ABOUT THE BVYSA BOARD
The Brandon Valley Youth Softball Association's board of directors is a group of volunteers who very generously donate their time and talents, year-round, to ensure that there is a fastpitch softball league every summer for our area softball athletes.
If you have suggestions/concerns/ or new ideas that you would like to share with the BVYSA board, they hold monthly meetings that are open to the public. Please send an email to hope@brandonvalleysoftball.com to inform them of your interest in attending a meeting.
Registration
Summer 2026 Registration is live.
Program Costs
| Division | Age Qualification | Gender | Fee |
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| T-Ball | A player typically ages 4 & 5. | Co-ed | $75.00 |
| Coach Pitch | A player typically ages 5 & 6. | Co-ed | $75.00 |
| 8U Recreational | Please see the Age Chart, we do allow 6 year olds to play up. | Girls Only | $100.00 |
| 10U Competitive | Please see the Age Chart | Girls Only | $150.00 |
| 12U Competitive | Please see the Age Chart | Girls Only | $150.00 |
| 14U Competitive | Please see the Age Chart | Girls Only | $150.00 |
WE’RE EXCITED TO SHARE A FEW UPDATES TO OUR TEE BALL, COACH PITCH, AND 8U PROGRAMS FOR THIS YEAR!
Tee Ball & Coach Pitch Schedule Format
To better support families and improve player experience, Tee Ball and Coach Pitch will follow a new game schedule format:
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Weeks 1, 2, 4, and 6: Each team will play one game.
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Weeks 3 and 5: Each team will play two games.
We hope this structure provides a more balanced schedule while still giving players plenty of time on the field.
Updated Age Groups
To ensure players are learning in an age-appropriate environment:
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Tee Ball: Pre-K and Kindergarten
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Coach Pitch: 1st and 2nd Grade
If you believe your child would be better placed in a different division, please reach out—we’re happy to work with families to find the best fit.
If you have any questions, please contact us. We can’t wait for another great year of Brandon Valley Youth Softball!
****Please refer to the age chart on the homepage if you have questions about whether your child is eligible to play based on their age and an age option does not appear below.****
Important Dates
- Registration closes March 15th, 2026 - No Late Registrations Accepted
- Practice Starts Monday April 27th, 2026 - there will be 4 weeks of practice
- Equipment Handout and Coach's Meeting - April 19th, 2026 from 1pm-3pm. More information to come.
- Pictures - April 28th, 29th & 30th, 2026. More information to come.
- Games Start for T-ball thru 12U- Week of May 25th, 2026- 6 weeks of games ends July 2nd
- Games Start for 14/16U- Games will start the week after the state tournament for SD High School Softball and ends July 2nd
- Equipment Turn In: Last Night of Games
The Brandon Valley Youth Softball Association (BVYSA) organizes a summer softball program for children between the ages of 4 and 18 who live in the communities of Brandon and Valley Springs and other nearby communities. We are partnering with the Sioux Empire Fastpitch Softball Association for our 10U and up divisions, girls only who do not have a team. You will need to register through Sioux Empire Fastpitch Softball Association. Please know if you register through them your games will be played in Sioux Falls and surrounding areas.
ATTENTION COACHES & VOLUNTEERS
Mandatory Requirements for 10U & Up:
- ACE Certification
At least one member of the coaching staff must be ACE Certified.
Register here:
https://registerusasoftball.com/Account/About.aspx?info=CoachCert
For All Coaches, Scorekeepers & Dugout Volunteers (All Ages):
- Background Check
- SafeSport Training
These are required for anyone who will be in the dugout or working directly with players.
Complete here:
https://registerusasoftball.com/Account/Docs.aspx#
Need Help?
Follow the step-by-step guide to complete your background check and SafeSport training:
https://registerusasoftball.com/Content/Files/SafeSport%20Guide%209.3.21%20Draft%203.pdf
Weather Policy
- Each night that games are scheduled to be played, the Brandon Valley Youth Softball Association board member(s) will check the weather forecast for impending weather conditions that could affect games being played that evening. When possible, we will cancel games by 4pm. Please keep in mind that weather is unpredictable and that we will do our best to make decisions in a timely manner to keep all our members safe. BVYSA would like to remind all parents/guardians that they can exercise discretion to determine if the weather is unsafe for their child to play.
- BVYSA will post the status of league games on our website, and Facebook. Please follow/friend us!
- If your coach uses the Sports Engine team page to communicate, he/she can send an email and a text message to team members regarding the status of games in the event of inclement weather. You must have "enabled text messaging" in your Sports Engine account profile for your child/family to receive this type of communication.
- In case of inclement weather during warm-ups or during the games, a horn blast means that play is temporarily halted. If the games are halted due to lightening, there will be a mandatory 30-minute game delay. All players and fans should take cover in their vehicles until weather permits restarting the games or until the games are cancelled. Games will re-start exactly where they left off. If there is a delay beyond the first 30 minutes of play, all of the games will be cancelled.
- If the first game is delayed due to weather, the second game that night is automatically cancelled. The reason for the cancellation of the second games, is due to the safety issue posed because there are not lights at the fields to extend play that late in the evening.
HEAT INDEX
Heat/Heat Index Rule: During the season, the league will assess the temperature and heat index each day at 4pm. On days when the temperature has reached 95 degrees or the heat index has reached 100 degrees at 4pm, or whenever the weather is unfavorable for practice (i.e. fields are unplayable due to rain, etc.), the league will cancel all practices. If the league cancels practices, NO teams are allowed to practice. The Brandon Valley Youth Softball Association utilizes http://weather.gov for official temperature. All coaches, parents, and players can access our web site at www.brandonvalleysoftball.com The league will notify players and coaches of cancellations or weather related announcements via email and Facebook.
During non-cancelled practice times, the decision of postponing or ending practice is ultimately up to each coach. Good judgment should be applied in assessing the current weather conditions at the practice site.