Issaquah Little League will be hosting our 4th Home Run Derby sponsored by T-Mobile on Sunday May 19, 12pm at Dodd Fields! It is free for all softball players and baseball players who are Little League aged 9-12, and fun for any member of the community to watch and socialize! We will have FOOD TRUCKS (Nacho Rio & Dippy's Ice Cream for purchase), the Mariner Moose (arriving between 1 and 2pm), a Firefighters meet and greet (arriving between 2 and 3pm), and more!
HR Derby Schedule
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- Baseball
- 10 and under
- 1st Round: Noon at Dodd North
- 2nd Round/Trophy: 1:30pm at Dodd North
- 11s
- 1st Round: Noon at Dodd South
- 2nd Round/Trophy: 1:30pm at Dodd South
- 12s
- 1st Round: 2pm at Dodd South
- 2nd Round/Trophy: 3pm at Dodd South
- Softball
- 10 and under: 2pm at Dodd North
- 11s: 3pm at Dodd North
- 12s: 4pm at Dodd North
RULES:
All hitters will receive 10 outs to hit as many dingers as they possibly can. Any pitch that is swung on with the ball not landing over the fence in fair territory is an out. Any fair ball that lands over the (temporary) fence (130ft for softball, 170ft for baseball) is a home run!
At the end of the 1st round, the top 10 finishers will advance to the 2nd round. The best of the 2nd round will be the Homerun Derby champion! The champion of the 12-year-old age group will advance to the Regional Finals representing Issaquah at T-Mobile Park!
Volunteers Needed
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- How can I help? Parents - please come ready to give a helping hand as needed and sign-up to help below! There is a position for anyone that wants to jump in and help from Judging Home Runs to looking after the dugout to pitching to helping handout snacks.
- If you are a parent/coach pitcher, you MUST be warmed up before taking the field, there will be no time for “warm up throws”
- Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4FAFAC2BA31-49590374-home
Other Details
- Registration Dates:
- Open: May 9, 2024 at 9am
- Close: May 16, 2024 at 11:59pm
- What to Wear? Current Season ILL Jersey
- How can I register my player?
- Login to your account
- Go to "My Account" and click on "Programs Available" to the right of your child's name
- Select Home Run Derby
- Follow the On-Screen instructions to complete registration
- What bats are allowed? U.S.A bat or Wood Bats allowed (Any metal bat without USA designation used will be considered disqualifying for the player in use of said bat)
- Are there any safety requirements? Players need to stay in the dugout before their turn to hit.
- What are the Rules and is there a FAQ?
Thank you to everyone for your help and support to make this event one to remember!