Edina Youth Softball Association: EYSA News
Sunday, January 21No additional fee for online registration.
This year there is no additional online registration fee. Our online registration service charges us approximately $5 for each child who registers online. Last year this fee was charged in addition to the registration fee. This year we decided to raise the registration fee by $5 and not charge the parent the additional online registration fee.
Sunday, January 21
Pre-game Skills Session
For grades one through eight, we are planning to have a skills session before every game. This is designed to improve the skills development of the girls and to make scheduling easier for coaches and parents. Coaches are not expected hold additional times for practice.
Saturday, November 17
Board Resignation
Kurt Erickson has resigned from the board. His daughter is older and is no longer playing EYSA softball. We appreciate his past help and service.
Saturday, November 11
New Board Members
We are excited to have a new group of parent volunteers. Mike Weibel, Stuart Nutting, Eric Montei, Tom Halloran, and Dave Lagerstrom have all agreed to join the board. EYSA thanks them and hopes all Edina parents will appreciate their efforts.
Sunday, May 7
3rd and 4th Grade Schedule
The 3rd and 4th grade schedule handed out at the main skills clinic was incorrect and should be discarded. The second schedule emailed to you had incorrect entries for July 12th only. The schedules listed on this website have been corrected for July12th. Click on "Schedules" to see the corrected copy. We apologize for any confusion.
Friday, April 14
Special Thanks
The league recognizes and appreciates the hard work of the Registration Coordinator, Daryl Gemar; and the Grade Representatives, Steve Barrett, Kevin McCoy, Mark Arnold, and Kurt Erickson. While it is impossible to grant every request, they have done their best in the difficult job of forming teams.
Sunday, March 26
Scholarships Available
The registration fee can be reduced or waived for families experiencing financial hardship. Email us at email@edinasoftball.com for more information.
Saturday, March 25
Volunteer Coaches
Although coaches and teams are not finalized until April 12th, parents who have volunteered to coach are expected to be a coach on their daughter's team. We still need volunteer parent coaches.
Tuesday, March 21
Updated 7th and 8th Grade Tournament Dates
The 7th and 8th grade girls will play in a tournament on July 11th and July 13th. Previously, the dates were July 11th and July 15th.
Tuesday, March 21
Opportunity for 9th through 12th Grade Girls
Although EYSA is not offering a 9th through 12th grade division this year. Richfield is inviting Edina high school girls to play in their slow-pitch league. Please email us (email@edinasoftball.com) if you may be interested. We will gauge the interest and may form an "Edina" team (or teams) to play in their league.
Wednesday, March 8
New Sponsor
EYSA thanks the Edina DQ Grill and Chill for being a 2006 sponsor. Are you hungry? Would you like some ice cream? Go there and enjoy a blizzard! Bring your friends. Bring your neighbors. Bring your friends' neighbors.
Tuesday, February 28
Online Registration
We use Active.com (The Active Network) as our online registration service. When registering online, please know it is not necessary to become a member of active.com or sign up for any additional features.
Pitching Improvements for 3rd and 4th Grade
To reduce the inactivity on the field due to excessive walks, we have made a change for the 3rd and 4th grade division. Instead of taking a walk on the third ball (3/2 count) the player will get two swings from a batting tee. We will still have players pitch and the possiblity of strike-outs -- but walks will be eliminated. This should increase the flow of the game and make it more fun for the girls.
Pitching Improvements for 1st and 2nd Grade
In an effort to improve fielding activity, batting skills, and the flow of the game, the 1st and 2nd grade division will be using a batting tee at certain times. During games the girls will use the batting tee for the first inning. For the remaining innings, the players will hit the ball from the tee if they have not hit it after six pitches from the coach. We expect the girls to have more fun as the tempo of the game is increased.
7th and 8th Grade "Home" Games
This year we plan to play a number of 7th and 8th grade games on Edina fields. Due to the number of girls registering in 7th and 8th grade, we have played with the Richfield girls softball league in recent years. While it is probable that we will join with them again, some of our games will be played at "home".
Equipment notes
Included in the registration cost is a team jersey (which may not be altered). Batting helmets, bats, and balls are provided. Players provide their own gloves and wear either tennis shoes or non-metal cleats. First and second graders use an Incrediball. (This ball is a soft 11 inch ball made by Easton.)