment and will receive a higher level instruction and compete against other All-Star teams.

When it comes to All-Star teams, it is the intent of the NBGSA Board to field a team that will best represent our league in competition and character. New Braunfels Girls Softball Association believes that it is important to include the players themselves in the selection process and that the process be transparent and fair to all girls involved. All of the softball players need to have an opportunity to make the team regardless of popularity, school affiliation, parental influence, or manager prejudice. For those that are not selected for the team, the details regarding their candidacy shall be held in the strictest of confidence and remain private.

All selection decisions regarding All-Star teams need to be made with these board and district approved ideals in mind. Several characteristics permeate our selection process for players and managers for the All-Stars team:

• Skill-level and ability to compete
• Attitude, hustle, team spirit, team leadership and
• Overall character, integrity, and sportsmanship

Winning is fun, but it is important that we remember that NBGSA is a child development program. As a league, we are about teaching life lessons and building and demonstrating the positive ideals and characteristics that we hope for all our children.