The objective of this league is to provide a fun opportunity for girls to learn the fundamentals of fastpitch softball (e.g. throwing, hitting, fielding, and the value of teamwork and sportsmanship). A focus is made on ensuring that participants get equal playing time and exposure to a variety of positions during league play.
The Rules and Regulations above shall govern. For all other rules of softball, ASA rules should be followed when possible.
All travel players will be required to pay a volunteer fee of $250 per player or $300 per family. The volunteer fee must be in the form of a separate check from the Travel League Fee check and handed in before or at Tryouts!
We will sponsor softball tournaments during the summer. At that time, everyone will have an opportunity to volunteer 8 hours per player or 12 hours per family of their time to help with the tournament. Once your volunteer hours are met, your volunteer check will be returned to you. If you do not volunteer, your check will cashed. Volunteer sign up will be sent via email.
Practice will begin for most teams the first week of April. Coaches will determine what night/s of the week to practice. Games will begin the first week of May and run through the end of June. Post season play will be posted after the February league meeting.
Inherent to the success of the Elk River Youth Softball Traveling Program is the level of dedication and commitment of the participants. Participation in the Elk River Youth Softball Traveling Program DOES REQUIRE A GREATER LEVEL OF COMMITMENT than the Elk River Youth Softball House League. We strongly recommend both parents and potential players to consider their schedules and conflicts before trying out for traveling softball. If players and parents have a clear idea of the level of obligation the Traveling Program demands, and are able to plan ahead to meet those obligations, it alleviates the stress caused to both the player and the team when a player misses practices, games or even tournaments. Please keep in mind that attendance at practice is as important as tournament games.
Bracket | Registration Fee | Volunteer Hours | Volunteer Check | Fundraising |
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6U | No Fee | 4 hrs per player/12 hrs family max | $100 per player / $300 family max | |
8U | $200 | 4 hrs per player/12 hrs family max | $100 per player / $300 family max | 5 cards / $100 check |
10U | $375 | 8 hrs per player/12 hrs family max | $250 per player / $300 family max | 10 cards / $200 check |
12U | $375 | 8 hrs per player/12 hrs family max | $250 per player / $300 family max | 10 cards / $200 check |
14U | $375 | 8 hrs per player/12 hrs family max | $250 per player / $300 family max | 5 cards / $100 check |
16U | $375 | 8 hrs per player/12 hrs family max | $250 per player / $300 family max | 5 cards / $100 check Or $50 buy-out |
Player registration must be paid on or before try-outs to be eligible for team placement. This excludes players participating under a scholarship. Registration fee typically covers the cost of participation, two tournaments, and player's uniforms.
Player scholarships can be requested by contacting a board member. Scholarships are limited. Scholarships will be reviewed and approved by the board based on applicant need. Scholarships cover all or a portion of registration fees only. Completion of volunteer hours is still expected. Scholarships are not distributed based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or genetic information.
Registration fees may be refunded prior to first day of try-outs. Refunds will equal to the registration fee minus processing fees and a $25.00 service fee. After tryout begin date or clinic start dates, refunds will not be granted.
All balances must be current prior to being placed on a team in the current year. Remaining balances from the current year will be collected the following year. A $25.00 service fee will be added to each non-cleared transaction.