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Minnetonka Girls Softball Association (Tonka Softball) is an all-volunteer, non-profit serving Girls in the western suburbs of the Twin Cities. We provide a safe, positive experience for Girls, teaching skills that contribute to self-confidence and good sportsmanship so all Girls (pre-K through High School) have fun playing Slowpitch Softball. We offer Tball,  Machine Pitch, 10U, 13U and High School leagues, partnering with GAL throughout the season.

Tonka Softball is one of the biggest — and best — youth girls softball programs in the state. We have the perfect mix of opportunities for your daughter, whether she’s a newcomer to the sport or a seasoned diamond veteran. We offer fun and competitive leagues that are sure to be a hit with your family.

Email: slowpitch@tonkasoftball.org

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Yes!  Girls at all ages can quickly learn how to play Slowpitch softball.  The younger ages use rubberized balls and the older players wear fielding masks so they gain confidence in the field.  We work closely with coaches to develop great practice skills and will send you emails on drills you can do at home.  It's a great sport to practice at home, so your daughter can work on her game with a parent or sibling to improve.

Tball (pre-K-K)
• One-hour game/practice on Wednesday night at Bennett Family Park
• One-hour game/practice on Sunday early afternoon at Legacy Fields (Minnetonka High School)

Machine Pitch (1st-2nd Grade)
• Plays game on Thursday night at Bennett Family Park or Optimist Field (Glen Lake)
• Plays 1 game Sunday early/mid afternoon at Legacy Fields (Minnetonka High School)
• 1 Practice per week

10U Slowpitch (3rd-4th Grade)
• Plays game on Wednesday night at Optimist Field (Glen Lake) or Legacy Fields (MHS)
• Plays 1 or 2 games on Saturday morning at Legacy Fields or Optimist Field
• 1 Practice per week
• 1 Batting Cage per week (will try to schedule before Saturday games)

13U Slowpitch (5th-7th Grade)
• Plays game on Tuesday night at Optimist Field (Glen Lake) or Legacy Fields (MHS)
• Plays 2 games (doubleheader) on Saturday morning/afternoon at Legacy Fields or Guilliam Field
• 1 Practice per week
• 1 Batting Cage per week (will try to schedule before Saturday games)

High School (8th-12th Grade)
• Plays 2 games (doubleheader) on Sunday late afternoon/night at Legacy Fields (MHS)
• Plays 1 game on Monday night at Optimist Field (Glen Lake)
• 1 Practice per week
• 1 Batting Cage per week (will try to schedule before Sunday games)

January - Registration opens at tonkasoftball.org
Saturday, March 4 - Registration closes
Thursday, March 9 - Teams released
Tuesday, March 21 - Tball & Machine Pitch equipment pickup (Coach/Team Parent)
Wednesday, March 22 - 10U, 13U and HS equipment pickup (Coach/Team Parent)
Wednesday, March 22 - Youth Ump & Coach Clinic at Minnetonka High School
Sunday, March 26 - Meet your team at the Tonka Dome, 4-10 pm
April 6-8 - Uniform Distribution
Monday, April 10 - Practices begin
Friday/Saturday, April 14-15 - MGSA Team Photos at Minnetonka High School
Saturday/Sunday, April 15-16 - Opening Weekend - all level games at Legacy Fields
May 27-28 - NO GAMES, Memorial Day Weekend
June 17-18 - Firecracker Jr. season-ending tournament for Tball and Machine Pitch
June 24-25 - Firecracker Classic end-of-season tourney for 10U, 13U and High School

For any Slowpitch role, our Coaches and Team Parents should encourage all players on your team to try their best, work to improve their skills, and HAVE FUN! All levels of coaching in our league are very rewarding, and it is a great opportunity to spend quality time with your daughter(s) and her friends. Thank you for your help!
 
Head Coach - The Head Coach will oversee all aspects of team and game management, organize and run practices/batting cages (Tball practices prior to games; Tball and Machine Pitch do not have batting cage time), and communicate with team. Practice plans will be made available to all coaches for specific age levels, and there will be a Coaches Clinic. We also have Player Development directors who can help as needed for your team! Head Coach will bring equipment to practices and games or get help doing so by Assistant Coaches. Should attend all practices and games. Must have background check completed after being selected Head Coach and have concussion certificate on file. Head Coach is exempt from volunteering.

Assistant Coach - There will be 2 Assistant Coaches per team. Assistant Coaches will help Head Coach in all aspects of games and practices. Should attend all practices and games. Must have background check completed after being selected Assistant Coach and have concussion certificate on file. Assistant coach/family is not exempt from one volunteer shift.

Team Manager/Parent - The Team Manager/Parent will help Head Coach with team communications if needed and play a support role to the team. Help plan team party, which can be as simple as treats at the field after the last game of season. Team Manager/Parent will pick up team uniforms when they are ready and distribute to team. Having names put on back of uniforms at Hanus Sports are up to each team’s decision. Help organize during Team Photo if needed. Team Manager/Parent can help on the field or in dugout during practices and games, especially at Tball and Machine Pitch levels. Must have background check completed after being selected Team Manager/Parent and have concussion certificate on file since you may be working with girls and in dugout. Team Manager/family is not exempt from one volunteer shift. 

 

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