Welcome to 612 Fastpitch
5-WEEK HITTING CLINIC
Hitting sessions with Strike Zone Sports will take place at Minneapolis Sports Academy. Cost is $125 for the 5-week sessions.
Session 1: November-December, Wednesdays (Nov 12 & 19, Dec 3, 10 & 17)
Ages 8U/10U at 6:00-7:00 PM
Ages 10U/12U at 7:00-8:00 PM
Ages 12U+ at 8:00-9:00 PM
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Session 2: January-February, Wednesdays (Jan 7, 14, 21 & 28, Feb 4)
Ages 8U/10U at 6:00-7:00 PM
Ages 10U/12U at 7:00-8:00 PM
Ages 12U+ at 8:00-9:00 PM
Register here--> https://612fastpitch.sportngin.com/register/form/283683076
ALL-SKILLS OFF-SEASON TRAINING
This is an 8-week long general training program led by Coach Tom Heinecke will include both DeLaSalle High School Gym on Sunday mornings and 1 rotating weeknight each week at MSA.
Weeknights at MSA
November 3, 10, 18, 25, December 4, 11, 15, 22
Early session: 6:00-7:30 PM
Late session: 7:30-9:00 PM
Special note: dates rotate to accommodate our multi sport athletes as best as possible.
Sunday mornings at DeLaSalle HS
November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, December 7, 14 & 21
8:00-9:30 AM
We are planning for more all-skills training for January-February in the same format of mixed ages at MSA on weeknights & at DeLaSalle HS on Sunday mornings.
Register here--> https://612fastpitch.sportngin.com/register/form/283683076
NEW! Training for Pitchers and Catchers
Weekly pitching and practices take place on Thursdays and are a la carte for just $10 per session. These 45-minute sessions are limited to 6 pitchers or catchers. Pitching practices will be led by 612 pitching instructors, Leah Thompson, Lola Lallas, and Ellerie Ulfers. Catching practices will be led by Marta Branden or Becca Gilgen depending on month. Sessions will take place at Andersen Middle School in Minneapolis.
Cost: $10 per practice
Location: Andersen M.S. (Gym A) - pick up and drop off from the parking lot on 10th Ave South. Gym Doors open directly to parking lot.
Please note: Pitchers must bring their own catchers (parents, siblings, friends are welcome to catch but must wear a face mask if underwear age 18)
Link to register-->: https://tinyurl.com/3ynty3wn
About 612 Fastpitch Minneapolis
612 Fastpitch is the community-based travel fastpitch association for Minneapolis. We field summer teams for athletes from ages 6-19. We offer team play in the summer and fall and off-season training in the late fall and winter. We are members in good standing of USA Softball Minnesota.
Key Dates To Know
SPRING/SUMMER SEASON:
Player evaluations take place around the beginning of February. All players 10U and older are evaluated. Teams are assigned in April. Depending on age group, season kicks off in May and extends through mid-July depending on tournaments.
FALL SEASON:
Registration takes place the first week of July. Teams are assigned first week of August with practices starting mid-month. The season is five weeks long, including State Tournament.
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Field Equity
We are dedicated to making sure our players have the fields they deserve. From working with the Minneapolis Park & Rec Board as well as Minneapolis Public Schools, we are committed to raising our voices and taking action. See some of our recent news efforts below.
For information on how you can help, please reach out to Karl Ulfers at kulfers@gmail.com
Watch: CBS Minnesota broadcast
Read: Defector Article
Listen: Drivetime with DeRusha Podcast
donate now: https://www.givemn.org/organization/612-Fastpitch-Mgfa
SWAG STORE
You can now order 612 Fastpitch swag anytime you want!
https://612fastpitchondemand.itemorder.com/shop/home/
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