In-House Program
2022 In-House Registration is OPEN!
Important Dates:
January 18th: Registration Opens
April 1st: Rosters created/distributed
April 11th: 1st Practices Begin (City dependent)
May 9th: Games Begin
July 9th: All-Star Games
July 15th-17th: End of Year Tournament @ HESC
$25.00 Late Fee as of April 1, 2022
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 Nick Sullivan with questions softballdir@waawoodbury.org
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 the kids, coaches & parents.
- Teamwork
- Give kids 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.
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.
DIBS/Volunteer Requirement
WAA Woodbury In-House softball families are REQUIRED to fulfill 90 minutes of DIBS/Volunteer hours.
If a family wish wishes to opt-out of the volunteer requirement you can 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 on July 31st, 2022.
Please keep in mind we do not want your money.
Volunteering is very important for the success of the end of the year tournament.
Notes about DIBS:
- DIBS sessions will open approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the tournament.
- DIBS are first come, first serve.
Levels Of Play
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
- 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.
- Fielder's Mask - All WAA Softball Players are required to wear a fielder's mask when playing any position.
- 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:
PreK through 4th grade: Nick Sullivan
5th-12th grade: Fran Dierberger