SPRING LAKE PARK – APRIL 22, 2025 — Minnesota Youth Athletic Services (MYAS) is proud to announce a new partnership with The Ball Park Twin Cities, a premier indoor training and event facility. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in strengthening our youth baseball programming.

As part of the partnership, The Ball Park Twin Cities will serve as the host location for MYAS baseball coach pickups for both the Gopher State Baseball League (GSBL) and Gopher State Fall Baseball League.

The partnership also includes several key initiatives aimed at elevating youth baseball experiences and community engagement, including:

- Gopher State Baseball League Team of the Month Program
- Official Sponsorship of the Blaine Football Classic
- Official Sponsorship of the Gopher State Football League Kickoff weekend, held September 6-7.
- Collaborative Online Contests for Youth Athletes and Families
- And more!

“We are thrilled to officially welcome The Ballpark Twin Cities in Blaine, MN, as the entertainment home of our Gopher State Leagues (Baseball and Football),” said Dawson Blanck, Executive Director of MYAS. “The Ballpark is an innovative and exciting venue that offers much more than just great food — it features state-of-the-art HitTrax bays, training tunnels, and flexible space that our youth sports families will truly enjoy. I have had the privilege of knowing The Ballpark General Manager Dan Terres for over 20 years, dating back to his days as a youth baseball coach in Rogers. Dan has always been passionate about creating positive experiences through youth sports, and we are excited to collaborate on a variety of initiatives —from league meetings to pre- and post-game gatherings — all designed to enhance the experience for our athletes, families, and community partners.”

About Minnesota Youth Athletic Services, Inc.
Minnesota Youth Athletic Services, Inc. (MYAS; www.myas.org) was established in 1991 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving and enhancing youth sports programs across Minnesota. MYAS serves as the state’s largest multi-sport organization, providing leagues, tournaments, training, and educational resources to more than 150,000 young athletes annually in the sports of Basketball, Baseball, Wrestling, Football, and Swimming. By supporting and partnering with community-based athletic associations, MYAS ensures that youth sports remain accessible, competitive, and developmentally enriching.

Other MYAS initiatives include: Trusted Coaches – www.trustedcoaches.org, Trusted Officials, Minnesota Youth Basketball Alliance (MYBA), and MYAS Community Impact Fund.

For media inquiries, sponsorship opportunities, or additional information, please contact:

Minnesota Youth Athletic Services, Inc.
Email: michael@myas.org or dawson@myas.org
Phone: 763-746-1716
Website: www.myas.org
 

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