TRAVEL

2024 Girls Summer Fastpitch 8U-18U 

(March - July)

What parents and players should look for in travel ball is higher competition, longer and more frequent practice times, and a greater level of commitment. It is important that players attend every available practice and work at home as much as possible.  In addition to weekly games and practices, 10U - 18U teams will participate in 2 - 3 weekend tournaments (actual amount and location determined by coach after teams are formed) as well as the State Qualifier and State tournaments.  8U teams will participate in 1-2 weekend tournaments (actual amount and location determined by coach after teams are formed) as well as the State tournament.

2024 SUMMER TRAVEL - REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!

Registration Links for 2024 Travel (All Ages)

Click here to REGISTER for the 2024 Travel ROSA Season

Click here to MAKE PAYMENT for the 2024 Travel ROSA Season

**Raffle tickets for the ROSA fundraiser, will be paid for at the time of online registration ($100).  See details for the "ROSA Raffle Ticket Fundraiser" below.

Registration Deadlines

• 8U / 10U / 12U - Registration Deadline:  Sunday, February 25th, 2024

• 14U / 16U / 18U - Registration Deadline:  Sunday, February 25th, 2024

TRAVEL TEAM DETAILS - 2024

Age Requirements:  

Minnesota softball has published new age guidelines for the 2024 season in line with USA softball regulations.

The age of the player on August 31st, 2023 is their playing age for the 2024 season.

Use the link below from the Minnesota softball site to confirm your players age requirements.

MN Softball Compliance Age Calculator 2024

Game nights of Play: 

This is subject to change due to field availability and coaches schedules!! 

The Big West League has posted the Big West 2024 Important Dates.  Below are the game nights of play for each age group

• • 8U - Wednesday

  • 10U - Tuesday and Thursday (Thursday games do not start until June).

  • 12U - Monday/Wednesday

  • 14U - Tuesday/Thursday

  • High School (16U -18U) - Monday/Wednesday

Practice:

Practice nights and schedules are left up to individual team coaches to determine.  After teams are formed coaches will work with the ROSA field coordinator to determine field availability and schedule their team practices.  ROSA does not set a specific practice schedule by team or age group.

Tournaments:

10U - 18U Travel teams will typically play in 2 -3 weekend tournaments per season in addition to the state qualifier and state tournament.  Selection of which tournaments each team will compete in is determined by the coach after the teams are formed.

8U Travel teams will typically play in 1-2 weekend tournaments per season in addition to the state tournament.  Selection of which tournaments each team will compete in is determined by the coach after the teams are formed.

MN Softball STATE and STATE QUALIFIERS have been moved up earlier this year.

• 10U/12U State Qualifier dates are June 22-23, 2024

• 8U/10U/12U State Tournament dates are June 29-30, 2024

• 14U/HS State Qualifier dates are July 13-14, 2024

• 14U/HS State Tournament dates are July 20-21, 2024

Check the ROSA Event Calendar  and Big West 2024 Important Dates for more event dates.

Team Tryouts:

Travel teams are formed using an "evaluation / tryout" process that typically consists of the following

• Hitting and Bunting:   A pitching machine is used for each age group and players are provided 3 practice swings followed by a couple bunts and few full swings that are evaluated.

• In-fielding:  Players are positioned at shortstop where they are expected to field balls that are hit at them and throw the ball to first base.

• Out-fielding:  Players are positioned in the outfield where they are expected to catch flyballs and throw the ball in to a cutoff position.  The flyballs are either thrown by hand or through a pitching machine depending on the environment used for tryouts.  The flyballs are positioned directionally to the players sides, in front or behind them.

• Running:  Players are timed in a 80 - 100 foot sprint.  Each player is allowed 2 attempts, where the fastest time is used.

2024 Summer Travel Tryout Dates

8U Travel 

Tryouts will be scheduled as needed depending on registration numbers.

10U and 12U Travel

General and Catching Tryouts (All 10U / 12U Players)

Thursday, February 29th, 2024 

• • Location:  Furniture and Things Community and Event Center 1000 School St NW, Elk River, MN 55330 

  • Time (10U)  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm   

    • Arrive at 5:30 to get checked in and warmup

    • 10U catchers will be evaluated at the end of tryouts.  If you are a parent of a catcher, expect the 10U catchers to exit later than the rest of the 10U group.

  • Time (12U)  8:00 pm - 9:30 pm  

    • Arrive at 7:30 to get checked in 

    • We may end early for 12U so please arrive for pickup at 9:15 pm

    • 12U catchers will be evaluated at the end of tryouts.  If you are a parent of a catcher, expect the 12U catchers to exit later than the rest of the 12U group.

Pitching Evaluations (All 10U / 12U Players)

Sunday, March 3rd, 2024

• • Location:  Hassan Elementary School 14055 Orchid Ave Rogers MN 55374 

  • Time (10U and 12U) Pitchers will receive an invite with a specific tryout time as we get closer to tryouts between 12:00 - 2:30.  You must indicate on your registration form that you are interested in pitching or catching this season.

Call Backs  (As Needed)

• • Date TBD (week of March 4th)

  • Location:  TBD

Uniform Fitting  (All 8U Travel / 10U / 12U Players)

• Date: February 22nd 5:30 - 8:00

• Location:  Northridge Fellowship 12522 Main Street, Rogers, MN 55374

14U -18U Travel

Tryouts will be scheduled as needed depending on registration numbers.

Fundraising:

ROSA Raffle Ticket Fundraiser

All travel players will be required to participate in the ROSA summer fundraising raffle.  As part of the raffle each family will purchase 10 raffle tickets / per player ($100 total), which will be paid at the time of online registration.  Tickets will be distributed at tryouts.  The tickets can then be sold by the players for $10 a piece to family, friends, neighbors, etc.  Families keep the money collected when selling the raffle tickets. The raffle tickets will then be placed in a drawing occurring for monetary rewards at a ROSA event in June.  The proceeds raised as part of our fundraiser are used to fund team equipment and the ROSA training facility.

Team Picture Night: 

• Date:  Thursday, May 16 from 5:30p - 8p (by Team)

• Location:  Northridge Fellowship 12522 Main Street, Rogers, MN 55374

• Make Up Date (if necessary): 

  • Date:  Wednesday, June 12 from 5:30p - 8p (by team / player)

  • Location:  Northridge Fellowship 12522 Main Street, Rogers, MN 55374

Registration Fees:

• 2024 ROSA 12U - 18U Travel Fee - $400

• 2024 ROSA 10U Travel Fee - $350

• 2024 ROSA 8U Travel Fee - $200

**Raffle tickets for the ROSA fundraiser, will be paid for at the time of online registration ($100).  See details for the "ROSA Raffle Ticket Fundraiser" above.

Click here to MAKE PAYMENT for the 2024 Travel ROSA Season