News Updates and Information

Update - July 18, 2011 - Extention of Roster Deadline

We are going to extend the roster deadline to Wednesday July 20 at 11:59PM. We have to finish confirming teams and we realize that some teams may need time after their confirmation, to add or subtract players. REMEMBER that the roster that matters at the deadline is the roster you have ON YOUR PGF WEBSITE TEAM PAGE, if you have players in process with VTD, that is not a problem, but at the deadline the PGF TEAM PAGES will be locked and no players will be added.

Update - April 22, 2011 - Topic: Comcast/Fox Sports Television Contracts

The PGF is excited to announce that a TV contract has been signed with Comcast SportsNet and Fox Sports, in which the PGF H.S. Division Championship Game will be televised on national T.V. The PGF is continuing to work on other forms of media, for all age divisions, to expand the reach of the entire PGF Championships, to fans across the country.

Update - April 22, 2011 - Topic: New and Important PGF Revisions

PGF Directors Dan Hay and Gary Haning have announced a long term agreement which includes adding Bill Conroy as an Owner/Director of the Premier Girls Fastpitch and Surf City Tourneys. Gary Haning, OC Batbusters, will continue to provide viable leadership and be the face of the PGF. Dan Hay, Victory USA, will continue to be responsible for overseeing all tournament and corporate operations, which includes securing all venues. Bill Conroy, Beverly Bandits, is responsible for sales and marketing, which includes TV contracts, Media and Sponsor agreements.

Announcements in regards to future expansion of the PGF Board of Directors, which currently include Gary Haning, Dan Hay, Bill Conroy and Bruce Richardson - So Cal Athletics, will be for forth coming. We will also have future announcements of the Committee Membership staff and further media expansion plans.

Update- March 31, 2011 - Topic: Tournament Itinerary

Practice games will be available Saturday 7/30 and Sunday 7/31

The Draw and Coaches Breakfast will be Sunday Morning time TBA

There will be at least one round of Pool games Monday Morning 8/1 followed by the Opening Ceremonies in the afternoon, bracket games will begin Wednesday 8/3

The Championship Games will be Saturday 8/6 at Col Bill Barber Stadium in Irvine.

18HS Games will be held in Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley

16U Games will held at Col Bill Barber Stadium and Harvard Park in Irvine

14U Games will held at Harvard Park in Irvine and Fountain Valley

Update - December 27, 2010 - Topic: ESPN Rise

Premier Girls Fastpitch, Inc. (PGF) and ESPN Rise have not been able to agree on a critical issue regarding our 2011 PGF National Tournament. As a result, we have jointly terminated negotiations on a new 2011 agreement.

We would like to thank ESPN/Rise for the many areas in which they assisted us to help make our inaugural year a success.

We would also like to assure everyone that plans are in place to provide a televised final that will again reach a widespread audience.

Stay tuned for exciting new updates.

Update - December 9, 2010 - Topic: Website

Welcome to the new and improved PGF website. We have listened to you and made it easier to navigate and get the information you need! On the left is the new menu bar and can be seen on most public pages. Finding information for the Qualifier you are looking for is as simple as clicking the Qualifier button. So go ahead and play with it. Log on if you have an account and register if you if you don't. There may be a few glitiches as we clear the dust but we felt it important that you get a feel for how our new home works. If there is a problem, you can use the contact us function right from the page you are on. This will inform us the exact page you encountered a concern and help us help you!

The Qualifier information as to dates and sites is updated, the Texas and Arizona Qualifier links are live, more information and the activation of the other qualifiers will posted soon.