Registration now open for the Traveling and In-House seasons!

2022 Parent Handbook

All payments will be processed online via credit card payment, at no extra cost to you.

Coaching is a critical role that each team requires. Our teams are nearly fully coached by parent volunteers. Please consider lending your time as either a head or assistant coach. Resources will be provided, including skills clinics and administrative help. 

If you would like to coach for the 2022 summer season, please fill out an application here.

Learn to coach CLINICS

Interested in coaching and don't know where to start? Coached in the past and want to learn more? BFA has you covered!

We will be hosting a monthly coaches clinic on the 2nd Saturday morning of each month, starting in November and going through April. NEW THIS YEAR: we'll sweeten the deal by providing bagels/donuts!  

These opportunities are open to everyone within BFA that is interested in learning more. Sessions are in the BFA Calendar.

• Nov 13th 9-10am: Catching w/Sam D @JAC5
• Jan 8th 9-10am: Throwing w/Amy C @JHS North
• Jan 22nd 9-10am: Pitching w/Alex O @VVM
• Feb 12th 9-10am: Hitting w/Jim H @ OGM Gym A
• Apr 9th 9-12pm: MANDATORY FOR ALL COACHES; All topics with all instructors + TRIA @ Oak Grove Middle School Gym A

Please register HERE so we can plan appropriately.

OPEN GYM

All BFA families are encouraged to use open gym times. No BFA coaches or equipment will be provided, but this is a great opportunity to practice pitching, catching, fielding, throwing, etc. A parent MUST be present at all times and all players must adhere to Bloomington Public School's COVID-19 requirements, which currently include wearing a mask at all times.

We have the following Wednesday spaces reserved for open gym from 6:00-9:00:

• 1/19:  Olson Middle School Gyms C/D
• 1/26: Jefferson High School North Gym
• 2/2: Olson Middle School Gyms C/D
• 2/9: Jefferson High School North Gym
• 2/16: Jefferson High School North Gym
• 2/23: Jefferson High School North Gym

Free sunday night clinics

Back by popular demand, BFA is again offering free Sunday night clinics! These have now started. They will be facilitated by Kennedy and Jefferson Coaches with support from BFA coaches. After registering for the season you will receive an email with details for signing up.

This is an excellent way to get back into softball mode and prepare for evaluations, which will take place in March.

Domeball Tournaments

We have one remaining tournament for this season: President’s Day! 2/21, 3 game guarantee. $70 per player.

Dome Locations: Blaine, Rosemount, Holy Angels, or Minnetonka. Assigned when schedules are posted. Player registration will be collected on the first night of practice. 

Players and Coaches must use this Sign Up Genius to register for the Tournaments.  

Contact Amy with questions. Check the Development Tab for the latest in off season opportunities. 

President's Day Practices

• 10U: All 6:00-7:30, P&C 7:30-8:00
• 12U: P&C 7:00-7:30, All 7:30-9:00
  • T 2/1: Poplar Bridge Elem (START TIME 6:15 and 7:30)
  • Th 2/3: Poplar Bridge Elem (START TIME 6:15 and 7:30)
  • T 2/8: Olson Middle School Gyms C/D
  • Th 2/10: Poplar Bridge Elem (START TIME 6:15 and 7:30)
  • T 2/15: Olson Middle School Gyms C/D
  • Th 2/17: Hillcrest Elem (START TIME 6:15 and 7:30)