February Board Meeting Update:
Instead of our regular board meeting, we're turning February Board meeting into MASS REGISTRATION NIGHT!
Come get registered, connect with Board Members and kick off another great baseball season.
Register your Player
Jersey and Hat Fitting
Take or Trade Table - Donate any used gear (bats, gloves, belts, socks, etc.) or pick up something in need--How many of us have 100 belts laying around
T-shirt and blanket sales
See you next week! -- BLBA
SPRING TRYOUT DETAILS
Tryout Date: Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Location - *NEW THIS YEAR*:
MASH St. Cloud Facility
335 Industrial Blvd
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Tryout Times (Based on level in which you registered for):
Arrival & Check-In
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your assigned tryout time to allow for registration and check-in.
MASH Staff will ensure all players are checked in and will provide each player with a number.
Uniform & Equipment Requirements
Please wear comfortable tryout clothes:
Athletic or turf shoes ONLY (NO cleats are allowed in the facility)
Players must bring:
Bat
Helmet
Glove
Water Bottle
Catchers please bring full catching gear with proper protective equipment. We will have some gear available for those who do not have their own.
Parking and Drop off
Due to limited parking availability, we recommend parents drop off athletes and return for pick up at the conclusion of the try out session. Parents will not be able to be inside the MASH facility for the tryout.
Evaluation Curriculum
Athletes will be evaluated in the following areas:
Hitting
Pitching
Fielding
Catching (for those who play the position; however this is NOT counted in their overall tryout score)
Running
Our goal is to provide those attending the BLBA tryouts with a structured, competitive, and supportive tryout experience.
Thank you, and we are looking forward to the 2026 Baseball Season!
Sincerely,
Big Lake Baseball Association
Please click on the Registration Tab for sign up for Winter Clinics!
Sunday, Dec 7th
Location: Middle School Gym
Friday, Dec 12th
Location: Middle School Gym
Sunday, Dec 14th
Location: Middle School Gym
Friday, Jan 9th
Location: Middle School Gym
Sunday, Jan 11th
Location: Liberty Gym
Friday, Jan 16th
Location: Middle School Gym
Sunday, Jan 18th
Location: Independence East Gym
Sunday, Feb 1st
Location: Independence East Gym
Friday, Feb 6th
Location: Independence East Gym
Sunday, Feb 15th
Location: Middle School
Calling all Coaches!
We are now accepting applications for our 2026 Baseball season. If you are interested in Head Coach or Assistant Coach, please fill out the application! All applications are due by 1/26.
#coacheswanted #biglakebaseball
9AA - Big Lake Classic - 2nd Place
11A - Big Lake Classic - 2nd Place
10AA - Big Lake Classic - 1st Place
11AA - Big Lake Classic - 2nd Place
Congratulations to our 10AA, 11AA, and 15AA Teams for punching their tickets to the State Tournament in July!
Big Lake Youth Baseball announced Tuesday that they are receiving three Junior Twins Equipment Kits from the Minnesota Twins Community Fund.
This new equipment donation will help the Big Lake Baseball Association keep registration costs low and make the game accessible for youth participants. Junior Twins equipment will be used by multiple teams ranging in age from Pre-K to 15U this upcoming season.
“Receiving the Junior Twins Equipment Kits from the Minnesota Twins Community Fund is a game-changer for our program,” said Tay Kaeppe – Communications Coordinator - BLBA. “This generous donation allows us to keep registration costs low and ensure that every child, regardless of financial barriers, has the opportunity to play baseball. By providing essential equipment for multiple age groups, we can foster a love for the game in young athletes across Big Lake. We are incredibly grateful for this partnership and the lasting impact it will have on our community”
The Twins Community Fund’s Junior Twins Equipment Kit Program provides new equipment kits to youth baseball and softball organizations in the Upper Midwest and Southwest Florida. Fulfilled by nonprofit partner Pitch In for Baseball & Softball, Junior Twins Equipment Kits for both baseball and softball provide new, age-appropriate equipment including gloves, balls, bats, helmets, and catcher’s sets.
The Twins Community Fund and its grant programs are supported in part by its cornerstone partners—Target, US Bank, Treasure Island, Nike and Uponor—and fans across Twins Territory. The Junior Twins Equipment Kit Program is granting more than $100,000 worth of equipment kits to 27 youth baseball and softball organizations across Twins Territory this spring.
“The Twins Community Fund is committed to making sure kids across Twins Territory have the support, equipment, and safe places to play the games they lov,” said Kristin Rortvedt, Executive Director of the Twins Community Fund. “We’re proud to provide grants that help communities empower young people and foster belonging through these games,”
About the Minnesota Twins Community Fund
Established in 1991, the Minnesota Twins Community Fund’s mission is to enrich local and regional communities by providing resources for the healthy development of children and families through an association with baseball, softball and the Minnesota Twins. Since its inception, the Fund has invested more than $24 million to support and empower youth in Twins Territory through programs, grantmaking and partnerships. The Minnesota Twins Community Fund is governed by a board of directors representing communities across Twins Territory. For more information about Minnesota Twins Community Fund grants and programs, please visit twinscommunityfund.org.
About Big Lake Baseball Association
Big Lake Baseball Association provides all youth ages Pre-K through 15 the opportunity to play baseball in our community with the mission to provide an educational, safe, and fun environment to play baseball. For more information, please contact Tay Kaeppe at 952-261-8126 or communications@biglakebaseball.com
Big Lake Baseball Association is excited to announce that we’ve received a 2025 Grant from the St. Cloud Rox Community Foundation!
Thanks to their incredible support, we’re able to purchase much-needed equipment — helping ensure that every player in our program has the tools they need to succeed on the field.
On behalf of our entire association — players, families, and volunteers — THANK YOU ROX! Your investment in local youth baseball makes a huge impact!