Online registration for Minor League Baseball will open on January 20, 2025 and end on March 2, 2025. Minor League baseball consists of U10-U14 (typically current 4th - 8th graders).
Registration needs to be completed in two steps:
1. Register online by March 3rd, 2025.
2. Attend one of the two uniform sizing / payment dates to finalize your registration (February 23rd or March 2nd)
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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$325
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$100
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$300
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U11
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3
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$350
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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 2025 participation fee:
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Full age group and team specific practices (average of two practices per week)
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2-3 Tournaments in the months of May/June (depending on age). New this year is our 14AA is playing in a tournament in Dyersville, IA (Field of Dreams movie site).
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State tournament (July) if team qualifies
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Uniform (two jerseys, pants, belt & hat)
Projected 2025 Minor League Teams (U10 – U14):
OHBC has registered for the following teams (league play and tournaments) for the 2025 season:
All teams will participate in the Metro Baseball League (MBL) except the 10A team who will participate in the South Central Baseball League (SCBL). 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. Please note that the number of teams and details could change once registration is complete.
OHBC is continuously looking at ways to make the experience the best it can be for all players, families and coaches. Roster sizes are an important factor that will be considered to make the experience the best it can be. Please note that depending on registration numbers, there may be players that are not placed on a travel OHBC team. If this situation presents itself, OHBC will work with families on refunds and playing options.
Age Rules (mandated by MBL):
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The player age cutoff date is May 1st. Players in their respective age groups must not reach the next age prior to May 1st. For example, a player who turns 13 on April 30 is eligible to play at the 13U level, but not the 12U level. A player who turns 13 on May 1st is eligible to play at the 12U level.
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A player’s grade level is not applicable in determining age group eligibility. There are situations when a player has to play above their grade level due to their birthdate.
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U10: All 4th graders that meet age qualifications (Born on or after May 1, 2014).
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U11: All 5th graders that meet age qualifications (Born on or after May 1, 2013).
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U12: All 6th graders that meet age qualifications (Born on or after May 1, 2012).
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U13: All 7th graders that meet age qualifications (Born on or after May 1, 2011).
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U14: All 8th graders that meet age qualifications (Born on or after May 1, 2010).
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, February 23rd and Sunday, March 2nd. 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 online but can also pay via check at one of the try on dates along with your worker deposit and raffle payments.
Evaluations:
Evaluations for all teams (U10-U14) will be held on March 22nd or 23rd to determine OHBC AA and A teams. U10-U12 will be on Saturday, March 22nd and U13-U14 will be on Sunday, March 23rd. All sessions will be held at the Owatonna High School.
Saturday, March 22:
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U10: 10:00 am -12:00 pm
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U11: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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U12: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday, March 23:
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U13: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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U14: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Additional details can be found on the evaluations page.
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:
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:
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Participation fee
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Fundraising - Raffle Tickets:
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Worker Deposit - $300 per player with a family max of $900
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Payments can also be mailed to the Huskies Bullpen Club (PO Box 96, Owatonna, MN 55060)
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