Open Gym - Sunday, January 31

Pitchers/Catchers may report at 11:15
All other players report at 12:15
Everyone done by 2:00

Great turnout at open gym today!

18 players and 2 coaches ... we will run the same schedule next week.

Don't forget to post your apparel requests on one of the sites.

Softball Open Gyms begin Sunday, Jan. 24

Softball open gym schedule for Sunday, Jan. 24.
12:15 gyms open
12:30 workouts begin
1:45 workouts end
2:00 gyms empty

No Open Gym Sunday, Jan. 10

Due to complications with gym space at U-High, we will not have and open gym on Sunday, January 10. Hopefully, the gyms will be back to normal this week and we can get in next Sunday.

In the meantime, winter conditioning workouts with Coach Pessman begin this week on Monday and Wednesday. Meet in the small gym after school on Monday IF YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION regarding the winter workouts. The actual workouts begin on Wednesday, January 13.

Informational Meeting - Tuesday, Dec. 15

Nearly 25 girls attended our first informational meeting for the 2010 softball season. Over 30 girls have expressed an interest in playing softball this season.

We have tentatively schedule open gyms every Sunday in January and February from 1:00 - 2:30 in the small gym at U-High. We also hope to schedule one night a week at Sports Enhancement during the month of February.

Good Neighbor Grants

Attention Parents - If you are employed by State Farm and you have not yet committed your $500 Good Neighbor Grant to another worthwhile charitable organization, please consider naming the U-High Softball program as a recipient of at least part of the valuable grant.

We have numerous volunteer options available, starting this fall with equipment inventory and uniform repair. Any money that we raise will go toward the purchase of a new pitching machine. Additionally, we should be in line to apply for matching funds for the Booster Club in order to reach our goal. Any additional money we raise will go toward the purchase of new uniforms for the 2011 season.

Thanks for your consideration in this matter - Coach Sondgeroth

IHSA Changes Pitching Distance for 2010 Season

Please check out articles in the Pantagraph on on the IHSA website (www.ihsa.org) regarding rule changes for the upcoming softball season. Most notable is their decision to move the pitching rubber from 40 ft back to 43 ft. Reasons sited were an increase in offense and safety of pitchers.

Let me know if you have any questions - Coach Sondgeroth

Supersectional Postponed - Party still on

Due to the possibility of poor weather conditions, the IHSA has postponed today's supersectional game until tomorrow at 4:30 pm.

However, we are going forward with the varsity team party as planned. Remember to bring your suit and an appetizer or dessert to share.

Contact Kali if you have questions.

Award Voting

Please send an e-mail to Coach Sondgeroth asap with your votes for the following team awards ...

Best Offensive Player

Best Defensive Player

Most Versatile Player

Most Improved Player

Most Spirited Player

Include suggestions for other awards, if you have any.

Please forward this information on to any varsity player who does not check facebook regularly.

Team Party - Monday, June 8

U High Varsity Softball END OF SEASON Pool Party!!

Monday, June 8: 6:30*- 9:00 pm (*following the Class 3A
Softball super-sectional game we are hosting at ISU)

Wear your swimsuit, bring extra chairs and an appetizer or dessert to share. We’ll pass out awards @ 7:00 and then sit back and enjoy the rest of the night!

The Riddell's are our gracious hosts ...
3316 Peppertree Lane, BL, 661-9816 Home
RSVP to Kali, Softballpanda11@verizon.net