GOLD TEAM
The Gold Team is comprised of players with advanced skill. The program will provide 11+ highly competitive sanctioned tournaments. This includes states and nationals and additional tournaments when available.
Examples of Tournaments Are: USSSA, USA Softball, Fastpitch Nation, Diamond Nation, Showcases, PGF, Triple Crown, Alliance.
The Gold Team requires a full commitment from both players and parents in order to reach the highest possible level of competition. Players will be expected to attend 100% of all scheduled practices and tournaments including nationals in the spring and summer. During the Fall and Winter we except full participation as much as possible. We understand there may be extenuating circumstances which will be considered by the Coach when adequate notice is provided. School functions are always excused. In order to travel to venues offering the highest level of competition, this team will require extended travel. By accepting an invitation to this Team, you are committing to making Thunder your first priority and we see it as a path to prepare for the next level of play in the high school and college years. You are also committing to utilizing full access to the Fieldhouse for practice and private lessons for personalized instruction. This includes pitching, fielding, catching, hitting, speed and agility, or other areas as specified by a Gold Level Coach.
FUTURES TEAM
The Futures Team is comprised of fully committed players who are seeking skill advancement opportunities while working towards placement on a Gold Level Team in future seasons. The program will provide 11+ highly competitive sanctioned tournaments. This includes states and nationals and additional tournaments when available.
Examples of Tournaments Are: USSSA, USA Softball, Fastpitch Nation, Diamond Nation, Showcases. As the players develop, additional national tournaments can be added if warranted.
The Futures Team requires a full commitment from both players and parents in order to reach the highest possible level of competition. Players will be expected to attend 100% of all scheduled practices and tournaments including nationals in the spring and summer. During the Fall and Winter we except full participation as much as possible. We understand there may be extenuating circumstances which will be considered by the Coach when adequate notice is provided. School functions are always excused. By accepting an invitation to this Team, you are committing to making Thunder your first priority and are committed to skill advancement through the use of full access to the Fieldhouse for practice and private lessons for personalized instruction. This includes pitching, fielding, catching, hitting, speed and agility, or other areas as specified by the Futures Team Coach.
BLUE TEAM
The Blue Team is comprised of Players who value the Thunder Organization as a High Priority in their sport and activity endeavors, but softball is only a portion of their athletic activities. The Blue Team will play 11+ competitive tournaments locally centered around like-kind competition.
Examples of Tournaments Are: USSSA, Frozen Ropes (The Rock), Local Team Tournaments.
Blue teams will still participate in states and nationals at the right competitive level. By joining the Blue Team, you are agreeing that Thunder will play an important role, but there are times when other commitments will trump Thunder events. The players on the Blue Team are committing to attending 75% + of all practices and events.