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Free Umpire Training

There will be a free umpire training session on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Grundahl Park at 10:00-11:30 AM for adults and youth (8th to 12th grades). Please note that players will need to attend this training class each year, even if they have already taken it in the past.

The training will be put on by Nick Burrows.  If you’re interested in attending, please email Kurt Adler.

WHEN: Sunday, April 28, 2024

WHERE: Grundahl Park (600 S. Blue Mounds St., Mt. Horeb, WI)

TIME: 10:00-11:30 AM

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!!

CONCESSION STAND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Please sign up to help out at the high school concessions during home games. Games start at 5PM, so please arrive at least 20 minutes before game time. One or two adult volunteers per game works well (the stand can easily be run with one person if necessary).  Per school guidelines no youth under the age of 13 will be allowed in the stand. 

We provide instructions and it is really fun and easy, and no prior experience is required. 🙂 Volunteer time will count towards the VIP program.  Working this event will count as half of the total credits required to complete your VIP requirements  (IE:  working two concession stands completes your VIP for one player). Any questions, please contact Brie Peterson at: 608.219.5041.

Click here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4aaaa728a4f85-high1

Umpire Training Session

The Mount Horeb Softball Club will be hosting an umpire training session at the Grundahl Park baseball diamond on Sunday, May 15th from 12:45PM to 2:00PM. The training is free and available to both high school students and adults.

Happy New Year

Hello Softball Families,
Happy New Year from the Mount Horeb Softball Club!! We hope this message finds you and your family healthy and ready for an amazing 2022!

Although not apparent by looking outside, softball season is right around the corner. Planning for the youth season registration is well underway and our Youth Tournament Committee is also working hard on our inaugural tourney – Troll Tourney ’22. 

Year in Review:
We would again like to take this opportunity to reflect on all the great accomplishments of 2021. Although, it was not a perfectly normal year, it was still a very successful one!  Click here for a list of 2021 accomplishments.

January Club Meeting:
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our next club meeting on January 17 – location, time, and agenda to follow. Join us to stay current on all the things happening with your player(s).

Officer Elections:
Elections were held at the annual meeting in December. Thank you for all those who attended this fun event at the Walk-On Bar and Grill. The board welcomes Nicole Imbus to the role of Treasurer. Thank you, Nicole, for stepping up to take on this responsibility! The board looks forward to working with Nicole and would also like to take this opportunity to thank Doug Fisher for his dedication to this important role for the past two years. Eric Swiggum was re-elected to the Vice President role and Jeff Mester is continuing to represent the Club as Advisor #2. Both Eric and Jeff play key roles within the Club as not only officers but Field and Youth Coordinators respectively. We welcome them back for another term.

New 2022 Coordinators:
As the Club continues to expand, so do our diverse needs. We welcome Jeff Imbus who is taking on the newly formed role of Umpire Coordinator this year. Another new undertaking is the hosting of a youth tournament this summer. Thank you to Kris Aeschlimann and Kristin Casey for stepping into the Club’s Tournament Coordinator role for this exciting new event under the Club’s ever expanding umbrella.

Volunteering:
Please consider joining our already amazing group of volunteers by becoming active in your daughters’ activities. There is plenty of room for more hands to help lighten the load. There are many opportunities that we have identified, from being a team parent to organizing the Summer Frolic parade float to coordinating camps for the players.  Visit our website for more committee descriptions. Not finding something you like in those choices; get creative! Offer to organize a trip to watch the UW-Badgers Softball Team, organize a trip to watch the Brewers, run a brat stand at Miller and Sons… The sky is the limit, get involved, get inspired, and be an example for your player! We hope to hear from you soon!

Membership:
Please, consider becoming a member of the Mount Horeb Softball Club this year. The fees help to offset costs to run the organization which in turn keeps the cost of events as low as possible to ensure all can be part of the fun and the learning. Additionally, the Club sets asides thousands of dollars every year to make field improvements at the fields not only the high school teams play at but also our youth – it is truly a win-win and your donation can help offset those costs. You can either register HERE or as part of the on-line youth registration process.

Thank You:
Finally, we would like to thank all those that make this undertaking we call the Mount Horeb Softball Club possible. This group donates countless hours to make for the best possible experience for all involved.
–Board Members and Coordinators
-Coaches
-Those individuals who step up at games, concession stands, and when called upon to fill a void
-Parents and players for being dedicated to softball in our great community

We wish everyone a safe and healthy 2022! We are looking forward to seeing you soon.

Sincerely,
The Mount Horeb Softball Club Board

Field #2 Dugouts

Look what’s happening at the softball fields!!!  With the hard work of volunteers on a Friday morning, the first dugout was assembled at Field #2. Thank you to our volunteer group:  John Hellenbrand (Hellenbrand Welding, Inc.), Adam Melka, Derek Dahlk, Rob Schreiber, Bill Walsh, Marc Rhiner, Michael Anderson, and Ryan Clifton.  Great work guys!!