Hello OSA Families,

Registration for the 2026 Orono Fastpitch Softball Spring/Summer season is now open! 

Click here to register! 

Registration Deadlines:

• REC and Travel Teams:  Registration closes on March 2nd
• 6U Teams: Registration closes on April 16th

OSA offers both Recreational and Travel programs 6U-14U to ensure every athlete can play in an environment that is safe, development-focused, and fun.  

If you have a 14U-eligible player and did not receive a 14U information request email, please contact us at travel@oronofastpitch.org so we can ensure you receive the appropriate information.

Questions about Rec or Travel programs, registration, or evaluations can be directed to REC and Travel Director, Nila Norman.

The Uniform Shop is OPEN! 

Click here to shop!

OSA will host two uniform fitting opportunities. OSA uniforms will be available to try on at Pre-Tryouts on March 1st from 2-6pm and Tryouts on March 8th from 4-8pm. 

All 8U-14U travel players must purchase a new tank and t-shirt jersey. OSA will provide t-shirt jerseys to all 6U, 8U, and 10U REC players.

Please contact Jamie Bishop with your player’s date of birth if you are new to travel and need to be assigned a number. 

SAVE THE DATES

• Pre-Evaluation Clinic (Optional): March 1 | 3–5 PM | Long Lake Sports Dome (Free)
• Required Travel Evaluations: March 8 | Long Lake Sports Dome
• Time slots between 3–8 PM will be shared by age groups closer to the date. Evaluation Fee: $50 (collected during registration)
• Opening Day and Team Pictures: Saturday May 2nd

Please direct any issues with registration to registration@oronofastpitch.org.

We’re looking forward to a great 2026 season!

Orono Softball Association is excited to announce and invite travel players, 8U, 10U & 12U to a 4-week series of winter clinics with instruction by TC Fastpitch, experienced OSA coaches and Orono High School players. The focus of the clinic will be to provide player development in a fun, structured, and positive environment. Players can focus on improving their softball skills, get in preseason reps, and connect with friends and teammates.

Where
P3 Specialized Performance (Long Lake Dome)
2465 Wayzata Boulevard
Long Lake, MN

When
Sundays 9:00 – 11:00 AM
1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22

Cost
All four sessions $110 or pick and choose your sessions - $35 per week (Sports Engine Fees excluded). Players who register for all four sessions by January 10th receive an OSA Winter Clinic t-shirt. Otherwise, the t-shirt will be available to purchase for $20.

Click Here to Register!

Registration closes on January 20th.

Overview

• Week 1 – General Skills - Hitting & Defense
• Week 2 – General Skills - Hitting & Defense
• Week 3 – General Skills - Hitting & Defense
• Week 4 – General Skills - Hitting & Defense

Please drop off promptly at 9:00. We kindly ask that players and volunteers stay for the duration of the clinic. We look forward to preseason fun!

Financial Assistance Available  contact Jamie Bishop for details. For general questions about the winter clinic contact our director of player development Brandon Howe.

We're excited to share information about upcoming winter training opportunities to help your players continue developing their skills during the off-season!

HIT DAWG ACADEMY - SESSION 2

OSA is pleased to continue our collaboration with Hit Dawg Academy for the 2025-2026 off-season programming. This is the second of two sessions being offered, featuring low coach-to-player ratios with experienced coaches led by Lisa Koehler. Please note that we must have a minimum of 3 players per session.

Location: Hit Dawg Academy, Plymouth
Dates: January 5 - March 5, 2026

Mondays, January 5 – March 2

10U/12U Pitching and Defense

• $270 for 9 sessions (60 minutes)
• 5:00 – 6:00 pm
• 3 player minimum, 6 player maximum
• Players will be pitching into a net and will not need a catcher

Tuesdays, January 6 – March 3

12U/10U Hitting and Defense

• $270 for 9 sessions (60 minutes)
• 4:00 – 5:00 pm
• 3 player minimum, 6 player maximum

10U/12U Pitching and Hitting

• $270 for 9 sessions (60 minutes)
• 7:30 – 8:30 pm
• 3 player minimum, 6 player maximum
• Players will be pitching into a net and will not need a catcher

Wednesdays, January 7 – March 4

10U/12U Hitting and Defense

• $270 for 9 sessions (60 minutes)
• 4:00 – 5:00 pm
• 3 player minimum, 6 player maximum

Thursdays, January 8 – March 5

8U Hitting and Defense

• $270 for 9 sessions (60 minutes)
• 5:00 – 6:00 pm
• 3 player minimum, 6 player maximum

To register for Hit Dawg Academy sessions: Click here. Once logged in, choose the Orono Softball tab for clinic options and to register. Questions email: hitdawgacademy@hotmail.com

TC FASTPITCH WINTER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Winter Break Small Group Clinics (No School Days!)

For 8U-14U players on December 22, 23, 29, 30, and January 2

• Hitting, Pitching, Catching, and Defense options by age group
• À la carte pricing - pick and choose skills and dates that work for you
• Schedule is built so players can do 1, 2, or 3 sessions in a row on each date

Register: here

10U/12U Train & Play

Dates: January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, and February 14

• 6:00 – 10:00 pm at Wayzata CMS

Register: here

Small Group Hitting Lessons

Wednesdays
Register: here

Small Group Pitching Lessons

Thursdays
Register: here

SAVE THE DATE: OSA WINTER CLINIC

Mark your calendars! Orono Softball Association's Winter Clinic is around the corner.

This year we are offering a 4-week clinic:

• Sundays, 9:00 – 11:00 am
• Location: The Dome in Long Lake
• Dates: January 25, February 1, February 8, and February 22

An official communication and sign-up information will be coming soon!

We hope these opportunities help your players stay active and continue improving their skills this winter. Please reach out if you have any questions!

Thanks,
OSA

Get ready for another exciting year of OSA softball! The season kicks off with Winter Clinics starting January 25, followed by Spring Registration opening January 23. Evaluations on March 8 lead into team announcements on March 20, with practices beginning soon after: 8U on April 6 and 6U on April 28.

The action ramps up with Big West Games the week of April 28, and summer brings the major events—State Qualifiers and State Tournaments for 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U from late June through July.

It’s shaping up to be a fun, competitive, and memorable season—we can’t wait to see everyone out on the field!

OSA is excited to announce Fall Training opportunities for 8U/10U/12U and 14U age groups!

Both programs will be held at the Long Lake Dome, offering players a chance to stay sharp, build skills, and have fun with teammates before winter clinics begin in January.

8U/10U/12U Fall Training

When: Thursdays, 5–7 PM
Where: Long Lake Dome — 2465 Wayzata Boulevard, Long Lake, MN
Dates:

• October 23, 30
• November 6, 13, 20
• December 4, 11, 18

Cost: $200 (16 hours of training)

What to Expect:
Players will rotate through defensive and hitting drills using both turf and batting cages. These sessions focus on keeping skills sharp while having fun and connecting with teammates.

Register for 10U/12U Fall Training

14U Fall Training

When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5–7 PM
Where: Long Lake Dome — 2465 Wayzata Boulevard, Long Lake, MN
Dates:

• October 23, 28, 30
• November 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20
• December 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18

Cost: $400 (30 hours of training)

What to Expect:
Led by our 14U coach, players will work through progressive defensive drills, hitting development, and endurance training. Sessions are designed to enhance strength, fundamentals, and game readiness.

Register for 14U Fall Training

Looking For More

In addition to these OSA sessions, St. Kate’s Softball Camp begins October 26th. Details and registration can be found here.

Orono Fastpitch is powered by passionate parent and community volunteers who want to make a difference for our athletes. Serving on the OSA Board is a rewarding way to support our players, shape the future of the program, and help build a positive, competitive, and fun softball experience for all ages.

Whether you have experience in athletics, organization, fundraising, communications—or simply a desire to help—there’s a place for you. Board members work together to grow the program, improve facilities, support our coaches, and create opportunities for our girls to thrive on and off the field.

If you’re interested in contributing your time and talents, we’d love to hear from you. Please fill out the New Board Member Application to get started!

Dear OSA Families,

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing board members: Anne Hess, Cami Dahlstrom, Cale Johnston, and Davida Suiter. Their dedication, passion, and tireless efforts have made a lasting impact on the OSA community, contributing greatly to the success, growth, and development of our program. 

As we welcome a new OSA Board of Directors, we are excited to introduce Patrick Felten and Margret Flury. We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with you, our valued families and community members, to foster a lifelong love of softball, sportsmanship, and friendship. 

We are currently seeking like-minded individuals to join our board and help carry the mission forward. If you’re interested in making a difference, please consider submitting an application using the link below.

Open Board Positions:

• Umpire Coordinator
• REC Director
• At-Large Member

[Apply Here] 

Best of luck to all of our fall teams! We wish everyone a restful, yet productive, offseason.

Warm regards,
Jamie Bishop 
OSA President

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