We would like to bring to your attention our organization that we believe would make a good news story. We are the Golden Girls of Northern Virginia… a slow-pitch softball league for senior women. Currently we have about 180 members ranging in age from forty-something to almost 80. We have our own intramural league of 5 teams that meet twice a week for league play. In addition we have tournament teams in the 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, and the newly formed 70+ age brackets that travel all over the U.S. to play in highly competitive tournaments.

The Golden Girls is a very unique organization and, as far as we know, is the only senior women's league in the nation that can field 5 teams in the above age brackets. We are a well-known presence in the senior softball circuit having taken many medals and trophies in our 12-year existence.

The league is open to any woman over the age of 40 regardless of previous softball experience. One of our teams is a training team for women who are first time players or who have taken an extended leave of absence from the sport. There are players of all abilities and skill levels. All of us have a desire to have fun, get some exercise, stay mentally and physically active, and play softball to the best of our abilities.

If you are interested in more information on the Golden Girls, please contact me at maridavem@cs.com or (703)369-9394.

Marilyn Mallery (Publicity Chairperson for Golden Girls