History

Galaxy fastpitch originally started as the Gwaltney Galaxy (Smithfield Softball Club) under local Smithfield residents, Clay Griffin and Mike King approximately seven years ago.  The Gwaltney Galaxy Softball team developed into a top tier 16U organization.  In 2003 Bill Terry and Kevin Brink expanded the Gwaltney Galaxy to two teams by adding a 14U team with the interest of continuing the Galaxy organization.  In 2004 three competitive fastpitch softball teams were created 12U, 14U and 16U.  In 2006 the Galaxy organization had a banner year the 16U team came in 1^st in two USSSA tournaments and ranked 1^st in the state in Power Rating, also came in 2^nd in the Pony State Tournament, our 14U team came in first in 2 NSA tournaments. 

Galaxy’s goal is to provide an opportunity to a larger group of local girls to play competitive fastpitch softball. Smithfield Galaxy has fielded five teams for in the 2006-2007 season with players from Isle of Wight, Smithfield, Suffolk, Chesapeake and the Peninsula.

Mission

The mission of the Galaxy Fastpitch Association is to provide the finest competition and coaching in the area to enable all girls to play amateur fastpitch softball in a tournament level setting within an organization where every individual athlete’s talents are able to grow and improve.  Along with developing softball players the SGFA strives to instill team work and expand the girls through a combination of tournaments, practices and activities.