NC Challengers Fastpitch Softball Organization

NC CHALLENGERS 2009 TRYOUTS ANNOUNCED - Updated July 29, 2009

2009-06-28T21:11:00.002-04:00

NC Challengers 2009 Tryouts

Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Challengers have announced tryouts for their fall 2009 teams in the 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U age groups for Saturday, August 8, 2009 at South Garner Park, Garner, NC. Times for tryouts are 8U, 14U, 16U from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 10U, 12U from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The 2009-2010 teams will be coached by the following individuals:

16U: Adam Renzi, adam.renzi@ncchallengers.org, (919) 816-7425
14U: Mike Marbrey, clmarbrey@bellsouth.net, (919) 215-7973
12U: Chris Colbert, colbertfamily@yahoo.com, (919) 269-0063 – Zebulon/Wake Forest based team.
12U: John North, jtnorth@nc.rr.com, (919) 418-3360 – Clayton/Garner based team.
10U: Jeff Harris, harrisjeff86@yahoo.com, (919) 524-4707
8U: TBD (Contact Adam Renzi, 16U coach, for 8U information)

All players interested are encouraged to pre-register for tryouts by emailing their respective coach with the following contact information: player name, parent name, parent cell phone, email address, player birth year, and the age group for which you wish to try out. All players that pre-register by August 1^st will be guaranteed a free tryout t-shirt, so please specify your shirt size when sending your contact information.

At present, our 18U team will not be having formal tryouts. However, if you are an 18U player interested in playing highly competitive showcase softball, please contact our 18U coach, Andy Stewart at pier8s1@aol.com or (919) 302-9510.

Directions to South Garner Park (1210 Poole Drive, Garner, NC):
From the East
• Take I-40 West
• Take the US-70 W exit 306A to Garner - go 0.3 mi
• Bear right at US-70 W - go 2.4 mi
• Bear right onto the ramp to Garner/Benson - go 0.1 mi
• Turn right at Umstead Ln - go 0.1 mi
• Turn right at Benson Rd - go 0.6 mi
• Turn right at Lawndale St - go 0.4 mi
• Turn right at Poole Dr - go 0.4 mi

From the West:
• Take I-40 East
• Take the NC-50 S/US-401 S/US-70 E exit 298A to Fayetteville - go 0.2 m
• Turn right at S Saunders St - go 0.9 mi
• Continue on S Wilmington St - go 0.6 mi
• Continue on US-70 E toward Smithfield/Goldsboro/Garner - go 2.1 mi
• Take the ramp to Aversboro Road - go 0.2 mi
• Bear right at Aversboro Rd - go 1.0 mi
• Turn right at Poole Dr - go 0.4

The North Carolina Challengers, based out of Raleigh, NC, have been in existence since the 1990’s and strive to develop teams that can play at the highest of levels in North Carolina, the Southeast, and across the country. We are looking for committed families with team first attitudes towards developing their daughter’s skill set in the game of fastpitch softball. NC Challengers teams are focused on having fun, "teaching", fundamentals, team play, and being competitive with the top teams in North Carolina, the Southeast, and the country.

Challengers 14U Team Announces 'Golf Fore the Girls' Golf Tournament

2009-02-24T11:33:00.001-05:00

The North Carolina Challengers 14U team will host their 1st Annual Golf Fore the Girls Golf Tournament on Monday, April 6, 2009 at River Ridge Golf Club in Raleigh, NC, 9:00 AM shotgun start.

The tournament will feature a four-man best ball format and the cost is $75.00 per player or $280.00 per foursome. To register yourself or your foursome, please log on to the tournament website at www.golfdigestplanner.com/10483-NCChallengers.

Buffet Lunch and awards reception to follow everybody’s round of golf.
1st and 2nd Place Team Prizes!
Longest Drive!
Closest‐to‐the‐Pin!
Hole‐in‐One Contest on all four (4) of the par threes!!
Putting contest with the winner receiving a 5‐day Carnival Cruise!!!
Four lucky golfers will also have a chance to win $50,000 in a hole‐in‐one shootout!!!!

CHALLENGERS TO HOST BEST-OF-THE-BEST INVITATIONAL

2009-01-22T15:07:00.013-05:00

2009 Best-of-the-Best Invitational

Dates: July 10-12, 2009

Location: Thomas Brooks Park – Cary, North Carolina

Join the North Carolina Challengers for the Best-of-the-Best Invitational. This tournament will feature an invited field of the top teams from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia.

Get more value for your tournament dollar! The Best-of-the-Best will be played with longer time limits that will test your team’s depth.

If you are looking for exceptional competition, great facilities, long time limits and the type of game play that will get you ready for a national tournament, please make plans to attend this event today!

Age Groups: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U

Format: 5 Games Guaranteed; Four pool games into single elimination

Entry Fee: $350.00 payable to NC Challengers

Entry Deadline: June 1, 2009

Gate Fees: $5.00 per day (excludes coaches and players)

Game Time Limits: 1:20 pool, 1:30 bracket, no time limit on championship game.

Eligibility: A copy of your official ASA Roster (2 sided) and player birth certificates must be available to the tournament director upon request.

Insurance: Each team is required to supply their own insurance and be prepared to show proof of insurance upon request.

Rules: ASA Rules with free substitution on defense during pool games. Straight ASA rules during elimination play.

Other Info:

T-Shirts to 1^st and 2^nd Place in each age group. Team trophies to 1^st and 2^nd Place in each age group.
Concessions Available on-site
Great area with plenty of restaurants and accommodations.

Enclosed is our team’s check for $375.00.

Please register our team for the: 10U 12U 14U 16U 18U age group (circle one).

Team Name:

Coach’s Name:

Coach’s E-Mail Address:

Coach’s Cell Phone No.:

Coach’s Home No.:

Team Hometown:

Please mail entry fee and completed entry form to:

Adam Renzi, NC Challengers

12424 N. Exeter Way; Durham, NC 27703

(919) 816-7425 or adam.renzi@ncchallengers.org

Nadia Jefferies Commits to NC Central (NC)

2008-12-15T08:12:00.004-05:00

Nadia Jefferies, CF and 3rd baseman with the NC Challengers, has committed to play for NC Central in the fall of 2009.

Miss Jefferies is one of the best athletes to ever wear the Challengers uniform. She is an extremely quick player and can play multiple positions. Miss Jefferies just moved to the left side of the plate about a year ago and already looks like a natural. She is a very difficult out to say the least. Miss Jefferies is always working hard to improve her game and leads others to do the same. She also plays for Garner High school were she is an impact player. Miss Jefferies will be be a big help to the NCCU program.

Laura Alford & Lindsay Haver Commit to Peace College (NC)

2008-12-15T08:06:00.002-05:00

Laura Alford and Lindsay Haver from the NC Challengers 18U team have committed to attend Peace College beginning in the fall of 2009.

Miss Alford is a left-handed pitcher and outfielder. She has been a key leader and dominant player for the Challengers for several years. Miss Alford has been through a lot over the past year and has shown the coaching staff and team what real courage and endurance is all about. Beyond having a lot of talent, she shows strong dedication and work ethic towards the game of softball. She has proven she is a winner on and off the field.

Miss Haver is a catcher/2nd baseman/outfielder. She is one of those athletes that just started playing the game - only playing travel ball for approximately 2 years. Watching Miss Haver develop over the past two years has been a true joy to the NC Challengers 18U coaching staff. One can easily see her improvement in every practice and game.

CHALLENGERS TAKE THREE CHAMPIONSHIPS

2008-12-10T21:40:00.003-05:00

The Challengers captured three tournament championships in one weekend on November 10-11. The 10U team captured 1st place in Rocky Mount while the 12U and the 14U won championships in Clayton. All three teams were competing in the USFA Fall Frenzy. Pictured below are the 12U and 14U teams posing for the victory picture after winning in Clayton.

NC Challengers 2008 Graduate's Collegiate Plans

2008-06-01T13:27:00.008-04:00

The NC Challengers Organization is proud to announce that 13 of the 14 2008 high school graduates playing with the NC Challengers have offers to play softball at the collegiate level.

Alex Allen -- Chowan
Morgan Andrews -- Guilford
Madie Author - Pitt CC
Morgan Barbour - NCSU
Amanda Beach - Peace
Ashton Hutcherson -- Pfeiffer
Katelyn Kidd -- Guilford
Brittany Murray -- Peace or Catawba
Danielle Pucket -- Belmont
Abbey Raven Ruther -- NCCU
Ashley Shingleton -- UNC Wilmington
Stephanie Simmons -- Peace
Nicole Welborn -- Pfeiffer

Congratulations to each player and best of luck on your collegiate career!