Welcome to White Bear Lake Area Fastpitch Softball!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! CLICK HERE!
***Limited scholarships may be available for those with a financial need - Contact Carrie for more information***
The summer season runs from very late March/early April to July with tryouts being held in February.
Teams will practice and/or play games 2 weeknights (8U, 10U, 14U on Tuesday/Thursdays, 12U on Monday/Wednesdays) and play in 4-5 weekend tournaments. Some teams will also participate in the NAFA Nationals tournament.
We will put teams together at the 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U level this summer. Information below pertains to 10U-14U. 8U information can be found on the 8U Information page.
Tryouts
Sunday, February 25th, 2024 at North Campus FIELDHOUSE. Specific times for each age group will be communicated after registration closes. Check out the Tryout page here. We will also do uniform fittings at this time.
League
White Bear Fastpitch is a member of the Tri-county League. Teams will play half of their league schedule in White Bear Lake and the other half of their league schedule at the home fields of their opponent. All game scheduling is handled through Tri-county and not WBAFSA.
Tournament Schedule
Teams will play in 3-weekend association tournaments (including the Bears Classic), as well as the State Qualifier, and the State Tournament (if the team qualifies). The association tournaments are selected by the coaches and will be anytime from early May-mid June. State Qualifier and state tournament information is below.
10U/12U (B, C teams) In addition to the tournaments below, coaches will each select one additional weekend tournament of their choice.
10U/12U (A teams) Additional in town and out of town tournaments are scheduled - check with coaches for details
14U (B, C teams) Coaches will each select additional weekend tournaments of their choice.
8U/10U/12U (B,C teams) Anoka Devil Tournament May 17-19 Anoka (some but not all teams play on Friday)
10U/12U (A,B,C teams) White Bear Classic June 7-9 White Bear Lake (some but not all teams play on Friday)
8U Centennial League Tourny June 14-16 Centennial (may include mid-week games)
10U/12U (A,B,C teams) State Qualifiers June 21-23 Locations vary (usually no more an hour from WBL)
10U/12U (A,B,C teams) State Tournament June 29-30 Locations vary (most qualify by winning one tournament game - locations from Rochester to St. Cloud)
4th of July weekend- No games scheduled
14U/HS State Qualifiers July 12-14 Locations vary
14U/HS State Tournament July 20-21 Locations vary
*8U Monsta Championships July 18-21 Shakopee *(Typically “B & C” Teams and optional if the teams choose to play)
*10U Monsta Championships July 25-28 Bloomington *(Typically “B & C” Teams and optional if the teams choose to play)
*12U Monsta Championships August 1-4 Shoreview *(Typically “B & C” Teams and optional if the teams choose to play)
*14U Monsta Championships August 1-4 St. Louis Park *(Typically “B & C” Teams and optional if the teams choose to play)
*8U NAFA Championships July 19-21 Lexington, MN *(Typically “A” Teams and optional if the team qualifies and chooses to play)
*10u NAFA Championships July 18-21 Cottage Grove, MN *(Typically “A” Teams and optional if the team qualifies and chooses to play)
*12u NAFA Championships July 18-21 Eagan & Mendota Heights *(Typically “A” Teams and optional if the team qualifies and chooses to play)
DIBS-Volunteer Requirements
DIBS are White Bear Fastpitch's requirement of all Families to complete volunteer hours per Season. The success of our program relies heavily on member volunteers to help with Field maintenance/preparation, concessions, and other one off needs during the season. Please participate in this effort to support the athletes and our community.
MANDATORY Player/Parent Meeting
There will be a mandatory player/parent meeting on March 26th 6pm-8pm. This is an informational meeting about the upcoming season. Please ensure someone from your family is at this meeting. This meeting is for all levels playing for the White Bear Area Fastpitch Association. There will be a check-in desk and you will be picking up your candy bars at this meeting.
Coaches
Interested in being a coach this upcoming season? View the coaches page here and fill out a coach application.
Registration
Registration Closed for Summer Teams
Age Group | Oldest Birth Year | Youngest Birth Year |
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8U | 2014 | Recommend 2017 |
10U | 2012 | 2013 |
12U | 2010 | 2011 |
14U | 2008 | 2009 |
16U | 2006 | 2007 |