Message from the Harris Executive Board

Harris Families- (updated 3/30)

At this time the Harris Baseball Softball organization continues to monitor the status of COVID-19 and the guidelines of the CDC and government agencies. We are also looking to add various extra precautions to assist in preventing the spread of the virus in our community and at the park. Social distancing has been recommended at this time and we fully intend to follow these guidelines. 

As always, our main goal is to ensure our top priority, the safety of everyone at Harris. We eagerly await an exciting 2020 season at Harris!

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Baseball:

$65 - 4U Instructional Coed (ages 3-4 as of April 30, 2020)

$90 - T-Ball (age 5 as of April 30, 2020)

$120 - Machine Pitch (ages 6-7 as of April 30, 2020)

$120 - Minors (ages 8-9 as of April 30, 2020)

$120 - Majors (ages 10-12 as of April 30, 2020)

$120 - Seniors (ages 13-16 as of April 30, 2020)

Softball:

$90 - 6U (ages 5-6 as of December 31, 2019)

$120 - 8U (ages 7-8 as of December 31, 2019)

$120 - 10U (ages 9-10 as of December 31, 2019)

$120 - 12U (ages 11-12 as of December 31, 2019)

$120 - 14U (ages 13-14 as of December 31, 2019)

$120 - 16U (ages 15-16 as of December 31, 2019) 

$120 - 18U (ages 17-18 as of December 31, 2019)

*Families (same household) with multiple players will receive a $30 discount for each additional player after the 1st child is registered.

** High School Players can play Rec for only $50 once released from High School Baseball or Softball Teams.

*** Travel Players are eligible for a $20 discount on the Rec registrations.

Harris Baseball Softball, a 501(c)(3) Public Charity, emphasizes the education of baseball and softball rules, teaches the fundamentals, mental and physical development, a respect for the rules of the game, and basic ideals of sportsmanship and fair play. In all aspects, Harris is committed to providing the youth of our community the very best educational, sports experience possible. It is our fundamental belief that every child with a desire to play baseball or softball be afforded that opportunity.  

Hey All,

Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying some quality family time!  With the 'Indiana stay at home order', we will pause any and all activities indoor or outdoors involving Baseball and Sofbtall until April 6th.  On April 7th, we will have our monthly Board meeting in-person or via other comminacation methods to determine what updates we will have and possible dates.  We do expect to provide a Baseball and Softball Season at some point in the near future.

Thanks for your Support!

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Interested in Coaching or Managing a Baseball or Softball Team please email the following:

Baseball Commissioner Andy Breden at  mishfd147@aol.com

Softball Commissioner Dave Smith at  davidrsmith97@gmail.com

Interested in Sponsoring a Team please email the following:

Jeff Calvin Treasurer at  jeff.calvin@att.net

Tryout Information:

Softball Evals will replace 'Tryouts'.  Girls in 8U, 10U, 12U, and HS should record 2 videos not longer than 45 seconds each.  Details will come via email.

Baseball Tryouts will be rescheduled as soon as possible.

May 9, 2020 (TBD)

10:00 am to 4:00 pm Opening Day Celebration! Details will be posted at a later date...

May 11th (TBD)

Harris Picture Day (times will be sent out at a later date)

July 1st (TBD)

All Rec games and Playoff Tourneys concluded

Congrat's to Kade Buhring and Alexandra Brown for winning our "FREE" Rec Season Drawing!

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Hey All,

Take adavantage of the 50% discount for early bird signup for Rec/ All-Star Softball Winter Workouts...On January 1, 2020 the cost will go up to $100!!!  Must be registered and paid in full by January 1, 2020 for 50% discount!

Good morning!

My name is Dave Smith and I’m the newly elected Softball Commissioner at Harris.  Having been a part of the league for several years I desired to apply some of the experiences I’ve gained as a rec and all-star coach to help influence the future direction of our park.  I've since happily discovered that the Harris board is passionate and focused on helping Harris reach it's full potential.

The time has come to again make Harris the premier rec league in the area.  That said, you will immediately see changes that will positively impact parent/player experiences at the corner of Brick and Currant.  Not only will we provide more education and extended skill enhancement opportunities for our rec league players, we’ll recruit passionate All-Star coaches and players to take part in the Babe Ruth Tournaments.  Currently various park improvements are being reviewed that allow for more practice time and more efficient scheduling while providing avenues for extended play via All-Star and travel program opportunities.  We’ll also host clinics to support the rec league side so some of our girls aren’t going 8 months without a glove or bat in their hands!

To those of you who’ve left the park, you no longer have to drive further to see your children reach their potential without making year-long commitments.  As evidenced by the strong numbers at the park this year and the amazing All-Star tournament performances by our youngest teams on both the baseball and softball sides, know that Harris will be the league of choice in 2020.  To our current patrons, know that we were with you this year and are cognizant of what we need to accomplish to take this to the next level.  With that said, I appreciate any feedback on what you’d like to see at Harris next year to improve your park experience.

To start, we’ll be having a fall softball clinic for ages 6-12 on Sunday afternoons on October 6^th, 13^th, and 20^th.   This is a special opportunity for new, current, and returning players to not only enhance their skills but meet future coaches as well as peers playing at the high school level.  Registration will start soon and we are currently reaching out to coaches and players who are available on these dates to assist at the clinics.

I hope to see all of you at the Piper Dwigan’s ‘Heart of a Champion’ tournament this weekend!  #playforpiper

Regards,

Dave Smith- Harris Softball Commissioner