Welcome to the Rogers Otsego Softball Association! Participate in the recreation and travel fastpitch softball for youth in the Rogers/Otsego area. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 2020 TRAVEL! (8U - 18U) Description: What parents and players should look for in travel ball is higher competition, longer and more frequent practice times, and a greater level of commitment. It is important that players attend every available practice and work at home as much as possible. In addition to weekly games and practices, 10U - 18U teams will participate in 2 - 3 weekend tournaments (actual amount and location determined by coach after teams are formed) as well as the State Qualifier and State tournaments. 8U teams will participate in 1 weekend tournaments (actual amount and location determined by coach after teams are formed) as well as the State tournament. Team Tryouts: Travel teams are formed using an "evaluation" process that consists of stations for hitting, fielding and fly balls. The 2020 Summer Travel Tryout dates are set
** There will be no tryouts for 8U teams ** 14U -18U tryouts will be scheduled as needed depending on registration numbers. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 2020 IN-HOUSE! (6U - 8U) Description: House softball is for girls 6 & under and 8 & under. Our goal is to teach the players the basic fundamentals of softball e.g.- throwing, hitting, fielding, etc. and allow them to experience the values of teamwork through games and practices. ROSA 2020 COACHES APPLICATIONS CALLING ALL COACHES - WE NEED YOU! If you are interested in coaching for ROSA fastpitch this summer now is the time to sign up. Whether you have many years of previous coaching or this would be your first time, we are here to help you as a parent coach volunteer. This year we will again be offering Coach Training Sessions that will help set coaching expectations and provide training and contacts for any of our newer coaches. These sessions can help prepare you to coach and give those considering coaching a place to ask questions. Coaches Applications for Summer 2020 are due February 23rd, 2020 For those interested in coaching, Complete the Coaches Application Form IMPORTANT 2020 SOFTBALL DATES Remember the ROSA Calendar on this site is regularly updated with import dates for each season. The Big West league which ROSA teams participate in just posted their 2020 important dates. Below are a few of dates. The full list can be found on the Big West League Site
ROSA HEAVY HITTERS - 2019/2020 The ROSA Heavy Hitters program is again being offered for free. This program is for ROSA / XTREME players of all ages and is a great opportunity for players to develop their hitting over the off-season. This program offers our players access to open hitting stations three nights a week. The hitting stations are self led and and range from bunting, pitching machines and several batting tee stations. A representative from ROSA will be present at each session and will be more than happy to help you learn new station drills along the way. IMPORTANT: All girls and parents that come to the new ROSA winter facility MUST bring a change of shoes in order to keep the floors dry and clean. Please change your shoes in the front room before entering the practice area. Location: Rogers High School Gym Time: 5:30 pm - 6:50 pm Saturday Days: Start Date December 7th Location: 5650 Queens Avenue NE, Otsego, MN (ROSA 2020 Winter Facility) Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Monday Nights: Start Date December 9th Location: 5650 Queens Avenue NE, Otsego, MN (ROSA 2020 Winter Facility) Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ROSA 'GLOVE LOVE' - 2020 Join us on Friday evenings for players to get some work on their fielding skills, play some catch, and keep their gloves warmed up this winter! This is free for ROSA players of all ages. We will supply a softie ball for you to use. Please bring a dry pair of shoes, glove, and a fielding mask (optional). Location: 5650 Queens Avenue NE, Otsego, MN (ROSA 2020 Winter Facility) Time: 5:30 - 7:00 Friday Dates: January 24 January 31 February 7 February 21 February 28 ROSA ON-LINE APPAREL STORE - NEW ITEMS Check out the new items for 2019 on the ROSA on-line apparel store. Click here for the ROSA Apparel Store ROSA 2019 Equipment Collection / Garage Sale New for 2019 ROSA will be coordinating a softball equipment collection and garage sale. What: ROSA is looking to collect that gently used or new equipment that your daughter grew out of or that you no longer need. We will collect all the equipment during tryouts, sort through what we can use for our ROSA teams and then have a garage sale/give away event to introduce the ROSA Families to our new Fall/Winter/ Spring Training Facility at date TBD. Where: ROSA Training Facility (5650 Queens Ave NE, Otsego) and Rogers HS during the respective Tryout times When: Thursday March 7th @ ROSA Facility & Friday March 8th @ RHS. Drop off would be during tryout times How: Bring your gently used or new equipment inside and there will be someone there to collect from you. Why: To help save families some money and help others clear out equipment they no longer need. Email us at rogersotsegosa.org@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. FACEBOOK Follow and Like us on our Facebook Page |