Letter From Our President

My name is Terisa Roemer, and I am honored to step into the role of President for the Stillwater Area Fastpitch Association (SAFA). Having been a part of this community for the past eight years as a coach and Board member, I have seen firsthand the incredible dedication of our volunteers and young athletes in the program.

I would first like to extend a sincere thank you to Damen Lobinski, Jeff Boser, Jen Stoltenow, Mike Gray, Andy Dombrovski and Mike Meyer for their service and dedication over the years to SAFA. I would also like to extend a warm welcome and thank you to the newly appointed SAFA board: Carly Wagner (12U Coordinator), Kristina Massey (10U Coordinator), Kyle Kraemer (8U Coordinator), Tom Sebo (14U Coordinator), Dawn Oppelt (Treasurer), Nicole Wriskey (Secretary), Joe Schneider (Field and Umpire Coordinator) and Brad Horstman (Member At Large).

My primary goal as president is to foster a safe, fun, and competitive environment for our players to develop softball skills, learn the value of teamwork and build character on and off the field. I believe in transparency, open communication, and collaboration to achieve this. I am excited to work with you all to build on the successes of the past and make this our best season yet.

Some top priorities this year include:

• Maximize the Experience | Prioritize how we deliver the best possible experience, especially on the field, from the evaluation process to increased feedback mechanisms at the end of season.

• Increased Transparency and Consistency | Ensure open communication and accountability from every volunteer board member and coach, while continuing to follow the SAFA philosophy focused on player development and fun.

• More Support for Coach and Player Development | Utilize support systems and resources for all coaches to improve the quality of practice and game experiences.

As we prepare for the 2026 season, here is important information on what’s next:

• Parent Information Day: Please join one of the following family information sessions on Sunday, February 15th at Stillwater Middle School, Room W180 to learn more about Stillwater Fastpitch! (Enter through Pool Doors and signs will direct you to the room)

o 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM: 8U/10U Information Session

o 12: 45 PM – 1:30 PM: 8U/10U Information Session

o 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: All Ages (8U-12U) Open House to meet with Board and ask questions on upcoming season or catch up if unable to attend prior sessions

o Please see the 2026 SAFA Parent Letter on the 8U/10U Summer League page of the SAFA website for more info (https://www.stillwaterfastpitch.com)

• Registration for 8U and 10U programs has been extended!

o Registration December 15 to February 22nd!

o Late Registration February 23 – March 1st ($50.00 increase if registering late)

• 8U/10U Evaluations: More specific information to come, but key dates:

o 8U Evaluations: March 6, 6:30 – 8:30PM at Stillwater Middle School

o 10U Pitching Evaluations: March 3 and 5, 5:30PM – 9:00PM at Stillwater Middle School (Date and times to be assigned after registration closes)

o 10U Evaluations: March 7, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM – Stillwater Middle School

I welcome your direct feedback and am happy to discuss any concerns or questions you may have. Regarding the 8U program fee increase, we have received and listened to your feedback and plan to communicate additional information within the next week.

You can reach me personally at Terisa.safa@gmail.com. Please keep in mind that I, like the rest of our board, am a volunteer with full-time professional commitments and a parent to two active kiddos; while I strive to respond to all messages within 24 to 48 hours, your patience is greatly appreciated as I work to give every inquiry the attention it deserves.

Thank you and see you on the field!

Terisa Roemer

President, Stillwater Area Fastpitch Association