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2025 Chaska Youth Softball Association News

K/1/2 League Program Description

K/1/2 In-House League

This program is designed for girls currently in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade. This league will play against teams from Chanhassen, Carver, and Eden Prairie. Teams meet two nights per week. Teams will also participate in an end of the season tournament at the end of June. The season runs from May - end of June.

The league plays by ASA rules with some modifications.


This is a coach pitch division with the emphasis on teaching basic skills, general rules of the game and equal playing time/positions (at coach's discretion due to missed practices, sickness or absence). Games/practices will be scheduled on Monday and Wednesdays, but may change due to field availability or inclement weather.


Community League Description

The Community program is offered to 10U and 12U players, based off age eligibility for the year. Teams are divided evenly by ability and formed at the 10U and 12U levels. League games are played against other Big West communities. Teams typically meet two nights per week for games/practices. Teams will participate in a state qualifying tournament (at the end of June) and if qualifying, a state tournament (early July). The season runs from May – July.


CYSA 2025 Spring Apparel Store

We’re excited to announce that our Spring Apparel Store is now open! This is a great opportunity to order new gear and show your support for the season ahead. 

The store will remain open until Monday, February 17th at 11:59 PM CST.

Please note that all orders will be processed and bulk shipped after the store closes. 

To help families save on shipping, we’ve structured the order process as a bulk order, meaning you’ll receive free shipping! We’ll notify you once the order arrives, and we’ll arrange a convenient pick-up time for families.

Don't miss out – make sure to get your orders in before the store closes!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out - apparel@cysafastpitch.com



Heggies Pizza Fundraiser

We are thrilled to announce our latest fundraiser with Heggies Pizza to support the Chaska Youth Softball Association! This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy delicious, locally-made pizzas while helping our organization.

Why Are We Fundraising?
The funds raised through this initiative will go directly toward:

  • Field Improvements: Ensuring our players have safe, high-quality fields to practice and play on.

  • Keeping Costs Down: Making softball accessible to more families by maintaining affordable registration, camp and clinic fees.

How It Works:

  • Fundraiser Dates: January 27th - February 17th

  • Pizza Options: 14 flavors of pizza!

  • Cost: Pizzas range in price from $11.00 - $14.00

  • How to Order: Order forms are attached. ALL orders must be turned in by Monday, February 17th along with payment. No exceptions. Customers can make checks payable to CYSA. Or if easier, customers can pay families and families can write a check to CYSA. 

    • Order forms and payments can be submitted on Sunday, February 16th, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the back gym of Chaska High School (during our clinic sessions) or on Monday, February 17th, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Chaska VFW. If you are unable to make either drop-off time, please reach out to Eva Branch - sponsorships@cysafastpitch.com for alternate arrangements.

  • Delivery/Pick-Up Date: Thursday, March 13th, 2025 at the Chaska VFW from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

You MUST pick up or arrange for someone to pick up your order. We will not be able to hold onto orders. 

Prizes for Top Sellers!
We’re excited to reward our top fundraisers:

  • 1st Place: $100.00 gift card to Scheels

  • 2nd Place: $50.00 gift card to Scheels

  • 3rd Place: $25.00 gift card to Scheels

  • ALL Players who sell at least 3 pizzas will earn a Chaska Softball dri-fit practice t-shirt. 


Catching Lessons with Ashley Marschel - MASH

Join our exciting Softball Catching Clinic with Ashley from Mash! Enhance your skills behind the plate! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your techniques, this clinic offers expert coaching and fun drills to help you become a standout catcher. Sign up now and take your game to the next level!

 

February 10th, February 17th, March 3rd, March 10th, & March 24.

Location: - Chaska La Academia Elementary School

7pm – 8pm: 8u & 10u levels

8pm – 9pm: 12u & 14u levels

 

Cost: $25/session

Lessons are open to CYSA catchers 8U - 14U.  


Hitting and Fielding with Justin Newman

Stay sharp and grow your game with the help of Justin Newman of the Chaska High School Coaching staff along with Varsity players. These sessions will focus on proper hitting, throwing and fielding mechanics.



Session Details (Please note locations for each session):

 

Sunday, February 16th, 2025 - Chaska High School Back Gym

Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 - Chaska High School Back Gym

 

February:

Sessions are available in 1 hour increments:

4:00pm - 5:00pm K/1/2 and 8U Only 

5:00pm - 6:00pm 10U Only 

6:00pm - 7:00pm 12U/14U Only

 

Please only register for one session per day.

Cost: $15/session
Location: Chaska High School back gym

Pitching with Coach Cass of Powerhouse Mechanics

We are thrilled to welcome back Cass Kreitlow of Powerhouse Mechanics.

Cass grew up in Chanhassen, MN and attended St. Huberts. Life took him to San Diego, where he became affiliated with Powerhouse Mechanics, and now he's back in MN. His main experience is playing/coaching baseball, but has been trained by Powerhouse to coach fastpitch.

 

Session Details (Please note locations for each session):

 

Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 - Chaska High School Back Gym

 

February:

Sessions are available in 1 hour increments at 4:00pm, 5:00pm, and 6:00pm.

Sessions are limited to 6 players per hour.  

 

Please only register for one session per day.

 

Cost: $25/session

 

To maximize the benefit of each session, it is required that your player attends one of the first two sessions in order to attend any of the other seven remaining sessions.  This will allow Coach Cass to explain Powerhouse Mechanics foundations in these initial sessions and not have to repeatedly go through those at the start of each session.


Location: Chaska High School - back gym

 ** Lessons are open to CYSA pitchers 8U - 14U.  

Pitchers must supply a catcher and their own age appropriate ball. **


Age Eligibility

Here's a helpful chart to determine your softball age and what level you should be playing for the 2024-2025 season (including fall ball).

 




Sponsors

Become A Sponsor Of Chaska Youth Softball


Donate Via Venmo

If you'd like to donate money directly to our association you can easily do so using the Donate Via Venmo link.


Donate Via PayPal

If you'd like to donate money directly to our association you can easily do so using the Donate Via PayPal link. Transactions are secure through PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account to use this feature

Publicity Opportunity!

Want a special shoutout for your player's team? We’d love to celebrate their achievements! Simply email a team photo and details to sponsorships@cysafastpitch.com, and we’ll feature them on our social media and website. Let’s showcase the hard work and dedication of our amazing players!

Important Dates

HEGGIES PIZZA FUNDRAISER

  • Order forms due by Monday, February 17th

WINTER TRAINING:

  • Hitting and Fielding with Justin Newman of Chaska High School Softball Coaching Staff 
    • Sunday, February 16th
    • Sunday, February 23rd
  • Pitching with Cass Kreitlow of Powerhouse Mechanics
    • Sunday, February 23rd
  • MASH Catching Clinics with Coach Ashley Marschel
    • Monday, February 17th
    • Monday, March 3rd
    • Monday, March 10th
    • Monday, March 24th

BIG WEST IMPORTANT DATES

  • Big West 12U League Games Start - April 28th
  • Big West 10U League Games Start - April 29th
  • Metro Area 8U League Games Start - April 30th
  • Big West 14U League Games Start - May 20th
  • 10U/12U Qualifiers - June 28th - June 29th
  • 8U State - June 28th - June 29th
  • 10U/12U State - July 12th - July 13th
  • 14U/HS Qualifiers - July 19th - July 20th
  • 14U/HS States - July 26th - July 27th

Playing Up

All players interested in playing up an age level must submit a request to CYSA prior to registration.



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Join Our FlipGive Team!

This season, fundraising for Chaska Youth Softball Association is going to be so much easier with FlipGive, a free team funding app. CYSA will earn cash back on every purchase made all year long! All you have to do is shop anytime with the brands you already love, like Home Depot, Under Armour, Walmart, Scheels, Old Navy, Apple, Mobil, Dick's Sporting Goods and CVS. No more going door-to-door selling - it’s completely virtual and contactless. FlipGive has an app and a website browser extension! Join our team now and you’ll get a $5 bonus the first time you shop