Slowpitch
Our slowpitch softball program is open to both the Apple Valley and Eastview draw areas. It 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. Fusion Slowpitch Softball is a part of the South Metro League, which includes the communities of Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Prior Lake, and Rosemount. Minimal weekend commitments and a reliable schedule makes our slowpitch program the perfect pace for even the busiest families.
REGISTRATION CLOSED FRIDAY, MARCH 22ND
GETTING THE 2024 SEASON STARTED!!
As a community-run program, we are entirely dependent on volunteers to make the season run smoothly and successfully. Volunteering your time as a head coach, assistant coach, or even as a team manager is a great way to get involved with your children and the community! We would greatly appreciate you registering to volunteer. So as we prepare for 2024 please keep coaching in mind.
DIVISION BREAKDOWN
Divisions are based on current grade when signing up.
Squirts: Grades 2nd through 4th - $125
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 Mid season Tournament (mid June) and the Season Championship Tournament in late July.
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.
2024 SEASON FUSION SLOWPITCH SCHEDULE
(Subject to change due to weather and/or field conditions)
Game nights for each age level:
Seniors: Mondays
Intermediates: Thursdays
Squirts: Tuesdays
6U (Formally Mites): Wednesdays
Fusion Day at the AVHS vs Eastview Varsity Softball Game: May 1, 4:30pm @AVHS Varsity Field
Practice Start Dates: Mid-April (weather permitting)
Coach Meeting: April 27th 10am @ Burnsville High School
Coach Training: May 4th, 11am-1pm @ Alimagnet B (tentative date)
Games Start: Week of May 5th (weather permitting)
6U - Practice once a week and games on Wednesday throughout the season (April/May-July 17) no practice or games week of July 4th
Squirts, Intermediates and Seniors game weeks:
(Subject to change)
5/06 - 5/10 (Single game)
5/13 - 5/17 (Single game)
5/20 - 5/24 (Single game)
5/27 - 5/31 (Single game - SENIORS play WEDNESDAY)
6/03 - 6/07 (Double Header)
6/10 - 6/14 (Double Header)
6/14 - 6/16 SML Mid-Season Tournament, Dred Scott Field, Bloomington
6/17 - 6/21 (Double Header - SENIORS play WEDNESDAY)
6/24 - 6/28 (Double Header)
7/01 - 7/05 NO GAMES
7/08 - 7/12 (Double Header)
7/15 - Senior All Star Games
7/16 - Intermediate All Star Games
7/19 - 7/21 SML Season Championship, Lac Lavon Fields, Burnsville
EQUIPMENT
Apple Valley slowpitch 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
Personal Bat
Umpires Needed!!
Adult Umpires Needed for South Metro League games
Great pay per game and double header game pay!
Inquire at:
TOURNAMENT TEAM TRYOUTS
Sunday, April 21st, from 3pm to 5pm
Savage Sports Dome
We would like to invite you to tryouts for the 2024 BAC/SML Girls Slowpitch Softball Tournament Team! This team is in addition to the regular season team your daughters are on in the South Metro League. This is for more competitive players who want to play more games against other communities this summer.
Players will need to tryout (Be evaluated) to be eligible to play on a 2024 Tournament Team.
All 12U thru 16U players will need to be registered on a South Metro League city team.
19U teams will be formed after tryouts are completed. Please let us know if you're interested in playing. If you're playing on the 19U team and are not in high school anymore, you will need to be registered thru the South Metro League website - Please contact us for more information.
Tryouts will be for 12U, 14U, and 16U age levels.
12u - Born in 2011 & 2012
14U - Born in 2009 & 2010
16U - Born in 2007 & 2008
19U - Born in 2004 thru 2006
Cost:$ 20 Tryout Fee (This fee will go towards your final fee estimated at $ 100).
A mandatory meeting will take place for the 2024 BAC/SML Girls Slowpitch Softball Tournament Teams on Wednesday, May 1st, from 7pm-9pm at the Burnsville City Hall. There you will meet your age level coach, order your jersey, be fitted for your helmet and pay your Tournament Team fees. This meeting is for 12U thru 19U players/parents.
Practices will begin in May - those practice nights/dates will be determined by the age level head coach.
Tournaments will begin on June and last thru the first weekend in August.
2024 Tournament Schedule:
Bloomington Summer Classic - Valley View Fields, Bloomington, MN - June 8th & 9* (Maybe a 1-Day)
Golden Valley Classic - Schaper Fields, Golden Valley, MN - June 22"* & 23"" (Maybe a 1-Day)
Hall of Fame Classic - Koch Complex, Watertown, SD - First week of July (NOT CONFIRMED)
Midwest Invitational - Lac Lavon Fields, Burnsville, MN - July 13th & 14th
MN Youth Girls State Tournament - Lac Lavon Fields, Burnsville, MN - July 27th
Girls Youth Slowpitch Nationals - Location TBD - First weekend in August
Please email us at bacslowpitchsoftball@gmail.com to confirm your interest in trying out for the Tournament Teams on April 21st.
If you have any questions, please email:
Apple Valley Slowpitch Softball Co-Commissioners:
Michelle Bridgeforth
Michelle.Bridgeforth@vaasports.org
Noelle Hanson