What is the Dixon Destroyers Select Program?
Our Dixon Destroyers Select program is a collection of our competitive teams that DGS offers to players in the 10u, 12u, 14u, 16/18u age division.
This competitive tournament ball experience supports our community without the extensive cost or travel of a traditional Travel Ball program.
We offer a Spring, Summer and Fall competitive season (practices start in February and run through July) with tournaments hosted in the greater Sacramento region. Additional tournaments are optional if the team decides to play through the summer & into the fall.
February 24-25 Spring Series I
March 2-3 Spring Series II
March 10 Spring Series III - Pool Play
March 17 Spring Series III - Bracket Play
April 6-7 Spring Series IV
April 28 Spring Series V – Pool Play
May 5 Spring Series V – Bracket Play
June TBD Piece of the Rock (Rocklin)**
June TBD Stars of Cordova (Rancho Cordova)**
June 21-23 Association Tournament (Sac Area)**
July TBD NorCal All Stars**
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Announcements and tryouts will start promptly at designated times.
Hosted in early November 2023
14U – Monday November 13th - 5:30 - 7:30 pm @ Hall Park Field 1
12U – Tuesday November 14th - 5:30 - 7:30 pm @ Hall Park Field 1
10U -Monday, November 27th - 5:30 - 7:30 pm @ Hall Park Field 1
Please arrive early to afford yourself time to stretch, warm up, and get loose. You MUST be pre-registered. Sign up ***
Interested players must register for Spring Recreational season, and then attend try outs. Any player not selected for the competitive program will continue into recreational ball.
Cost: The competitive team fees range between $800- $1,000 and cover the costs of Spring Registration, insurance, umpires, tournament fees, and other various costs that are involved. ex. Whatever the cost of Select Team ends up being depending on how many tournaments we sign up for minus the $200 from that total will be the amount needed in addition to spring registration. ($1000-$200= $800) We will be doing some fundraising during December and January to help with fee costs.
Any questions? Email: Dixongirlssoftball.com
Frequently Asked Questions - 2024
What is the Dixon Destroyers Select Program?
The Destroyers Select Program is essentially an early formed All-Star team that will participate in the USA Softball Select Program through the Spring and Summer seasons. Teams will be formed from players participating in the Dixon Girls Softball recreational league.
What age divisions are eligible for Destroyers Select?
10u, 12u, 14u
Can I just sign-up my player for Destroyers Select?
No, players must try-out and be selected to a team.
What happens if my player doesn't make the team?
Players who don't make the Destroyers Select team will still participate in the Spring recreational season. They then will have the opportunity to try-out for All-Stars in May. The All-Star teams will join the Select teams in competing in tournaments in the summer.
What is the registration cost to participate in Select?
Registration costs for our Select Program is $800 - $1000. These fees can be paid all at once or in three installments. Entry fees include the spring recreational season + 8 tournaments, uniforms, league associated expenses, discretionary team funds and equipment.
What is Western Nationals? Should we plan on attending?
Western Nationals is a week long tournament designed to compete against the best All-Star and Select teams from all over the Western United States. Western Nationals can be hosted anywhere in the Western United States. These special events are designed to combine team bonding and team competition. Tournaments normally include costume contests, pin trading, skills contests and more.
Can high school players participate in Dixon Destroyers Select?
Prospective high school players can try out for the Dixon Destroyers Select program but will have to choose whether to play on Select team or their High School team per CIF rules. If they choose high school, there may be the opportunity to join the Dixon Destroyers All-Star team after high school season is over.
How are Dixon Destroyers Select coaches selected?
All current DGS coach and manager have presidency to be a select team coach. All interested applicants must complete the application on the DGS website www.dixongirlssoftball.com.
Applicants will be interviewed by an independent panel not associated with the league who will select the best candidates.
What do Tryouts look like?
Players will be evaluated on running, hitting, bunting, infield and outfield work. Players will be evaluated and ranked by a panel of independent evaluators.
How are teams formed?
The top 9 ranked players will be automatically selected to the team. Coaches have three selections that they can use for anyone that attended the tryout. Read more about the process here.
How many Dixon Destroyers Select teams per division?
Each division will have ONE Dixon Destroyers Select team.
Do players play in the Spring Rec Season AND Dixon Destroyers Select?
Players do have to play in the recreation spring season in order to be eligible for Dixon Destroyers Select.
Why are you having players play both Rec & Dixon Destroyers Select?
In response to feedback received, we have restructured our Dixon Destroyers Select program to offer players the opportunity to engage in a more competitive level of play while retaining access to the benefits and supports provided in the recreational league program. This new format will support players looking to advance their skills while maintaining a connection to the league as a part of our ongoing commitment to player development.
Won't it be too much?
The Select season goes from December through July. 8 Months!! The recreation season is only 12 weeks. During the recreational season, the players will be committed to their rec teams and play 1-2 tournaments a month with Select. Practices for Select are limited during this time in order for players not to get burnt out.
What is the benefit to playing Rec also?
There are so many benefits to have the Select kids be spread out on different rec teams.
1. They get to play primary positions. Maybe they are the 3rd or 4th pitcher on Select and won't see much circle time. But they get to get a lot of innings on their rec team. Same thing with catcher, shortstop or any other position they might play.
2. They get to play with their friends. Maybe their friends or kids from their school are not quite ready for the Select team. But they get to play on a team with some of their other friends.
3. They get to be leaders. The Select players will be spread out on different teams and so will be able to elevate the level of play on their given team.
4. They get to play friendly competition with teammates. How fun is it to show up to a game and get to play against your Select teammate. Friendly rivalries are the best!
5. They get to remain a part of the Dixon Girls Softball community. Opening ceremonies, mid-season tournaments, parades, and more!