I would agree that there are some leagues in the LA/South Bay District that are pretty much always tough competition. However, that can probably be said of all the Districts in So Cal.
Anyone play/coach in the Santa Monica Fastpitch League?
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I would agree that there are some leagues in the LA/South Bay District that are pretty much always tough competition. However, that can probably be said of all the Districts in So Cal.
Drive times to the valley will vary a lot, depending on what part of the west side you are talking about. In fact, drive times to Santa Monica from parts of the west side can take 30 minutes. If you have to get to the 405 from Brentwood during usual practice hours, forget it. If you are near the coast in the Palisades, you can make it to west valley in 35 minutes if there is normal traffic. Westlake about 40 minutes. If you are in Beverly Hills, you need to add 15-20 minutes to everything.
Westwood, you can jump on the 405 and do Encino league in about 30. Santa Monica has fielded some good teams in the 12u division recently. They have sponsored a few kids who cannot play travel, but are quite good players. If you want to share the neighborhood, I can give you drive tek so and shortcuts. I lived on the west side for 40 years.
Westwood, you can jump on the 405 and do Encino league in about 30. Santa Monica has fielded some good teams in the 12u division recently. They have sponsored a few kids who cannot play travel, but are quite good players. If you want to share the neighborhood, I can give you drive tek so and shortcuts. I lived on the west side for 40 years.
Eugene, remember that it depends on the division and all leagues cycle (up years and down years). Some cycles are more drastic than others, and I was speaking from our personal experience. I will also say that as stated they are one of the best teams we have played in terms of respect for the game and sportsmanship win or lose, always!
We live right next to Long Beach Heartwell, but choose to play at Los Alamitos for several reasons. Los Alamitos has a pretty good track record historically. Our cycles are pretty stable and we are always competitive. DD likes her friends and we like the parents...
Don't know what your plans are, but at 12 don't rule out travel ball either. A lot of very solid travel ball teams in So Cal. Some of the strongest and recruitable programs in the country...
Good luck.
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Los Alamitos, if you are researching, is north Orange County and we play in the So Cal ASA Central district. A few state and national championships here too by the way with teams like Los Al, Cypress, Fountain Valley, West Grove, Huntington Beach etc.
Los Al is a perennial powerhouse league. Fountain Valley has been very strong in the last couple of years, too. I believe their 10U team did very well at Nats last Summer. However, that team has now gone to TB.
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She plays travel ball now in Oregon, but I don't think there is a travel ball team in the West LA area. Santa Monica Fastpitch looks to be about all I can find.
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