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Homer Athletic Club in Homer Glen, Illinois, provides boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 18 an opportunity to play in an organized baseball/softball program. HAC follows guidelines set forth by PONY for its baseball program and ASA for its girl's softball program.
 

Our leagues are safe, fun and very instructional. No experience necessary! If your child has never played before or if your child is a "seasoned vet", HAC programs have lots to offer. 

Why Play Baseball in Homer Glen?

Our league is designed to serve the kids of our community. We have rules that our players and families love-- it keeps them coming back every season. Here are a few things to consider about our leagues:

  • Continuous batting order.  All players are in the batting order and we rotate 1-thru-12, as opposed to a typical 9-player lineup where your child may only get one at-bat per game. In our leagues players don't "ride the pine" when it comes to hitting.
  • All Kids get a chance to play "fun" positions. Most kids don't like to get stuck playing in the outfield all of the time. In most of our leagues we encourage Managers to have every kid play an infield position every game.
  • No "Curve Balls" for pitchers.  In order to protect our kids and their arms, we do not allow them to throw pitches that involve a "twisting motion" in their arm. Further, we have strict pitching limits to protect children from throwing more pitches than is prudent.
  • Bottom Line is that we build lasting memories.  Our leagues are about fun, teaching, participating, learning, winning and losing, and occasionally being the team hero with that timely hit or great play.  When our children are grown, we want them to remember their baseball days with fond memories.

League Boundaries. Our leagues cover the entire area of Homer Township. Because we play at fields provided by the Township and local school districts (ultimately the taxpayers of Homer Township), Players outside the Township  are required to pay a nominal "out of district" fee.   

League Structure for 2010

Teams play a 10 to 16 game schedule (plus playoffs) of umpired games on regulation fields. The season will run from April to the end of June.  Divisions are broken into 2 year age groups of  Maverick 6-7, Pinto 7-8, Mustang 9-10, Bronco 11-12, Pony, 13-14, Colt 15-16, and Palomino 17-18.  Games are held weekdays @ 5:30 pm at designated satellite fields, 5:30pm and 8:00pm at the Complex and Saturdays for most divisions. The Shetland Division - 5-6 (Coed T-Ball), play on Sunday afternoons. 


The following link outlines the age groups based on the child's birthdate: 2010 Age Key

Our baseball leagues are age based instructional leagues  If our kids are not "over or under matched" with the competition, then they are more likely to enjoy the baseball experience and are likely to return the following season. The below table outlines our leagues:

League Ages Notes
Shetland
 		 5 and 6 year old boys and girls Four pitches then use Tee if needed Players are assigned to teams.  Sunday games. Games are played at Culver Park, and at the Complex, Field #1.
Maverick 6 and 7 year old boys This is a new Division introducing 6 year olds to Pinto Baseball.  At the option of the Parents, 7-year olds who may not feel ready for the full Pinto experience may play here.  The rules are modified for a slower introduction to player-pitch baseball.  Players are not drafted, but placed on teams. Bases are set at 50'.  The pitching distance is 36'. Games and practices are held throughout the week and weekends, usually an average of three games/and or practices per week.  Games are played at Goodings Grove School, Culver Park, and at the Complex, Field #1.
Pinto 7 and 8 year old boys Players are placed on teams following a draft.  Returning players remain with the same team the following year.  These are 6 inning games with player-pitch throughout the season.  Bases are set at 50'.  The pitching distance is 38'. Games and practices are held throughout the week and weekends, usually an average of three games/and or practices per week.  Games are played at Goodings Grove School, Culver Park, and at the Complex, Field #1.
Mustang 9, and 10 year old boys Players are placed on teams following a draft.  Returning players remain with the same team the following year.  These are 6 inning games with player-pitch throughout the season.  Stealing is allowed, but only after the ball reaches the Catcher, so Pitcher balks are not called.  Bases are set at 60'.  The pitching distance is 44'. Games and practices are held throughout the week and weekends, usually an average of three games/and or practices per week.  Games are played at Culver Park and at the Complex. Field #1
Bronco 11, and 12 year old boys Players are placed on teams following a draft.  Returning players remain with the same team the following year.  These are 7 inning games with most Major League Baseball Rules in effect.  Stealing is allowed, Balks are called.  Bases are set at 70'.  The pitching distance is 48'. Games and practices are held throughout the week and weekends, usually an average of three games/and or practices per week.  Games are played at Goodings Grove School, and at the Complex, Field #3.
Pony 13, and 14 year old boys Players are placed on teams following a draft.  Returning players remain with the same team the following year.  These are 7 inning games with most Major League Baseball Rules in effect.  Stealing is allowed, Balks are called.  Bases are set at 80'.  The pitching distance is 55'. Games and practices are held throughout the week and weekends, usually an average of three games/and or practices per week.  Games are played at  the Complex, Field #4.
Colt/Palomino 15 - 18 year old boys Players are placed on teams following a draft.  Returning players remain with the same team the following year.  These are 7 inning games with Major League Baseball Rules in effect.  Bases are set at 90'.  The pitching distance is 60'6". Games and practices are held throughout the week and weekends, usually an average of three games/and or practices per week.  Games are played at  the Complex, Field #4.
     

2009 League Rules

Hey it wouldn't be baseball if we didn't have rules! The above links contains the House Rules that govern play for all of our leagues from T-Ball thru the Colt/Palomino Divisions. Click on the link above to download the rules. You may save the rules to your local hard disk or print them from your web browser.

All team managers are responsible for ensuring that they know and play all games according to our 2009 House League Rules

Directions to the Fields/Gyms

League Schedule and Standings

Saturday Game Rules

 RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEAGUE DIRECTORS

HAC Baseball is a member of   PONY Baseball.      

We follow the rules and regulations that are outlined within the PONY manual.  

Exceptions to these rules can be found under each league's rules page

 Pony Baseball Rule Book

Family Participation Program Details 

At the time each family registers for one of the Homer Athletic Club’s sports programs, a family participation fee is collected.  This is a once per family, per sport fee that is redeemable through volunteerism in an HAC program or event.  The Homer Athletic Club is an “all” volunteer organization and the assistance of families is both needed and appreciated.

 

The purpose of the family participation fee is two-fold.  First, it supplies additional monies in order to help the club underwrite the various sports programs, which require the allocation of equipment, facilities and the cost associated with them and to compensate officials who umpire or referee the various sports contests.

 

Secondly, it provides the means for the Club to encourage sponsorship from area businesses.  You will receive vouchers equal in amount to the family participation fee collected.   These vouchers will be numbered and be authenticated by the signature of the issuer, at the time it is given to you.  When you have satisfied the required amount of volunteer participation (two and one half hours per $25) the voucher will be authorized for redemption by a signature from your child’s head coach or manager.

 

Redeeming the vouchers will now be easier, as well.  Now you will be able to redeem the participation vouchers at your convenience.  The T-Time Family Fun Center at 13750 W. 159th Street will be our “anytime” redemption center.  You can redeem your vouchers “anytime” during T-Time’s regular business hours, making the program more family friendly.  We recommend that the vouchers be redeemed prior to the beginning of next season of the sport for which they were issued.

 

HAC has more than 50 neighborhood businesses that sponsor the club and the number is growing.   Most of the sponsors participate in the gift card/certificate program so your redemption options are broad ranging and plentiful.  More than that, though, it gives everyone a chance to advance the sports experience their child has by being an integral part of the success of the Homer Athletic Club.

 

Our focus is on the most positive experience we can provide for the children of the community and our sharpest tool is our families.  Thank you for entrusting your son or daughter's sports interest to us and thank you, in advance, for your generous participation.

 

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