Softball

Athletic and activities registration forms can be submitted online via MyPaymentsPlus.

2023-24 registration fees for all sports will be $350 with the exception of football set at $365. Do not let cost be a barrier to participation. Please see the "Scholarships & Financial Options" information on this page.

We are dedicated to ensuring a positive experience for athletes, families, fans and our community. Please review our handbook and let us know if you have any questions. 

• Team/parent Handbook

All athletes who are interested in participating in sports should not be discouraged due to cost. Educational Benefits through the Minnesota Department of Education include child nutrition, discounted activity fees, sports fees, internet services, and college preparation. We encourage ALL families that could qualify for educational benefits to apply first before registering for sports or activities. If you are approved for benefits, the discount will automatically be applied in MyPaymentsPlus. Orono Schools maintains complete confidentiality regarding a student’s eligibility status. Information and applications in English and Spanish are available on the Child Nutrition website. Questions? Please contact jacklyn.deroma@orono.k12.mn.us

Learn More and Download the Application

Each student participating in a sport must have an updated and valid 2023-24 sports-qualifying physical on file to register in MyPaymentsPlus (MPP). You can find your most recent physical exam date in your personal information in MPP.

Download the physical form

High school and middle school students are eligible to participate in Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) athletics and activities.

The Minnesota State High School League is organized for the following educational purposes:

• To provide, promote, manage and administer a program of activities for students of the member schools on subsection, section and state levels in athletics and fine arts.
• To establish uniform and equitable rules for students in extra-curricular activities.
• To elevate standards of sportsmanship and to encourage the growth of responsible citizenship among students, member schools and their communities.
• To protect students, member schools and their communities from exploitation by special interest groups.
• To provide mutual benefit and relief plans for the assistance of students injured in extra-curricular activities in meeting medical and hospital expenses incurred by reason of such injuries.

The MSHSL website provides information about the league itself, each activity and sport, and all tournament information from section brackets to tournament seedings.

Orono Schools is a member of the Metro West Conference. Please visit Orono's Metro West Conference webpage for more information and schedule of events. 

For fall 2023, the following varsity competitions will be livestreamed: volleyball, boys and girls soccer, and football. You can access the Orono Spartan Varsity Livestream Site to view the schedule and links to watch. 

Please direct registration questions to Sigrid Heinen, Assistant to the Activities Director, at 952-449-8409 or sigrid.heinen@oronoschools.org or Paul Brunner, Director of Athletics and Student Activities, 952-449-8414 or paul.brunner@orono.k12.mn.us