Summer Program: 10/12/14u
10u/12u/14u Information:
Stillwater Fastpitch was established in 1984 to promote the development of a quality, competitive level of girls fastpitch softball in the St.Croix Valley Area. This program is committed to the development of potential Stillwater Area High School Softball players.
Age level is determined by birth year. See the age eligibility chart.
NEW this year for our Summer Travel Program: For the upcoming 2027 season, SAFA will offer year-round travel programs at the 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U levels. An inhouse 8U league will also be offered for our new players (See 8U Program page).
Teams will be formed in the fall after evaluations on August 29 and 30. 10U-14U teams will train together beginning in November.
Note: Fall Ball teams are formed without evaluations and considered a separate season with separate registration. Fall Ball season begins in August and runs through the end of September.
Why the New Full-Year Model?
This new structure allows players and coaches to:
- Build stronger team continuity throughout the year.
- Be better prepared for evaluations closer to the summer and fall seasons.
- Participate in winter development opportunities and increase training time before the spring season.
- Improve tournament planning and scheduling as early as December and January.
- Enhance overall player development and team experience.
Commitment
You will be expected to attend all scheduled practices and games during the regular season (April-July). You will be expected to attend winter practices that do not conflict with a winter sport that you may be playing. Participation with Family, School, and Religious commitments take priority and can be worked out with your coach.
The commitment from players in the off season is dependent upon availability with any conflicting sports. We encourage our girls to participate in multiple sports/athletics. We do not encourage specialization of a sport. We believe in developing well-rounded athletes. Off-season practices will be flexible as best as possible. We will have multiple opportunities for players to get in their practice time outside of their seasonal sports schedule.
Tryout & Evaluation Information
The tryout process is designed to evaluate players in a positive and competitive environment. Tryouts for the 2027 Summer Travel season will be held at the following locations/times:
LOCATION: Stillwater High School, Varsity Field and Field #2
- 5701 Stillwater Blvd, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
DATES/TIMES:
- 12u/14u: Saturday, August 29th, 10:00AM-3:00PM
- 8u/10u: Sunday August 30th, 10:00AM-3:00PM
- Players will be assigned a specific time-slot within the time frame above, depending on group sizes. The final schedule will be emailed to participants closer to the try-out date.
- Players should arrive at least 30 minutes before their tryout start time to check in and warm up.
Evaluation areas include:
- Hitting
- Infield
- Outfield
- Arm Strength/Running
- Pitching
- Catching
Players will be evaluated by external independent evaluators using standardized scoring criteria to support fair team placement. The SAFA selection committee will perform team formations based on tryout scores and prior coach evaluation and input.
There will be no additional make-ups for tryouts. If you cannot make tryout day, please reach out to your age-level coordinator. Players who miss will be evaluated based on prior coach input, stats, etc.
Interested in Coaching?
Coaching interviews will be conducted after teams are formed. Parents interested must sign up to be a head or assistant coach when registering. To help with having a successful 2027 season, we encourage parents to sign up for coaching during this registration period.
Training Schedule
November-December
- Hitting 2x/month
- Defensive training at least 1x/month
- Pitching/catching
January-March
- Monthly instruction from Stillwater High School coaching staff
- Hitting 2X a month
- Defensive Training
- Speed & Agility training
- 10U-14U: Additional camp/partner program development opportunities
April - July
- 2 practices a week
- 1 league game nights/week in May, 2 league game nights in June
- 4-6 tournaments, pending qualifying tournaments, including 1 or 2 requiring hotel stays
FEES:
10U/12U/14U Travel: $875.00
A payment plan option is available during registration.
Deposit due upon registration: $275
Payment 2 (processed Oct 1st): $200
Payment 3 (processed Nov 1st): $200
Payment 4 (processed Dec 1st): $200
Should finances be a hardship for your family, SAFA partners with Youth Advantage for assistance for those who qualify.
What is included in my registration?
Our travel program cost includes independent evaluations, MN Softball League fees, tournament fees, two full uniforms (2 jerseys, 2 pants, 2 socks), off-season training November - March (inc. professional and high school instruction). Additional SAFA registration costs may be associated with equipment, fields, gym space, field supplies, umpires and various administrative costs.
DIBS will be an integral part of running our program this year, as our volunteers are vital to keeping it running smoothly. Details for the DIBS program in 2027 will be given to you sometime before the 2027 season begins.