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2025 Slowpitch registration is CLOSED
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.
GETTING THE 2025 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 2025 please keep coaching in mind.
DIVISION BREAKDOWN
DIVISION BREAKDOWN
Divisions are based on CURRENT GRADE when signing up.
Squirts: Grades 2nd through 4th - $125 (with "early bird/on time" discount automatically applied in cart, $150 after March 31st)
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 (with "early bird/on time" discount automatically applied in cart, $175 after March 31st)
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 (with "early bird/on time" discount automatically applied in cart, $175 after March 31st)
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.
NEW THIS YEAR: EARLY BIRD/ON TIME DISCOUNT ENDS MARCH 31ST. IF REGISTRATION IS OPEN AFTER THIS DATE THE COST INCREASES $25. REGISTRATION AFTER MARCH 31ST WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED AND WILL ONLY EXCEPTED IF THERE IS ROOM ON A TEAM. THE PROCESS OF BUILDING TEAMS AND ASSIGNING COACHES WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AFTER EARLY BIRD/ON TIME REGISTRATION ENDS. PER LEAGUE RULES TEAMS ARE ALLOWED A MAXIMUM OF 14 PLAYERS (12-13 IS IDEAL).
2025 SEASON FUSION SLOWPITCH SCHEDULE (tentative)
2025 SEASON FUSION SLOWPITCH SCHEDULE (tentative)
(Subject to change due to weather and/or field conditions)
(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: April 21st 4:30pm @AVHS Varsity Field
Practice Start Dates: Mid-April (weather permitting)
Games Start: Week of May 5th (weather permitting)
6U - Practice once a week and games on Wednesday throughout the season (April/May-Mid July)
Squirts, Intermediates and Seniors game weeks:
(Subject to change)
5/09 - 5/09 (Single game)
5/12 - 5/16 (Single game)
5/19 - 5/23 (Single game)
5/26 - 5/30 (Single game - SENIORS play WEDNESDAY)
6/02 - 6/06 (Double Header)
6/09 - 6/13 (Double Header)
6/13 - 6/15 SML Mid-Season Tournament, Dred Scott Field, Bloomington
6/16 - 6/20 (Double Header - SENIORS play WEDNESDAY)
6/23 - 6/27 (Double Header)
6/30 - 7/04 NO GAMES
7/07 - 7/11 (Double Header)
7/14 - Senior All Star Games
7/15 - Intermediate All Star Games
7/18 - 7/20 SML Season Championship, Lac Lavon Fields, Burnsville
OTHER NOTABLE DATES:
4/21 Fusion Night at the Apple Valley vs Eastview softball game 4:30 @AVHS
4/26 SML All Coach Meeting-Burnsville High School Room C180 Intermediate and Seniors 8:30am, Squirts 10am, Mites 11am
4/28 6U Photos time and location TBD
6/02 Squirt-Senior Photos time and location TBD
6/11 All Fusion Celebration more details coming
EQUIPMENT
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!!
Umpires Needed!!
Adult Umpires Needed for South Metro League games
Great pay per game and double header game pay!
Inquire at:
If you have any questions, please email:
Apple Valley Fusion Slowpitch Softball Co-Commissioners:
Kelsie Harris
Michelle Bridgeforth
Michelle.Bridgeforth@vaasports.org
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