2008 Summer J.O. Softball Schedule Now Available!!! Click Below Schedule of Events

Letter From MSF President

Letter From ASA Executive Director

IMPORTANT FORMS/LINKS FOR 2008

Association Registration Form	Draw Area Form
Roster Change From	Junior Olympic Fastpitch Q & A
National Qualifier Form Part One	National Qualifier Form Part Two
Sanctioned Invitational Tournament Form	Bollinger Insurance
2008 JO Seeding Form	Northern National Berth Application Form
RegisterASA.com	Frequently asked Bollinger Questions

View 2008 Minnesota Fastpitch Coaches Association/MSF All-Star Series Program-Click Here

ACE Coaching Certification Program: NOW ONLINE!!! Click Here

NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE!

The eligibility rule for Class A 14-Under Junior Olympic Fastpitch has been changed to open to coincide with Class A 18 & 16-U thus giving Minnesota Junior Olympic Fastpitch teams a better chance to compete at ASAuUSA Nationals. For complete meeting minutes please see the Minnesota Sports Federation Web Site under About MSF - Board Members listing.

ASA JO Rule Changes from 2007 ASA Council Meeting in Louisville, KY

Rule Changes

1. Rule 2 Section 1: Girls Fastpitch 18-U A from 40' to 43' (ASA adopted and adopted by the MN State Committee)

2. Rule 3 Section 1G: The bat barrel shall be free of audible rattles when shaken. The bat barrel shall not have signs of excessive wear.

3. Rule 5 Section 9A1: Fast Pitch: Add: 12 after 4 innings

4. Rule 5 Section 9A3: Slow Pitch: Add: 15 after 4 innings

2008 ASAuUSA CLASS A/B NORTHERN NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Junior Olympic Softball

ASA Girl's 18-Under A Fastpitch Northern National & ASA Girl's 10-Under B Fastpitch Northern National

Rochester, MN July 30-August 3

ASA 18U A & 10U B NORTHERN NATIONAL ROCHESTER, MN JULY 30-AUGUST 3
Rochester Amateur Sports Commission	Hotel Information

 

Chain of command on getting answers to your questions on eligibility or other J.O. issues that are not answered on this list contact: 1.) Your Association's softball Rep 2.) Your League Director 3.) If referred by one of the above to the ASA * USA-MSF state office. E-mails are preferred so we may respond to your questions in writing. -THANK YOU- Junior Olympic Fastpitch Q & A

What's Swingin' From the J.O. Commissioner's Corner Updated 3-27-08

USA/ASA-MSF Bulletin

Youth Sport Articles Youth Sport Parent Education Parental Involvement Making a Difference in Southern MN Specialization

Become an ASA ACE Certified Coach! Find Out How: Click Here

It's Here: Individual Membership/Registration Click Here to find out how to individually register and for more information or visit www.registerASA.com	S.I.T Qualifiers For application to host a Sanctioned Invitational Tournament Qualifier Click Here
New 2008 Edition ASA Instructional DVD's For Sale!!! Click Here	Click here for 2008 ASA National Tournaments
Coaches Corner Better Fans Article Sport Alliance of MN	2008 MSF FALL LEAGUE Look for information in the 2008 JOFP Guidebook available in Mid March.

Any questions regarding the J.O. softball program should be directed to ASA * USA-MSF offices.

J.O. Commissioner Anne Strong 10701 93rd Ave N. Suite D Maple Grove, MN 55369 (763)488-9995 x 10 (763)488-3712 Fax anne@msf1.org

Co-JO UIC Larry Brecht 15325 68th Place N Maple Grove, MN 55311 (651) 270-3575 jouic@integra.net ldbrecht@msn.com

Co-JO UIC Tim Luther 6882 Hillcrest St SE Prior Lake,MN 55372 (952)447-4435 jouic@integra.net