Traveling Fast Pitch Softball
Visit the VAA Traveling Fastpitch Web Site for more information at: http://eteamz.active.com/AppleValleyFastpitch
Commissioner: Todd Dougan
Assistant Commissioner: TBD
Program Description:
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 new this year an In-House Program for K-2 (ages 5-7).
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 14 and 16U team seasons start after the high school season has ended and go to 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.
Have your daughter come and check us out, she will have a BALL!!
We are trying to build up our association's traveling fastpitch presence in the area. You don't have to be a superstar to play fastpitch, just someone who is willing to learn and wants to play at the next level of softball. textIf you would like to get in on the action, please sign up!
Q: What is VAA Fastpitch Softball?
A: This is the version of softball played at the high school level. We offer two types of programs. VAA In-House for K-1st Grade (5-7) (new for 2011) and VAA Traveling Softball. 10U (7-10), 12U (11-12), 14U (13-14) & Above if we have enough girls.
Q & A for the New In-House Program
Q: What is the K-1st grade In-House Program?
A: The VAA In-House program teaches basic softball skills that all girls will need to be successful in fast pitch softball. This is a coach pitched program to teach the girls the basics.
Q: Are there tryouts?
A: No, there are no tryouts for In-House softball - all that is required is a desire to play and have fun!
Q: How many girls are on a team?
A: We try and limit the number of girls on a team to 12 so they all can stay involved. At the kindergarten and 1st grade level we may put as few as 7 on a team to keep them active.
Q: When is the In-House season?
A: The In-House season runs from early May until late June. Typically the first two weeks of the season are just practices and after that the season begins.
A: Absolutely not!! Fastpitch is for girls of all ages. We have two programs eligible for your daughter. New this year we are offering an In-House softball program for K-2nd grade girls (ages 5-7). Also, we have the traveling program (7-10). However, every year we have many 7 year olds decide to start playing at the traveling level right away.
Q: Does the In House program need a uniform?
A: A t-shirt and visor are provided for each girl in the program. These items usually arrive about the time of the first game in mid-May.
Q & A for the Traveling Program
Q: When is the Traveling season?
A: The Traveling season runs from early May until late June. The last weekend of June is the State Qualifying Tournament. If the team qualifies for State or Nationals, those tournament are in July.
Q: How many games are played each week?
A: Schedules at the beginning of May with one night of games a week . They will jump up to two nights of games each week after school is out. Each game consists of a double header lasting 65 minutes.
Traveling to?
A: VAA competes in the Tri-County league which consists mostly of teams from the southern Twin Cities metropolitan area(e.g. Apple Valley, Lakeville, Eagan, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, South Saint Paul, West Saint Paul, etc.)
Q: Do we have to purchase a uniform?
A: VAA provides first year 10U players a free uniform. The uniform consists on 1 team tank jersey, 1 team short and two pairs of socks.
Q: What type of equipment is supplied?
A: VAA will provide basic team equipment including approved bats, team balls, catcher's gear, etc.
Q: What type of equipment should we purchase?
A: Players are responsible for purchasing their own softball glove, softball cleats, & batting helmets with a face guard. Optional equipment sliding pads.
Q: When are Traveling tryouts?
A: Tryouts for the VAA Fastpitch Softball season typically take place end of February - April. We will communicate more information about tryouts after the new year.
Q: When will my daughter be playing tournament games?
A: Tournament schedules for each team will be posted on the Traveling Softball web site as they are confirmed. Typically, teams can expect to play one tournament in May and two tournaments in June (only one for the U10 B level).
Q: Will there be additional costs besides the registration fee?
A: The registration fee covers the costs of participating in the league games, tournament registration. The only other expenses that you may incur are in purchasing personal equipment (helmet, sliding pad, etc.) that your daughter will need but may not already have plus any additional tournaments your teams decides to enter above the standard for your team.
Q: My daughter has played a few years with VAA community softball and would like to being playing fastpitch. She just turned 10 and we would like to know what fastpitch age level she will be eligible to play in - U10 or U12?
A: Our program age limits are set by the North American Fastpitch Association. Eligibility is determined by her age on Jan 1st of the new spring fastpitch season. If she is still 10 prior to Jan 1st - she can play one more year of U10. If she is 11 - she will be eligible for U12.
REMEMBER to go to our Apple Valley Fastpitch Web Site for more information.
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