FALL BALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN through South Metro League

Our slowpitch softball program is a wonderful opportunity for girls to learn how to play softball and develop their skills. This program is for girls in K through 12th grade. VAA Slowpitch Softball is a part of the South Metro League, which includes the communities of Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Prior Lake, and Rosemount.

Divisions are based on current grade when signing up

Mites: Grades Kindergarten through 1st Grade $60

Coach pitched/T-Ball games on Wednesdays starting in May. As Mites, players learn the basics of softball while playing all of the positions, batting every inning, learning the game and sportsmanship.  All Mites teams play one game in the South Metro League Season Championship Tournament Weekend in late July. 

Squirts: Grades 2nd through 4th $100

Player pitch games on Tuesdays starting in May. As Squirts, players continue to learn the basics of softball while playing all positions in a more competitive level of play.  All Squirt teams participate in the South Metro League Season Championship Tournament in late July. NEW IN 2023 Squirts will also participate in the Mid Season Tournament mid-June!!!

Intermediates: Grades 5th through 7th $150

Player pitch games on Thursdays (potentially a couple of Tuesdays) starting in May. As Intermediates, players continue to refine their skills while learning multiple positions on the field.  Umpires are used to call all games.  All intermediate teams participate in the South Metro League Mid-Season Tournament in mid-June and Season Championship Tournament in late July. 

Seniors: Grades 8th through 12th $150

Player pitch games on Mondays (potentially a couple of Wednesdays) starting in May.  As Seniors, players continue to refine their skills and concentrate on 1 or 2 positions.  Umpires are used to call all games.  All Senior teams participate in the South Metro League Mid-Season Tournament in mid-June and Season Championship Tournament in late July. 

Adult Umpires Needed for South Metro League games

Great pay per game and double header game pay!

Inquire at:

southmetroleague@gmail.com

VAA slow pitch softball will provide the following:

• 1- 2 Bats
• Balls
• Catchers Gear
• Team Jersey
• Couple of fielding masks per team bag

Players are asked to bring/purchase:

• Glove (recommend 9-11.5 inch for players K-4th grade)
• Molded cleats (no metal cleats allowed)
• Black Softball Pants
• Fielding face mask for infield players REQUIRED for Intermediates and Seniors.  (each team will have an extra one or two in their bags) 
• Batting Helmet
• Batting gloves  and personal Bat strongly recommended

Game nights for each age level:

Seniors: Mondays
Intermediates: Thursdays
Squirts: Tuesdays
Mites: Wednesdays

UNIFORM TRY ON: Monday April 10th, 7-8:30 @ VAA Fieldhouse 

Practice Start Dates: Late April

PICTURES: June 12th @ the VAA Fieldhouse 

Dates:
April 29 10am Bville HS-South Metro League Mandatory Coaches meeting
TBD May-South Metro League - Coaches Training

Opening Game week MAY 15
Intermediates and Seniors 14 Game Season Plus Tournaments

Squirts 10 game season plus Tournaments 

Game Weeks:

• 5/15—5/19 (single game night)
• 5/22—5/26 (single game night)
• 5/29—6/2 (double header night SENIORS play WEDNESDAY)
• 6/05—6/09 (double header night)
• 6/12—6/16  (double header night)
• 6/16-6/18 SML Mid-season tourney, Ponds Fields, Prior Lake and Dred Scott Field, Bloomington  (Squirts, Intermediates and Seniors only)
• 6/19—6/23 (double header night)
• 6/26—6/30 (double header night)
• 7/03—7/07 NO GAMES
• 7/10—7/14 (double header night)
• 7/17 — Intermediate All Star Games
• 7/18 — Senior All Star Games
• 7/17-7/20 (makeup games)
• 7/21—23 SML Season Championship Lac Lavon Fields, Burnsville (All Levels Play)

If you have any questions please email: