END OF YEAR SPONSOR TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES!
*It is crazy to think that we are near the end of our season already. Below you can click on the age division you need. Both COED and 8U (girls and boys) will play Monday (7/8) and Wednesday (7/10). On Wednesday, since it is their last night there will be a medal ceremony for those age divisions (more info can be found when you click on the schedule).
Click the age division below to see the schedule!
COED *updated with info on medal ceremony
12u Girls *updated with correct seeding
SAFESPORT & BACKGROUND CHECKS 2024
*This is REQUIRED by the league but it stems from the SOFTBALL NATIONAL OFFICE that all coaches on the field have to be SAFESPORT certified. In previous years you needed ACE but that is not a requirement for this year. You will have to have it on the field with you at all times (this can be the certificate itself, or screenshots on your phone). At anytime during league or tournaments an official (board member, tournament director, or umpire) can ask to see it, if you do not have proof of it, you CANNOT be on the field. You CANNOT BE ON THE FIELD unless you have this completed. Starting THE FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON, we will be asking ALL COACHES at random times to show their proof. Again, this is a NATIONAL and FEDERAL LAW that requires any adult working with children to be SAFESPORT certified.
*HOW TO GET SAFESPORT CERTIFIED: CLICK HERE TO READ INFORMATION ON SAFESPORT AND HOW TO GET CERTIFIED. THEN CLICK HERE TO GET TO THE WEBSITE WHERE YOU CAN CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT OR IF YOU HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED IT IN PREVIOUS YEARS, THEN LOG IN. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL OR FACEBOOK MESSAGE US!
* Along with SAFESPORT, you will need to get an approved background check. You can do this online by going to RegisterUSASoftball.com, create an account (or login), then purchase a background check ONLY. Once you have completed and gotten it approved, please PRINT OFF A COPY and make sure this is ALSO ON YOU AT ALL TIMES!
How to join REMIND?
1. Open a new text message thread
2. Text this number 81010
3. In the message part you can put
@yssa24 OR @24yss
(please only JOIN ONE so you do not get the message twice)
4. Send the message
5. Follow the steps afterwards (we recommend that you save this as a contact in your phone, so then it will not go to spam messages)
McCart Fields
Typical game times: 6, 7, or 8pm
Burnside Fields
Typical game times: 6, 7, or 8pm
SEASON FORMS
*This will be constantly updating as we get more information on the finalized dates of tournaments and forms for the new year
Code of Ethics - Code of Conduct & Ethics are signed at the time of registration
Weather Policy (updated on 02/04/24 for the 2024 season)
Sponsor Letter - This should be filled out and returned to the YSSA
Amy Williams Invitational Tournament (formally known as Dunham Invitational) - June 8 & 9th - Sioux Falls, SD
**If your team is having a fundraiser, please fill out and turn in this form —> Click HERE
For other tournament flyers, dates and information click ——> HERE
4.30.21
It is with heavy hearts that we must share the news of the passing of our board member Amy Williams. Those who knew her knew that she always had a smile on her face, sunglasses, and crocs. She dedicated her life to working in the school district, wife, mother, and a grandmother, but to us, she was apart of the YSSA family. She may be gone, but she will never be forgotten. Please take the time to hug your love ones extra tight tonight as we are never promised tomorrow.
To Amy,
Thank you for all that you have done for the YSSA, you were a friend and became apart of my family. You always had a smile on your face, your blue nails, light blue crocs, and of course your raccoon eyes from your sun glasses. Amy you truly meant the world not only to me but to everybody that came into contact with you, so thank you. You will forever be in my heart.
-B
We have started a go fund me account, anything will help, and we do ask that if you have a memory of Amy, please share. The YSSA family will never be the same, we will miss you forever and always. We love you Amy, RIP.
First Annual Amy Williams Invitational Tournament 2022
*On behalf of the YSSA and Amy’s family, we would like to thank every single person who came out to support the players, coaches, and help keep Amy’s memory alive. Losing Amy was unexpected, but she is smiling from above knowing that youth around Sioux Falls, Watertown, Huron, and South Dakota are enjoying the very sport she was passionate about… softball. Thank you all again and we will see you for the Second Amy Williams Invitational in 2023!
