South Metro Slowpitch SB: Intermediate-Grades 5-7 - Inver Grove Heights, MN 2025

DescriptionAges: Grades 5-7 (current 2024-25 school year)League Info: The South Metro Slowpitch Softball Leagues welcomes all levels of participants. First and foremost, it is a recreational, fun league where friends can play together and have a great time. The program operates under the philosophy that each participant will have the opportunity to participate in each game and develop skills. The main focus is on having fun, sportsmanship and building new friends. League consists of the following cities: Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Prior Lake and Rosemount.Location: Practices will be held in Inver Grove Heights. Majority of the games will be played in Burnsville or Bloomington.When: Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Games are Thursdays and practice on Tuesdays. Makeup games will typically be Tuesdays.
Practices will start late April/early May (depending on weather).
Game play will start early May with double-headers starting the beginning of June (after kids are done with school).
No games/practices week of July 4.
No weekends except for the mid-season tournament (June 13-15) and the season-ending tourney (July 18-20) at Burnsville.
Equipment: The team will be provided with: bats, balls, batting helmets and catcher gear. Every child will receive a uniform. Each child needs to provide their own glove, cleats (no metal) or tennis shoes. Your child may use their own bat and/or helmet but it must be USSSA certified. Fielding masks are not required but highly recommended.Fee: $150VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED! This program relies on volunteer coaches to lead the teams, if interested please call Al Vandehoef at 651-450-2468 or email avandehoef@ighmn.govAge CategoryYouthLocationNorth Valley Park (practices only), games primarily in Burnsville & Bloomington