Hopkins Area Little League

Welcome to Hopkins Area Little League

Welcome Parents, Players, Coaches, and Volunteers to the Hopkins Area Little League Web site. Hopkins Area Little League (HALL) prides itself on teaching sportsmanship, teamwork, and baseball skills in a safe and enjoyable environment. We offer official Little League baseball at the beautiful Maetzold baseball facility, located in the heart of Hopkins, just 1 block north of Main Street. With nearly 400 boys and girls participating from 7 area schools, your children will probably see some old friends, meet new friends and enjoy developing their baseball skills with HALL. If you have questions or comments about the league, website, or the organization in general, you can either email us by clicking HERE or send mail to HALL, P.O. Box 62, Hopkins, MN 55343.

Thank you for your interest and participation.

HALL 2020 Fall Ball Update

HALL Players and Parents,

Thank you for your input and patience as we navigate our way back to the ball field. We are excited to announce that we will have baseball options for some of our players this fall. Registration will be available the second week of July. Fall Ball options are detailed below.

Dan Watts

President

Hopkins Area Little League

* Current 12 Year Old Players will play for Hopkins Baseball Association (HBA)

* Majors: 11 & 12 Year Old Players (Players who will be 11 & 12 next season)

MAJORS FALL BALL helps players get ready for Spring Majors. HALL players/coaches will form teams and play in the Gopher State Fall Ball league.

GOPHER STATE FALL BALL: (Age determining is the age the player is on May 1, 2020. However, players can choose to play by their Little League age which is determined on Sept. 1, 2020)

COST: $95 per player (player gets jersey & hat)

GAMES: September 13, 20, 27 & October 4, 11 (Double Headers - typically 10, noon, 2, or 4)

12-year-old team: ALL away games- 30 minutes or less travel

11-year-old team: Some home games and some away games - 30 minutes or less travel

Practices: Start the week of August 31- (first two weeks - 2 practices per week) and then 1 practice per week through October 10.

* Classic (Minor A): (Players who will be 9 & 10 next season)

CLASSIC FALL BALL helps players get ready for Minor A. All players will get an opportunity to pitch in a game like situation.

COST: $40

GAMES: September 13, 20, 27 & October 4, 11 (Games will depend on other Little League’s availability—some games will be inter-squad or against a HALL team if two teams.) Some travel may be required for Sunday games (approx. 15-20 minutes of travel time)

Practices: Start the week of August 31- (first two weeks - 2 practices per week) and then 1 practice per week through October 10.

* If FALL BALL is canceled due to Covid-19 restrictions, fees will automatically be applied to next year’s HALL regular season registration. Please contact registrar if Fall Ball is canceled and a refund is necessary.

* All Players’ guardians will sign a Covid-19 and general waiver before playing Fall Ball. General Covid-19 precautions are outlined in the waiver.

* Please note: There will be NO Rookie Fall Ball this year for players who will be 8 and under.

2020 HALL Spring Season has been Cancelled

All registration fees for the cancelled 2020 Spring Season has been refunded. If you have not received your refund or have any questions, please contact Aisha Robinson at registration@hopkinslittleleague.com.