FARIBAULT FASTPITCH ASSOCIATION
Parent's Corner Q&A
This page is intended to help answer common questions our parents have regarding equipment and the fastpitch program.
Summer Teams, Fall Ball & Winter Workouts:
8U -
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The primary focus of 8U Traveling is on softball fundamentals, skill development and building a love for the game.
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Season runs May - June
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League Games are 2 nights a week usually on Monday & Wednesday
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Practices are 1-2 nights a week pending games scheduled
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2 weekend tournaments (1 jamboree and 1 league tournament)
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Games are usually played in the south metro against Lakeville, Farmington, Prior Lake, Northfield, etc. There are some games that will be further away but usually only 1-2 in cities like Prescott, Ellsworth, Hastings or St Paul area.
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Fall Ball league runs in late August-September at a minimal cost (~$25-50) if enough players/coaches.
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Winter Workouts available in January-March on Monday & Wednesday nights at the Middle School batting cage/gym at no cost.
10U -
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The primary focus of 10U Traveling is on softball fundamentals, skill development and providing a fun and competitive experience while developing pitchers and catchers.
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Season runs May - Mid/Late July
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League Games are 2 nights a week usually on Tuesday and Thursday (we use league games to work on skills to prepare for tournaments)
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Practices are 1-2 nights a week pending games scheduled
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3 weekend tournaments, 1 State Qualifier Tournament (last weekend of June), 1 State tournament if qualified (1st weekend after the 4th of July), possibly Nationals if the teams qualifies and agrees to play which is late July. Additional cost and/or fundraising if play in Nationals.
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Games are usually played in the south metro against Lakeville, Farmington, Prior Lake, Northfield, etc. There are some games that will be further away but usually only 1-2 in cities like Prescott, Ellsworth, Hastings or St Paul area.
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Fall Ball league runs in late August-September at a minimal cost (~$25-50) if enough players/coaches.
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Winter Workouts available in January-March on Monday & Wednesday nights at the Middle School batting cage/gym at no cost.
Equipment:
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Helmet (any batting helmet with facemask is acceptable - examples below). * Fury sticker logo available for purchase
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Fielders Mask
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Fielders Gloves
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Batting Gloves
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Bats (optional - common brands are Louisville Slugger, DeMarini, Easton, Mizuno)
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Spikes (black spikes preferred, no metal spikes until 14U)
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Black pants (any solid black softball pant acceptable and beltloop preferred)
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Batbag (any batbag is acceptable - examples below)
Rip-It Helmets
Demarini
Boombah
12U -
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The primary focus of 12U Traveling is on softball fundamentals, advanced skill development and providing a competitive and fun experience at all levels.
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Season runs May - Mid/Late July
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League Games are 2 nights a week usually on Monday & Wednesday (we use league games to work on skills to prepare for tournaments)
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Practices are 1-2 nights a week pending games scheduled
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3 weekend tournaments, 1 State Qualifier Tournament (last weekend of June), 1 State tournament if qualified (1st weekend after the 4th of July), possibly Nationals if the teams qualifies and agrees which is late July. Additional cost and/or fundraising if play in Nationals.
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Games are usually played in the south metro against Lakeville, Farmington, Prior Lake, Northfield, etc. There are some games that will be further away but usually only 1-2 in cities like Prescott, Ellsworth, Hastings or St Paul area.
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Fall Ball league runs in late August-September at a minimal cost (~$25-50) if enough players/coaches.
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Winter Workouts available in January-March on Monday & Wednesday nights at the Middle School batting cage/gym at no cost.
14U & HS Teams -
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The continued focus of 14U Traveling is on advanced skill development and providing a competitive and fun experience.
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Season runs Late May - Late July
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League Games are 2 nights a week usually on Tuesday & Thursday (HS league on Monday & Wednesdays)
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Practices are 1-2 nights a week pending games scheduled
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2-3 weekend tournaments, 1 State Qualifier Tournament (1st weekend after the 4th of July), 1 State tournament if qualified (2nd/3rd weekend July), possibly Nationals if the teams qualifies and agrees which is late July. Additional cost and/or fundraising if play in Nationals.
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Games are usually played in the south metro against Lakeville, Farmington, Prior Lake, Northfield, etc. There are some games that will be further away but usually only 1-2 in cities like Prescott, Ellsworth, Hastings or St Paul area.
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Fall Ball league runs in late August-September at a minimal cost (~$25-50) if enough players/coaches.
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Winter Workouts available in January-March on Monday & Wednesday nights at the Middle School batting cage/gym at no cost.