Fall Ball

KEY DATES

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August 2: Registration closes

August 24/25:  League play begins

October 5/6: End-of-season tournament

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General information 

Ages offers

RYFSA will have developmental leagues for 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and High School. 

Game / tournament format

 Double headers will be played on Saturdays (8U, 10U, and 12U) and Sundays (14U and HS). Games in league can end in a tie and both games will count toward the team’s record. The season will end with a tiered single-elimination playoff. 8U will only play one game and will not have a tournament.  

Location

All Fall Ball games will be played the Rochester Youth Fastpitch Softball Complex, which is located at 827 36th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN.

Team compositions and scheduling

There will be no Gold or Silver teams in Fall Ball. Mixed skill-level teams will be created based on registration numbers, friend requests, and projected high school. Games will be scheduled each week to align comparable records. Schedules will be released the Wednesday before the weekend games with rotating times.    

No rainouts or rescheduling

Due to the short duration of the season, we will play through Fall weather as safely as possible. There will be no rainout days.

Registration details

Registration timeframe

Registration for Fall Ball will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 2. No late registrations unless a certain age level is short players.

Refunds/Scholarships

There will be no refunds or scholarships offered for Fall Ball.

Volunteers

We are a volunteer supported organization and the Association will communicate volunteer opportunities throughout the Fall Ball season. Summer families that have not completed their dib slot by end of Fall Ball season will be charged $100.

Play ups

Play ups will be decided on a case-by-case basis and decided upon by the age coordinators based on numbers and ages of play ups. No player is guaranteed.

Friend requests

Players may request to be on the same team as one friend. To be considered, both friends must request each other.

Suggested equipment

Each youth is suggested to have the following equipment for Fall Ball:

  • Fielding glove
  • Batting glove
  • Batting helmet with a mask (stamped NOCSAE)
  • Fielding mask
  • Bat (stamped with the USA or ASA logo)
  • Sliders
  • Plastic cleats are all youth younger than 14U
  • Black softball pants
  • Water bottles

Note: Each team will be issued basic equipment including batting helmets, bats, and catcher’s gear.

Game dates and times

Coaches and communications

Each team will be assigned volunteer coaches including a head coach and assistant coaches. They will be your primary point of contact for the season and will be responsibile for communicating key details. Coaches will be received team rosters on August 9 and will communicate the schedule information as it becomes available.

Game times

Game times on Saturday and Sunday at the Rochester Softball Complex will be: 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m. 3:45 p.m., and 5 p.m.

Play ups

Play ups will be decided on a case-by-case basis and decided upon by the age coordinators based on numbers and ages of play ups. No player is guaranteed.

Game dates

Saturday games for 8U, 10U, and 12U:

  • August 24
  • September 7
  • September 14
  • September 21
  • September 28
  • October 5

    Sunday games for 14U and HS:

    • August 25
    • September 8
    • September 15
    • September 22
    • September 29
    • October 6

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