Time for Summer

RYFSA will be hosting a Summer season for 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and High School softball players in the Rochester area.

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Latest news and events

RYFSA Newsletter: June 14

RYFSA shares the latest community updates, including our inaugural scholarship recipients, a reminder about positive sportsmanship toward umpires, a busy summer ahead for the MN Stix, and important softball picture day details.

2026 RYFSA Scholarship recipients

The Rochester Youth Fastpitch Softball Association is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the RYFSA Scholarship. The 2026 recipients are Ava Frost (left) and Ruby Flies (right). Congratulations! Read more about Ava and Ruby.

Sign up today! Volunteer opportunities now available

Volunteer opportunities are now open for the 2026 season.

RYFSA Newsletter: April 2

Final registration deadline approaching on April 3, quick updates about the upcoming season, and job opportunities this Summer.

10U, 12U, and, 14U tryout details

The tryouts for the 2026 season are March 7 and 8. Read this post for full details and what to expect.

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.

Volunteer

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.

Learn more about getting involved

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!