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THE RETURN OF VIENNA GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE TRAVEL BALL!

 

On June 4th, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Vienna Girls Softball League (VGSL) voted to reactivate its travel program.  With a huge thank you to MVP and Mark “Pudge” Gjormand for the support in keeping travel an integrated part of house organizations in the community, starting in the 2023-2024 season, the MVP Smash will be absorbed into VGSL and rebranded the Vienna Smash! 

 

VGSL is happy for the opportunity to begin a new chapter of softball in Vienna. Through mentorship and training, the Smash will further support the VGSL program’s long-standing tradition of dedication to providing the chance for school-age girls in Northern Virginia to play softball at all levels from 4U to 18U.

 

The Vienna Smash will be managed by long-time VGSL supporter Robbie Robeson under the title of Director, VGSL Travel Operations, and aims to field regional-level teams at the 10U, 12U, and 14U age levels for the upcoming season.  Information regarding tryouts for the Smash will be sent out in the coming weeks.

 

The Vienna Raiders will continue to operate as the House+ program for VGSL and continue to be managed by VGSL Raiders/Velocity Director Dave Brickley.  Raiders is offered as an augmentation program for VGSL’s traditional recreational league and is designed to introduce selected VGSL house players to a higher level of competitive play, including participation in one or two local tournaments.  Information regarding tryouts for the Fall Raiders will be sent out in August.

 

The mission of both the Smash and Raiders programs are the same: to prepare local players to compete at the high school level and beyond with a local-focused travel model for passionate and hard-working players, and to provide young ladies an atmosphere where they can build strong and positive character traits and hone their skills to their highest potential.

 

VGSL appreciates the tremendous support of its players and families as VGSL works to further strengthen the game of softball in Northern Virginia. We have been a proud member of the Vienna community for more than sixty years, and we look forward to an even stronger community-based program over the next sixty years!