2026–2027 Season Tryouts
Find your
tryout.
Two days, three regions. Attend the tryout for the region where you plan to play. Pitchers and catchers have earlier, separate check-in and tryout windows.
— At a glance
Try Out Dates
August 3 & 4, 2026
Based
Champlin, Farmington, Western MN & Northern MN
Ages
12U through 18U
Why families choose us
Built for the way you
live.
We know families are busy, and flexibility is key. Our diverse, well-structured programs, experienced coaching staff, and commitment to development make us a trusted choice for softball athletes across the region.
01 · Foundation
Development first.
Tournaments matter. Wins matter. But neither is worth more than the long-term growth of a young athlete. We measure progress, not just outcomes — and we coach for the player she'll be at 22, not just the one she is at 12.
02 · Identity
Multi-sport athletes.
The best fastpitch athletes are the best athletes. Our schedules, training cycles, and culture are built to support — not replace — basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track. Cross-training builds better players.
03 · Culture
The power of family.
Midwest Speed is a place where players look forward to being together, coaches share resources and ideas, and development happens at every level — a program where athletes feel supported, challenged, and connected.
04 · Future
The next level.
For athletes who want to play college softball, we've built a real pipeline — Hudl profiles, exposure tournaments, NFCA-connected coaches, and a recruiting coordinator who knows the programs your daughter is targeting.
Find your program
Region 01 · Twin Cities
Twin Cities
What's included in Program
5–6 custom jerseys, custom Boombah backpack, custom Evoshield helmet and custom over-the-knee socks, 12–13+ tournaments throughout the year (mix of regional and national), 2–3 coaches per team with playing and coaching experience, 10–13 weeks of winter training (November through January, indoor & dome), multiple training locations (Rosemount, Maple Grove, Blaine, Coon Rapids, Chaska, Elk River, North Branch & more), hitting as much as 5 days per week, dome ball leagues, subsidized pitching and free catching, fall, winter & summer seasons, and college recruitment support (Hudl profiles, showcase exposure, recruiting coordinator).
Three competitive tiers · Regional · Gold · National
Champlin Park HS — Champlin, MN
Age group
Check-in
General tryout
P/C check-in
P/C tryout
12U & 18U · Mon Aug 3
7:00a
7:30–9:30a
9:00–9:30a
9:30–10:30a
16U · Mon Aug 3
9:45–10:15a
10:30a–12:30p
9:00–9:30a
9:30–10:30a
14U · Mon Aug 3
12:45–1:15p
1:30–3:30p
12:00–12:30p
12:30–1:30p
All ages · Tue Aug 4
1:00–1:30p
1:30–3:30p
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Stetzl Field — Farmington, MN
Age group
Check-in
General tryout
P/C check-in
P/C tryout
All ages · Mon Aug 3 (eve)
5:45–6:15p
6:30–9:00p
5:00–5:30p
5:30–6:30p
All ages · Tue Aug 4 (am)
8:30–9:00a
9:00–11:00a
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Region 02 · Western MN · West team only
Western MN
What's included in Program
Three custom Baden summer jerseys, Boombah backpack, custom Evoshield helmet, custom over-the-knee socks & belts, 2 dry-fit practice jerseys, pinstripe pants, dome ball options, 13 tournaments (fall, winter, summer), subsidized pitching and catching instruction, one required fundraiser, training two times per week at the indoor facility in Watertown, MN.
Contact Mark Wilson for pricing · 763-458-9213
Monticello, MN
Age group
Check-in
General tryout
P/C check-in
P/C tryout
12U & 16U · Mon Aug 3
8:00a
8:30–10:30a
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9:30–10:30a
14U · Mon Aug 3
10:30a
11:00a–12:00p
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9:30–10:30a
All ages · Tue Aug 4
2:00–2:30p
2:30–5:00p
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Watertown, MN
Age group
Check-in
General tryout
P/C check-in
P/C tryout
12U & 16U · Mon Aug 3
2:00p
2:30–3:30p
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3:30–4:30p
14U · Mon Aug 3
3:30p
4:00–5:00p
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3:30–4:30p
All ages · Tue Aug 4
8:00–8:30a
8:30–11:00a
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Region 03 · Northern MN · North team only
Northern MN
What's included in Program
Three custom Baden summer jerseys, Boombah backpack, custom Evoshield helmet, custom over-the-knee socks & belts, 2 dry-fit practice jerseys, pinstripe pants, dome ball options, 13 tournaments (fall, winter, summer), subsidized pitching and catching instruction, one required fundraiser, training two times per week at the indoor facility at Mesabi College in Virginia, MN.
Contact Mark Wilson for pricing · 763-458-9213
Virginia, MN · *P/C check-in includes warm-up
Age group
Check-in
General tryout
P/C check-in
P/C tryout
14U · Aug 3 & 4
3:30–3:45p
4:00–5:30p
2:30–3:00p*
3:00–4:00p
16U · Aug 3 & 4
6:00–6:15p
6:30–8:00p
5:15–5:45p*
5:45–6:30p
$45 tryout fee
A confirmation email with final dates, times, and location details is sent a few days before your tryout. Interested in winter development only? See Midwest Power.