News
RGSA will be offering indoor skills development clinics in the Fall and Winter to help players get ready for the 2023 season.
For more information and to sign up CLICK HERE
Registration for Fall Ball is now open for players U7-U13
CLICK HERE to register
Fall Ball sessions will offer skills development and/or a scrimmage. The cost is $30 per player for all 4 sessions.
All sessions run on Saturdays at London Park as follows:
- U7 (2016-2017) Saturdays 11-12:45 (D3)
- U9 (2014-2015) Saturdays 1:00-2:45 (D3)
- U11 (2012-2013) Saturdays 11-12:45 (D2)
- U13 (2010-2011) Saturdays 1:00-2:45 (D2)
Sessions will run on the following dates:
- September 10th
- September 17th
- September 24th
- October 1st
Note:
- Sessions require a minimum of 10 players to be viable.
- Refunds will be issued in the event there are insufficient registrations received by September 8.
What to Wear
- Dress for outdoor training in layers - runners, loose clothing
- Bring batting helmet, bat, glove, infield mask, and water bottle
Selection for Islanders Rep Teams are now complete.
Eight Islander Rep teams have been formed for upcoming 2022-23 season.
RGSA offers the Richmond Islanders Rep program ("A" or "B" division) for players interested in playing competitive softball to a higher level in the U13 to U19 age categories.
Players interested in playing rep softball had to attend annual tryouts in September and were selected based their on skills and abilities Players joining rep teams commit to a more intensive program, with practices starting in the Fall.
Tryouts were completed by the end of September and Coaches evaluations and recommended selections went to the REP Committee for review before rosters were presented to the RGSA Executive board for approval.
| Team | Age Category | Head Coach | ||
| Islanders 2011B | U13 |
Chris Back |
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| Islanders 2010B | U13 |
David Lexier |
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| Islanders 2009B | U15 |
Mark David |
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| Islanders 2008B | U15 |
Bobby Nishi |
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| Islanders 2007B | U17 | Dave MacNeil | ||
| Islanders 2006B | U17 | Greg Dee |
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| Islanders 2005B | U19 |
Michelle Akizuki |
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| Islanders 2004B | U19 |
David Yam |
Islanders 2007B battled for bronze on May 1 at the North Shore Tournament with a nail-biting one-run loss 9-8 after 7 innings against Stars 07.
Congratulations to the Islanders 2009B team for winning gold at the SSWR U13B Tournament.
The team succeeded with a short roster to pull off a 6-0 record.
Congratulations to our Islanders 2005B team who won gold at the South Surrey White Rock U17B tournament!
Check out the article in the Richmond News:
https://www.richmond-news.com/local-sports/richmond-islanders-grab-gold-at-softball-city-5296856
Registration is now open on our website: https://www.rgsa.ca/tournaments
***9/2/2021: updated to correct typo for U15***
We would like to advise all members of the changes to age groups, ball size, and pitching distances for the upcoming 2022 season. These changes have been introduced by Softball Canada.
RGSA will be making adjustments to align with these changes for the upcoming 2022 season.
***Please note that rep softball will start for players in U13; players born in 2011 will be eligible to attend tryouts in September 2022 for the 2023 season***
| Age Group | Birth Year | Ball Size | Pitching Distance |
| U7 | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 11" | N/A |
| U9 | 2013, 2014 | 11" | 30 ft |
| U11 | 2011, 2012 | 11" | 35 ft |
| U13 | 2009, 2010 | 11" | 38 ft |
| U15 | 2007, 2008 | 12" | 40 ft |
| U17 | 2005, 2006 | 12" | 43 ft |
| U19 | 2003, 2004 | 12" | 43 ft |
| U23 | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | 12" | 43 ft |
| Adult Women | 1998 and earlier | 12" | 43 ft |
