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Softball

Homer Softball serves female athletes ages 5-16. It is made up of a recreation program, part time travel HEAT, and full time HEAT. All our programs focus on fundamentals and provide appropriate levels of competition for players at all different levels of development.

Rec DivisionAge(s)  Grade(s)
Shetland 6U (Tee-Ball) 4 - 6
PreK to K
Pinto 8U6 - 8K - 2nd
Mustang 10U9 - 103rd - 4th
Bronco 12U11 - 125th - 6th
Pony 14U13 - 147th - 8th
Colt 16U15 - 169th - 10th


*Rec program levels are determined by the current age/grade level at the time of registration. Travel program age levels are determined differently.

Recreation programs start at age 4-6 with our Shetland League. The Shetland League is co-ed and instructional. 6-8 year olds play Pinto level softball. 9-10 year olds play Mustang level softball. It is at the Mustang level that there is no more coach pitch or coaches allowed on the fields. 11-12 year olds play Bronco level and 13-14 year olds play Pony level.

Recreation programs run April-June, then depending on interest, an additional offering of Fall Ball may take place in September-October. HAC has no fundraising commitments in our recreational programs. Please refer to the on-line sign up section for complete pricing. 

Registration typically takes place in January through February each year.

**PLEASE NOTE** Due to low enrollment numbers, some age groups may be placed in a local league outside HAC that will require some travel to neighboring towns (Lockport and/or Lemont, potentially others). This will be determined once the enrollment period is over in March.

PART TIME HEAT TRAVEL programs involve a tryout, typically held in August. The team trains indoors January-March, then players join their respective recreation league program in April. The HEAT team may play 8-10 games in addition to their recreation schedule April-June. There may also be additional practices. In June, the HEAT teams enter 3-5 tournaments at the conclusion of the recreation seasons. HEAT teams DO NOT play in the fall. HEAT program fees can vary based on team winter training /clinics and tournament schedule. Fundraising opportunities are offered to defer fees. Fees range from $250-$500, in addition to recreation fees.

FULL TIME HEAT TRAVEL programs involve a tryout for the team in July-August. The team then plays fall tournaments and/or games, in addition to practicing. The team trains during the winter season indoors, then plays a season of 30-60 games, including 4-10 tournaments April-July. HEAT program fees can vary based on team training, clinics and tournament schedule. Fundraising opportunities are offered to defer fees. Fees range from $1,000-$2,500, payable in installments throughout the year.

For further information email the VP of HAC Softball.

Rules

2022 REC SOFTBALL PROGRAM RULES

Division Towns 
Shetland 6U Rules (Tee Ball)    Homer/Lockport
Pinto 8U Rules   Homer/Lemont/Lockport   
Mustang 10U Rules  Homer/Lemont/Lockport
Bronco 12U Rules   Homer/Lockport

Program LevelDivision Bases  Mound 
SoftballRec  Shetland 6U (Tee Ball)45'35'
SoftballRec  Pinto 8U50'30'
SoftballRec  Mustang 10U60'35'
SoftballRec  Bronco 12U60'40'
SoftballRec  Pony 14U60'
43'
SoftballRec  Colt 16U 60'
43'
SoftballRec  Palomino 18U60'
43'
SoftballTravel    9-10U60'35'
SoftballTravel  11-12U60'40'
SoftballTravel  13-14U60'43'
SoftballTravel  15-18U60'43'

2023 REC PLAYOFF RESULTS

Bronco Division


Mustang Division


Pinto Division

COVID SAFETY GUIDANCE

COVID SAFETY GUIDANCE
Homer Township is the property owner of the ball fields utilized by Homer Athletic Club. The village requires that the HAC programs utilizing the ball fields follow the guidance of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) as of the present date. Follow this link to see the current IDPH COVID Guidance. Neither Homer Township nor the Homer Athletic Club or its' members can guarantee an environment free from the risk of transmission of COVID-19 or any illness.

IDPH COVID Guidance link:  https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/community-guidance/sports-safety-guidance