STMA Travel
Welcome to the 2026 Big West Travel 8U/10U/12U Registration Page with St. Michael-Albertville Girls Fastpitch Association.
The mission of the Saint Michael-Albertville (STMA) Girls Fastpitch Association is to provide a program for STMA area athletes to learn fastpitch skills, build confidence, and enjoy the benefits of being on a team...all while having fun!
STMA Girls Fastpitch travel program offers and opportunity for girls to try out and play in a more competitive travelling league. Travel softball requires a higher level of commitment from both the players and parents.
Each participant enrolled in the travel softball program is expected to attend all practices, league games, and weekend tournaments during the season. STMAGFA does have an unexcused absence policy which is laid out in our bylaws.
STMA Girls Fastpitch places high priority on skill development, teamwork, cooperation, sportsmanship and respect for others. We recognize that individual players will have different skill levels and needs and strive to foster a positive environment.
Ages
The following age divisions are offered:
• 8 and under (birthdates from September 2016-August 2018)
• 10 and under (birthdates from September 2014-August 2016)
• 12 and under (birthdates from September 2012 - August 2014)
When
Registration: January/February
Tryouts: March 8, 2026
Practice: March/April
League Games: May - July
Where
Practices are held at fields throughout the STMA community.
The travel program offers both HOME and AWAY games.
Practices
8u teams will practice 1-2 nights per week.
10u teams will practice 1-3 nights per week, depending on the level of team (you can expect A- level teams to practice more times per week).
12u teams will practice 1-3 nights per week, depending on the level of team. (you can expect A-level teams to practice more times per week).
Practice nights may become fewer when league games begin.
Fees
8u Travel: $300
10u/12u Travel: $500
Fundraising: As many of you know, each year we do one fundraiser, our discount card sales. Our fundraising dollars this year have allowed us to offer free and reduced clinics, purchase dome space for our program, and purchase new equipment for our teams.
This year, all players will be required to sell five cards. You will be charged $100 for the cards when you register. As you sell them, the money is yours to keep. These cards will be given to you at the beginning of March, so please watch your email for distribution dates.
Extra Uniforms: If you wish to buy additional jerseys, socks, or belts, that option will be available during uniform try-ons only.
Online Payment: Payment will be due at the end of the registration form directly in Crossbar.
Financial Assistance is available for those who qualify.
Volunteer Requirements
Parent volunteer hours are a requirement for each player in our program. The requirement for this year is Four (4) hours per player for 8u, 10u, and 12u player.
Each player is required to have a credit card on file in crossbar. If your volunteer hours are not completed you will be charged $400 in replacement of your volunteer hours.
If you do not wish to complete the volunteer requirements you may buyout of the volunteer requirements during registration for $400.
Please also note the NEW no show/cancellation policy found on the "Volunteer Requirements" page.
Games
8U TEAMS will play league games on Monday's and/or Wednesday nights.
8U Tournaments:
1. 2 tournaments from May-June
2. State Tournament: June 26th-28th
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10U TEAMS will play league games on Tuesday and/or Thursday nights.
12U TEAMS will play league games on Monday and/or Wednesday nights.
10U/12U Tournaments:
10U and 12U A-level Teams:
1. 5 Tournaments from May-June.
2. State Qualifier: June 26th-28th
3. State Tournament: July 10-12th
NOTE: If your daughter is placed on an A level team, you will receive an invoice for the additional tournament once rosters have been set. This invoice must be paid prior to the start of indoor practices.
10U and 12U B-level teams:
1. 4 Tournaments from May-June.
2. State Qualifier: June 26th-28th
3. State Tournament: July 10-12th
10U and 12U C-level Teams:
1. 3 Tournaments from May-June.
2. State Qualifier: June 26th-28th
3. State Tournament: July 10-12th - must qualify
All C-level teams will also receive the opportunity to attend additional scheduled hitting, catching, and pitching instruction sessions at no additional cost.
Jerseys
8u Players will receive one sleevless jersey, belt, and socks.
10u/12u Players will receive two jerseys (one t-shirt, one sleeveless) belts and socks.
Sizes for uniforms will be determined at or prior to tryouts. Please be on the watch for the uniform try-on dates to be sent out.
*Note: Each athlete will be responsible for supplying their own helmet and BLACK pants.
2026 Travel - 8U - 12U
8U Registration Fees:
The registration fee includes the Big West League registration, (2) weekend tournaments, State Tournament fee, and uniform. Additional out-of-pocket costs may include entries for additional local/regional tournaments above what the board registers teams for before the season starts, a National tournament, or other expenses not already included in the registration cost. Additional tournaments are determined by teams and coaches.
Our 8U Travel registration will stop taking registrations once we get to 24 girls. If you attempt to register your daughter and receive the "full" notification, please select the waitlist option and continue to fill out the registration form, and we will put your daughter on the waiting list. Once we get another team of girls, we will increase the registration number. We will keep everyone on the waiting list posted regarding our numbers throughout the registration process. Our goal is to allow every girl to play 8U Travel who wants to, however, we need to ensure we have appropriate numbers to allow us to do so.
10U/12U Registration Fee:
The registration fee includes the $50 evaluation fee, Big West League registration, weekend tournaments, State Qualifier Tournament fee, State Tournament fee (if team qualifies), and uniform. Additional out-of-pocket costs may include entries for additional local/regional tournaments above what the Board registers teams for before the season starts, a National tournament, tryout prep clinics, or other expenses not already included in the registration cost. Additional tournaments are determined by teams and coaches.
Evaluations: (10u & 12U) A $50 Evaluation fee is included in the registration fee.
Evaluations will take place on March th for all 10U and 12U Travel players.
Commitment: Our Travel softball program requires a larger commitment from the players, parents, coaches and volunteers than Rec. Players and parents are expected to commit to 90% of the games and practices during the season. Our official season will run from April through July. Preseason/indoor practices will begin the week of April 8th. Please review these key points before determining if your daughter can commit to travel softball this summer.
1. Travel softball is a step up from Rec softball. Players will earn a spot on a Travel team roster through a tryout process (10U/12U). Playing time may not be equal for all players. During league play, coaches will play players based on development and learning and playing time will be equal. During tournament play, games will be played to win based on the coaches' decisions. Players with unexcused or repeated absences will have limited playing time in games and tournaments based on the current attendance policy.
2. It is expected that if you earn a spot on a team, you make the commitment to be at ALL practices, games, and tournaments.
Nationals:
Should your team qualify for nationals, and decide to participate, you will have additional fees which will be invoiced once your team has committed to participating. Additional fees, which will be invoiced, include the tournament fees and pins(supplied by the association) for pin trading. Additional personal costs could be costumes for the parade, team meal(s), and gift bags for trading. Teams my elect to fundraise to offset costs. All fundraising must be approved by the board.
Monsta Nationals:
8U Shakopee – July 16-19, 2026
10U Bloomington – TBD
10U Elk River – TBD
12U Shoreview/Lexington - TBD
Northern NAFA Nationals:
8U - July 17-19, 2026 - Lexington, MN
10u - July 16-19, 2026 - Cottage Grove, MN
12u - July 16-19, 2026 - Eagan & West St. Paul, MN
Questions:
If you have schedule concerns or questions, please contact Natasha Litzau at president@stmagfa.com.
Registration Deadline:
Sunday, February 22nd
Late sign-ups will only be accepted only if there is room for more players on teams. A late fee of $50 will be charged after registration deadlines. For the Travel league, there are no refunds after teams are formed.
This registration session will allow you to sign consents and complete contact information.
Register
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