In-House Program
2023 In-House Registration is Now Closed
We regret to inform you that due to lack of registrations across the SEML, there will not be an In-House Major or Minor team for the 2023 season.
Important Dates:
January 30th: Registration Opens
Week of April 6th: Rosters created/distributed
Week of April 10: Coaches will contact players
April 15: Registration will Close
April 25th: 1st Practices Begin (City dependent)
May 8th: Games Begin
July 14: All-Star Games
July 14th-16th: End of Year Tournament @ M Health Fairview SC
$25.00 Late Fee as of April 1, 2023
Softball Umpires Wanted
The Southeast Metro Fastpitch League is looking for umpires age 13+
Ridge Athletic Association, Cottage Grove Athletic Association, and St. Paul Park Athletic Association.
Umpires are used in the SEML for in-house games, ages 9 through 18. Pay varies based on experience and years of service to the umpire corp.
Contact Ashley Penniman at apennima@gmail.com
WAA Woodbury In-House Softball
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.
DIBS/Volunteer Requirement
WAA Woodbury In-House softball families are REQUIRED to fulfill 90 minutes of DIBS/Volunteer hours.
Coaches 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:
- Failure to complete the DIBS requirement will result in a charge of $100.
- DIBS sessions will open approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the tournament.
- DIBS are first come, first serve.
Season Length
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.
Levels Of Play
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 2022-2023 school year, they will be able to play Pitchball for the 2023 In-House season.
Pre-K / Kindergarten - Cost $ 95.00
- Tee Ball League
- Part Of The SEML League
- Games Played Thursday Evenings
- Practices Tuesday or Wednesday Evenings
- Games Potentially Held In Woodbury, Cottage Grove, & St. Paul Park.
1st Grade / 2nd Grade - Cost $ 130.00
- Pitchball League
- Coach will pitch to the player with the use of a sling machine
- Part Of The SEML League
- Games Played Monday & Wednesday Evenings
- Practices Held On Weekends
- Games Held In Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Newport, Oakdale & St. Paul Park.
3rd Grade / 4th Grade - Cost $ 140.00
- PeeWee League
- Part Of The SEML League
- Games Played Tuesday & Thursday Evenings
- Kids Pitch
- Umpires Provided
- Practices Held On Weekends
- Games Held In Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Newport, Oakdale & St. Paul Park.
5th Grade / 6th Grade - Cost $150.00
- Rookies League
- Part of The SEML League
- Practices on Saturdays or Sundays (Coach Decision)
- Games Played Monday & Wednesday Evenings
- Kids Pitch
- Umpires Provided
- Games Held In Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Newport, & St. Paul Park.
7th Grade / 8th Grade - Cost $ 160.00
- Minors League
- Part Of The SEML League
- Games Played Tuesday & Thursday Evenings
- Kids Pitch
- Umpires Provided
- Practices Held On Weekends
- Games Held In Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Oakdale & St. Paul Park.
9th Grade Through 12th Grade - $ 160.00
- Majors League
- Part Of The SEML League
- Games Played Monday & Wednesday Evenings
- Kids Pitch
- Umpires Provided
- Practices Held On Weekends
- Games Held In Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Oakdale & St. Paul Park.
Equipment
WAA In-House Softball will provide as part of the registration fee a jersey & black pants 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.
Questions Regarding WAA Softball In-House Program
Any questions regarding our In-House program please contact:
Anita Larson: softballinhouse@waawoodbury.org