Fall Ball

The fall ball season is a developmental league for players to prepare for the next spring/summer season. Fall league provides an opportunity for your players to learn about the game and gain experience playing softball.

Ages

Teams are formed at the 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U levels.

when

The season begins in the middle of August and runs through the end of September.

where

Practices are held at Chaska Community Park, Chaska Middle School East, Pioneer Middle School, Carver Lions Park and Chaska High School fields.

practices

Teams typically meet two nights per week for games/practices.

Program Goals

The fall ball season is a developmental league for those individuals to prepare for the next spring/summer season. Fall league provides an opportunity for your players to learn about the game and gain experience playing fastpitch.

It is an excellent introduction to the "travel" team environment at a higher level of play

Practice and Game Schedule

Teams will have 1-2 practices per week.

Games are played in the south-west metro area but could also occur in the greater metro area depending on game schedule.

Double-header games are typically scheduled at 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, and 4:30 PM on Saturdays (8U and 10U) and Sundays (12U and 14U), subject to change.

Uniforms and Equipment

Players are provided a jersey for the fall ball season. Additional items: pants, socks and belt can be purchased separately.

Players should purchase: a softball bag, softball helmet with face guard, a fielding mask, glove, bat and cleats (molded).

Tournaments

Players will participate in a Fall State Tournament at the end of the season - typically the last full weekend in September.

Team Selections

Teams are created using the following guidelines:

Selection from eligible players (see policy on Eligibility) at that age group – the number of players on each team is ideally 12.
Players desiring to play up if a position is available (see policy on “Playing Up”)
Players from outside the eligibility area if needed to field a team.

Team selection is the ultimate decision of the Board. A committee may be appointed to review tryout and all other available information

Fall Ball Quick Facts

8U

Teams are formed to keep summer teams in tact as best as possible, while accommodating players aging up and have similar ability players on a team.
Monday/Wednesday practices will begin in early August.
Schedules for games are released between Tuesday and Thursday before the weekend games.
Games are double headers on Saturdays and will start at 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM or 4:30 PM
Weekend games will start mid-August through the end of September, skipping Labor Day weekend. The last weekend will be the Fall Ball tournament.

10U

Teams are formed to keep summer teams in tact as best as possible, while accommodating players aging up and have similar ability players on a team.
Tuesday/Thursday practices will begin in early August.
Schedules for games are released between Tuesday and Thursday before the weekend games.
Games are double headers on Saturdays and will start at 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM or 4:30 PM.
Weekend games will start mid-August through the end of September, skipping Labor Day weekend. The last weekend will be the Fall Ball tournament.

12U

Teams are formed to keep summer teams in tact as best as possible, while accommodating players aging up and have similar ability players on a team.
Monday/Wednesday practices will begin in early August.
Schedules for games are released between Tuesday and Thursday before the weekend games.
Games are double headers on Sundays and will start at 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM or 4:30 PM.
Weekend games will start mid-August through the end of September, skipping Labor Day weekend. The last weekend will be the Fall Ball tournament.

14U

Teams are formed to keep summer teams in tact as best as possible, while accommodating players aging up and have similar ability players on a team.
Monday/Wednesday practices will begin in early August.
Schedules for games are released between Tuesday and Thursday before the weekend games.
Games are double headers on Sundays and will start at 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM or 4:30 PM.
Weekend games will start mid-August through the end of September, skipping Labor Day weekend. The last weekend will be the Fall Ball tournament.

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