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In the best interest of our families and community during COVID-19,
the 2020 Bob Gray Classic has been canceled.

(2019 Bob Gray Archive Below)

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Who is Coming in 2019? (Last updated 6/3/2019)
  1. Pleasant Hill Panthers
  2. Belmont Blast - Gonikman
  3. West Valley Slammers Blue*
  4. Foster City Flash
  5. MVLAGS Nova
  6. LGCS Magic - Allen*
  7. Palo Alto Heat
  8. ​San Jose Twisters
  9. Spirit of Morgan Hill*
  10. Burlingame Flames Black
  11. Burlingame Flace 8C
  12. Santa Clara Sparks*
  13. SSJ Quicksilver - Batista*
  14. Redwood City Wicked
  15. Almaden Lightning - Gold - Drake*
  16. Campbell Crush*
  17. Sunnyvale Shockwave
  18. Branham Hills Thunder*
  19. West Valley Slammers Red*
  20. Almaden Lightning - Blue - Parada*
  21. Belmont Blast - Glover​
  22. Morgan Hill Spirit - White
  23. San Bruno Storm
  24. San Lorenzo Heat​
*Local teams (with *) should expect a Friday night game(s).  Non-local teams will only have games on Sat/Sun.​
GREEN=Payment Received
SAVE THE DATE - JUNE 7/8/9, 2019

THE 12TH ANNUAL
BOB GRAY CLASSIC 8U GIRLS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT.

Last year was our best 8U classic to date and we want to make it even better in this year! I would like to personally invite all 8U girls teams to our Classic this year, we are planning on making it the best yet and would love to have all of you be a part of it.

Sincerely,
Bob Gray
Tournament Features:
  • Different levels of competitive play on Sunday (Sat all teams intermixed)
  • Individual and team trophies for bracket winners.
  • Full Snack Shack.
  • Paid ASA umpires.
  • Participation metals for all players.
  • Great fields at Graystone Elem and Bret Harte MS.
  • Tournament Signature Yellow Rose given to each player.
Answers to Most Common Questions:
  • We are using 10" Dudley Protector Series balls.
  • Our fields are 50' bases, 30' mound, 150' fences
  • Play stops when ball hit to the outfield gets in control of the pitcher.​

Who Attended In Previous Years?
(2018 Participants)       (2017 Participants)        (2016 Participants)       (2015 Participants)
(2014 Participants)        (2013 Participants)

“The Bob Gray Classic was initiated 9 years ago
by Peter Fuqua (president of the Almaden Valley Girls Softball League)
to foster sportsmanship, good competition and camaraderie 
between teams from all over the bay area.


It has become the premier summer tournament for 
age 8 and under girls softball teams.”

By Troy Wolverton - San Jose Mercury News

View 2012 Mercury News Article Here
View 2013 Mercury News Article Here 
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Tournament Logistics:
  • 4 game guarantee (3 pool play games on Fri/Sat, elimination play on Sun).
  • We will play by these rules.
  • Local teams should expect to play a Friday game (starting at 5:00pm, Sunnyvale and Morgan Hill are considered local).
  • Saturday games start at 8:00am.
  • Sunday is elimination play.
  • Games at Graystone Elementary and Bret Harte Middle School.
  • Absolutely no BBQ'ing at the fields (a fully staffed BBQ will be running all tournament hours).
  • Absolutely no alcohol at the fields.
  • RV's are not permitted on school property.
  • Pool play schedule to be released Tuesday Night - June 6th.
Registration Steps:
  • One contact information form needs to be submitted per team (link above).
  • Payment, proof of insurance, and roster submitted separately.
  • Roster submittal can be an official ASA roster or simply a spreadsheet with names, number, and DOB.
  • $550 check to be made to: Almaden Lightning
  • Mail Forms/Check to:
                   Almaden Lightning
                   c/o Chris Kern
                   1190 Royston Ct
                   San Jose CA 95120
  • Email questions to: bobgrayclassic@avgsl.org
  • Registration closes the Saturday before the tournament weekend, payment and paperwork must be complete by this date.
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Don’t miss the chance to let your girls participate in the most popular 8U tournament in Northern California!  Looking forward to seeing all of you there.

Sincerely, 
Bob Gray
Graystone Elementary, 6982 Shearwater Dr, San Jose CA 95120
Bret Harte Middle School, 7050 Bret Harte Dr, San Jose CA 95120
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