The VAA Fastpitch Program is designed to provide a fun and competitive experience in the only form of softball played in Minnesota High Schools level. We have traveling fastpitch program opportunities for girls of all ages (from age 7 – 16+) and a Developmental (Pony) League for K-2. This has limited travel.
These teams play approximately 22 league games (11 actual game nights playing two games per night) in the season. The 10U and 12U, teams have a season that extends from late April to the end of June. The 14U and 16U teams season start after the high school season has ended and go through the end of July. In addition, all teams will play in 1-3 weekend tournaments throughout the season. Typically, Brown teams (designed for families at the 10U level who want to play at a different commitment level) play less and Gold Teams play more. All teams will participate in the State Qualifier Tournament in late June and some may qualify for the State and Nationals tournaments (typically played in the metro area) in July.
Our teams compete in the Tri-County league and primarily play against communities in the southern metro area (Rosemount, Eagan, Eastview, Farmington, and Lakeville). Dedication is required to play on a traveling team which means that the players are expected to attend all practices and games if at all possible. However, our main objective is to teach and develop softball skills and to most importantly, ensure that the girls enjoy and develop a love of the game.
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| Embroidered Names on sleeve or hood in Block print additional $5 | ||
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Pre-tryout clinics:
First year traveling players: Monday March 11 at Hayes Arena 5:00-6:30
Returning traveling players: Monday March 11 at Hayes Arena 6:30-8:00
Winter Clinic: Thursday March 14 at Cages 6:00-7:30
Tryouts:
All tryouts are on Sat. March 16th at St. Paul Saints Academy (9913 214th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044)
10U - tryouts start 10am - be there at 9:45
12U - tryouts start 12PM - be there at 11:45
14U - tryouts start 2PM - be there at 1:45
Spring/Summer Registration:
Registration for the 2013 season is available through the Valley Athletic Association.
10U located in Mounds View/Lexington
12U located in North St. Paul
10U located in Mounds View/Lexington
12U located in North St. Paul