Softball

2026 Softball Registration Now Open! 

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Blazing Stars Softball practice  will begin on Monday, June 15, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. No practice on June 22 as the 2026 USA Games are being held at the University of Minnesota. We will practice on June 29th. (July 4th week)

Softball Information:

Softball practice begins on Monday, June 15 at Lamar Fields in Cottage Grove and will continue through the state tournament on August 15 & 16. 

• Start time is 6 pm. Practice will last until 7 p.m.

• We have reserved all 4 softball fields at Lamar Fields as we anticipate adding a 4th softball team. 

  • Based on current interest, we are planning on 4 teams with 15 athletes per team. 

  • 2 teams would be Coach Pitch (hitting off tee is optional) and 2 teams with Athlete Pitching. 

  • Athletes and Coaches will help decide which team fits their interests and level of competition.

• Registration is $40 per athlete.

Tournament information:

• The Metro Regional Softball Tournament will be held on July 11 at The Ponds Athletic Complex in Prior Lake, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please plan to arrive at least one hour before game time. (note that travel time is 45 min. to an hour travel time to Prior Lake)

• The Special OIympics Minnesota State Softball Tournament is scheduled for August 15 & 16 at MHealth Fairview Sports Center in Woodbury, MN.

A note on registration fees – the Blazing Stars collects registration fees for athletes that are able to pay. Fees cover the cost of tournament participation (typically $20 for each athlete and coach), and team costs (equipment, uniforms, facilities rental). We are an all-volunteer organization and are responsible for all fundraising to cover team costs.