Prior Lake Athletics for Youth

2012 tryouts for all ages for traveling softball will be held in March 17th . Time slots will be further defined as we finalize plans, but the overall tryout will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Pitcher & Catcher tryouts will also be held the same day.

****Important Date – Parent Meeting ( Click the link below)****

www.playinfo.org/page/show/342472-parents-information

We have the following openings on the traveling softball committe. Be part of the team the makes P.L.A.Y. fastpitch softball possible for our young athletes.

Field and umpire coordinator:  The person in this role is responsible for managing the practice and game field calendar, coordinating with the Suburban League Head Umpire, and overseeing field maintenance for softball.  This position is eligible for fee reimbursement for the spring season.

Please contact Keith Strodtman if you can help in this critical role.

This program is a larger commitment from the players, parents, coaches, and volunteers. More details on the specific time commitment can be found on the website. Travel throughout the metro and potential national tournaments is required. It's important to remember that traveling softball is a step up from in-house softball. Players will earn a spot on a traveling team's roster (usually 12 players per team) through a Tryout/Evaluation Process (please go to the tryout/evaluation link for more detailed information), and playing time will be distributed based on performance rather than equal playing time. It’s expected that if you get a spot on the team that you make the commitment to be at all practices, games, and tournaments. The softball board feels that the main goal of our program is to teach the kids as much as we can about the game and give them as many opportunities to play as possible. Playing at a certain level one season does not guarantee a spot at that level in following seasons. Each season kids will have the opportunity to move up or down based on their tryout/evaluation. Please keep in mind - - what level the kids play at today has no bearing on where they will end up down the road.
Traveling Softball is intended to be a competitive experience with the opportunity to have fun and learn softball fundamentals. If you are looking for something less competitive, you should consider In-House Softball.
Please see the website for open volunteer positions in the traveling program