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, 2025 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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***Registration will close on March 2, 2026.***

2026 REGISTRATION FEES

8UB/C - $150
8UA/B1 - $275
10U - $375
12U - $375
14U - $475
18U - $475

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- Wednesday, March 4th @ 7PM
Location: Falcon Ridge Middle School - Multi-Purpose Room

10U-18U Players- Monday, March 9th @ 7PM
Location: Falcon Ridge Middle School - Multi-Purpose Room

8U FAMILY TEAM INFORMATION

In MNSoftball, each age group is divided into 3 skill levels with A being the higher skilled players, B being in the middle and the C-level at the bottom. For our 8U program at Fusion, we have a top team at the A-level and the rest of our teams will play at the B-level. We have added a B1 team that will participate in more tournaments and practices than the traditional B teams.

If your player is interested in playing on the 8U A team, she must attend tryouts on March 15 at the Dundas Dome. Approximately 11-12 players will be placed on this team based on their tryout scores. This team will play other A-level teams for their league games and participate in 5 weekend tournaments throughout the season. This team will practice twice a week and have a league game once a week on Wednesdays. If your player does not make the A team, they will be placed on a B1 team, assuming we have enough players to make a team. If we are unable to create a B1 team, you will be refunded $125.

We are also offering an 8U B1 team option. This team will play other B-level teams during their league games and participate in 5 weekend tournaments throughout the season. This team will practice twice a week and have a league game once a week on Wednesdays. If your player is interested in this team, she must be evaluated during tryouts on March 15 at the Dundas Dome. This team will be created based on evaluation scores, as long as there are enough players interested to create a full team. If your player is not placed on the B1 team, she will be placed on a traditional B team. If we are unable to create a B1 team, you will be refunded $125 and placed on a traditional 8U team.

All other traditional 8U players are not required to attend tryouts. These 8U teams will play B/C-level teams and participate in two weekend tournaments (May 16 at Rally in the Valley and the State Tournament June 27-28.) These teams will practice once a week and have league games on Wednesdays. Teams are created based on previous Fusion teams, a friend request and elementary schools.

Any questions about 8U can be sent to our 8U Coordinator Anne Hartman at AHartman@AVFusion.org.

16U ELITE TEAM

Our two 16U elite teams were formed August 2025 and began playing together last fall. Players on these teams should register as an 18U player for registration purposes.

Fusion elite teams will only compete in tournaments and not in the MNSoftball league. There may be additional coaching and/or tournament expenses required for players on these teams. See your coach for details.

Any questions about the 16U elite teams should be sent to Mike Simonson at director@AVFusion.org.

TRYOUTS

8U, 10U & 12U Player tryouts will be held on March 15, 2026 at the Dundas Dome.
14U & 18U Player tryouts will be held on March 14, 2026 at the Mash Training Facility.

The Fusion tryout evaluations assess players across hitting, fielding, general athleticism, and catcher/pitcher-specific skills. Hitting, including bunting, will focus on form, contact, and ball tracking, with optional slapping/drag bunt reps. Infielders and outfielders will field live balls and make game-like throws. The players will also be evaluated through timed running, base running technique, and timed sit-ups. Catchers are evaluated on receiving, blocking, and throwing performance, including pop-up times and accuracy. Pitchers will be evaluated on accuracy, velocity and mechanics.

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 8UC 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: Group times will be provided in the coming weeks.

8U A and B1:
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10U:
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12U:
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14U:
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18U:
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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, 2026.

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.

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, 2016 - August 31, 2018
10U players are born between
September 1, 2014 - August 31, 2016
12U players are born between
September 1, 2012 - August 31, 2014
14U players are born between
September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2012
18U players are born between
September 1, 2006 - August 31, 2010

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

2026 SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

8U SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION

TBD - Parent Meeting
March 15 - Tryouts/Evaluations for 8UA and 8UB1
March 31 - 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 29 - League games begin on Wednesday evenings
May 15-17 - Fusion Rally in the Valley Tournament (8U/10U/12U Teams) *DIBS OPPORTUNITY*
- 8U A/8U B1 teams play May 16-17 and B teams play only May 16
June 27-28 - State Tournament
June 29 - Fusion Celebration - All Fusion Players and Families Welcome *DIBS OPPORTUNITY*
July 16-19 - NAFA or MONSTA Championship Tournament (8UA and 8UB1)
Additional 2 Tournaments (8UA and 8UB1) and Kickoff Event
8U A Black
- Scrimmage Fest in Belle Plaine (May 2)
- Sliding into Summer in Chaska (May 30-31)
- Raptor Rampage in Woodbury (June 19-21)
8U B1 Blue
- Scrimmage Fest in Belle Plaine (May 2)
- Mini MayFly in Edina (May 30-31)
- Monti Classic in Monticello (June 13)

10U SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION

TBD - Parent Meeting
March 15 - Tryouts
March 30 - Indoor practices begin on various days as we get gym space
April 29 - Team Pictures
Outdoor practices begin when weather conditions allow
April 28 - League games begin (Thursdays only until May 28, then Tuesdays/Thursdays)
May 15-17 - Fusion Rally in the Valley Tournament (8U/10U/12U Teams) *DIBS OPPORTUNITY*
June 26-28 - State Qualifier Tournament
June 29 - Fusion Celebration - All Fusion Players and Families Welcome *DIBS OPPORTUNITY*
July 11-12 - State Tournament
July 16-19 - Potential NAFA Nationals Tournament
July 23-26 - Potential Monsta Championship Tournament
Additional 2 tournaments
10U A Black
- Shake the Lake - Prior Lake (May 1-3)
- Father's Day - Shakopee (June 19-21)
10U B Blue
- Burnsville Fireball - Burnsville (May 8-10)
- Monti Classic in Monticello (June 13-14)
10U B Yellow
- Battle on the Turf - Maple Grove (May 1-3)
- Shamrock Showdown - Rosemount (June 5-7)
10U C White
- Lakeville Classic - Lakeville (May 9-10)
- Farmington Frenzy - Farmington (May 29-31)
10U C Gray
- Pride In The Pack - Cottage Grove (May 29-31)
- Shamrock Showdown - Rosemount (June 5-7)

12U SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION

TBD - Parent Meeting
March 15 - Tryouts
March 30 - Indoor practices begin on various days as we get gym space
April 28 - Team Pictures
Outdoor practices begin when weather conditions allow
April 27 - League games begin Monday evenings
April 29 - League games begin Wednesday evenings
May 15-17 - Fusion Rally in the Valley Tournament (8U/10U/12U Teams) *DIBS OPPORTUNITY*
June 26-28 - State Qualifier Tournament
June 29 - Fusion Celebration - All Fusion Players and Families Welcome *DIBS OPPORTUNITY*
July 11-12 - State Tournament
July 16-19 - Potential NAFA Nationals Tournament
July 30-August 2 - Potential Monsta Championship Tournament
Additional 2 tournaments
12U A Black
- MayFly - Edina (May 9-10)
- Shamrock Showdown - Rosemount (June 5-7)
12U B Blue
- Farmington Frenzy - Farmington (May 29-31)
- Father's Day - Shakopee (June 19-21)
12U B Yellow
- Royal Rampage - Hopkins (May 30-31)
- Shamrock Showdown - Rosemount (June 5-7)
12U C White
- Lakeville Classic - Lakeville (May 9-10)
- Spring Sting - Edina (June 12-14)
12U C Gray
- Pride In The Pack - Cottage Grove (May 29-31)
- Chisago Lakes Challenge - Lindstrom (June 13-14)

14U SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION

TBD - Parent Meeting
March 14 - Tryouts
April 29 - Team Pictures
May 15-17 - 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 19 - League games begin on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
June 29 - Fusion Celebration - All Fusion Players and Families Welcome *DIBS OPPORTUNITY*
July 17-19 - State Qualifier Tournament
July 25-26 - State Tournament
July 23-26 - Potential NAFA Nationals Tournament
August 6-9 - Potential Monsta Championship Tournament
Additional 3 tournaments
14U Black
- TBD
- TBD
- TBD
14U Blue
- TBD
- TBD
- TBD
14U Yellow
- Shamrock Showdown - Rosemount (June 5-7)
- TBD
- TBD

18U SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION

TBD - Parent Meeting
March 14 - Tryouts
May 15-17 - 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 26 - Team Pictures
June 1 - League games begin on Monday and Wednesday evenings
June 29 - Fusion Celebration - All Fusion Players and Families Welcome *DIBS OPPORTUNITY*
July 17-19 - State Qualifier Tournament
July 25-26 - State Tournament
July 23-26 - Potential NAFA Nationals Tournament
July 31-August 2 - Potential Monsta Championship Tournament
Additional 3 tournaments
List of Tournaments 18U Teams Signed Up for:
- Shamrock Showdown - Rosemount (June 5-7)
- TBD
- TBD

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