Volunteer

CYSA depends on its volunteers to run the K/1/2, Community and Traveling leagues. Without the support of the parents and the volunteer board members, CYSA would not exist. Any support parents can give throughout the year is greatly appreciated.

Volunteer Fees* (if volunteer hours have not been fulfilled):

$150.00 for Chaska K/1/2 & Community Softball Leagues.

$250.00 for Chaska Traveling Softball League.

$400.00 total for families with 2 or more daughters in the Chaska Youth Softball Association.

* The volunteer fee will be billed to accounts used for registration on August 31st ONLY if the volunteer hours have not been fulfilled.

Volunteer Requirements:

Families are required to complete 6 hours of volunteer time – families with 2 or more daughters in the CYSA program are required to complete 9 hours of volunteer time per family. 

9 hours of volunteer time must be completed to receive your refund. 

Partial refunds will not be provided for partial completion of volunteer time.

Your child will not be placed on a team if you do not agree to the volunteer fee billing policy in the registration session.

Volunteer Opportunities:

These volunteer hours are intended to serve the entire CYSA organization.

Volunteer hour exemptions (Up to 9 Hours):

• Board Members

• 1 Head Coach/team

• 1 Assistant Coach/team*

• 1 Team Manager

Duties that WILL count toward volunteer hours:

• CYSA hosted tournaments

• Fundraising opportunities when volunteer credits offered

Duties that WILL NOT count toward volunteer hours:

• Helping coach bases

• Keeping the scorebook

• Helping at a practice(s)

FAQ: If my child is in K/1/2 or Community League, why do I have to volunteer for a travel tournament, a tournament that my child is not participating in?

Answer: Travel tournaments are a large fundraiser for our program. These tournaments bring in income for our entire program to pay for equipment, field improvements and programs that benefit players at ALL levels and leagues.

FAQ: Why do I have to complete 6 hours?

Answer: Our program has about 200 participants in the In-House, Community and Travel programs. We base our volunteer hours on CYSA's needs. If our program participants increase we certainly would be able to reduce the commitments. Hours required and the amount of credit may be altered in a given year based on the needs of the Association. Any changes from the prior year will be described in the registration for the current year.

FAQ: If I volunteer for Baseball, Hockey, Volleyball or other sports will that count towards Softball?

Answer: No, our organizations are completely separate and run by two different Boards. We may work together, but each organization sets their own fees and requirements for their program.