Parent Information
Which program should I register my daughter for?
|
Program |
Birth Years |
Time Commitment |
Pitching |
Season Start Date |
Season End Date |
Games |
Tournaments |
Cost |
|
6U In House |
2017 & younger |
2 nights per week; |
Blue Flinger / Coach Pitch |
May 1st , as long as fields are open |
June 22nd |
The season will include station based practices and games. 6U will be held from 6-7 pm on Tuesday & Thursdays The season will include some games against local associations |
None |
$95
|
|
8U Travel
|
Sept 2014 to Aug 2016 |
2 nights per week most weeks + up to 3 tournaments |
Blue Flinger Pitch |
Indoor Practices start the week of April 8
|
State Tournament is July 8 and 9 |
1 league game per week. Big West has typically scheduled these on Wednesday nights
|
2 weekend invitational tournaments plus state |
$275 |
|
8U In House |
2014 & 2015 |
2 Nights per week (1 game and 1 practice) |
Blue Flinger Pitch |
May 1st, as long as fields are open |
Tournament dates: June 17, 24, 26 |
8U In House will play on Monday & Wednesdays. Each date will either be a game or practice |
Year-end tournament with 8u teams in the league |
$125 |
|
10U Travel
|
September 2012 to August 2014 |
3-4 nights per week (usually 1 game per week and 2 practices). Typically 3 nights. |
Player Pitch |
Indoor practices start the week of April 8
|
State Tournament is June 29-30 |
Typically 1 game per week that is a double header, unless make-up game is needed. Big West has typically scheduled these on Tuesday or Thursday night. After school is out teams may play 2 double headers per week.
|
3-5 invitational tournaments + qualifier and state |
$500 |
|
12U Travel |
September 2010 to August 2012 |
3-4 nights per week (usually 1 game per week and 2 practices). Typically 3 nights. |
Player Pitch |
Indoor practices start the week of April 8 |
State Tournament is June 29-30 |
Typically 1 game per week that is a double header, unless a make-up game is needed. Big West has typically scheduled these on Monday or Wednesday night
|
3-5 invitational tournaments + qualifier and state |
$500 |
|
10U-12U-14U In House / EWCFL |
2010-2013 |
2 nights per week. 1 game and 1 practice each week |
Player Pitch |
10u starts May 2nd , as long as fields are open. 12u starts the week of June 8th |
10U Season ends with tournament on 7/20. 12u/14u Season ends with tournament July 11, 16, 18 |
Games will be played in our EWCFL (East Wright County Fastpitch League). Games are held in STMA, Hanover, Delano, Buffalo or Rockford. |
Year-end tournament with teams within EWCFL League |
$185 |
Equipment Resources
Bat Sizing - The right size bat is the key to hitting. Getting a bat that is too light, short, long or heavy can impact the player's swing dramatically. We recommend using a bat sizing chart when purchasing a bat for your daughter. Many retailers will let your daughter try out the bat in store as well. Bat Sizing Chart - https://www.demarini.com/en-us/explore/how-to-choose-a-bat/fastpitch
Glove Sizing - A good, well fitting glove is key to your daughter's success in fielding and catching the ball. It is important to find the right glove for your daughter. We do not recommend the colorful, vinyl gloves. While the youngest girls like these gloves, they don't typically "help" them with catching the ball. Here are size recommendations, based on age:
Age 6 and under - 9" to 10.5" glove
Age 7-10- 10.5" to 12" glove
Age 11 and over- 11.25" to 12.5" glove.
Batting Helmet - The batting helmet the majority of our players use is the Rip It helmet, in Royal Blue. Each player must have their own helmet. This helmet isn't required but the majority of our players have it. This helmet is available at retailers such as Dave's Sport Shop (Maple Grove, Dicks Sporting Goods, Amazon and more) Here is what the helmet looks like https://www.ripit.com/products/vision-pro?variant=46455058387
Fielding Mask - A fielding mask is highly encouraged in softball. Not only does it protect the girls faces and teeth, it builds confidence in their fielding. The majority of our players use the Rip It Facemask. This is available at several retailers including Dave's Sport Shop, Amazon, Dick's Sporting Goods and more. Here is the link to what this looks like- https://www.ripit.com/products/defense
