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

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).     

GAA’s lacrosse program was created for developing a clinic based sports program for athletes of all abilities. Whether you are new to the sport of lacrosse or a returning player, there is something for all. Practice begins Febuary 13, and games will follow in March, April and May. Practices and home games will be played at Matoaca Middle School East Campus.

 *GAA forms-Registration, Release, & Code of Conduct- can be printed online at www.gatesathleticassociation.com and turned in to

Mrs. Brink @ Gates Elementary School or Mr. Brink @ Matoaca Middle School, at sign-ups or at practice(s).

Who: Boys grades 2nd - 5th grades (U9, U11,)

When: Saturday, January 23rd and 30st 10AM-12PM. On going till March 23rd.

Where: O. B. Gates Elementary School. Additional information,

check : www.facebook.com/gateslax., or GAA websight

Registration fee: $100.00. Player to buy all equipment, uniforms provided.

*First year players for GAA must turn in a copy of their birth certificate with registration.

For more information:

Richard Brink, Director of Lacrosse

Phone: 804-647-0230

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