Gates Athletic Association strives to create, sponsor, organize, and support athletic programs for the children

in O.B. Gates Elementary School district and, where applicable, surrounding area.  In doing so, our mission is

to help develop participants' character and sportsmanship.  To foster these ideals, we exhibit honesty, fair

play, and respect for participants, officials, coaches, and spectators.

Next Gates Board Meeting: Sunday February 14, 2009 Wagner Building 6:00 p.m

2010 Season Football Important Dates:  

August 7, 8:30am - 10:30am - First Day of Football Practice 

Flag - $105

Minor, Junior, Senior - $155 

August 9th - M-F 6:30pm-8:30pm (Minor, Junior, Senior) Practice at OB Gates

August 9th - M-Th 6:30pm-8:00pm (Flag) Practice at OB Gates Practice

Move to Ironbridge Park when Parks and Rec open the field (Announced at Practice)

First Game on September 11, 2010 

Football Contact: Greg Hamilton

796-2767

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Cheerleading Sign-ups

Attention  Cheerleaders  Gates Athletic Association  Cheerleading Sign-ups For the Ages 5-14

Saturday, July 10,  9 a.m to 12 a.m

Saturday, July 17,  9 a.m to 12 a.m

Gates Elementary School

10001 Courthouse Road

Registration Fee $125.00

(Additional costs include the cost of accessories and fundraising)

Please bring copy of Birth Certificate even if cheered before.

Bring your Cheerleader to sign-ups so they can be measured/sized for the cheering uniform

If you have any question please contact Margaret Chaplin at 796-6241

Congratulations to the girl’s intermediate team!  They finished with an undefeated season, 10-0 making them the CGBL South Division Champions.  They advance to the Intermediate Elite Tournament starting 3/2. 

Congratulations to the girls Minors teams.  They finished with an 8-2 record, making them runner-ups in the CGBL South Division.  They advance to the Tournament starting 3/2. 

Good luck Intermediate and Minor Girls.

Saturday, January 6th signup is postponed until Saturday, February 13 from 9am to 12 noon at Gates Elementary 

Baseball – Contact – Bruce Allison-338-6457 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Registration fee - $120/player during these registration dates any registrations after February 6 will incur a $15.00 late fee. Registration includes pants, belt, socks, and hat which all players will keep. Jerseys from last year will be reused again this year. There will be a charge of $30.00 for a new jersey for any player needing one. Any player that is in their first year playing for Gates must bring a copy of their birth certificate to signups to be sent into CBC. Ages are from 4 - 18 as of 4/30/10. Gates baseball is a member of the Chesterfield Baseball Club and sanctioned by Pony® Baseball. Registration forms can be found at www.gatesathleticassociation.com.

Softball Contact–Brian Covington-339-1624 - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Registration fee - includes new uniform (jersey, shorts, socks, and visor):$100…6U and 8U, $110… 10U and 12U fast pitch; 10U, 12U, 14U, 18U slow pitch$130…14U and 18U fast pitchFirst year players must turn in a copy of their birth certificate with registration.  Eligible ages are 5-18 as of 12/31/09.  Gates softball is a member of the Chesterfield Youth Softball Association, sanctioned by USSSA softball.  The GAA registration form can be found at gatesathleticassociation.com and the CYSA registration and medical release forms can be found at leaguelineup.com/cysa.  Only complete registration materials will be accepted (includes GAA Registration Form, CYSA Registration Form, CYSA Medical Release Form, Registration Fee, and Copy of first year player’s Birth Certificate).