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Chaska Youth Softball Association

Welcome

Welcome to CYSA's internet dugout.  CYSA's goal is to provide the youth of Chaska and its surrounding communities the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of softball in a safe, fun, and positive environment while teaching the values of teamwork and sportsmanship.  CYSA offers two softball programs for its youth:   In-House (recreational) and Traveling (competitive).  CYSA is affiliated with the Chaska Parks, Recreation, and Arts Department, but equal status is given to all girls from the area covered by School District 112.

Continue to check our site frequently for updates on CYSA news, league information, schedules, rosters, game results and much more.  Contact us at CYSA, PO Box 451, Chaska, MN 55318 or cysafastpitch@gmail.com.

2018 Fall Ball

Fall Ball Registration is now open!  This is a condensed travel season where the primary focus is on player development and providing players with additional repetitions.  The season is a more relaxed setting than the regular travel season and is offered at the 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U and 16U levels.

Fall Ball provides those players that have been in-house players to get a sense of what travel ball is if they have interest in travel ball in 2019.  It also provides travel players moving up in age group for 2019 the opportunity to get accustomed to any changes in pitching, base running, etc., as players typically play at the age level they will play at next season.

Teams play one afternoon per weekend.  Following each week, the teams are re-seeded and eventually are paired against equally talented teams for the Fall Ball State Tournament.

As always, we would greatly appreciate to hear from parents that would be interested in sharing their support for the girls and knowledge of the game through coaching this fall.

For more details on Fall Ball offerings and to register please click HERE.

2018 Summer Camp

The CYSA Summer Camp is open to beginning players ages 5 to 7 interested in learning how to play softball.  The campers will participate in age appropriate and fun activities, relays, and drills teaching the fundamental softball skills including throwing, catching, fielding, and hitting.  The camp will be led by highly experienced and skilled coaches including members of the Chaska High School Softball team.  Camp will be taking place on August 1, 8 & 15 from 6:00-7:30 PM at Chaska Community Park.  The cost is $20 which includes a t-shirt.

Softball Programs Offered by CYSA


RIVALS:  This is a year round program for serious softball players and strives for A-level competition with paid coaches.  Rivals is a high level community based club program.  Players from other communities are welcome to try out and teams will be formed in a manner that allows teams to be placed at the highest level of competition.
Program page: http://www.cysafastpitch.com/page/show/2678076-rivals

  • Age 14U. 16U and 18U
  • Commitment is year round practices, games, clinics and tournaments
  • Season is year round
  • Try-outs dates in August

WEST METRO THUNDER (WMT):  This partnership between Chaska nad Chanhassen will be administered by CYSA (Chaska) with assistance from CAA.  Teams may be placed at the A, B or C level of competition based on team dynamic.
Program Page:  http://www.cysafastpitch.com/page/show/3912905-west-metro-thunder

  1. Age 14U and 16U
  2. Commitments:  3 nights a week - one night for practice and two for games, 3 selected tournaments, state qualifier tournament and if qualifying - state and national tournaments
  3. Season: April - July
  4. Tryout date in Mid-March

TRAVELING:  This program is for more competitive softball players at the 8U, 10U and 12U levels.  Competition level will be determined by team dynamics at the appropriate level.  Traditionally teams are playing at the A or B levels.
Program Page:  http://www.cysafastpitch.com/page/show/1317116-traveling-league-

  1. Age: 8U, 10 and 12U
  2. Commitment: two nights a week for 8U & 10U -one night for practice and one night for games, 2-3 tournaments including state tournament for 8U and 3-4  tournaments including state for 10U.  Three nights a week for 12U - one night for practice and two nights for games, 3 selected tournaments, state qualifier tournament and if qualifying - state and national tournaments
  3. Season:  April - July
  4. Tryout dates in Mid March

COMMUNITY LEAGUE: CYSA has followed suit with other local communities to transition traditional In House Leagues to a Community Program administered by Big West.  Competition will be of similar level to traditional In House and teams will continue to play against other local communities as they have in the past.  These teams will be divided up evenly with ability so that all teams have pitching and catching support.
Program Page:  http://www.cysafastpitch.com/page/show/3880787-community-league

  1. Age:  10U, 12U and 14U
  2. Commitment:  two nights a week - one for practice and one for games and a state qualifying tournament
  3. Season:  April - July
  4. Evaluation dates in Mid March

K/1/2 IN HOUSE:  This is our standard In House program again for 2018 for younger girls that want to try out softball as a sport.  This league will play against teams from Chanhassen and Carver.
Program Page:  http://www.cysafastpitch.com/page/show/1317109-k-1-2-in-house-league

  1. Age K-2nd grade:  Enroll in the grade your player is in for the 2017-2018 school year
  2. Commitment:  two nights a week - one night for practice and one night for games
  3. Season:  April - July
  4. Evaluations & uniform fittings in Mid March