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ACTION: Looking for Player Development Opportunities?

By Jessica Beekman 09/12/2024, 6:15am CDT

There are a lot of amazing opportunities with camps, training and continued ball games! Here are a few fantastic resources:

REMINDER: Register for 9/20 CBA Golf Tourney by 9/13!!

By Danielle Halbert 09/12/2024, 6:00am CDT

GREAT PRIZES from Toro, Oak 19, Willy McCoy's, Cambria, and more!

REGISTER HERE

Registration is open for our Annual Chaska Baseball Association Golf Scramble. This year’s golf tournament will be held at Dalhgreen Golf Club on Friday, September 20th, 2024. 

11:00 AM - Registration & Lunch

12:30 PM - Shotgun Start

The tournament will be full of friendly competition and fun, where teams of four will compete in a scramble format. This ensures that players of all skill levels can participate and enjoy the day. In addition to golf, we have a complimentary lunch, onsite games and activities, and prizes!

All proceeds from this event will directly benefit our association and the community we serve. If you are able, we are looking for sponsors for the event. Your support as a sponsor or donor will play a crucial role in our efforts to continue providing valuable opportunities and resources to our community of baseball players. 

For more information on the golf tournament or sponsorship opportunities, please contact CBA’s Fundraising Director, Danielle Halbert, at fundraising@playballhawks.com. We welcome any questions you may have and are eager to discuss how your contribution can make a significant impact!

SAVE THE DATE: Travel Baseball Tryout Dates

By Greg Riggs 09/12/2024, 6:00am CDT

Plan ahead for 2025!

In an effort to enable players and parents to plan ahead as much as possible, we are excited to share the 2025 travel tryout dates:

13U-14U travel tryouts will be Feb. 1 & 8, 2025. 

9U-12U travel tryouts will be Aug. 16 & 17, 2025

On another note, it has been brought to our attention that some families want a 14A team in 2025. The CBA wants kids to play baseball, so if the numbers support it, we will have a team.

NEWS: CBA Board Elects New President!

By Jodi Lewis 09/12/2024, 6:00am CDT

Congrats, Greg Riggs!

During the CBA Board of Directors meeting on Sunday, September 8th, the board voted in Greg Riggs to serve as our new president. A current board member, Greg served as the equipment director for 2+ years. Among other things, he hopes to bring continued focus on player development, communication, and a "youth-first" approach to our organization.

On a bittersweet note, please join the board in THANKING TATE BRANDT for over 6 years of service on the board. He has promised we cannot get rid of him that quickly and will assist with a seamless transition, as well as ongoing community engagement. 

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE BOARD? Open positions include:

  • Travel Director
  • Registration, Dibs & Apparel Director
  • Youth Associate (Fall Ball)

If interested, please contact Greg Riggs at president@playballhawks.com

SAVE THE DATE: Annual CBA Meeting Oct. 6

By Jodi Lewis 09/12/2024, 6:00am CDT

The Chaska Baseball Association Annual Meeting will take place Sunday, October 6th, from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. 

LOCATION: Augusta Ball Field, 5950 Hampshire Road, Chaska, MN 55318

ACTION: Equipment Recycle Oct. 3

By Cynthia Kennedy 09/12/2024, 6:00am CDT

Bring your used equipment to Community Park on October 3rd to be recycled for other youth in the community.  It will be collected between 5:30 and 7:15pm. 

Touch-A-Truck

August 22, 2024| 5:00-7:00PM

Chaska High School Parking lot, Chaska

Roll on up to Touch-a-Truck and experience the thrill of sitting on a fire truck, police squad car or a big snowplow! All ages are invited to this FREE event to play carnival games by Chaska organizations, eat ice cream and popcorn (while supplies last) and then dance to the music of Kids Dance DJ. Other food/beverages will be available for purchase.

ACTION: Travel Tryout Help Needed - DIBS Shifts Available

By Greg Riggs 08/13/2024, 7:45am CDT

Sign-up to help Aug. 17-18

CBA Members - This upcoming weekend, the 9U-12U Metro Travel Team tryouts are taking place at Chaska Community Park. The tryouts are conducted in stations the players rotate through to be evaluated. The Chaska High School Baseball Team coaches are the evaluators of the stations and help is needed to run the stations to get the players through the stations. Dibs positions are available to help run the stations. Get a head start on 2025 DIBS Requirements! 

SIGNUP HERE 

Please note, if you have a player at an age level that will be trying out, you cannot be present during that age group of the tryout; therefore, please do not sign up for that time slot and age group.

Thanks for the consideration and helping out at this weekend's 9U-12U Travel Tryouts.

Chaska Baseball Association 

INFORM: MBL/MBT Fall League

By Jodi Lewis 08/12/2024, 7:00am CDT

Looking to keep playing this fall? Check out 2024 MBL Fall League:

September 8 – October 6, 2024
Five (5) Doubleheader Sunday’s.
Play five more weeks of baseball! Prepare your players for next season’s age rules.
Games are on Sundays at 10am, 12pm, 2pm or 4pm.
 September 8
September 15
September 22
September 29
October6

MORE INFORMTAION HERE

ACTION: Register for CBA Fall Baseball by 8/27

By Beth Vriesen 08/12/2024, 6:30am CDT

It's time to play more baseball! CBA's Fall Baseball Registration website, where parents can easily enroll their kids for a short season of fun and skill-building on the diamond! Our program offers an opportunity for young athletes to learn and grow in the sport of baseball while making new friends.

The program will feature games held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and will run 9/10-10/7. The season will provide an opportunity for ongoing player development while maintaining a balanced and non-intense competitive environment.

Click HERE for more INFO and to REGISTER your player TODAY!

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