Baseball Fastpitch

All players interested in playing on a MVP Tournament Team must register and attend tryouts. Registration for tryouts opens each year in June with actual tryout dates scheduled for mid July. 

MVP Baseball forms one team in each of the 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, and 14U divisions as long as coaching staff is available. Each team will consist of 12-13 players selected by tournament team coaches and select Maple Valley PONY board members. Teams will only be fielded if coaches and Maple Valley PONY board feel that a competitive tournament team at each age group can be assembled.

Full program fees are determined prior to the opening of tryout registration. There is no cost to register for tryouts. Players selected for a MVP Tournament Team will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit upon accepting their position to the team. Payment for the remaining balance can be completed at the same time or through a scheduled payment plan set by the Maple Valley PONY board.

Training is planned to begin in September based on field availability and 3rd party practice facilities. Coaches will have the option of working with local 3rd party facilities to setup a training schedule tailored to their team or they may opt to use team funds for extra time in cages or additional tournaments. Outside training, if selected by coach, could include six weeks of hitting instruction or pitching instruction offered by outside providers. Outdoor practices will be based around developing core skills in infield, outfield, and base running as well as baseball IQ and overall team defensive drills. Team practices will be scheduled for two to three days per week with the exact days to be determined by each Head Coach.

Tournament play can begin in March and run through July. The goal of the MVP Baseball Program is for each team to possibly play “at least 6-10 tournaments” depending on availability. Tournaments selected will be within Eastern/Western Washington and possibly one in Oregon (this is subject to change based on tournament availability). *14U will be traveling to Texas in spring of 2025