Online registration for Minor League Baseball will open on February 5, 2024 and will end on March 3, 2024, for players at the U10, U11, U12, U13 and U14 level.
Registration needs to be completed in two steps:
1. Register online by March 3rd, 2024.
2. Attend one of the two uniform sizing / payment dates to finalize your registration (March 3rd or 10th)
Level
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Tournaments
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Participation
Fee
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Raffle
Fundraiser
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Worker
Deposit
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U10
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2
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$300
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$100
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$300
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U11
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3
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$325
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$100
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$300
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U12
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3
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$400
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$100
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$300
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U13
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3
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$400
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$100
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$300
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U14
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3
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$400
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$100
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$300
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A few highlights of what is included in the 2024 participation fee:
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Full age group and team specific practices (average of two practices per week)
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League games – Metro Baseball League or South-Central League (average of two games per week)
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2-3 Tournaments in the month of June (depending on age).
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State tournament (July) if team qualifies
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Uniform (two jerseys, pants, belt & hat) ~ U12 also receives a helmet.
2024 Teams:
At each level (U10-U14), there will be one team participating in the Metro Baseball League at the AA level. Depending on the number of registered players, an additional team or teams will be participating in an A level baseball league. U10 and U11 A teams will participate in the South-Central League and all U12-U14 A teams will participate in the Metro Baseball League. All teams will be placed in their respective A or AA level tournaments and all teams will be eligible to qualify for a state tournament bid.
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U10: All current 4th graders that meet age qualifications (Born on or after May 1, 2013).
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U11: All current 5th graders that meet age qualifications (Born on or after May 1, 2012).
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U12: All current 6th graders that meet age qualifications (Born on or after May 1, 2011).
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U13: All current 7th graders that meet age qualifications (Born on or after May 1, 2010).
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U14: All current 8th graders that meet age qualifications (Born on or after May 1, 2009).
Uniform Sizing and Payments:
We are offering two dates for players to try on uniforms, issue payments/deposits and pick up raffle tickets. These dates are Sunday, March 3rd and Sunday, March 10th. Both opportunities will be from 6-7:30PM at the Owatonna High School (enter athletic doors). Players will not be allowed to participate in any activities until all fees and deposits have been paid. You will have an opportunity to pay the registration fee via check at one of the try on dates along with your worker deposit and raffle payments.
Evaluations:
Ages U10-U12 evaluations will be held on Saturday, March 16th at the Owatonna High School to determine AA and A teams.
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U10: 10:00 am -12:00 pm
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U11: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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U12: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages U13-U14: Completed by Kids First coaching staff throughout April. Additional communication will be sent at a later date with details.
DIBS:
Due to continued increased city fees and prioritizing keeping our registration fees affordable, we are requiring 6 dibs hours per player with a family maximum of 15 hours. The worker deposit is $300 per player with a family max of $900. Reminder that this check is not cashed unless you don’t fulfill your volunteer hours. Parents will need to complete the Volunteer Commitment form designating which option they prefer (see attached form on this page). Please print, complete, and bring this form to one of the uniform sizing/registration dates. Volunteer opportunities include:
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Concession stands for events
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Field maintenance
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Steele County Fair parking in August.
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Team Managers
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Other future fundraising possibilities to keep baseball affordable for our players
Additional Registration Details:
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Register online by clicking the link above or below this text.
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Register online prior to uniform sizing / payment nights.
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At uniform sizing nights, separate checks (made out to Huskies Bullpen Club) are needed for:
Must be signed in to register. Link will not be active unless you sign in
Key Upcoming Dates:
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March 3rd: Registration closes. Late registrations are not guaranteed placement on a team and will be charged a late fee if accepted.
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March 16th: U10-U12 Evaluations and teams formed shortly after.
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April 1 Week: Coaches Clinic
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April 8 – 20: Age group specific practices (U10-U12)
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April 20: Owatonna Huskies vs Red Wing Wingers @ Target Field
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April 23+: Individual team practices (U10-U12)
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April 26: Raffle drawing at OHS home baseball game - 5 pm vs. New Prague.
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April & May: School baseball season for 7th & 8th graders (U13/U14)
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May: Practices and league games for all levels
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June: Practices, league games and tournaments for all levels
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July: State tournaments if applicable