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Registration is closed for 2010 season. 

No guarantee for team placement if request is made after March 1 deadline. 

Email RYFSA for late registration consideration.

Note: League Games start week of June 1.  Practice times & location  will be determined by RYFSA and is usually 2x/week before season starts.

****No League Games July 1-7, 2010****

Note for 12U players: All 12u players will be evaluated and placed on teams to provide pitching and catching parity.

Age Groups: "Born In Dates"  for 2010

                                                                            T- Ball: Born after 2001

                                                                            8U: Born after 2001 or 1 yr. T-Ball experience

                                                                            10U: 1999 & 2000

                                                                            12U: 1997 & 1998

                                                                            14U: 1995 & 1996

                                                                            16U: 1993 & 1994

                                                                            18U: 1991 & 1992

T-Ball - Offered with Dome Winter program only.

8U: $130 includes $40 fundraising fee) – This is a seven (7)-week league that meets twice a week (Tuesday/Thursday) 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 use a "T" and pitching machines. Live pitching will be encouraged and introduced.

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: ($190 includes $40 fundraising fee) – This is a SE (local) Minnesota traveling league, which plays games twice a week (Tuesday/Thursday). You will get to play in a Rochester tournament in May/June and another 1-2 tournaments that will be arranged by your coach. Your team can play more if your coach desires. Don't let the word "traveling" scare you!  "Traveling" can mean you must drive across the town of Rochester!  You would travel outside of Rochester only 4-5 times during the season.  You may get an opportunity play in a state tournament as well!

14U: ($190 includes $40 fundraising fee) – This traveling league, plays games twice a week (Monday/Wednesday).  As age increases, so does the competition, so you will get your chance to try your skills against some better softball players. In addition to tournaments, you may also get a chance to play in a state tournament.

16U: ($190 includes $40 fundraising fee) – These are also traveling leagues. Most of the players in these age brackets are people you have played with or against in the high school softball leagues. Tournaments vary, and will be arranged by your coach and if you qualify you may have the opportunity to play in a state tournament.

18 & Under:  ($115 includes $40 fundraising fee) – These are also traveling leagues. Most of the players in these age brackets are people you have played with or against in the high school softball leagues. Tournaments vary, and will be arranged by your coach and if you qualify you may have the opportunity to play in a state tournament.

Special requests for team placement can be made, but the RYFSA board reserves the right to reject these requests.

Interested in Coaching?  Email to ryfsa@ryfsa.com   and state name, and age requesting to coach.  Review and decisions made by RYFSA Coaching Coordinator &  Age Coordinators.

All Rochester teams in 12U, 14U, 16U & 18U compete in the Southern Minny League.

What is the $40 fundraising fee for??

All fundraising dollars go to complete our financial obligation with the City of Rochester to pay for our new complex.  Pictures of the new venue can be found on the "News" page.   Our future projects include: covered dugouts, permanent bathroom facilities, a permanent concession facility, scoreboards and lights.  Lots to do!!

The league fees charged by the RYFSA pay for:

• Entry into the Southern Minny League and any State Tournament your team may qualify for
• Entry into our local Rochester tournament and one-two other tournaments (see tournament link)
• Umpires (ASA)
• Equipment (Bats, Helmets*, Catching Equipment, Pitching Machines & Generators)
• Shirt & Visor for 10/U; Shirt, Visor & Shorts for 12/U through 18/U
• $10/player Park and Recreation Field Maintenance Fee

There are several items that are not covered:

Gloves (required)

Sliders (required)

Cleats (optional, but recommended)

Compression Shorts (optional, but recommended)

Water Bottles: Players should be responsible for providing their own water

*Helmets - Each team is provided team helmets, but we strongly recommend each player have her own helmet, if possible. Each helmet MUST have a chin strap and mask, and both the helmet and mask MUST be stamped NOCSAE. Colors and Designs are optional, but reflective surfaces may be ruled as distracting by some umpires.

Please contact RYFSA:: ryfsa@ryfsa.com if you have any questions.