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Be sure to select the appropriate link below for your child's age/grade level!
Get more information for each age group by clicking the following links:
Little Ballers (3-4 yos)
Pre-K/K-1st grade (Tball/Jr. House)
2nd-6th grade (Sr. House)
7th-9th grade
Traveling (9u-15u)
ARAA Sports Organizations want all kids to be able to play sports! We understand that financial difficulties arise and we want to help. If you need assistance paying for sports, please click the link below:
1. Volunteer Requirement (DIBS): 4 hrs of volunteer time per registered child or a maximum of 8 hrs per family per season, or pay a $500 volunteer buyout option at registration per registered child.
Note: Machine Pitch through 9th grade participants are required to complete the volunteer requirement. T-ball participants do not need to complete the volunteer requirement.
Learn to be a baseball umpire (or upgrade your skills). New umpires have earned anywhere from $300 to $6,000 (or more) over the spring, summer and fall (note: income earned is dependent on game availability). RRUA supplies umpires at ages levels for high school, middle school, traveling and in-house games. Classes cover a variety of topics: baseball rules (including the finer points), effective game management, and dealing with different scenarios. Classes consist of a total of five two-hour sessions and a single outdoor training. We use the NFHS 2025 Rule and Case Book (included with class fee). Minimum age is 13. Preferred age is 14+.
2025 Class Information:
Cost: $110 for all 5 class sessions, outdoor training, and rule and case books.
Note: Fee does not include umpire gear. Details will be reviewed at the first class.
Registration Deadline: February 20, 2025
Class Schedule: March 2, March 16, March 23, March 30, and April 6. All classes are 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Class Location: Constance Free Church, 16150 Crosstown Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304
For umpires age 13-16, please plan to have a parent attend the first hour of the March 2nd class to go over expectations and a brief overview of the class.
Outdoor Training: Saturday, April 12 9:00am-11:00am at Sunshine Park in Andover
To Register: Visit https://rumriverumpires.com/classes/
Questions?
Contact: Eric Esboldt at rumriverumpire@gmail.com or 763-443-8536
If you are interested in any of the following board positions or have questions, please contact Anoka Ramsey Baseball Commissioner, Adam Byrd, at baseball@ARSports.org. Thank you!
Available Positions:
- Junior House Coordinator (October)
- Equipment Coordinator (October)
- At Large Member - Uniforms
Positions with terms expiring will be voted on during the October board meeting.
1. Organize players into teams using the guidelines within the Policies and Procedures.
2. Recruit coaches as necessary for each team
3. Distribute necessary information during pre-season meeting
4. Participate in coaches training before the season
5. Schedule and run a mid-season meeting before May 15 to dispense information and discuss suggested improvements for the league.
6. Coordinate coaches evaluations during the season
7. Coordinate equipment return at the end of the season
8. Respond to coach and parent questions via email or phone within 48 hours
9. Coordinate efforts around Little Ballers program
1. Coordinates with Directors to identify equipment needs. Orders equipment as needed.
2. Estimates equipment needs and provides requirements to program Directors.
3. The Equipment Coordinator has the authority to order and/or purchase equipment, as directed by the Commissioners, within the yearly budget approved by the ARAA board. The Commissioners and/or the ARAA Board before its purchase must approve any purchases not included in the yearly budget.
4. Coordinates the distribution of equipment at the beginning of the season.
5. Coordinates the receipt of equipment after the season.
6. Coordinates the maintenance of player equipment and replacement of player equipment as necessary.
7. Coordinates with Field Maintenance to order any field specific equipment as needed.
Works directly with Uniform Coordinator to perform the following duties:
1. Prepare request for quote and identify the uniform vendor(s) for house and traveling uniforms for both the regular and extended seasons.
2. Provide RFQ to the treasurer who will handle all bids and receive bids from vendors.
3. Set up uniform fitting opportunities for traveling players during registration.
4. Lead uniform distribution effort.
5. Handle all uniform change requests and uniform replacement requests.
Let's celebrate our kids! They are doing some incredible things both on the field and in the dugout, so let's spotlight them! Complete the form below and upload any pictures, so we can feature all of those cool things on our Facebook Page!
Report a field concern by following the link and completing the form.
ARAA Baseball launched a new year-round fan gear store today! Check out all of the options for players, fans and, of course, baseball moms!
For each items, you can:
All items are shipped directly to you! Click the link below to check it out!
www.baseballcoachtraining.com
It is the policy of ARAA Baseball that we will offer a full refund should you decide not to play up until the time that registration closes. Once registration has been closed, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to receive a full refund. Any funds already spent on your player (pants, jerseys, hats, traveling team slush funds, etc) will not be refunded.