RYFSA Mission Statement
"Through individualized instruction and appropriate competition in fastpitch softball, the RYFSA provides Rochester area youth with the opportunity to improve their individual fastpitch skills, team-building skills, and their appreciation for the sport. Team building skills include: good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, commitment, respect, cooperation, good work ethic, leadership, self-esteem and a positive attitude."

RYFSA Team Placement System

RYFSA recognizes that fastpitch softball is the competitive game played in high school and beyond. RYFSA is trying to provide each participant with the opportunity to improve her fastpitch softball skills. It is the intention of RYFSA to create teams by age and school boundaries, but there are at times that this is not possible. All teams will be at the discretion of the RYFSA Board. While special requests for team placement can be made, the RYFSA board reserves the right to reject these requests.

T-Ball

Offer in the winter months only.

8U Program

This is a seven (7)-week league that meets twice a week beginning the first week of June, however teams may begin practicing earlier. No practices or games the week of July 4th. It is an instructional league with the emphasis on softball fundamentals and participation. The league will be on Tuesday/Thursday and will use pitching machines and live pitching at the coaches discretion.

10U Program
10U: ($130 includes $40 fundraising fee) – This is a seven (7)-week league that meets twice a week beginning the first week of June, however teams may begin practicing earlier. 10U teams will have the opportunity to travel a couple of times(short distance) and play against neighboring teams. No practices or games the week of July 4th. It is an instructional league with the emphasis on softball fundamentals and participation. The league will be played on Mondays/Wednesdays.

12U, 14U, 16U and 18U Programs
These are all traveling teams. Each team will be entered into its respective Rochester tournament, and additional tournaments pending age. These tournaments are chosen by the head coaches of each team. In addition, each team is entered into the Southern Minny league, which provides each team one or two game nights each week. The performance of the team in the Southern Minny league determines whether the team will be entered into the state tournament.

Southern Minny determines dates and duration of all leagues except 8U &10U

RYFSA FORMS

Request for Funds (RYFSA Board and Coaches)

Uniform Inventory Sheet

Background Check

Amateur Athlete Donation/Sponsorship Criteria

Coaches Evaluation