Tryouts have been set and registration is now open for the 2020-2021 Dunlap Girls Travel Softball Season.
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Registration prior to tryouts is greatly appreciated, however walk-ups will be admitted (see Important Tryout Information Below)
We understand that you may be playing with your current team for several more weeks and expect you to satisfy your commitment to your current team and only participate in DGSA activities when they do not conflict.
8U/10U Tryouts (10U includes kids born in 2010 or later, 8U includes birth dates 2012 or later)
NEW RESCHEDULED DATES
Thursday, July 2nd
Monday, July 20th
Wednesday, July 29th (if necessary)
All athletes 5-7pm, Pitchers/Catchers until 8pm
Dunlap High School Field
(athletes are encouraged to attend all tryout dates if possible)
12U Tryouts (Born 2008 or later)
NEW RESCHEDULED DATES
Monday, July 13th and Wednesday, July 15th
All athletes 5-7pm, Pitchers/Catchers until 8pm
Dunlap High School Field
(athletes are encouraged to attend both tryout dates if possible)
14U Tryouts (Born 2006 or later)
Contact Coach Watkins at 309.696.8833 or Coach Drake at 309.657.9136 to arrange a private tryout
16U Tryouts (Born 2004 or later)
Wednesday, July 8th
All athletes 5-7pm, Pitchers/Catchers until 8pm
Dunlap Valley Middle School Field
(Email us at DGSASoftball@gmail.com if you are unable to make the above tryout dates and we will contact you regarding options)
DGSA Teams and Coaches for 2020-2021
DGSA Facilities and Partnerships
- DGSA is the exclusive travel softball partner with Dunlap Community District #323 providing access to the Dunlap High School Softball Field and Dunlap Valley Middle School Softball Field for all games and practices
- DGSA has free year round access to the Dunlap Activity Center, an indoor practice facility with a full turf infield and batting cage
- DGSA has free year round access to indoor batting cages at Dunlap High School for pitching and hitting
- DGSA has free access to a private outdoor batting cage located on the property of a DGSA board member
- DGSA has a partnership for private instruction opportunities with the Number 9 Hitting Lab located in North Peoria
- DGSA offers off-season strength, agility, and conditioning opportunities through partnerships with D&J Sports in Chillicothe and 360 Speed & Performance in East Peoria
- DGSA coordinates closely with the Dunlap Middle School and High School Softball Programs to develop players for a smooth transition into the school softball
FAQs
- When do we start? Practice will begin in late August (optional workouts, hitting and pitching clinics will be available in July)
- What are the fees? $425 per year, $100 is due to confirm your roster spot, the remaining is due January 1st
- What do my fees cover? All field prep and umpire fees, 2 custom uniform jerseys and 1 pair of custom pants, batting helmet, equipment backpack, sweatshirt; all other equipment will be provided except for a fielding mask and cleats
- Will I be required to fundraise? Most of the tournament fees are covered by corporate sponsorships and DGSA wide fund raising events. Historically, individual fundraising has been limited and decisions regarding fundraising are left to the individual teams based on the number of tournaments desired
- How many games will I play? Each team in coordination with their families determines how many games they want to play; typically between 35 and 60 over the entire year via doubleheaders and tournaments in the Fall, Winter, & Spring/Summer
- Can I play other sports? Yes, however in the Spring/Summer season, softball is expected to be your first priority
- When will I know if I made a team? We plan to have all rosters completed by July 15th
Important Tryout Information
- Please arrive BEFORE 5:00pm so we have ample time to check everybody in
- There is no fee to tryout
- Tryout attire will be that of a full practice: pants, cleats and sliding shorts (if you have them)
- Please bring the following equipment: Glove, bat, batting gloves, helmet, fielding mask, catchers gear (we have a limited number of bats, fielding masks, catcher's equipment, and ample helmets if needed)
- Be prepared to pick up your athlete at 7:00pm (if they are pitching or catching, they may go as late as 8pm)
- We will be holding the tryout in accordance with the Restore Illinois Phase 4 plan, so upon arrival, please maintain 6 feet of separation from non family members until we have a chance to distance the athletes
- It may be hot, so we will take plenty of breaks, but water CANNOT be shared, so please bring plenty of water and cold rags
- Have your athlete use the restroom prior to coming to the field to reduce interuption
- Take your athlete's temperature prior to coming to the field. If she has a fever or any other symptoms of illness, DO NOT send her to tryouts (she will still get an opportunity to tryout at a later date)
Please email us at
with any general questions or call/text a coach if you have a team specific question.
We look forward to seeing you!
The DGSA Board
