WHS Preseason Newsletter – u15 & HS Evalutions, Tournament Planning Kick-Off

West Hill Softball Players & Families,

Here is what’s happening at WHS this week.  We have now completed ALL initial ID Camps.  Coming up this week, we jump headfirst into our full evaluations with ALL players for our u15 and u17/u19 groups.  Also, we need volunteers for our Tournament Planning Committee – see below!

  • Evaluation Schedule
  • Last Chance Rustbuster Sign-up
  • Try Softball Intro Sign-up
  • Tournament Planning Kickoff Meeting
  • Apparel Store News

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THIS WEEK’S WHS SCHEDULE: 

U17/U19 Groups:

  • Pitchers/Catchers:  Tuesday @ Edge School Gym  (by invite only, not all players included. This is the only dedicated session that will occur).
  • Division 1 Callbacks:  Saturday  4-6pm @ Absolute  (by invite only)
  • Remaining Player Evaluations:  Sunday 6:00-9:00pm @ CFIS (90 min groups, invites are expected to be sent by Thursday morning)
  • If you have not been attending the Div 1 ID Camps, you are expected to attend on Sunday evening

U15 Group:

  • Pitchers/Catchers:  Tuesday @ Edge School Gym  (by invite only, not all players included. This is the only dedicated session that will occur).
  • Division 1 Callbacks:  Saturday  11am-1pm @ Coyote Den  (by invite only)
  • Remaining Player Evaluations:  Sunday 1:30-6:00pm @ CFIS (90 min groups, invites are expected to be sent by Thursday morning)
  • If you have not been attending the Div 1 ID Camps, you are expected to attend on Sunday

U7/U9/U11/U13 Groups:

  • Nothing this week. Next up is the Try Softball Intro OR Rustbuster option on Sunday, February 19 followed by full evaluations starting Feb 24-26 weekend.


RETURNING PLAYERS: Sign-up for LAST CHANCE RUSTBUSTER (Feb 19)

  • We have officially opened registration for our last Rustbuster sessions on Sunday, February 19.  Come out and have some fun and continue to shake off that rust.
  • 6:00pm is open to u9, u11, and u13 players.
  • 7:30pm is open to u15 & HS players to get more practice in!
  • Sign-up at:  https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/348119  (only $10!)


NEW PLAYERS:  Sign-up for TRY SOFTBALL INTRO – Free! (Feb 19)

  • Due to the overwhelming sold-out demand for the first session in January, we are hosting another Softball Intro on Sunday, February 19 from 3:00-6:00pm.
  • Players who are signed up for the season but have yet to play softball are encouraged to attend to get a head start on evaluations!
  • Open to girls born 2010-2017 and boys born 2014-2017.
  • Sign-up at: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/351729   (Free!)

Player Mentors (from u13-u19) will be needed for this event, and more information for sign-up will be coming in the next week

VOLUNTEER CORNER:  Tournament Committe Members Needed! 

  • We have our initial Tournament Planning Kickoff meeting (virtual) scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday) evening at 7pm.  This will be a short meeting (~45 min) to introduce people and carve a path forward for our tournament in 2023.   We need 6-8 volunteers to make this tournament a reality (and it is not a heavy lift).
  • Can you help?  Sign-up for the meeting HERE (login details included) and find out more about the tournament.   Commitment not required to attend.


WHS APPAREL STORE – COMING THIS WEEK!

  • We are putting the final touches on a brand new store that will be permanently opened and managed by a community-based company.  A communication will come out shortly!


REGISTRATION UPDATE

  • As of our u11+ first deadline, we have now reached 358 registrations!
  • Less than 50 from reaching our all-time record.   Can we get there?   We believe we can!
  • Our u13 category has now taken over as the biggest group with 87 players!
  • Our u7 & u9 deadlines are still coming up, plus we are still accepting late registrations for all other age categories (u11+)

Thank you,
West Hill Softball

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