Goodview Sandlot Baseball Association

Below is the link for the organization wide code of conduct.  Please take a look at the document.  Each player and parent must turn in a signed copy of the form by the first game.

9U-14U Travel Teams

Evaluations: Travel Teams will be determined by player evaluations. Typically this will occur in February or early March.

Pre-season: Once the teams are formed, usually the team will practice indoors, if available, 1 time per week. Once practices are able to be held on the Goodview ballfields, teams will typically practice 2-3 times per week.

Tournament Season: Tournament season starts in May with "qualifiers" for MBT (Metro Baseball) and GSTC (Gopher State). Typically each team will compete in 3-4 qualifier tournaments. If a team wins a "bid", they will be scheduled to play in the state tournaments which are typically held in July. The goal of Goodview Sandlot is to attempt to schedule teams for tournaments as close to home as possible, and schedule multiple different age groups to the same tournament.  However to make sure our teams are competitive, tournaments may be scheduled away from home and may require hotel stays. Tournaments are typically Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. Hotel costs may range from $200-$400 per stay, per family.  Goodview Sandlot utilizes a Travel Coordinator who works with the Head Coach/Team Manager to try and arrange room blocks for the team at the best rates possible.

League Play: League play is with the Seven Rivers Athletic Association (SRAA) Once league play starts, practices are usually reduced to 1-2 times per week with 2 games per week. From the 11U level and up, games are usually doubleheaders.

9U Team: Typically the 9U team is a local travel team. Competitiveness at this age group may change year to year. Starting in 2026, MBT does offer a 9A State Tournament should the team wish to attempt to qualify for. 9AA would also be an option. The team may also participate in local tournaments, typically in Western Wisconsin.

County Teams

Goodview Sandlot encourages play at all levels, however over the past few years, the number of player registrations has dropped. Due to this decrease, most of our County level teams have not been offered. Please see registration details.

8U Program

Philosophy: Goal of the 8U program is to further skill development. Games against other teams will be introduced at this level. Game strategy will also be introduced.

Structure: This is a recreational league. Teams will participate in the Winona County League. Teams will practice 1-2 times per week before the season begins (May). Once the season begins (usually June) typically there are 1-2 practices with 1-2 games per week. Teams may participate in 1-3 local weekend (Sat/Sun) tournaments.

Skill Development: Base running strategy, tagging runners, defensive fielding strategies are introduced.

Unique Gameplay: Coaches will use a pitching machine to their own batters. Batters will receive 5 pitches (no bunting)(6th pitch will occur if the 5th pitch is a foul ball). 4 outfielders will be played. Games will typically be 4 innings or 60 minutes.

6U Program

Philosophy: The 6U age group is an in-house league designed to introduce players to the fundamental skills of the game.

Structure: 1-2 practices per week starting in June. Scrimmages may be planned within the group starting mid-season.

Skill Development: Base running, hit off a tee, playing catch, fielding ground balls, catching pop-ups, and where to throw the ball. Players will be introduced to all positions. Basic rules and terms are introduced. 

For those that are new to DIBS, it is our system for encouraging volunteer time by parents. There are volunteer opportunities throughout the season to satisfy your DIBS requirement. Sign-ups will be sent throughout the season for the Chicken Q, Cotter Home Games, and Tournaments hosted by Goodview Sandlot.

DIBS hours are paid at $10/hr, no cap. DIBS hours are not required by every parent, however parent participation is what makes the organization great and insures the players have a positive experience both for our players and visiting players/families.

DIBS session sign up are available on the DIBS tab of the Sandlot website. 

DIBS can also be fulfilled by being a Head Coach or an Assistant Coach (only 2 per team) with a season long commitment. This is settled at the end of the season.