March Board Meeting

Hello Softball Families,

Feels like spring already (at least some days)!  The high school teams are already practicing and the season’s opening game is scheduled for March 23, 11AM right here in Mount Horeb against Dodgeville.  

Please join us for our March meeting to stay up to speed on all the great things that are happening.  This months meeting will be WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20TH, 7PM at the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE building located at 300 East Main Street.  Entry to the meeting room is at the back of the building.

See you there!

MH Softball Club Board

AGENDA

February Board Meeting

Hello Softball Families,

Spring is quickly approaching and the activities for the Softball Club are heating up!  Please join us for our February Club meeting on Monday, February 19th at 7PM in Culvers front room.  

See you there,

Mount Horeb Softball Club Board

AGENDA

2024 U14 MHSC Summer Youth Softball – U14 REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FEB 22nd

It’s registration time for the 2024 Mount Horeb Softball Club (MHSC) Youth Summer Softball Season!

Summer Registration deadline for U14 is midnight on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd.

SUMMER REGISTRATION FEES

Player registration for all ages / divisions = $125 per player

WHO SHOULD REGISTER

All players interested in playing this summer should register.  If you are signed up for a tournament team through the MHSC, you need to register here to play league play over the summer.

PARENT MEETING

An informational meeting for parents will be held on:  March 7th at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School Step Room.  This meeting is ONLY for 10U parents and all first-year parents of the softball club.

We will be covering all aspects of the softball club and answering all parents’ questions regarding equipment, expectations, and timelines for games/practices.

ZOOM CALL

There will be a zoom call set up for 14U parents on March 10th at 6:30 p.m. Info to access will be sent out prior to March 10th.

LEAGUES

Our summer teams will play in either the Legion Softball League, South Central League, Sugar River League, or the Greater Dane League. More details will be available on league play once we get closer to Spring.

AGE LEVELS

Age divisions are determined based on age as of 12/31/2023, i.e. 10 years or younger as of 12/31/2013 will be in the U10 division. Players may be permitted to play up a division if participant numbers and skill level allow but cannot play down.

NON-TOURNAMENT TEAM SKILLS ASSESSMENT

This will take place on Monday, March 18th at the Early Learning Center (ELC).  Player time slots will be sent out one week prior to assessment.  This will assist the softball board with forming teams that are skill appropriate for your daughter. **Please note assessment will only take place if needed based on total number of players and roster needs per age level.  ONLY players that were not placed on teams at the July Tournament Team assessment will attend this March 18th assessment.**

JERSEYS / APPAREL

U14s have their own unique jersey design. Costs have not yet been determined and more info will come regarding ordering / payment. Jerseys will be ordered by March 1st.

VOLUNTEER-IN-PROGRESS (VIP) PROGRAM

The VIP Program will be utilized again this year to run the youth season and staff the Troll Tourney on June 21-23 in Mount Horeb. To support the activities revolving around our annual youth tournament, a parent of each player who is on a team that is registered to play in the Mount Horeb Troll Tourney will be responsible to volunteer for a minimum of one shift at the Troll Tourney. Each shift will equal half of the total VIP credits for the year. Teams will be assigned shifts on days opposite that their daughter plays so you will not miss any activities. This change does not apply to the head coach and the first and second (if applicable) assistant coaches on each team.

The VIP program fee is $150 per player, $300 max per family. At the end of the season, if you have fulfilled your volunteer requirements you will receive a refund. There is a choice to opt out of volunteering as part of the registration process if you know you will not be able to commit any hours during the season.  If you choose this option you will not be eligible for a refund at a later date. For more information, visit www.mohosoftballclub.com/volunteer. Players are NOT registered until payment for the VIP Program has been made / received.

PAYMENT

 In order to streamline the registration process, all payments for registration, jerseys, and VIP are required to be paid on-line at time of registration.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at jeffwmester@gmail.com or 480.639.8638

Jeff Mester

Mount Horeb Softball Club – Vice-President and Youth Coordinator

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

January Board Meeting

Happy New Year Softball Families,

Please join us at Culvers on Monday, January 15th, 7PM for our January Club meeting.  We will be discussing youth registration, fundraising, and much more.  Hope to see you there!

Mount Horeb Softball Club Board

AGENDA

2023 Mount Horeb Softball Accomplishments

Many great things have occurred this past year for Mount Horeb Softball Nation:

  1. Eleven teams comprised of 108 players participated in the summer youth program
  2. 3 teams and 29 players participated in youth fall ball
  3. The high school team finished 18-9 and advanced to the first round of Sectionals (Regional Champions for 3rd year in a row)
  4. Nine teams made up of 90 players have already committed to play on the Club’s youth tournament teams for the 2024 season
  5. Provided one, $500 scholarship to a deserving graduating senior
  6. Co-hosted with MH Youth Baseball our second umpire training course.  Ten high school ladies worked as umpires for our youth season
  7. Provided a pitching clinic that filled two sessions
  8. Hosted our second Troll Tournament – a Friday night kickoff event under the lights at the high school followed by two days of competitive team play at Sunrise.  Another successful event!
  9. A return to the Frolic parade was made with a fantastic float and a large group of youth player participants!!
  10. Completed a very successful calendar raffle fundraiser by our high school and youth players
  11. Worked at a football concession stand – a rainy night, but fun had by our dedicated volunteers!
  12. The field lights officially came on at Field #1 on April 12th to light the night for a U14 practice…thank you to the Mount Horeb School District, the Village of Mount Horeb and numerous corporate partners in making this dream a reality.
  13. Hosted a ribbon cutting for the new field lights, gave away over 200 meals and softball swag
  14. Completed roof and fencing installation at the two new dugouts at Field #2.
  15. Began the installation of a second batting cage, a tee hitting area, and a moved/enlarged pitching area….this all started with a comment, “maybe we should buy a spare batting cage net” and spun into something amazing very quickly.
  16. Completed rehabilitation of Field #1 dugouts that included tuckpointing, power washing, painting, and fence replacement/upgrades.
  17. The School District continued their support of our program by installing an entire field irrigation system on Field #1 and water spicket access at Field #2.  In addition, as part of the dugout project, they added a window to the concession stand to cut down on moisture.
  18. Continued our Chamber of Commerce membership
  19. Purchased $2,800 in youth equipment and gear to outfit our growing youth program
  20. Received a generous $1,200 grant from the Mt. Horeb Rotary to help purchase youth gear
  21. $4,450  in cash donations received from our corporate partners
  22. $7,000 in material/labor/in-kind/facility donations from our corporate partners
  23. 2023 Revenue:  $75,752  /   2023 Expenditures:  $78,423

A huge thank you to all the sponsors, volunteers, committee members, and board members who make everything possible.  In addition to celebrating these tangible achievements, we should never forget to celebrate the individual accomplishments and firsts of our players – that first hit, the first home run, the first inning pitched, and for some the first practice and the first game.  Thank you to all who have made this year a success and may we never lose sight of these personal accomplishments.  We are proud of all our players!!  Here’s to an amazing 2024.  Go Mount Horeb Softball Nation!!