Who are we?

Fargo Area Sports (formerly Fargo Youth Baseball) was established in 2017 through the merger of Fargo Babe Ruth and Fargo Little League, supported by the Fargo Park District. We serve youth ages 5–18, offering baseball, fastpitch, and pickleball programs under the philosophy of “A Kid’s First Organization.”

Established in fall 2022, Fargo Area Fastpitch is a youth fastpitch organization for ages 5-18. The organization was formed by merging Fargo Youth Baseball with several area fastpitch programs, including Fargo Lady Eagles, Fargo South, Fargo North, and now Diamond Academy as of November 1, 2023.

Our mission is to provide the best experience for all youth fastpitch players, at all skill levels, under the guiding principle of a "Kid's First Organization."

Start Date: November 15th annually. Reminders sent via email, website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and AdVenture Pack.

End Date: Prior to March 1st. Late registrants pay a $25 fee and may be put on a waiting list if rosters are full.

Travel Tryouts: Registration must be completed by January 15th. No refunds after tryouts begin.

Registration Fees:

8U – $175

10U, 12U, 14U, 16/18U – $325

Early Registration Discount: $10 off if registered before January 1st.

Additional Travel Fees: Players selected for travel teams incur extra fees based on number of games/tournaments.

Fundraising: Optional to offset costs: PushSave Fundraising

. Not required.

League: Prior to close of registration (mid-March)

Travel: Prior to first tryout date

After deadlines: Refunds only granted for medical reasons

Available for 10U, 12U, 14U, 16/18U divisions. Players must try out. Selection determined by committee and head coach. Players not selected are placed on league teams, which may participate in outside games/tournaments.

Diamond Academy has merged with FAS and provides competitive travel opportunities across ND, MN, and SD.

Sanford Power provides specialized training included with registration.

More info: Diamond Academy

All-Star teams are selected based on:

Skill level & ability

Attitude, hustle, team spirit, leadership

Character, integrity, sportsmanship

Age 12 Only: Max 4 players per team (Little League rule).

More info: Little League

League Play: USA Fastpitch age chart

Little League All-Star: Must follow Little League age chart

Accepts credit/debit cards online and in-office (processing fee may apply)

In-person registration is available

Guaranteed Spot: Register before March 1st

Team Placement: Requests for coaches or teammates considered, not guaranteed

Out-of-Area Players: Open to all, but Little League teams have residency restrictions

Spring (Grades 6-8): Mid-March – End of May, ending tournament 3rd weekend of May

Summer (Recreation, Travel, Little League): May 1 – End of August

Fall Ball: Mid-August – Last week of September, 4-week double-header season on Sundays, run by Ballyard

Recreation Teams: ~16 games per season

Travel Teams: 32–40 games including league & tournaments

Game Days:

8U – Sundays, 4pm or 6pm

10U – Thursdays 6pm/7:30pm + Sunday games

12U – Tuesdays, doubleheaders at 6pm

14U – Mondays, doubleheaders at 6pm

16/18U – Wednesdays, doubleheaders at 6pm

Practice: Minimum 1 per week. Schedule determined by coaches; fields are first come, first served.

Updates posted on website, Facebook, Twitter, and via text by 4 PM

After 4 PM, decisions are made on-site by umpires

Contact office only for non-rain related inquiries

Bats: Must have USA or ASA logo

Player Equipment: Glove, bats, cleats, helmet/facemask, pants, belts. Team bags include helmets, catchers gear, practice balls, game balls, tees, hitting nets, removable bases, and first aid kit

Age Group Rules: See Rules Page for specifics

Lost Items: Replacement visor/hat – $20

Report all issues to FAS office via email (info@fargoareasports.com

) or phone

24-Hour Rule: Wait 24 hours before contacting FAS after incident

If issue is playing time, contact coach first before the office