Registration for the Summer 2026 season opens soon!
The summer season runs from March through July, with 2-3 games/practices on
weeknights. Teams will also play in up to 4 weekend tournaments throughout the season, including state (depending
upon division). The 14U-18U teams start their seasons after the spring Minnesota State High School
softball season ends. Players in 14U-18U age divisions are encouraged to participate on both their high
school team and an AC Fastpitch summer team.
Age Divisions:
USA Softball has changed the age eligibility rules for the 2024 season and beyond. Age
divisions now use birthday ranges from 9/1 through 8/31. See the chart below as well as MN Softball's Age Calculator for more information.
| Start DOB |
|
End DOB |
Age |
Division |
| 9/1/2006 |
TO |
8/31/2007 |
18 |
HS
(16U/18U) |
| 9/1/2007 |
TO |
8/31/2008 |
17 |
| 9/1/2008 |
TO |
8/31/2009 |
16 |
| 9/1/2009 |
TO |
8/31/2010 |
15 |
| 9/1/2010 |
TO |
8/31/2011 |
14 |
14U |
| 9/1/2011 |
TO |
8/31/2012 |
13 |
| 9/1/2012 |
TO |
8/31/2013 |
12 |
12U |
| 9/1/2013 |
TO |
8/31/2014 |
11 |
| 9/1/2014 |
TO |
8/31/2015 |
10 |
10U |
| 9/1/2015 |
TO |
8/31/2016 |
9 |
| 9/1/2016 |
TO |
8/31/2017 |
8 |
8U |
| 9/1/2017 |
TO |
8/31/2018 |
7 |
| 9/1/2018 |
TO |
8/31/2019 |
6 |
Evaluations:
All players are required to participate in an evaluation process for team placement. See our Evaluation page for full information. Players have the option to try out to "play up" in the next age division. If interested, email [email protected] to let us know. Note: an additional evaluation fee is required. See the Playing Up portion of our Policies and Procedures document for full information.
Registration includes:
- Access to pre-tryout open gyms
- Full uniform (shirt, pants, belt & socks)
- Big West league, insurance, field prep, umpire and evaluation fees
- Necessary team gear
- Tournament Access
- Up to 4 tournaments for 12U - 18U (2 coach choice, state qualifier &
state)
- Up to 3 tournaments for 10U (1 coach choice, state qualifier & state)
- 2 tournaments for 8U (1 coach choice & state)
Required
Equipment:
- Glove
- Bat*
- Batting helmet with mask
- Water Bottle
Optional
Equipment:
- Cleats
- Fielding mask
- Batting gloves
- Softball bag
* The bats you use must have one of the following stamps below and are the only
legal bats allowed for use in our league. These stamps are also approved for use in High School Softball.
Fundraising:
All players are expected to participate in fundraising. A $100 fundraising deposit check will be collected. The check will be returned to you if the fundraising commitment is met.