Summer softball

Summer softball is in full swing with RYFSA leagues for 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and High School. Click below to learn more.

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Latest news and events

RYFSA Update: July 6

In this update, we preview Fall Ball, celebrate tournament victories in late June, announce a new intro training video, call for Stix coaches, and remind parents about Dibs.

RYFSA Update: May 26

In our May 26 newsletter, we preview the upcoming Summer season, celebrate our May Daze tournament, and outline various ways to get involved with Rochester softball.

Blue looks good on you: Become an ump

We are always looking for amazing people to get behind the plate as an umpire. If you are interested in learning about becoming an umpire, there will be an ump clinic on May 28 at 6:30 at the RYFSA fields.

Softball Coaching Clinic: May 3

Join us for an exceptional opportunity to enhance your softball coaching skills at the upcoming coaching clinic lead by the co-owners and professional Instructors of Strike Zone Sports.

Strike Zone Sports skills camp: July 15-16

Ready to take your softball skills to the next level? Our friends at Strike Zone Sports are hosting a two-day camp in Rochester July 15-16.

About

Rochester Youth Fastpitch Softball Association (RYFSA)

Our association focuses on creating powerful opportunities for youth in Rochester, Minnesota, to learn the game of fast-pitch softball. Click on the age groups below to learn more about the program and how to sign up.

Resource: Minnesota Softball Age Test Calculator

6U

Ages 5 & 6

8U

Ages 7 & 8

10U

Ages 9 & 10

12U

Ages 11 & 12

14U

Ages 13 & 14

HS

High School

Our goal

The RYFSA Way

Through individualized instruction and appropriate competition in fastpitch softball, the RYFSA provides Rochester area youth with the opportunity to improve their individual fastpitch skills, team-building skills, and their appreciation for the sport. Team building skills include: good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, commitment, respect, cooperation, good work ethic, leadership, self-esteem and a positive attitude.

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Get involved in RYFSA

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Step up as a coach

We are always looking for parents and committed adults to help coach our teams. No experience necessary. Just a passion for teaching the game.

Learn more in our Coaches Corner

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Start umpiring softball

Whether you are a youth looking for a part-time job or an adult seeking an opportunity to give back to the community, our training program can have you on the field next season.

Learn more about becoming an ump

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Sign up as a sponsor

Sponsors are the life-blood of youth sports in Rochester and your support is invaluable to enabling our association’s mission to make softball a reality for our community.

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Hello!

Welcome to RYFSA from our players

The players, coaches, volunteers, and parents for RYFSA welcome all youth to discover the sport of fastpitch softball. Whether you are brand new to the game and interested in learning the softball or a youth that has taken a season off, we welcome you to RYFSA and look forward to seeing you on the field!