Welcome to the 2024 House Baseball season. Here is some important information about the upcoming year. If you have any questions about house leagues this year, please contact the following people:
- Andy Groettum - Rookie League (8U - 9U) - groettum@omgaa.org
- Mike Ryland - Minor/Major Leagues (10U - 12U) - ryland@omgaa.org
- Jeff Ruhr - Senior House and Recreation Leagues (13U - 18U) - jruhr@omgaa.org
| Date(s) | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2024 | Registration Opens | Link on Home Page |
| March 31, 2024 | Registration Closes | Link |
| March 10-13, 2024 | STORM (Travel Baseball) Tryouts | Maple Grove Dome |
| March 15, 2024 | STORM Teams Announced | Link |
| April 1 and 3, 2024 | House Evaluations (not applicable for Rookie League) | Maple Grove Dome |
| April 7-14, 2024 | Team Formation | |
| April 23, 2024 | Coaches Meeting | Maple Grove Community Center |
| End of April | Practices Begin | |
| Beginning of May | Games Begin | |
| May 13-14, 2024 | Pictures | Gleason Fields |
| June 15, 2024 | All Star Game (8U - 12U) | TBD |
| June 28-29, 2024 | End of Season Tourney (8U - 12U) | Gleason Fields |
OMGAA House Rookie League
The OMGAA House Rookie League is for 8 and 9 year olds, and traditionally has welcomed students finishing 2nd or 3rd grade.
The intention of the Rookie League is to teach basic fundamentals and skills, and for coaches to introduce players to the American game of baseball!
Games will generally be in the evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Practices are held at the coach's discretion but usually happen once or twice a week.
Andy Groettum - League Director
groettum@omgaa.org
OMGAA House Minor League
The OMGAA House Minor League is for 10 year old athletes who are finishing 4th grade.
The Minor League is intended as the next step in a player’s development after the Rookie League. Bases are set at 60’ and the pitcher’s mound 46’. The season runs from late April to the end of June.
Games will generally in the evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Practices are at the coach's discretion but generally happen once or twice a week.
Mike Ryland - League Director
ryland@omgaa.org
OMGAA House Major League
The OMGAA House Major League is for 11 and 12 year old athletes who are finishing their 5th and 6th grades.
The Major League is intended as the next step in a player’s development after Minor League.
Games will generally be in the evenings on Mondays and Wednesdays. Practices are at the coach's discretion but generally happen once or twice a week.
Mike Ryland - League Director
ryland@omgaa.org
OMGAA Senior House
The OMGAA Senior House Leagues are for 13, 14, and 15 year old athletes looking to continue playing recreational baseball.
13U League
The 13U League is made up of players who are no more than 13 years old as of May 1st. They play league games on fields with 75’ basepaths and the pitching mound at 52’. Teams will be formed using an equidraft system based on player evaluations to be held after Storm tryouts. Games may be played against teams from surrounding communities.
14/15U League
The 14/15U League is made up of players who are no more than 15 years old as of May 1st. They play league games on fields with bases at 90’ and the pitching mound at 60’6”. Teams will be formed using an equidraft system based on player evaluations to be held after tryouts. Games may be played against teams from surrounding communities.
Jeff Ruhr - League Director
jruhr@omgaa.org
League Director
JRuhr@omgaa.org