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RYFSA provides financial assistance to those players who are not able to afford the total cost of registration. Our goal is to provide an opportunity to all girls who wish to play.

You can help us make this possible. Please select an amount to be added to your registration fee or contact us at ryfsa01@gmail.com to make a contribution to our scholarship fund.

RYFSA REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

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*Note**  Starting in 2012, the RYFSA will offer, in addition to our current Blooming and Dazzling divisions, advanced play for 12U & 14U. The team will be called the 'Rochester Royals'.

Mandatory evaluations will be held concurrently with the Winter Dome Camp:

12U: Feb 4th & Feb 11th from 10-11:30AM at the UCR Bubble

14U: Feb 4th & Feb 11th from 9-11:00AM at the UCR Bubble

These teams will play 7-8 competitive regional tournaments (includes qualifier/state/nationals) and extra practices. If your player is selected to the "Royals", in addition to the $190 registration fee, there will be a $210 commitment fee that will all players must pay before March 1. (No additional fundraising is required.)

Send an email to ryfsa01@gmail.com inquire.

Registration is OPEN!!

Click HERE to Register

Registration Closes February 24, 2012

"Born In Dates"  for 2012

                                                                            8U: Born after 2003

                                                                            10U: 2001 & 2002

                                                                            12U: 1999 & 2000

                                                                            14U: 1997 & 1998

                                                                            16U: 1995 & 1996

                                                                            18U: 1993 & 1994

8U: ($75) – 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 pitching machines and "T". Live pitching will be encouraged and introduced.

10U: ($130) – 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. 10U Plays in "The Little Lady League"

12U: ($190) – This is a SE (local) Minnesota traveling league, which plays games twice a week (Tuesday/Thursday) and starts the first week of June. 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) – 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) – This is a traveling league. 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 ) – This is a traveling league. 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 ryfsa01@gmail.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.

A portion of the registration fee goes 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 fees charged by the RYFSA also 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)
• Shirts for 10/U & 8U; Uniforms* provided for 12U through 18U -*Non-returned uniforms will be charged $75
• $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: ryfsa01@gmail.com if you have any questions.