Fastpitch

Fusion Fastpitch includes teams that compete at various competitive levels at five age groups. The Fusion Fastpitch teams complete in league games, tournaments and post season play. The tournaments (including Nationals) are generally held within the state of Minnesota.

Minnesota Softball provides divisions at five age groups. Those divisions are 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U and 18U. The age of the player on August 31st, 2024 is their playing age for the season. For example, player who is 10 years old on August 31st would play at the 10U level in the following Spring/Summer Season. A player who is 11 or 12 years old on August 31st would play at the 12U level in the Spring/Summer Season. Minnesota Softball and USA Softball rules do not allow a player to "play down" to a younger age group for any reason. Players should play in the division that is their playing age. The Age Calculator on MNSoftball.com can help verify the age level and division your player is eligible for.

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2025 REGISTRATION FEES

8U - $150
10U - $350
12U - $350
14U - $450
16U - $450
18U - $450

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

If you are in need to a scholarship to cover your registration fee, please contact the AV Fusion Treasurer (treasurer@avfusion.org) before February 23rd, 2025.

Players on the elite teams are not eligible for scholarships.

We also have equipment available for anyone in need of a bat, glove or helmet.
Please contact the Fusion Equipment Coordinator at equipment@avfusion.org to inquire.

REFUND POLICY

Once your daughter is placed on a team, no refunds will be given. Prior to team creation, Fusion may issue a refund for portions of the registration depending upon each player’s situation. Please email director@AVFusion.org if you are seeking a registration refund.

TRYOUTS

Tryouts will be held for ALL Players on March 9, 2025 at the Dundas Dome.

All 10U, 12U, 14U and 18U players are expected to attend tryouts. If you cannot make it, please email director@AVFusion.org

Players interested in playing on the 8UA or 8UB1 teams are required to attend tryouts. Those participating on an 8U B-Team will have their team formed based on past Fusion Teams, common elementary schools and player friend requests.

More information about tryouts can be found on our Tryout Information Page.

Tentative Tryout Times:
(Groups will be formed with official times, but these are the times in which each Age Level will take part.)

12U:
8:45am-9:45am or 9:45-10:30am- Player
9:45am-11:00am- Pitchers and Catchers

16U and 18U:
10:30am-12:00pm- Player
12:30-1:15p- Pitchers and Catchers

14U:
12:00pm-2:00pm- Player
2:15pm - 3:00pm- Pitchers and Catchers

8U A and B1:
2:00pm - 3:15pm- Player

10U:
3:15pm-4:15pm or 4:15pm-5:30pm- Player
4:15pm-5:30pm- Pitchers and Catchers

PARENT MEETINGS

Please attend your parent meeting prior to tryouts to hear additional details about the season and a chance to ask any questions.

8U Players- March 4 at 7:30pm
Falcon Ridge Middle School, multipurpose room

10U-18U Players- March 6 at 7:30pm
Blackhawk Middle School, multipurpose room.

8U TEAM OPTIONS

For our 8U players, there are 3 different team options you can select from during registration. Here is a quick explanation of the 3 different options. Please note- If you select A and don’t make the team, you will be put on a B1 team. If there are not enough players to make a B1 team, these players will be put on a traditional B team.

16U ELITE TEAM OPTION

This summer we are offering two 16U elite teams that will only compete in tournaments and not in the MNSoftball league. Both teams will have volunteer parent coaches to help keep the cost down but there will be an additional expense for the tournament registration.

Tryouts for the summer 2025 elite teams will take place during the Fusion tryouts on March 9. You must attend tryouts to be placed on an elite team.

Players interested in playing on an elite team should indicate that on their registration. Players offered a position on an elite team will have a limited time frame to accept the offer. If you are not selected by a coach for the elite team or do not accept the offer, you will go into the appropriate 14U or 18U pool to be placed on a team through the traditional team construction process.

QUESTIONS??

Please contact the Fusion Director at director@AVFusion.org.

2025 Fusion Fastpitch
Parent Handbook

2025 Parent Meeting Slides

8U

10U - 18U

UPCOMING EVENTS

MN Softball has changed the birth year requirements for each division.

8U players are born between
September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2017
10U players are born between
September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2015
12U players are born between
September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2013
14U players are born between
September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2011
16U players are born between
September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2009
18U players are born between
September 1, 2005 - August 31, 2007

Age calculator can be found here,
Age Calculator | Minnesota Softball (mnsoftball.com).

2025 SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

8U SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION

March 4 - Parent Meeting @ Falcon Ridge Middle School starting at 7:30pm
March 9 - Tryouts/Evaluations for 8UA and 8UB1
April 1 - Indoor practice begin on various days as we get gym space
April 28 - Team Pictures
Outdoor practice will begin as soon as the city allows us onto the fields on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday evenings
April 30 - League games begin on Wednesday evenings
May 16-18 - Fusion Rally in the Valley Tournament (8U/10U/12U Teams) *DIBS OPPORTUNITY*
- 8U A/8U B1 teams play May 17-18 and B teams play only May 17
June 11 - Fusion Celebration - All Fusion Players and Families Welcome *DIBS OPPORTUNITY*
June 28-29 - State Tournament
July 18-20 - Potential NAFA Nationals Tournament (8UA and 8UB1)
July 24-27 - Potential Monsta Championship Tournament (8UA and 8UB1)
Additional 2 Tournaments (8UA and 8UB1)
8U A Black
- Scrimmage Fest in Belle Plaine (May 3)
- Sliding into Summer in Chaska (May 31-June 1)
- Father's Day in Shakopee (June 13-15)
8U B1 Blue
- Scrimmage Fest in Belle Plaine (May 3)
- FireBall in Burnsville (May 9-11)
- Spartan Spectacular in Inver Grove Heights (June 13-15)

10U SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION

March 6 - Parent Meeting @ Blackhawk Middle School starting at 7:30pm
March 9 - Tryouts
April 1 - Indoor practices begin on various days as we get gym space
April 28 - Team Pictures
Outdoor practices begin when weather conditions allow
May 1 - League games begin (Thursdays only until June 3, then Tuesdays/Thursdays)
May 16-18 - Fusion Rally in the Valley Tournament (8U/10U/12U Teams) *DIBS OPPORTUNITY*
June 11 - Fusion Celebration - All Fusion Players and Families Welcome *DIBS OPPORTUNITY*
June 27-29 - State Qualifier Tournament
July 12-13 - State Tournament
July 17-20 - Potential NAFA Nationals Tournament
July 24-27 - Potential Monsta Championship Tournament
Additional 2 tournaments
10U A Black
- Shake the Lake - Prior Lake (May 2-4)
- Father's Day - Shakopee (June 13-15)
10U B Blue
- Shamrock Showdown - Rosemount (June 6-8)
- Spartan Spectacular - Inver Grove Heights (June 13-15)
10U B Yellow
- Farmington Frenzy - Farmington (May 30-June 1)
- Father's Day - Shakopee (June 13-15)
10U B Silver
- Shamrock Showdown - Rosemount (June 6-8)
- TBD
10U C White
- Mendota Heights Masher - Mendota Heights (June 6-8)
- Rock the Ponds - Prior Lake (June 14-15)
10U C Gray
- Chisago Lakes Challenge - Lindstrom (May 9-11)
- Rock the Ponds - Prior Lake (June 14-15)

12U SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION

March 6 - Parent Meeting @ Blackhawk Middle School starting at 7:30pm
March 9 - Tryouts
April 1 - Indoor practices begin on various days as we get gym space
April 28 - Team Pictures
Outdoor practices begin when weather conditions allow
April 30 - League games begin Wednesday evenings
May 5 - League games begin Monday evenings
May 16-18 - Fusion Rally in the Valley Tournament (8U/10U/12U Teams) *DIBS OPPORTUNITY*
June 11 - Fusion Celebration - All Fusion Players and Families Welcome *DIBS OPPORTUNITY*
June 27-29 - State Qualifier Tournament
July 12-13 - State Tournament
July 17-20 - Potential NAFA Nationals Tournament
July 31-August 3 - Potential Monsta Championship Tournament
Additional 2 tournaments
12U A Black
- Shake the Lake - Prior Lake (May 2-4)
- Shamrock Showdown - Rosemount (June 7-9)
12U B Blue
- Shamrock Showdown - Rosemount (June 7-9)
- Spartan Spectacular - Inver Grove Heights (June 13-15)
12U B Yellow
- Little Canada Classic - Little Canada (May 31-June 1)
- Father's Day - Shakopee (June 13-15)
12U C White
- Mendota Heights Masher - Mendota Heights (June 6-8)
- Rock the Ponds - Prior Lake (June 14-15)

14U SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION

March 6 - Parent Meeting @ Blackhawk Middle School starting at 7:30pm
March 9 - Tryouts
May 16-18 - Fusion Rally in the Valley Tournament (8U/10U/12U Teams) *DIBS OPPORTUNITY*
Outdoor practice begin after the city allows us onto the fields, on Monday, Wednesday or Friday evenings
May 21 - Team Pictures
May 22 - League games begin on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
June 11 - Fusion Celebration - All Fusion Players and Families Welcome *DIBS OPPORTUNITY*
July 19-20 - State Qualifier Tournament
July 26-27 - State Tournament
July 24-27 - Potential NAFA Nationals Tournament
July 31-August 3 - Potential Monsta Championship Tournament
Additional 3 tournaments
14U A Black
- St. Paul Rookies - St. Paul (May 30-June 1)
- Oriole Opener - St. Louis Park (June 7-8)
- A-Town Showdown - Andover (June 13-15)
14U B Blue
- Shamrock Shakedown - Rosemount (June 7-9)
- Father's Day - Shakopee (June 13-15)
- Woodbury Battle Royal - Woodbury (June 27-29)
14U B Yellow
- Farmington Frenzy - Farmington (May 30-June 1)
- *tentative*
- Hudson Border Battle - Hudson, WI (June 20-22)
14U C White
- Little Canada Classic - Little Canada (May 31-June 1)
- Plus, two additional weekend tournaments TBD

18U SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION

March 6 - Parent Meeting @ Blackhawk Middle School starting at 7:30pm
March 9 - Tryouts
May 16-18 - Fusion Rally in the Valley Tournament (8U/10U/12U Teams) *DIBS OPPORTUNITY*
Outdoor practice begin after the city allows us onto the fields, on Monday, Wednesday or Friday evenings
May 21 - Team Pictures
June 2 - League games begin on Monday and Wednesday evenings
June 11 - Fusion Celebration - All Fusion Players and Families Welcome *DIBS OPPORTUNITY*
July 19-20 - State Qualifier Tournament
July 26-27 - State Tournament
July 24-27 - Potential NAFA Nationals Tournament
July 31-August 3 - Potential Monsta Championship Tournament
Additional 3 tournaments
List of Tournaments 18U Teams Signed Up for:

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