Congratulations to the following players on their 5A region selections to the various Region teams:
1st Team Pitcher: Aubree Lovo
1st Team Position Players: Megan Vandenburgh and Karly Smith
2nd Team Position Players: Matt Caskey and Eva Issitt
Honorable Mention: Emily Quigg, Lexi Nolen, Bridget Moen
Congratulations to our very own Varsity Head Coach,
Coach Jackie Coburn
on being selected as All District Coach of the Year.
Congratulations to the following players for being selected to the All District Team:
INF- Megan Vandenburgh
OF- Karly Smith
P – Aubree Lovo
Honorable Mention:
Eva Issitt
Bridgette Moen
Here is a link to the schedule: Horizon Softball | AZPreps365
Varsity will compete in 2 tournments:
Sunrise Mountain Tourney 2/23 thru 2/25. We do not yet have our schedule for this tournament so stay tuned and we will pass it along as soon as we get it.
Desert Mtn. /Horizon Tourney 3/16 thru 3/18- this is the Thursday – Saturday at the end of our spring break. Pool Play is already in the schedule in AzPreps.
Come out and support our Lady Huskies!
Make sure you have PHYSICALS COMPLETE and are registered in Aktivate Register My Athlete
This needs to be COMPLETE PRIOR TO CAMP
CAMP
Camp will begin Monday the 23rd and go thru Thursday the 26th- will run from 2:30 to 4:30.
Water will be provided but please have your own water bottle
Athletic and appropriate attire with softball gear
You may put your equipment in Coach Scott’s Room A105
Cost: $50 (includes camp shirt) cash, check, or Venmo (horizonhuskysoftball@gmail.com )
Cash or check are preferred to avoid the fees associated with Venmo
Please include player’s name with the payment
TRYOUTS
Tryouts will take place Monday February 6th thru Thursday the 9th from 2:30 to 5. Teams will be announced on Thursday February 9th.
PRACTICE
First practice will Friday the 10th from 2:30 to 5:00 pm.
PARENT MEETING
There will be a parent meeting following practice on February 10th at 5:30pm in the Media Center. Please have one parent per player attend the meeting. Information about the season will be discussed and Horizon Softball swag will be available for order and purchase.
Pre Season begins Tuesday October 4th from 2:30-3:30 on the softball field. Please wear athletic gear and tennis shoes. Also, bring plenty of water to drink. Workouts will continue every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from October 4th through November 17th.
There will be a softball information meeting for players (new and returning) on Tuesday 9/20 at 2:30 in the Softball Clubhouse.
We have moved our fundraising night for Someburros- it is now on April 11th. Please invite all your friends, family, neighbors, etc. to eat there that night and mention Horizon Softball so that we can make it a successful fundraiser. Thank you for your help and support with this!
Remember that BTL night for Horizon softball is Wednesday February 16th 4:30-5:30pm. Stock up on all the gear that you need for the season and get 10% off!
Please read the player handbook and then print and sign the last page. Return the last page to Coach Jackie by Wednesday February 16th.
This week:
Tryouts Monday February 7 thru Thursday the 10th from 2:30 to 4:30. Team will be announced at the end of tryouts on Thursday.
2/11 Friday team practice from 2:30 to 5
2/11 Parent Meeting at 5:30 pm in the Media Center (State 48 shirts and other Horizon Softball Gear will be sold)
And Beyond:
Tuesday 2/15 half day: Varsity Uniform distribution at 1:30 and JV at 1:45. Team and Individual pictures with Terrie from 2:30 to 3:30. Practice immediately following from 3:30 to 5:30
2/16 Sanp Raise at 2:30 Practice 2:45 to 4:15
2/16 Horizon Softball night at Between the Lines (BTL located at the corner of Thunderbird and Scottsdale) from 4:30 to 5:30 (10% off except 2022 bats). To Plan Ahead: Varsity will wear white pants only this year.
JV will need white pants and light gray pants this year.
2/17 Scrimmage Varsity Away at Corona Del Sol at 4 Pm
2/28 Monday Yearbook Pictures at 2:30 pm
4/25 Banquet at 6 pm at Aunt Chiladas for both teams.
To Do’s:
Register your athlete at http://registermyathlete.com/ This must be completed prior to camp!
Complete payment for camp.
Need to Know:
Camp
January 24 – 27, 2021 (Monday through Thursday) from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
COST: $50 includes a camp shirt
Payment can me made through Cash, PayPal or Check
When Paying by Cash: Include Player’s Name
When Paying by Check: Make out check to Husky Softball Fans and please include Player’s Name.
When paying through PayPal: Please send via “friends and family” and make sure to include your player’s name.
PayPal Account is horizonhuskysoftball@gmail.com
Tryouts
Tryouts will begin February 7th and run through the week.
General Need to Knows
Club players ONLY: your last club games and practice WILL be Sunday, February 6th.
Games start February 24th (Varsity) and March 1st (JV) [subject to change as the schedule is still being finalized].
There is a tournament scheduled for spring break for Varsity.
Regular season games only: visit azpreps365.com or horizonsoftball.org for updated game schedules
Open fields will be Tuesday and Wednesday this week (1/18 and 1/19) from 2:30 to 3:30pm. Hope to see you there!
Open fields begin Monday 1/10 from 2:30 to 3:30. They will be every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday until January 24th.
Camp will run from Monday January 24th to Thursday the 27th from 2:30 to 4:30.
Tryouts are Monday February 7th thru Thursday February 10th from 2:30 to 3:30.
Friday February 11th team practice will be from 2:30 to 5pm.
Player/Parent Meeting will follow practice on the 11th at 5:30 in the Media Center.
Varsity only will scrimmage at Corona Del Sol at 4pm on Thursday February 17th.
We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with State 48 to create a custom Horizon High School design, which is now available on both shirts and stickers. The proceeds from the sales will benefit the softball team.
If you’re interested please reach out to HorizonHuskySoftball@gmail.com.
Below are some key dates for the 2022 Softball Season
Softball Camp (Monday – Thursday)
2:30pm – 4:30pm Every Day
Tryouts February 7 – 10
Team practice on Friday the 11 until 5:00, after which we’ll hold the Parent Meeting
Sunrise Mountain Tournament (Varsity Only)
Desert Mountain Tournament (Varsity Only)
We will need volunteers to take tickets and work the snack bar, as this is one of fundraisers – more details to be provided
Feel free to email horizonhuskysoftball@gmail.com with any questions.
See you on the dirt!
Softball is back at Horizon! Open Fields start Wednesday October 6th at 2:30. Bring your softball equipment and make sure you’ve completed “register my athlete” prior to the 6th.
Congratulations to the Varsity and J.V. Team selections! Go Huskies!!!
