BAA Youth Softball in Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington Athletic Association offers affordable, inclusive recreational softball for Bloomington youth of all skill levels. Players build softball fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship and confidence in a fun, supportive environment.
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BAA Softball Program Overview
BAA provides fun, affordable and safe recreational softball experiences powered by dedicated volunteers. Players develop softball fundamentals, motor skills, teamwork and sportsmanship in a family-friendly program.
Equal playing time is an important part of BAA softball. Our rules are designed to help every player participate, learn and contribute to the team.
BAA also offers coaching clinics and development resources to help new and returning coaches teach age-appropriate skills. Older softball levels may receive additional instruction from experienced competitive and professional slow-pitch players.
All Skill Levels
Players can learn and develop in a recreational environment.
Equal Playing Time
BAA rules help ensure every player has opportunities to participate.
Volunteer Powered
Coaches, scorekeepers, umpires and program volunteers make each season possible.
Volunteer with BAA Softball
BAA softball relies on parents, guardians, family members and community volunteers to coach, assist teams, keep score and help umpire younger divisions.
Coaches and Assistant Coaches
Coaches organize practices, teach softball fundamentals and create a positive team experience. BAA provides basic training, coaching clinics and program resources to support volunteers.
Scorekeepers and Umpires
Scorekeepers and volunteer umpires help games run smoothly, particularly at younger levels. Families can indicate their interest in volunteering during player registration.
BAA Softball Tournaments and Playoffs
BAA offers a tournament for the Mites division. The event gives players and families an opportunity to celebrate team development, recognize progress and enjoy friendly competition.
Tournament schedules and details are shared with parents and guardians in advance through LeagueApps or team communications.
Fall Ball Softball
Registration is completed directly through the South Metro Softball League. Players are grouped by their home community, and Bloomington participants are placed together whenever possible. Families may also organize partial or complete teams, with approximately 12 players per team.
Please note: BAA does not operate or collect registration fees for Fall Ball. The program is administered entirely by the South Metro Softball League, and BAA shares the opportunity as a resource for Bloomington softball families.
South Metro Softball League
BAA participates in the South Metro Softball League for the following girls softball divisions:
- Squirts: Grades 3–4
- Intermediate: Grades 5–7
- Seniors: Grades 8–12
South Metro allows BAA teams to represent Bloomington while playing recreational teams from nearby communities. Games are commonly held in Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Savage, or Rosemount.
South Metro is not a traveling softball league. Travel is limited to nearby participating communities.
South Metro divisions generally participate in both a midseason tournament and an end-of-season tournament. Once school is out, teams should typically plan for one doubleheader night and one practice night each week.
BAA Softball Levels and Divisions
Softball divisions are based on the player’s grade at the time of registration. Review the summary and division tables below for schedules, formats and program details.
| AGE GROUP | LEVEL | DAYS OF THE WEEK |
| Girls & Boys, Age 4 - Entering Kindergarten in Fall (+ 6-year-olds without prior experience) | Mini-Mites Softball | Monday | Wednesday |
| 1st - 2nd Grade Girls | Mites Softball | Tuesday | Thursday |
| 3rd - 4th Grade Girls | Squirts Softball (South Metro) | Games: Tuesday Practices: Thursday |
| 5th - 7th Grade Girls | Intermediate (South Metro) | Games: Thursday Practice / Makeup Games: Tuesday |
| 8th - 12th Grade Girls | Seniors (South Metro) | Games: Monday Practice / Makeup Games: Wednesday |
| Softball Contacts | Directors |
Mini-Mites Softball
| Age Group | Girls & Boys, Age 4 - Entering Kindergarten in Fall (+ 6-year-olds without prior experience) |
| Player Experience | The player learns the basics of the game, therefore no score is kept and no season end tournament. |
| Game Fundamentals | All players on the team will bat and field every inning. Coaches will work with the players so they can hit, throw, run the bases and field properly. |
| Where | Softball fields around Bloomington |
| When | * Monday & Wednesday * No weekends * If you prefer weekends for your family schedule, you can join the Mini-Mites baseball program (essentially the same developmental type program on Saturday mornings) |
| Equipment | * Every child receives a shirt with first name pre-printed on the back, and end-of-season medal. * The team is provided with: bats, balls, batting helmets, and catcher gear. Bases are at the fields. * Each child needs to provide their own glove. Softball pants are recommended, but not required. Tennis shoes or cleats are required (no metal). * Your child may use their own batting helmet, must be USSSA certified, and the mask on the helmet is highly recommended. * Fielding masks are required staring at Squirts. Recommended for all kids to protect their faces as they are learning this sport. |
| Registration / Fees | $84 + $15 City Field Use Fee (2026) (financial assistance is available for those in need: contact softball@baaonline.org) |
Mites Girls Softball
| Age Group | 1st - 2nd Grade Girls |
| Player Experience | Standard three out inning for batting with 10 players play in the field at the same time. |
| Game Fundamentals | The objective of this league is to teach the proper way to catch, throw, field and hit. Mites level is coach pitch. Standings are recorded and a season end tournament is played. |
| Where | Softball fields all around Bloomington |
| When | * Tuesday & Thursday * Practices start week of April 27 * Games start week of May 11 * No weekends except for season end tourney (two days during the weekend of July 11/12 - exact day TBD based on weather) |
| Equipment | * Every child receives a shirt, and end-of-season medal. The team is provided with: bats, balls, batting helmets, and catcher gear. Bases are at the fields. * Each child needs to provide their own glove. Softball pants are recommended, but not required. Tennis shoes or cleats are required (no metal). * Your child may use their own batting helmet, must be USSSA certified, and the mask on the helmet is highly recommended. * Fielding masks are required starting at Squirts. Recommended for all kids to protect their faces as they are learning this sport. * BAA Softball does NOT allow players to use their own bats in the Mites level. |
| Registration / Fees | $105 + $15 City Field Use Fee (2026 fee) (financial assistance is available for those in need: contact softball@baaonline.org) |
Squirts Girls Softball
| Age Group | 3rd - 4th Grade Girls |
| Player Experience | The purpose of this league is to teach the proper ways to catch, throw, field, pitch and hit along with basic skill development. Emphasis is on learning the fundamentals of the game. |
| Game Fundamentals | The official rules of the USSSA Slowpitch Softball are used for this level unless there are specific rules outlined by BAA / South Metro pertaining to this level. This league is player/coach pitching. No catcher in this level due to South Metro Rules. Standings are recorded and a season-end tournament is played. |
| Where | South Metro Softball League - Bloomington, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan |
| When | * Practices: Thursdays, starting the week of April 20 (makeup games may be held on Thursday) * Games: Tuesdays, starting the week of May 4 * No weekends except for the mid-season tournament hosted by BAA at Dred Scott (June 12-14, 2026) and the Season-end tourney (July 17-19, 2026). |
| Equipment | * The team is provided with: bats, balls, batting helmets, and catcher gear. Bases are at the fields. * Uniform: Every child receives a jersey with their name on the back, socks, and belt. *As of 2025, we will no longer be providing softball pants for players. * Each child needs to provide their own glove, BLACK softball pants, fielding mask, tennis shoes or cleats are required (no metal). * Your child may use their own batting helmet, must be USSSA certified, and the mask on the helmet is highly recommended. * BAA Softball allows players to use their own certified USSSA Slowpitch softball bats at this level, there will be team bats. |
| Registration / Fees | $180 + $15 City Field Use Fee (2026) (financial assistance is available for those in need: contact softball@baaonline.org) |
Intermediate Girls Softball
| Age Group | 5th - 7th Grade Girls |
| Player Experience | The purpose for this league is to continue to develop your skills in all areas of the game, while representing the city of Bloomington, as your team will play teams from other surrounding communities. The majority of the games will be played in Burnsville and Bloomington. |
| Game Fundamentals | Intermediates is a player pitch. The official rules of the USSSA Slowpitch Softball are used for this level unless there are specific rules outlined by BAA / South Metro pertaining to this level. This level has player pitchers and catchers. Standings are recorded and a season-end tournament is played. |
| Where | South Metro Softball League - Bloomington, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Rosemount, Savage |
| When | * Practices: Tuesdays, starting the week of April 20 * Games: Thursdays, starting the week of May 4 * Makeup Games: Tuesdays * Games begin May 8th, double-headers begin June 5 * No program week of July 4 * No weekends, except for the mid-season tournament (June 12-14, 2026) and the season-end tourney (July 17-19, 2026) at Loc Lavon |
| Equipment | * The team is provided with: bats, balls, batting helmets, and catcher gear. Bases are at the fields. * Uniform: Every child receives a jersey with their name on the back, socks, and belt. * Each child needs to provide their own glove, fielders mask, BLACK Softball pants, and tennis shoes or cleats are required (no metal) * Your child may use their own batting helmet, must be USSSA certified, and the mask on the helmet is highly recommended * BAA Softball allows players to use their own certified USSSA Slowpitch softball bats at this level, there will be team bats. |
| Registration / Fees | $230 + $15 City Field Use Fee (2026) (financial assistance is available for those in need: contact softball@baaonline.org) |
Seniors Girls Softball
| Age Group | 8th – 12th Grade Girls |
| Player Experience | This league is developed for girls who are more serious about playing slowpitch softball, without joining a traveling team that plays on weekends. You will be representing the city of Bloomington while playing teams from surrounding communities. Games will be played in Burnsville and Bloomington. |
| Game Fundamentals | Seniors are players pitched. The official rules of the USSSA Slowpitch Softball are used for this level unless there are specific rules outlined by BAA / South Metro pertaining to this level. Standings are recorded and a season-end tournament is played. |
| Where | South Metro Softball League - Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Savage |
| When | * Practices: Wednesdays, starting the week of April 20 * Games: Mondays, starting the week of May 4 * Makeup Games: Wednesdays * No weekends, except for the mid-season tournament (June 12-14, 2026) and the Season-end tourney (July 17-19, 2026) at Loc Lavon |
| Equipment | * The team is provided with: bats, balls, batting helmets, and catcher gear. Bases are at the fields. * Uniform: Every child receives a jersey with their name on the back, socks, and belt * Each child needs to provide their own glove, fielders mask, BLACK Softball pants, and tennis shoes or cleats are required (no metal) * Your child may use their own batting helmet, must be USSSA certified, and the mask on the helmet is highly recommended * BAA Softball allows players to use their own certified USSSA Slowpitch softball bats at this level, there will be team bats |
| Registration / Fees | $230 + $15 City Field Use Fee (2026) (financial assistance is available for those in need: contact softball@baaonline.org) |
BAA Softball Tournament Team
Review eligibility, schedule and participation information for the BAA softball tournament team.
| Age Group | Squirts, Intermediates & Seniors |
| Player Experience | This league for our Intermediate and Senior Players that are looking for additional softball in the summer |
| Tournament Dates for 2025 | * Golden Valley: TBD * Burnsville: TBD * State: TBD * Nationals (Watertown, SD): TBD * Optional Tournaments: TBD |
| When | Weekends + Friday night team practices |
| Equipment | Every team member receives a softball jersey and a batting helmet |
| Registration / Fees | TBD (financial assistance is not available for this program) |
BAA Softball Contacts
Contact the BAA softball leadership team for help with registration, schedules, coaching, team placement, tournaments or other program questions.
BAA Softball Contacts |
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| Mini-Mites | Girls & Boys, Age 4 - Entering Kinder | OPEN | softball@baaonline.org | 952-219-1226 |
| Mites | 1st - 2nd Grade Girls | Mike Foisy | mfoisy4@aol.com | 952-200-0423 |
| Squirts (South Metro) | 3rd - 4th Grade Girls | Tami Hanson | hanson_tamijo@yahoo.com | |
| Intermediates (South Metro) | 5th - 7th Grade Girls | Mark Borchardt | msb5859@gmail.com | 612-865-3074 |
| Seniors (South Metro) | 8th - 12th Grade Girls | Jake Sheppard | bentpinelake@gmail.com | |
| Softball Commissioner | Andy Rotering | softball@baaonline.org | 612-419-2575 |
| Softball South Metro Director | Mark Borchardt | msb5859@gmail.com | 612-865-3074 |
| Softball In-house Director | Jake Krentz | softballequipment@baaonline.org | 952-221-7435 |
| Softball Equipment Director | Jake Krentz | softballequipment@baaonline.org | 952-221-7435 |
| Softball Scheduler | Ryan Lokken | softballscheduling@baaonline.org | 612-716-0860 |
| Administration | Stephanie Nicholson | admin@baaonline.org | 952-222-5162 |
Softball Rules and Coaching Resources
Use these resources to review BAA softball rules, South Metro policies, coaching guidance, field preparation and weather safety.
BAA Coaching Resources
Rules and Conduct
Weather and Safety
BAA Softball Sponsor Discounts
BAA families may use available sponsor offers to save on softball equipment, apparel and other sporting goods.
Join BAA Youth Softball
Register your player or volunteer as a coach, scorekeeper, umpire or program leader to help create a great softball season for Bloomington youth.
