18 & Under Sellersville Belles Gold

The Sellersville Belles announced that Kate Staffieri has joined the roster for the 2006 season. Kate comes to the Belles from the Bristol Force 16 & Under team. She will see action behind the plate primarily and some time at first base. Adding Staffiere became necessary when Belles catcher Brittany Allman had her ACL operated on. Kate brings to the Belles a strong work ethic, solid mechanical skills behind the plate, and an aggressive strong hitting bat. We look for Kate to be an impact player for the Belles!

at Sellersville on the weekend of July 1-2, 2006. ASA will give one bid to ASA Nationals in Owensboro, Kentucky where the 2006 18 & Under ASA Nationals will be held. The tournament will be a five game guarantee, with teams playing two pool games for seeding purposes and then play in a double elimination tournament format with a 3 game minimum. This tournament will take the place of the Belles annual Liberty Belle Classic which is typically held on the same weekend each year. This is an opportunity for the Belles to compete to win a bid to Owensboro without having to travel. "ASA Nationals or Bust!!"

Four the 5th year, the Sellersville Belles have been accepted to play in the Art Coleman Pennsbury College Showcase Tournament. "Pennsbury" is the most prestigious college showcase tournament in the northeastern part of the United States. Annually over 80 teams participate and over 100 college coaches attend from Division I, II, and III Colleges. Acceptance into this tournament is a statement about the quality of both the team and organization. This will provide the Belles with a great test of abilities to help us on our road to Owensboro, KY. Congrats Belles!!! "ASA Nationals or Bust!!"

is set for Saturday, September 24th, 2005. After last year's huge success, the Sellersville Belles will again host a day of Collegiate Division III softball at B. Earl Druckenmiller Park on Maple Avenue in Sellersville. At present there are 7 teams entered and the total could reach 8 or 9 teams. The teams are local college teams who will play a round robin format of games playing from 2 games per team to 4 games per team. This is a great opportunity to see the Division III level of college softball at a local venue. It also give Division III coaches the opportunity to see their new freshman players as well as their returning players. The "Thrilla..." gives the chance for these teams to play a maximum number of games on the one day of competition they are limited to in the fall.

"ASA Nationals or Bust!" will be the marching orders for the Sellersville Belles in 2006. Returning 7 players from the 2005 squad gives a solid foundation of players who have "fought the battles of 18 & Under fastpitch." 6 of those players will be seniors playing their third season as an 18U Sellersville Belle. The seven new players bring an exciting combination of solid defense, offensive power hitting, and most of all -- SPEED!! These 14 players will give the Belles their best shot at gathering a coveted ASA Nationals bid. "This is going to be an exciting year," said Head Coach Paul Koehler about the 2006 Belles. "Wow, do we have speed! These young ladies are amazing. We have a lot of work ahead of us to meet our goal of going to Owensboro, KY, but I know this group will be up to the challenge." The Sellersville Belles play their home games at B. Earl Druckenmiller Park on Maple Ave. in Sellersville. The Belles will host three events this fall. The 2nd Annual Thrilla in Sellersvilla, Saturday September 24th, a day of Division III colleges playing round robin format games. The Fall Classic I Tournament for 12 and 14U teams on October 15 & 16. And finally, the Fall Classic II College Showcase Tournament for 16U and 18U teams. Over 50 teams will be in the area October 22 & 23 in a 5 game guarantee format showcase event. Get by Sellersville this year and see some exciting fastpitch softball!!