MISSION STATEMENT
Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation formed in 1979 to provide the youth of Anoka, Ramsey, and surrounding areas with guidance, equipment, and fields in order to participate in sports.
ARAA is an all-volunteer organization which cannot exist without the continuing efforts of committed parents, coaches, directors, commissioners, and board members. We believe this spirit of volunteerism and participation is essential to community health.
ARAA offers programs in Baseball, Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, Outdoors, Pickleball, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling and Soccer (Northern Lights Soccer Club). In 2012 our programs involved over 3,800 children and adults in the pursuit of athletic recreation, competition, and excellence. It is our hope that ARAA provides an opportunity for character development in all of its participants and promotes community well-being through its efforts.
ARAA Board & Individual Sport Committee Meetings:
Please visit each sport page for information regarding times, dates and locations for the meetings you would like to attend. These meetings are open to the public and we encourage you to attend, get involved and make a difference for your children and our community.
2023 ARAA Sponsorship Dinner
Join us on Saturday, December 9 at Greenhaven Golf Course for our 2023 Sponsorship Dinner. All monies raised at this dinner go into our Grant-in-Aid fund that provides scholarships to students who may not otherwise be able to participate in ARAA activities. We also have bereavement funds to support ARAA athletes who have lost a parent.
This year's Keynote Speaker is Mike Max. Join us for an inspirational night of giving.
What we Offer
| Programs/Ages | Programs/Ages | Cost | |
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Contact: Baseball@arsports.org |
Little Ballers (preschool) Tball (pre K/K) Machine/Coach Pitch(K/1) 2nd-6th Grade 6th-9th Grade Traveling 10U-14U |
Opens in May Open Dec-May Open Dec-May- Open Dec-May Open Dec-May Open Dec-May Tryout Aug for next summer Open Dec-Jan |
$25 $99 $110 $135 $170 $275 |
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Contact: Basketball@arsports.org |
Boys House 1st - 8th Girls House 1st - 8th Boys Traveling 4th-8th Girls Traveling 4th-8th K-1 Program Boys Senior House 9th-12th |
mid-December Early October Early October Early October January 1 mid-December |
$300 $300 $645 $645 $75 $200 |
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Contact: football@arsports.org |
Flag: K-5 5th-6th Tackle 7th-8th Tackle
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Opens in April-May |
$75 $125 $250 $280
Helmets, shoulder pads, pants, and jersey are included in the cost. |
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Contact: Terry2478@gmail.com |
Boys and Girls Box, Spring and Summer | Watch website for details | Cost varies |
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Contact: bj_brent@yahoo.com |
Jr Bassers and Archery for boys and girls | Varies | Varies |
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Contact: president@northernlightssoccer.org |
Recreational: Rec Co-ed U4/5 Rec Boys U6-U11 Rec Girls U6-U11 Rec Co-ed U12+ Competitive: Boys U8-U18 Girls U8-U18 We offer different levels of competition at each age level. Our competitive program is a partnership between NLS and CR United |
We offer fall and summer seasons for both rec and travel. Rec soccer: Fall season registration opens in mid July Summer season registration opens in Jan/Feb Travel tryouts occur in late July. Anyone who would like to play competitively in any season has to register for July tryouts. Registration for tryouts opens in June. Registration for the competitive season occurs in August of each year. |
Fees are subject to change each year. 2021-22 fees: Rec fall: $95 Rec Spring/Summer: We don’t have pricing for next year yet Competitive pricing: Tryout fee: $40 U9-10: $550 (combined fall and spring/summer and includes winter training) U11-14: $640 (combined fall and spring/summer and includes winter training) U15+: $600 (includes winter training and spring/summer-NO fall season) Pricing does not include the cost of uniforms or coaches and tournament fees (varies by team) for competitive soccer |
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Contact: Softball@arsports.org |
Summer and Fall ball for girls | Varies |
Fall registration-July Summer Registration- TBD |
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Pickleball contact: Pickleball@arsports.org |
various seasons | varies | Varies |
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Contact: Volleyball@arsports.org |
Fall House Volleyball -September to November -3rd through 12th grades ---------------
- Winter Junior Olympic Volleyball -November/December through March/April -Ages 10U through 18u (4th through 12th grades) Tryouts occur in November for all age groups |
May
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$100.00
------------------10u-11u $575.00 12u $750.00 13u-18u $900.00 **2023/2024 fees, subject to change each year. |
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Contact: wrestling@arsports.org |
Boys and Girls Folkstyle wrestling Preschool-8th grade Boys and Girls Freestyle and Greco wrestling Preschool-8th grade |
October March |
$150 includes practices, MN/USA membership, uniform, and voucher for wrestling gear. Free with Folkstyle season registration or $80 |
Concussion Protocol
ARAA takes the safety of our players very seriously. This is the protocol which is mandatory under the State of Minnesota. The MN Concussion law mandates that: • All coaches (head and assistants) and officials receive concussion training and education by September 1, 2011, and then at three-year intervals thereafter. • Coaches must remove an athlete from activity if they exhibit signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion and/or are suspected of sustaining a concussion. • The law also requires a doctor's signature to return to play if an athlete is removed due to a concussion or is showing signs or symptoms of a concussion. • Click the "Concussion Protocol" button above for more information.
Join us!
As a volunteer organization, we are always looking for board members for each of our sports! Please utilize this application to express interest in any position on a sport board. Visit each sport's webpage to see what positions are available.
We understand that whether we like it or not, incidents, disagreements, and accidents happen in relation to youth sports. ARAA always recommends trying resolve issues with your child's coach or with the leaders of the sport first, but if you need another path for assistance please complete an Incident Report. We promise to protect your anonymity and your child in every possible way.
Click here to report an incident to ARA
ARAA is also consistently striving to improve as well as celebrate the wonderful things that our athletes and families experience! Because of this we have created a feedback form that can be utilized if you would like to share a broader comment/question/concern.
Click here to provide feedback to ARAA
General Questions: Communications@arsports.org
How to add a guardian in Sports Engine
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How to create a sports engine account
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