Thunder and Storm League Softball

 

OWATONNA YOUTH FASTPITCH SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

Thunder League (Ages U12 and U14)

Fees: $150.00 plus $70.00 Fundraiser Fee

  • Purpose, competitive/developmental travel leagues

  • Emphasis on skill development and competition
  • Leagues U12 and U14

The Thunder Softball League ia a travel league that consists of "age" rather than "grade" level leagues (players in thier respective age groups must not reach the next age before January 1, 2013) It is permissible for a player to play up from their designated age division, but may not play down. For example, a 12 year old may play in the 14 year old division, but a 13 year old may NOT play in the 12 year old division.

  • An evaluation/tryout will be conducted, and players will qualify for an appropriate team (If you play on an OYFSA team you may not participate with another fastpitch team during the same season)
  • ALL teams will participate in the Southern Stars league - a league for teams located in Southern Minnesota.
  • The season starts at the beginning of May and runs through the end of July.
  • U12 and U14 Home Games are played at Manthey Park and Morehouse Park.
  • Each team will participate in four traveling tournaments that include the Husky Fastpitch tournament and State Tournament.
  • Team Rosters will be kept at 12-14 players depending on participation.
  • Practices and games are held twice per week.
  • A Youth Softball Coaching Manual is distributed to each coach.

Storm League (Ages U16-U18)

Fees: $150.00 plus $70.00 Fundraiser Fee

  • Purpose, competitive/developmental travel leagues.
  • Leagues U16 and U18

Like the Thunder League, the Storm Softball League is a competitive travel league that consists of "age" rather than "grade" level leagues (players in their respective age groups must not reach the next age before January 1, 2013) It is permissible for a player to play up from their designated age division, but they may not play down. For example, a 14 year old may play in the U-16 division, but a 15 year old may NOT play in the 14 year old division.

  • Tryouts will be conducted, and players will be selected for an appropriate team (If you play on an OYFSA team you may not participate with another fastpitch team during the same season)
  • All teams will participate in the Southern Stars league - a league for teams located in Southern Minnesota.
  • The season starts at the conslusion of the high school season and runs through the end of July.
  • U-16 and U18 Home Games are played at Morehouse Park/Manthey Park.
  • Each team will participate in four traveling that include the Husky Fastpitch tournament and State Tournament.
  • Team Roster will be kept at 12-14 players depending on participation.
  • Practices and games are held twice per week.
  • A Youth Softball Coaching Manual is distributed to each coach.

For more information check out Owatonna Youth Fastpitch Association website at www.oyfsa.com

*** If you play for OYFSA team you may not participate with another fastpitch team during the same season. 

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