Our mission is to provide the opportunity for girls to play softball at recreational and competitive levels.  Teams exist for girls ages 4-18!  We serve girls in the Grand Rapids MN and Itasca County area.

2024 Possible Tournament Dates as of 4/9/24

*** There is still a lot up in the air and therefore still subject to change, but this is the main list planned at this time. 

**Please note that the 12U tournament dates are based on having 2 teams. 

****Reminder that practice/assessments will be Sunday April 28th at the sports complex: 10u from 1-2:30pm and 12u age from 2:30 - 4pm. Teams will be determined shortly thereafter.

USA Softball Age Calculator

6U - Born between Sept 2016 and Aug 2018
8U - Born between Sept 2014 and Aug 2016
10U - Born between Sept 2012 and Aug 2014
12U - Born between Sept 2010 and Aug 2012
14U - Born between Sept 2008 and Aug 2010

16/18U - Born between Sept 2004 and Aug 2008

Our Thunder Fastpitch Board has been hard at work in the off season preparing opportunities for your child this summer!

We have made some changes, added new board members and revisited our goals which we would like to share with you!

Our short term goals include: 

1. Prioritizing Transparency: The board's goal is to serve all members with as fair and equitable policies and procedures as possible given the challenges of managing the diverse abilities of the players. Decisions made by the board will be communicated as needed in an effort to be more transparent. We have received feedback from you and we hear you!  

2. Clear Communication Channels: Our board is working hard to develop a better means of relaying information to our families, friends and the community. PLEASE expect all communications to be posted on our website, email and sports engine. Please use whatever is easiest for you. Messages will be disbursed simultaneously and routinely on all of these platforms.

3. Expanding Play Opportunities:To better serve our community we are providing multiple levels of play to accommodate varying skill levels.

• In house league for all players to enjoy. All abilities welcome! 6u, 8u, 10u, 12u 

• Travel team: these teams will compete in the region and regional tournaments. An assessment process will be implemented to determine team roster. 10u, 12u, 14u

• Select team: this team will be by invite only of area players and requires the highest level of play and advanced skills required. This team will enter tournament play only. 12u, 14u, 16/18u

4. Supporting 16/18 U players: After asking players, families and former players what they think, we have a better idea of what is needed for them to best succeed in softball here and beyond. Our intention is to support their development and growth by building a solid, competitive program to encourage them to play locally.

Registration is now OPEN!

Early bird pricing for 10u, 12u and 14u end April 1

Late Registration for 10u, 12u and 14u ends April 15

6u and 8u can register until May 15

Assessments for 10U and 12U will be held on SUNDAY, APRIL 28 at the Sports Complex. Please come in softball pants, a jersey if possible or a shirt with a number on the back. 10U from 1:00-2:30 pm, 12U from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm.  Skills assessed will be batting, running, catching, throwing, infield and outfield fielding.

NEED MORE INFO?

Want to help? Have ideas and or input?  Please know that your board is here to serve you!

Mike Gebhart, President
Dylan MacLean, Vice President
Jenny Conrad, Secretary
Heidi Clairmont, Treasurer

Heidi Erickson, Jessica Kalstad, Ashley Schmitt, Kate Larson, Aaron Schultz, Josh Oja, Amy Foster,  Dan Potter

email grthunderfastpitch@gmail.com to receive any of the board contact information!