History

The history, tradition, growth, and lasting legacy of Roseville Girls Softball.

Our journey

How Roseville Girls Softball grew into a community-driven recreational league

1964

Club Founded

Founded as Roseville Bobby Sox to provide girls in the area an opportunity to play softball.

Youth baseball game, batter at plate with catcher and fielders on a dirt field

1984

1st National Championship

Roseville Bobby Sox won the National Championship in Buena Park managed by Sue Mirtoni.

Two gold trophies with green-yellow ribbons and medals on a table, in front of a chain-link fence

2000

Switched Affiliation to ASA Softball

Switched affiliation to the Amateur Softball Association, the Governing Body of Softball.

Child in a pink shirt running on a dirt baseball field near a base, with open sky in the background

2005

Thunder Program is Born

The name Roseville Thunder was adopted for use by the league's All-Star Program.

Youth softball team in red uniforms posing with a trophy on a dirt field.

2009

8u THUNDER PROGRAM STARTS

The Roseville Thunder expands to the 8u Division.

Youth softball team and coaches posing together outdoors in matching navy shirts in front of a wooden fence.

2010

Switched Affiliation to ASA Softball

The League joined a local group of Interleagues called NorCal Girls Softball.

Four kids in neon green shirts posing under a canopy at an outdoor event

2014

8u Player Pitch Starts

The league introduced player pitch in the 8u division. Rough first few seasons.

Youth baseball team in purple uniforms posing with coaches on a sunny field.

2017

ASA rebrands to USA

National Governing Body of Softball in the USA, ASA re-branded to USA Softball.

Two softball players slide into a dusty base during a close play on the field

2020

SEASON Cancelled

Covid 19 forced the league to Shut down and no spring, summer or fall softball played.

Empty baseball field at sunset with tall lights and a small scoreboard building

2021

League comes back

New volunteers step in and bring back the league after losing the full 2020 season.

Youth sports team in bright pink shirts and black masks posing under a pavilion on a bench

A Glimpse into Our Past

Celebrating the Moments that Shaped Us