The Verona Recreation Department is offering instructional camps (pitching/catching, defense, and hitting) beginning June 13th for all girls / all skill levels who are participating in softball.

Click here to download the registration form.  The deadline to register is June 11th.

The annual Softball 101 event is taking place on Saturday, April 21st.  This event is free for kids; youth registrants 8th grade and younger will receive:

• Free admission to the 4:00 p.m. game vs. Purdue that day
• Take the field with the Badgers after the game to practice their softball skills
• Enjoy a pizza party with the team after the on-field practice
• Get autographs & pictures with the team

Registration is required, so don’t delay and sign up today!  Click here for more information or click here to register.

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Thank you to all of the parents for bringing their daughters to the clinic last Sunday, and we hope they all had a great time.  We were very pleased to see the great attitudes, and willingness to listen to the coaches.  As of right now, we have 66 girls registered among the three age groups, which is an awesome turnout!

Reminder:  the skills assessment is Sunday, March 11th, once again in the High School Auxiliary Gym.  Please have your daughters bring their glove, tennis shoes, water bottle, bat, batting helmet, and fielding mask.  If they don’t have a bat, helmet, or mask, we’ll have extras.

There will be independent evaluators present to give us an idea of the various skill sets for determining teams.  By no means should your daughter be nervous, as this is not a “make the team or get cut” evaluation.  We will have a spot for all girls who want to play softball.  Youth baseball and basketball programs utilize the same process.  Please encourage your daughters to remain relaxed, as this is meant to be another fun opportunity to work on, and show off their softball skills.

Please try to arrive ten to fifteen minutes early to get through the check-in table so we can start on time.  We’ll have a contact spreadsheet at the check-in table, and ask that everyone verify / update parent names, emails, and cell phone numbers.

Assessment times are as follows:

• 10U: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
• 12U: 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
• 14U: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Please note that online registration for 2018 youth softball has been closed.  You are still able to register in-person at the Rec Department Office – 222 East Front Street, Mount Horeb (Hours: M-Th 7:15am-4:30pm, Fri 7:00am-Noon).

Registration will also be available at the youth skills clinic / evaluation:

• Sunday, March 4^th:
  • skills clinic led by the HS Softball Team at HS Auxiliary Gym – no additional cost for clinic
    • 4:00 – 5:30PM = 10U Girls
    • 5:30 – 7:00PM = 12U & 14U Girls
• Sunday, March 11^th:
  • skills assessment at HS Auxiliary Gym
    • 4:00 – 5:00PM = 10U Girls
    • 5:15 – 6:15PM = 12U Girls
    • 6:30 – 7:30PM = 14U Girls

For additional information, please contact Barry Larson or Eric Swiggum.

Registration through Mount Horeb Recreation Department:

On-line: http://www.mounthorebwi.info/departments-services/mount-horeb-recreation-department

In Person: Rec Department Office – 222 East Front Street, Mount Horeb (M-Th 7:15am-4:30pm, Fri 7:00am-Noon)

Ages/Grades:

• 10U league = 8-10 as of 12/31/17 (typically current 3^rd/4^thgraders)
• 12U league = 10-12 as of 12/31/17 (typically current 5^th/6^th graders)
• 14U league = 12-14 as of 12/31/17 (typically current 7^th/8^th graders)

Fee: $100 (includes jersey)

Important Dates:

• Tuesday, February 20^th:
  • 6:00PM = parent/athlete informational meeting at Middle School Step Room
• Sunday, March 4^th:
  • skills clinic led by the HS Softball Team at HS Auxiliary Gym – no additional cost for clinic
    • 4:00 – 5:30PM = 10U Girls
    • 5:30 – 7:00PM = 12U & 14U Girls
• Sunday, March 11^th:
  • skills assessment at HS Auxiliary Gym
    • 4:00 – 5:00PM = 10U Girls
    • 5:15 – 6:15PM = 12U Girls
    • 6:30 – 7:30PM = 14U Girls
• Late April/Early May: teams formed and practices start
• Late May thru Late July: South Central League games

 Please contact either of the Mount Horeb Softball Club coordinators with any questions/concerns:

• Eric Swiggum, 608-843-3335, swigdog21@gmail.com
• Barry Larson, 608-732-0696, blarson2801@yahoo.com