All-Star SEason

(May- August)

The SMGS All-Star season runs from May through August and is a successful and competitive all-star program. All-Stars is a great opportunity to develop and experience a more competitive level of play. Being part of an All-Star Team exposes a player to an elevated level of knowledge and experience. The All-Star Season is geared toward the most dedicated 8u, 10u, 12u, and 14u players and their families.

All-star season starts immediately after the spring recreational season ends. Teams begin practicing in early May (on or about May 5th, 2025) and play in tournaments hosted by other local USA Softball Leagues every weekend from early May to Late June. The All-Star season culminates with USA Softball's North San Diego District finals in late June. 

From there, teams have an opportunity to qualify even further!

Based on their performance at districts, teams may qualify for the USA Softball state tournament in Lancaster, CA. SMGS has sent several qualifying teams to the state championship every year. If teams continue to compete at a high level during the state championship, they may qualify for a seed in the B-district Western National Tournament at the end of July. 



It's a commitment for most of your summer, but one that will offer your player a high-intensity season filled with community building, fun, and personal development. We hope to build leaders off and on the field, and summer all-stars is a great way to do that.

The anticipated schedule is below. 

Teams

We may field all-star teams at the Gold, Silver, or Bronze level in the 8U -12U Divisions. 14U division plays in what is a considered an open division. Teams are categorized by USA softball based on a variety of factors but teams are created based on skill level, the level of pitching and catching availability for each team, player attitude, and overall athletic ability in order to form the strongest team possible in each level. 

Players need to evaluate to be considered as an all-star player, as not all players interested will make a team. Teams are formed at the beginning of May (May 1st and 2nd) and families notified as soon as possible. Teams will have up to 11-13 players based on talent and skill level, ultimately decided on by the competitive directors and head coaches. 

How is All Stars Different from Rec Ball

The All Star team is selected through an evaluation process. Not all girls will make the team. The All Star teams play in weekly tournaments primarily in San Diego, Orange, and Riverside Counties. Positions and/or playing time are not guaranteed. 

The practice schedule is generally 2-3 hours, 3-5 days a week.

TRYOUTS/EVALUATIONS

May 1 - 8U & 10U (Time TBA)

May 2 - 12U & 14U (Time TBA)

May 3- Mandatory Parent Meeting & Team Meet @ 10:00 AM

Week of May 5th - Practices Begin

SELECTION PROCESS

Coaches

• Coaches are selected through an application and interview process as outlined by the SMGS Rules and Regulations.
• Coaches must submit a completed application no later than April 18, 2025.
• Interviews will take place on Sunday, April 27th. With announcements later in the evening. 

Teams

Please refer to the Rules and Regulations for an outline of the selection process.