Goodlettsville Youth Sports
We, the undersigned parents, families, and supporters of girls softball in Goodlettsville, respectfully request that the City of Goodlettsville and the youth sports leadership reconsider the current and proposed field scheduling decisions that negatively impact the girls softball program.
For many years, families in this community have supported and invested in youth softball. Our daughters deserve the same opportunities, safety considerations, and resources that are provided to boys baseball programs.
Recently, it has come to our attention that plans are being considered to allow baseball to utilize Field 6 on Thursday nights while relocating 6U girls softball to Field 2. We believe this decision raises several serious concerns:
- Safety Concerns: Field 2 presents safety challenges for young players, particularly regarding bathroom access and supervision for girls ages 4–7.
- Program Experience: Moving the youngest softball players away from the main quad removes them from the full softball experience—playing under the lights, being part of the larger softball community, and watching older girls play.
- Program Support: Concession revenue generated during softball nights directly supports the girls softball program. Reducing access to the main quad negatively impacts these funds.
- Equity in Youth Sports: Girls softball should not consistently be asked to sacrifice field access or resources in order to accommodate baseball.
Softball participation in Goodlettsville is growing, and that growth reflects the dedication of the families, coaches, and players involved in the program. We believe this momentum should be supported—not limited by decisions that place the girls program at a disadvantage.
By signing this petition, we respectfully ask the City of Goodlettsville and program leadership to:
1. Reconsider the proposed relocation of 6U & 8U girls softball to Field 2.
2. Ensure that girls softball receives fair and equitable field access and scheduling.
3. Prioritize the safety, experience, and development of all young athletes equally.
Our daughters deserve the same respect, opportunities, and support as any other youth athletes in our community.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 11, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
March 11, 2026
75 Comments
As a former softball player, pushing us aside like this only signals to the girls that they aren’t equal to the boys no matter what they do. Society will never value them the same. Hopefully the city will reconsider sending such an awful message to these impressionable young girls.
My daughter played softball with GGSL. Many of the girls she started out with still play and they are signing commitments to continue playing into college. This would not have been possible had we not had fields accessible for practice and games. Don't take this opportunity from the girls that are just now starting their softball journey.
Goodlettsville Parks makes enough money to add MORE fields, rather than taking away from the girls/softball. People complain there isn’t enough things for kids to do… Create more things/spaces/fields. Build it, and they will come!
I was a parent of a baseball player for many years. I love the quad. I totally disagree with moving the little girls down to that single field that has always been for adult church leagues and etc. In my opinion it is not child friendly for spectators because it poses a danger being so close to the road.
We would love to see our girls have access to the quads where our children can play safely and not have to cross the street to go to the restrooms. Our families and teams should be able to have access to concessions while our children are playing. Our daughter’s deserve equality at Moss Wright Park.
I fully support this petition and respectfully ask that our requests be considered and accepted. Thank you.
It’s not fair nor safe. Baseball nor softball should be treated any differently.
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Goodlettsville Youth Sports
We, the undersigned parents, families, and supporters of girls softball in Goodlettsville, respectfully request that the City of Goodlettsville and the youth sports leadership reconsider the current and proposed field scheduling decisions that negatively impact the girls softball program.
For many years, families in this community have supported and invested in youth softball. Our daughters deserve the same opportunities, safety considerations, and resources that are provided to boys baseball programs.
Recently, it has come to our attention that plans are being considered to allow baseball to utilize Field 6 on Thursday nights while relocating 6U girls softball to Field 2. We believe this decision raises several serious concerns:
- Safety Concerns: Field 2 presents safety challenges for young players, particularly regarding bathroom access and supervision for girls ages 4–7.
- Program Experience: Moving the youngest softball players away from the main quad removes them from the full softball experience—playing under the lights, being part of the larger softball community, and watching older girls play.
- Program Support: Concession revenue generated during softball nights directly supports the girls softball program. Reducing access to the main quad negatively impacts these funds.
- Equity in Youth Sports: Girls softball should not consistently be asked to sacrifice field access or resources in order to accommodate baseball.
Softball participation in Goodlettsville is growing, and that growth reflects the dedication of the families, coaches, and players involved in the program. We believe this momentum should be supported—not limited by decisions that place the girls program at a disadvantage.
By signing this petition, we respectfully ask the City of Goodlettsville and program leadership to:
1. Reconsider the proposed relocation of 6U & 8U girls softball to Field 2.
2. Ensure that girls softball receives fair and equitable field access and scheduling.
3. Prioritize the safety, experience, and development of all young athletes equally.
Our daughters deserve the same respect, opportunities, and support as any other youth athletes in our community.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 11, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
March 11, 2026
75 Comments
Coached 3 girls throughout their softball years.& helped start 6U for girls.Field time was always an issue but making the girls play in the bottoms is unacceptable. Seems things are moving backwards-Do better!
As a former softball player, pushing us aside like this only signals to the girls that they aren’t equal to the boys no matter what they do. Society will never value them the same. Hopefully the city will reconsider sending such an awful message to these impressionable young girls.
My daughter played softball with GGSL. Many of the girls she started out with still play and they are signing commitments to continue playing into college. This would not have been possible had we not had fields accessible for practice and games. Don't take this opportunity from the girls that are just now starting their softball journey.
Goodlettsville Parks makes enough money to add MORE fields, rather than taking away from the girls/softball. People complain there isn’t enough things for kids to do… Create more things/spaces/fields. Build it, and they will come!
I was a parent of a baseball player for many years. I love the quad. I totally disagree with moving the little girls down to that single field that has always been for adult church leagues and etc. In my opinion it is not child friendly for spectators because it poses a danger being so close to the road.
We would love to see our girls have access to the quads where our children can play safely and not have to cross the street to go to the restrooms. Our families and teams should be able to have access to concessions while our children are playing. Our daughter’s deserve equality at Moss Wright Park.
I fully support this petition and respectfully ask that our requests be considered and accepted. Thank you.
It’s not fair nor safe. Baseball nor softball should be treated any differently.
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Coached 3 girls throughout their softball years.& helped start 6U for girls.Field time was always an issue but making the girls play in the bottoms is unacceptable. Seems things are moving backwards-Do better!