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Registration is now closed!
If you missed the deadline, please email the RYFSA for late entry consideration. There is no guarantee for placement!
(Your fundraising coupons will be mailed
to you after registration is complete)
Age Groups: "Born In Dates"
T- Ball: Born after 1999
8U: Born after 1998 or 1 yr. T-Ball experience
10U: 1997 & 1998
12U: 1995 & 1996
14U: 1993 & 1994
16U: 1991 & 1992
18U: 1989 & 1990
T-Ball - Offered with Dome Winter program only.
8 & Under $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.
10 & Under ($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. 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.
12 & Under ($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!
14 & Under ($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 a minimum of three tournaments, you may also get a chance to play in a state tournament.
16 & Under/18 & Under ($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, but you will get to play up to three other tournaments that 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. Teams will be created by age and school and are at the discretion of the RYFSA Board.
There is a "family max" of $300/family plus the fundraising fees. Before May 1, 2008, players that cancel their registration will receive their Registration Fee* (*minus $40 fund-raising fee & $25 administrative charge). After April 30, 2008 no refunds will be issued. NO EXCEPTIONS.
All Rochester teams in 12U, 14U, 16U & 18U compete in the Southern Minny League.
What is the $40 fundraising fee for??
Since our inception, it has been the goal of the RYFSA to have our own softball complex. Now it is official!! We have secured an agreement with the City of Rochester to start the digging as soon as weather allows. Fundraising dollars will go for specific items such as: Site grading and erosion control, lime infields, curb and gutter parking lot, seeding etc. Follow the link for detailed location of the the new "RYFSA Softball Complex": Click here for more information on fund raising
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.
If you have any questions, please contact: ryfsa@ryfsa.com or you may mail them to:
RYFSA
P.O.Box 6792
Rochester,MN 55903
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