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About Roseville Area Fastpitch
Roseville Area Fastpitch is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing an opportunity for girls up to 18 years old to compete on the softball field. RAF is organized and administered by an all-volunteer Board of Directors who each shares a common mission to provide an opportunity for girls of similar age and similar abilities to participate in a competitive organized softball program.
Great Local Training Opportunity
Bethel Softball Pro Camp
All 6th graders and up can attend All Skills Clinic and/or Pitching and Catching Clinics on Saturday February 8th. Register before January 21st for a T-shirt. See the registration link for more information. https://www.bethel.edu/events/2020/athletics/bethel-softball-pro-camp
2020 Winter Workouts
All workouts will take place at Minnesota Fastpitch Academy located at 899 3rd Street SW in New Brighton, MN.
Open Hitting (All ages and teams)
You must sign up at the following link in order to attend these sessions: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A45A9AF2AABF94-20201
March 15th 5:15-6:16 pm OR 6:15-7:15 pm
March 22nd 5:15-6:15 pm OR 6:15-7:15 pm
Team Workouts
10U Black:
Wednesday, March 18th, March 25th, April 1st and April 8th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
10U White:
Wednesday, March 18th, March 25th, April 1st and April 8th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
10U Silver:
Thursday, March 19th, March 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
12U Black:
Thursday, March 19th, March 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
12U White:
Thursday, March 19th, March 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
14U Black:
Thursday, March 19th, March 26th, April 2nd, and April 9th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Visit the RAF Holiday Store!
Cross off the items on your Christmas list and raise dollars for Roseville Area Fastpitch. RAF Team Store
2020 Spring Registration
To register for the 2020 Spring season, please click on the following link: https://rosevillegirlsfastpitchsoftball.sportngin.com/register/form/228799821
Tryouts for several of Roseville Area Fastpitch's 2020 teams have already occurred.
To inquire about team availability, please contact Kelly Affeldt.
January RAF Board Meeting
The next Roseville Area Fastpitch Board Meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 15th from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at the Rosebrook Park Building located at 2590 Fry Street in Roseville.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are always excited to have new faces joining our fastpitch program! We have developed a list of our most common questions & answers to help you learn more about our program.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What league do we play in? | Tri-County Fastpitch (except 8U) |
| What day are games played? | 8U: Wed. 10U: Tues/Thurs. 12U: Mon/Wed. 14U: Tues/Thurs |
| When do games start? | 8U/10U/12U: Approx May 1. 14U: Approx May 15 |
| What time do games begin? | 6:00 PM |
| Are all games double headers? | Yes -- 10U-14 play double headers…. And NO…. 8U play only a single game |
| How long are games? | 8U: 65 Minutes 10-14U: 65 Min or 7 Innings |
| How do I know what age level my daughter should play in? | Age groups are determined by the age of the athlete on December 31st of the previous year. For example, if you are 12 years old on Dec. 31st of 2019, you will play on the 12U team in 2020, even if you turn 13 before the softball season started. |
| What size ball is used? | 8U/10U - 11" Ball. 12U and Up - 12" Ball |
| What is the pitching distance? | 8U/10U: 35 feet. 12U: 40 feet. 14U & Up: 43 feet |
| Do 8U girls pitch? | No. 8U uses a pitching machine |
| Are there tournaments/weekend games? | Yes. Your registration fee pays for 2 tournaments + the end of the year league tournament. |
| Are there state tournament/national tournaments available? | Yes. Your team can qualify for the State Tournament during the year end league tourney. Teams can qualify for national tournaments from their other tournaments. |
| What equipment do I need? | As an association we do have some available equipment that can be used by a team -- like catchers gear, batting helmets & bats. When purchasing your own equipment, here are some guidelines: |
| Helmets must have an attached face guard and chin strap | |
| Gloves - recommend not using a "T-Ball" glove for the younger girls, these are too small | |
| Cleats. Not required but recommended. No metal cleats until 14U. If you have soccer cleats and they fit - use them. | |
| Sliding Pants and Knee sliders are optional and up to the girls (parents) discretion. | |
| Face Shields are optional as well. Recommended (but not required) for all pitchers |
Our Sponsors
These fine organizations make what we do possible. Please show your support to these amazing sponsors and thank them for their commitment to our organization. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Kelly Affeldt.
Little Canada Recreation Association
Visit WebsiteLCRA is a proud supporter of Roseville Fastpitch. LCRA sponsors many local events for the residents of Little Canada -- including Canadian Days Events, Ice Fishing & Golf Tournaments. Check out their website for the full list of events.
Dick's Sporting Goods
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Uppercut Embroidery
Supplier of Uniform and Fan Apparel for RAF
Uppercut Embroidery
2849 Centerville Rd Little Canada, MN 55117
Phone: 651-398-3583
Email: uppercut.emb@gmail.com
