Hastings Youth Athletic Association

The HYAA Board of Directors has made the decision to cancel the In-House softball season for the summer of 2020.  Without a clear timeline for when organized sports may resume and with restrictions of field use still in place, it is not possible to conduct a season this year.  We hope that our youngest athletes and parents understand this decision and we look forward to seeing you on the field next year.  Please continue to check our website for fall and off-season opportunities especially for those who will be old enough to play 8U softball next summer.

Update 5/6/2020

Please read the below letter from HYAA regarding our survey results and updates.

Update 4/28/2020

HYAA would like all families to fill out a short survey to better understand participation and ideas regarding the safety of athletes if play resumes.  This survey will be accessible until May 3rd. 

HYAA Survey - https://forms.gle/sYQgrsnccneJF16r5

A collaboration between multiple baseball and softball agencies have formed the Unified Minnesota Baseball and Softball Community and have released a statement regarding their goals which includes working with state and local officials toward a 2020 baseball and softball season. 

Update - 4/15/2020  -

HYAA would like to update all families regarding the traveling baseball and softball seasons.  The start to the season is delayed, but it is the full intent of Metro Baseball League and Tri County Softball to start the traveling seasons as soon as allowable by federal, state, and local officials.  Once the green light is given, it will be a quick start to the season.  We encourage you to help your athlete prepare for the season – play catch, hit grounders, soft toss, or try to watch a classic game on TV, but please respect social distancing guidelines and remember that group or team practices are not allowed at this time.  Please continue to monitor the HYAA website and Facebook pages for updates.  Traveling Sports Directors will email families with details regarding the start of the season as those details become available.  Stay safe and we hope to be playing ball soon.  Please use the links below to access more detailed information or updates specific to your athlete:

Traveling Softball – https://www.hyaa.info/page/show/248675-traveling-softball

Traveling Baseball – https://www.hyaa.info/page/show/3020814-9u-15u

VFW/Legion Baseball – https://www.hyaa.info/page/show/441813-vfw-and-legion

Metro Baseball League - https://www.mbl.bz/

Tri County Softball - https://www.tricountyfastpitch.com/

Update 3/27/2020 - The City Council voted last night to close all City Parks to large gatherings until May 4th.  This lines up with the Governor's decision to extend distance learning to May 4th as well.  Please see baseball or softball pages for any sport specific information. Thank You!

Update 3/24/2020 – HYAA has formed committee to respond to COVID 19 and its impact on the upcoming baseball and softball seasons. As of now, all activities are postponed, including practices, clinics, and classroom training. Future updates will be communicated via email and posted on the HYAA website and HYAA Facebook page as information becomes available.  

HYAA is asking all members to please help support the many local businesses that contribute to athletics at all levels in our community. 

Thank You!