There are a few notable changes for this upcoming season that you need to be aware of.

The SEML has updated our age levels in 2024 to align with the updated Minnesota Softball age levels.  Your daughter may be affected by the change; please review the grade levels for each division when you register.

Pitchball

*Pitchball 1 will be a new division for players in Kindergarten (with one year experience) and 1st grade.

*Kindergarten players with at least one year of experience can opt to move up to Pitchball 1 where the blue flame sling machines will be used.

*Pitchball 2 teams will consist of players in grades 2nd and 3rd.

Senior League (Rookies, Minors and Majors) -

Due to the declining numbers at these age levels SEML will be monitoring our registration numbers.  If we are not able to form a division because of too few teams the option may be presented to participate in a hybrid format which would include playing in the Tri County League as a 12UC/14UC or HSC level team where we could combine players from Cottage Grove, East Ridge, St Paul Park, and Woodbury into one team in order for the girls to play.

The WAA In-House Softball program is the larger of the two WAA Woodbury softball programs in terms of participants. This program is less of a time commitment and has a shorter season than our Traveling program.

The main goal of the In-House program is to teach softball skills. During this process we want to create a fair and organized approach to securing players, coaches & volunteers.

Program Principles:

• Make the sport fun for players, coaches & parents.
• Teamwork
• Give players equal playing time
• Teach fundamentals of the game
• Demonstrate sportsmanship both on and off the field

WAA Woodbury In-House Softball is intended to be a moderately competitive experience with the opportunity to have fun and learn softball fundamentals. If you are wanting a more competitive experience, our WAA Traveling Softball program should be considered.

WAA is an open association which allows for players from any geographic area, in or outside Woodbury, to play. The growth of the sport and the love of the game is what is most important to WAA Softball.

WAA Woodbury In-House softball families are REQUIRED to fulfill 90 minutes of DIBS/Volunteer hours.  

One head coach and two assistants per team are exempt from this requirement.

Please fulfill this requirement.  This helps keep our costs from rising and supports the program.

If a family wishes to opt-out of the volunteer requirement they may do so by paying a $ 100.00 fee.  Should a family not fulfill their volunteer requirement of 90 minutes, they will be charged a $100.00 fee at the end of the season.

Volunteering is very important for the success of the end of the year tournament.

Notes about DIBS:

1. Failure to complete the DIBS requirement will result in a charge of $100 and may result in the loss of ability to register for future seasons.
2. DIBS sessions will open approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the tournament.
3. DIBS are first come, first serve. 

The WAA In-House Softball season begins with practices mid April (If City Has Opened Fields) and concludes with the end of the year tournament in July.

When determining the level of play, use the grade the player is currently enrolled in. For example, If a player is a second grader in the 2023-2024 school year, they will be able to play Pitchball for the 2024 In-House season.

A late fee of $25 will be added to all listed prices beginning April 1st.

Registration closes April 12, 2024.

WAA In-House Softball will provide as part of the registration fee a jersey, shorts (pitchball), and black pants (peewee and up) for each player.

Each player will need to provide.

• Batting Helmet - With chin strap and face guard.
  • For T-Ball:  A batting helmet with a chin strap is required, but it does not need to have a face guard
• Fielder's Mask - All WAA Softball Players are required to wear a fielder's mask when playing any position.
  • For T-Ball:  Recommended but not required
• Fielding glove

Optional Equipment

• Cleats - There is no requirement to have cleats in this league. Metal cleats CANNOT be worn.
• Bat - You are welcome to bring your own bat, otherwise Team bats will be available. 

Any questions regarding our In-House program please contact:

Anita Larson: softballinhouse@waawoodbury.org