2026 Travel Fall Ball
When
The fall travel season runs August 10th - Sept 27th.
8U & 10U Games are played on Saturdays
- Week 1: Aug 22nd
- Week 2: Aug 29th
- Labor Day Weekend (No Games): Sep 5th - 6th
- Week 3: Sep 12th
- Week 4: Sep 19th
12U & 14U Games are played on Sundays
- Week 1: Aug 23rd
- Week 2: Aug 30th
- Labor Day Weekend (No Games) Sept 5-6)
- Week 3: Sep 13th
- Week 4: Sep 20th
**Fall State Tournaments are scheduled for the weekend of 9/26 - 9/27 Depending on age group.
Where
Practices are held at Chaska Community Park, Chaska Middle School East, Pioneer Middle School, Carver Lions Park and Chaska High School fields.
Practices
Teams typically meet two nights per week for games/practices
Program Goals
The fall ball season is a developmental league for those individuals to prepare for the next spring/summer season. Fall league provides an opportunity for your players to learn about the game and gain experience playing fastpitch.
It is an excellent introduction to the "travel" team environment at a higher level of play
Practice and game schedule
Teams will have 1-2 practices per week.
Games are played in the south-west metro area but could also occur in the greater metro area depending on game schedule.
Double-header games are typically scheduled at 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, and 4:30 PM on Saturdays (8U and 10U) and Sundays (12U and 14U), subject to change.
Uniforms & Equipment
Players are provided a jersey for the fall ball season. Additional items: pants, socks and belt can be purchased separately.
*Black Pants from previouse years can still be used and will match jerseys.
Players should purchase: a softball bag, softball helmet with face guard, a fielding mask, glove, bat and cleats (molded).
*Metal Cleats are ok for 14U.
Tournaments
Players will participate in a Fall State Tournament at the end of the season.
8U & 10U: September 26th
12U & 14U: September 27th
Team Selections
Teams are created using the following guidelines:
- Selection from eligible players (see policy on Eligibility) at that age group – the number of players on each team is ideally 12.
- Players desiring to play up if a position is available (see policy on “Playing Up”)
- Players from outside the eligibility area if needed to field a team.
- Team Formation Philosophy & Process
Team selection is the ultimate decision of the Board. A committee may be appointed to review tryout and all other available information
Fall Ball Quick Facts
8U
- Teams are formed to keep summer teams in tact as best as possible, while accommodating players aging up and have similar ability players on a team.
- Monday/Wednesday practices will begin in early August.
- Schedules for games are released between Tuesday and Thursday before the weekend games.
- Games are double headers on Saturdays and will start at 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM or 4:30 PM
- Weekend games will start mid-August through the end of September, skipping Labor Day weekend. The last weekend will be the Fall Ball tournament.
10U
- Teams are formed to keep summer teams in tact as best as possible, while accommodating players aging up and have similar ability players on a team.
- Tuesday/Thursday practices will begin in early August.
- Schedules for games are released between Tuesday and Thursday before the weekend games.
- Games are double headers on Saturdays and will start at 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM or 4:30 PM.
- Weekend games will start mid-August through the end of September, skipping Labor Day weekend. The last weekend will be the Fall Ball tournament.
12U
- Teams are formed to keep summer teams in tact as best as possible, while accommodating players aging up and have similar ability players on a team.
- Monday/Wednesday practices will begin in early August.
- Schedules for games are released between Tuesday and Thursday before the weekend games.
- Games are double headers on Sundays and will start at 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM or 4:30 PM.
- Weekend games will start mid-August through the end of September, skipping Labor Day weekend. The last weekend will be the Fall Ball tournament.
14U
- Teams are formed to keep summer teams in tact as best as possible, while accommodating players aging up and have similar ability players on a team.
- Monday/Wednesday practices will begin in early August.
- Schedules for games are released between Tuesday and Thursday before the weekend games.
- Games are double headers on Sundays and will start at 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM or 4:30 PM.
- Weekend games will start mid-August through the end of September, skipping Labor Day weekend. The last weekend will be the Fall Ball tournament.
Fall Travel 2026
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.
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