Greetings Roseville Area Youth Baseball Families, 

We know that many players (and parents) are anxiously awaiting word as to when we can play baseball. We feel exactly the same way!

The RAYB Executive Board members met on March 19th to discuss the “then current” pandemic guidance, and discussed many possible outcomes for our 2020 season, all of which were based on the limited amount information that we had available to us at that time. The Executive Board will continue to meet biweekly during this time to review and discuss the “current” state of the pandemic and it’s impacts to the season, along with continuing our monthly full Board Meetings virtually.  

Unfortunately, with Gov. Walz's latest “Stay Home” executive order and our school district implementing distance learning through May 4th, it is clear now that at a minimum, the start of the RAYB season will be delayed. 

Work is still underway in order to kick the season off immediately following the clearance to do so. While we all want to get out onto the fields, the health and safety of our players, coaches, umpires and fans remain the organization’s TOP priority. 

We greatly appreciate your support and patience as we continue to work through the multiple scenarios related to the 2020 season. Association-wide emails with updates will be sent every two weeks to keep everyone informed of any new information on the season as it becomes available. 

Yours in Baseball,
Roseville Area Youth Baseball Executive Board Members 

Cory Schmitt – President 
Fabe Roers – Vice President 
Sarah Hammes – Rec. League Director 
Matt Artzen – Travel Director
Bill Davies – Treasurer
Amanda Mammenga – Secretary 

In light of the current public health situation, RAYB is postponing the planned Rec League Open Gym sessions at Roseville Area High School. We will communicate future plans as they are known. Please be on the lookout for an association update planned for March 28th. 

If you have any questions about the Rec League Open Gym Sessions, please contact RAYB Player/Coach Development Director, Josh Hahn (jmhahn@q.com).

The 2020 Travel Tryout dates have been postponed. Future plans and additional updates will be shared as they are available. RAYB plans an association-wide update for March 28th.

General information regarding the 2020 travel tryout process follows:

Each age group (9U - 14U) will have two tryout sessions (Fielding & Hitting) over two different dates.  Each player will be assigned to a smaller group within the age level for the Hitting tryout session. The Fielding tryout session will be conducted with all players at an age level.

Please see the Junior Travel (9U - 13U) and Senior Travel (14U) home pages for complete details.

RAYB has revised the Travel Level of Play policy for 2020. An association-wide communication was sent on Saturday, January 25. A copy of that communication, which includes several FAQs, is available HERE. 

Although the deadline to register for leagues younger than high-school ages has passed, you can still register for the 2020 season! A late fee ($30) will be applied for Rookie - A League and 9U - 14U Travel registrations. Travel tryouts start March 21st, so please complete all travel registrations soon.

The process of assigning coaches and forming Rec League teams will begin soon as well - please complete all Rec League registrations as soon as possible.

Visit our new REGISTRATION page for more information and to access the registration link.

Check out the reference materials RAYB provides, specifically for coaches, including first-time coaches! Information is curated for program and age-level considerations. Details available HERE.

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