RYFSA Fall Ball
KEY DATES
- July 6: Registration opens at 6 a.m.
- July 31: Registration closes
- August 29: First games for 8U, 10U, and 12U
- August 30: First games for 14U and High School
- October 10-11: End of season tournament
Fall Ball season details
We’re excited to announce that registration for the RYFSA Fall Ball Softball season will open on July 6! Fall Ball is a great opportunity for players to build skills, gain game experience, and prepare for the spring season in a fun, competitive environment. We welcome both returning players and new athletes interested in joining our program.
Key details
- Dates: August 29 – October 11 (no games Labor Day weekend)
- Games: 8U, 10U, 12U will play on Saturdays; 14U, HS will play on Sundays
- Location: RYFSA Softball Complex
- Registration window: July 6–31
- Scroll down to see Division details
Registration details
- Registration info will be available at 6 a.m. on July 6 and will be open until July 31.
- Late registration will not be accepted.
- For questions about registration, schedules, or volunteer opportunities, please contact: Michael Feakes at fallball@ryfsa.com.
What to expect
- Skill development and fundamentals
- Competitive games and team building
- Experienced coaches and positive instruction
- Opportunities for all skill levels
Registration links and rules
Division details
8U
Individual registration fee: $75
Team registration fee: $175
The Fall Ball season will be five weeks long, with games played on:
- Aug. 29
- Sept. 12
- Sept. 19
- Sept. 26
- Oct. 3
Coordinator: Chad Buchmann (email)
General information
Location
All summer and fall games will be played the Rochester Youth Fastpitch Softball Complex, which is located at 827 36th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN.
Volunteers
We are a volunteer supported organization and the Association will communicate volunteer opportunities throughout the summer season. Families that have not completed their dib slot by end of Fall Ball season will be charged $150.
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 receive team rosters and will communicate the schedule information as it becomes available.
Game times
Game times will be in the weekends (see days by division above) during the fall season. All games will be hosted at the Rochester Softball Complex with double headers.
Inclement weather/no-shows
In the case of bad weather, home team coaches will be responsible for making a decision on postponement and contacting the opposing coach. Teams will have a 15-minute grace period to arrive at the playing field. Teams who do not arrive within this grace period will forfeit the game.
Rescheduling games
All make-up game dates and locations are to be agreed upon by the two head coaches. No games that are forfeited due to lack of players are eligible to be rescheduled.
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.
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