Summer 2023 registration filled up very quickly. Make sure to register early for 2024.
Big Willow Summer 2024 Registration Status:
A: The Big Willow summer season will run for five weeks from early July to early August. Up to two scheduled games per week, 8 to 10 games total for weekday options and one game per week for Saturday-only options. No makeups for rain/heat/smoke.
A: Yes! Most of our registrations are individuals. Teams are formed by the league organizers using friend requests, schools attended and knowledge of skills based on previous play and competition levels desired entered during registration. Our goal is to create evenly balanced teams to provide for a fun and enjoyable season.
A: Yes! A friend request can be made during the registration process. We will do our best to satisfy all friend requests, but can't make any guarantees.
A: Yes! Teams must include at least 10 players and at least two coaches. No additional fee. To register a team:
A: Players age 7 through 12 (as of May 1) are invited to play in our Summer weekday league. Ages 4-8 (as of May 1) are invited to play in our Summer Saturday league. See the table in the Division Information section below for more info.
A: See the table in the Division Information section below.
A: Game start times will be as follows, but are subject to slight changes:
A: There are NO playoffs at the end of the season, but players get t-shirts and we have a lot of fun. Mostly, it's another great way to get in some extra baseball at a convenient, beautiful baseball park during the later part of the summer. Families have told us it is especially valuable for players to practice new skills (such as pitching).
The deadline to register is June 20, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Be sure to register as early as possible because registration space is limited. Your early registration also helps league officials create teams, plan schedules, recruit parent-coaches, honor friend requests. and order jerseys.
A: Big Willow welcomes players from all over the West Metro for Summer Ball. While Big Willow is based in Minnetonka, players in past years have come from Hopkins, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Orono, Plymouth, St. Louis Park, Wayzata and more.
A: Big Willow board members (who are already volunteers!) are exempt. Head coaches are exempt. Sponsors are exempt. All others, including assistant coaches, are required to either complete one volunteer shift per player or purchase a buyout. Volunteer shifts are communicated closer to the start of the season. See the Parent Volunteers section below for more info.
A: Please contact the registrar. Contact info posted below.
| Division | Description | Participation Criteria | Program Days | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mites - Saturdays Only | T-ball (games with simultaneous practice sessions for players not actively in the field or at bat) SATURDAYS ONLY | For kids going into PreK, Kindergarten, or 1st grade; 4 to 6 year olds as of May 1st. | Saturdays only | $100.00 |
| Juniors - Saturdays Only | Machine pitch with Louisville Slugger Blue Flame machine - SATURDAYS ONLY | For kids going into 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade; 7 and 8 year olds as of May 1st. (Advanced 6-year-olds with prior T-ball experience may be permitted upon request.) | Saturdays only | $100.00 |
| Juniors - Weekday Option | Machine pitch with Louisville Slugger Blue Flame machine - WEEKDAYS | For kids going into 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade; 7 and 8 year olds as of May 1st. (Advanced 6-year-olds with prior T-ball experience may be permitted upon request.) | Up to two scheduled games per week - Mondays and Wednesdays - 8 to 10 scheduled games total | $150.00 |
| Farm | Kid pitch | For kids going into 3rd, 4th and 5th grade; 9 and 10 year olds as of May 1st. | Up to two scheduled games per week - Tuesdays and Thursdays - 8 to 10 scheduled games total | $150.00 |
| Majors | Kid pitch with leading off and straight steals | For kids going into 5th, 6th and 7th grade; 11 and 12 year olds as of May 1st. | Up to two scheduled games per week - Mondays and Wednesdays - 8 to 10 scheduled games total | $150.00 |
Note: program days are for Summer season only.
Due to the compressed timeline of our summer season, games that are cancelled due to rain, heat or any other reason will NOT be rescheduled.
To register your child to play youth baseball at Big Willow, you will first need to establish a SportsEngine account.
If you already have a SportsEngine account from other activities (Hopkins Hockey, Hopkins Basketball, Hopkins Football & several others) it is the same account and your existing family information will be used. For help with setting up an account and becoming a member, please see the Account Setup document to the right.
If you would like to request a scholarship, please email the contact to the right and do not continue with online registration.
If you cancel your child's registration before June 15, you will receive a full refund of your registration fees, less $15 for expenses related to processing your registration.
If you cancel your child's registration between June 16 and June 30, you will receive a refund of 50% of your registration fees.
If you cancel your child's registration on or after July 1, you will not be eligible for a refund.
Minnetonka Big Willow Baseball requires that every family fulfill one volunteer shifts per player as noted in Table below. These volunteer hours are used to support the concession stand and other functions. Volunteer opportunities beyond concession stand duty will be advertised in the upcoming months.
You may elect to not fulfill volunteer duties at the time of registration. The volunteer buyout fee noted below will be added to your registration cost.
If you elect to volunteer and your family's hours are not fulfilled by the end of the season, you will be billed the incomplete volunteer fee. All volunteer requirements must be scheduled by July 20th to avoid the incomplete fee.
| Volunteer Requirement | Buy Out Amount | Incomplete Volunteer Invoice Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Child | 3 Hours (1 shift) | $250.00 | $350.00 |
Big Willow Baseball Association uses TrustedCoaches for all Background Checks, Concussion, and Abuse Prevention Training. All volunteers wishing to coach will need to complete the following Coach Registration as well as required training. Previous background checks/training will need to be brought up to date. Thank you - Big Willow Board.
If you have coached with us previously, you do not need to register again, but ensure you indicate your willingness to coach when filling out your child's registration.
Note: For best results, complete the coach registration form using the same Sports Engine login used to register your kids.