2009-10 Gators participate in Ropes Course

September 28, 2009 - The 2009-10 Gators traveled to Slippery Rock University to participate in an Executive Leadership Course. The evening included all team members (including the coaching staff) taking a trip down the four story Zip Line, as well as various team building exercises.The Gators learned the importance of communication, respect and teamwork from various exercises such as the spider web (above).

Of course after a hard day's work nothing like a pizza dinner to finish off the evening!

Annual Team Holiday Party

To the Gators, the end of the fall semester is typically a stressful time. Thanksgiving gives them little reprieve from the inevitability of finals. There is one semester ending event, however that has become a welcomed tradition - a time to gather together, share a family style meal, and reflect on the spirit of the holiday season - the team holiday party. Held annually in the beautifully restored Tippie Alumni Center, the players enjoy a meal cooked by their coaches, participate in a secret gift exchange, and decorate sugar cookies.

2009 Gator Softball Team

Team picture before dinnerDecorating sugar cookies!

Team Fun

To end the fall season the Gator team gathered around the fire at the Robertson picnic shelter for some off the field festivities. The team carved some awesome pumpkins and enjoyed each others company while cooking hot dogs and s' mores over the fire. Below are some pictures from the night

Maggie Bodenlos hard at work!
Marci Potuzko and a very happy Amanda Downey showcase their work

The team and all the pumpkinsBessie Artino and Steph Baer

2008 Banquet

A day after the fall tournament the Allegheny Softball team had their annual banquet. This banquet celebrated last season and the team’s accomplishments, and also introduced the newest Gator team members. This is a great day where players, coaches, parents and fans of the Gator team get together and celebrate Gator softball.