Tryout Registration Link
Monday 8/7/2023
Session 1 – 12U, 14U, 16U
Pitcher & Catcher Check-in: 8:30 AM
Pitcher & Catcher Tryout: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Position Player Check-in: 10:00 AM
Position Player Tryout: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Session 2 – All age groups (12U, 14U, 16U, 18U)
Pitcher & Catcher Check-in: 3:30 PM
Pitcher & Catcher Tryout: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Position Player Check-in: 5:00 PM
Position Player Tryout: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday 8/8/2023
Session 3 – All age groups (12U, 14U, 16U, 18U)
Pitcher & Catcher Check-in: 8:30 AM
Pitcher & Catcher Tryout: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Position Player Check-in: 10:00 AM
Position Player Tryout: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
LOCATION:
Kingston Park
9195 75th Street S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Tryout Fee (Non-refundable): $50
Players only need to attend one tryout DATE; HOWEVER, you can attend more if you wish under one tryout fee.
More information can be found at magicsoftball.org. For any questions, please contact Rick Pickett (651)-492-3700 or email [email protected].
AGE GROUPS ARE DETERMINED BY USSSA RULES. IF YOU ARE UNSURE, PLEASE REFERENCE THIS LINK.
Player Fees – Typical costs for the season for each player range from $1800 -$2900 per team. 2023/2024 Budgets will be finalized after teams are formed and schedules are determined. We strive to keep our costs as low as possible at all times.
Magic players are required to purchase their uniform outside of the above player fee. Uniforms include up to three jerseys, white and black pants, black and purple belts, purple, white and black socks and a Magic helmet. A new player to the club will expect to spend approximately $350 for uniforms, helmet and optional bag.
Winter training – all Minnesota Magic teams train indoors throughout the winter at Hamline & Concordia University in St. Paul and Gethsemane Lutheran School in Maplewood.
Skill development and training with college coaches throughout the year at no extra cost to players. Our coaching ranks include an impressive list of college coaches as well as current and former college players:
Rick Pickett – MN Magic Founder, Coach, Director Player Development & Concordia University St. Paul Hitting Coach
Bob Bartel – Head Coach, Concordia University St. Paul
Jim Rubbelke – Head Coach, Hamline University
Laura Heise – Assistant Coach, Augsburg University
Craig Morris – Assistant Coach, Concordia University St. Paul
Christina Pickett – Former MAGIC Player, Augustana University
Anna Roth – Former Magic Player, St. Cloud State University
Penny & Roman Foore – Bethel University & USSSA Pride Coaches
Whitney Johnson – Concordia University Pitching Coach, Former NDSU Player
Jenna Rubbelke – Former Magic Player, Current Hamline University Player
Avery Johnson – Former Magic Player, Current Concordia University St. Paul Player
Kameron Monson – Former Magic Player, Current St. Thomas University Player
Avery Wukawitz – Former Magic Player, Current St. Thomas University Player
Fundraising Opportunities – The Minnesota Magic offers sponsorship and fundraising opportunities. Participating in up to four fundraising events throughout the year can substantially lower your player fees. Funds generated by these programs go directly into the individual player’s account. There are also team fundraising events that may happen throughout the year.
League and Tournament Play – Games may be played two times per week. Tournaments are typically played every weekend throughout the season, from the beginning of June through the beginning of August. Each player is expected to be at every game. Travel costs for tournaments are not covered in your team fees.
Playing Time – Playing time and positions are not guaranteed. Each player must earn their position and time on the field.