Wm. S. Hart Baseball & Softball

Happy Easter to all the Hart Families! The complex is closed this week for the Easter break and will reopen on Saturday, April 10th.

Monday March 15th - The Hart Complex is closed today.

Hart was host to the Western District USA Softball players clinic this past weekend. The girls loved being out here participating. Thank you Deb Hartwig and Kristi Allen for putting on the clinic!

Hart baseball and softball family.....on behalf of our partnership with DICK's Sporting Goods and as the Official Sporting Goods Retail Sponsor of our league: DICK's Sporting Goods will be hosting a TWO special discount shop event weekends exclusively for our league on March 12-15 AND March 19-22. Simply print off the coupon (or show at the register and it can be scanned from your smartphone) and enjoy the opportunity to receive a 20% discount on your purchase! Please note there is a separate coupon for each weekend!!!

Like it was yesterday! Welcome home. @baueroutage @rachel.luba

We are so excited for tryouts this weekend. It will be great to see the kids back out on the baseball and softball fields. Please remember that Hart is VOLUNTEER organization. Especially during tryouts, we rely heavily on parent volunteers. Please take a moment to look at our volunteer calendar to see where help is needed this weekend. By completing one 3 hour shift, you will earn back your $50 volunteer fee. http://www.hartbb.org/Cal/

A friendly reminder...

**REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN** We have opened registration for our Spring 2021 Baseball & Softball Seasons. As well as our ABL League. As soon as the county allows us to reopen, we will be ready. Please go to www.hartbaseball.org and sign up! You will be automatically placed on the wait list and you won't have to pay until the season has approval to play. Feel free to ask any questions right here on Facebook and we will do our best to answer them in a timely manner. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Who wants to see this?

SCV love from @mlb

Congrats to Jared Oliva, who played at Hart Baseball for many years, for making his MLB debut! Good luck Jared!

Congrats to former Hart Pony Baseball player and current Tampa Bay Ray’s star pitcher #TylerGlasnow for starting game 5 of the ALDS.

Congrats to Jared Oliva, who played at Hart Baseball for many years, for making his MLB debut! Good luck Jared!

Nice work 8U Hart Breakers!

Hello Hart Families, Just wanted to update you on the status of our 2020 Baseball and Softball Fall Season. As it stands now, Hart will open up for our Rec and ABL leagues as soon as LA County gives us the "go-ahead". We are currently getting the complex ready to re-open and as soon as the county allows us to hold competitive games, we will open up registration and start our fall leagues as we do every fall. The start date will most likely be pushed back as LA County has n...ot giving the approval to start youth sports leagues just yet. But rumor has it they are considering it and may allow it soon. So please keep an eye on our Facebook page and the Hart website (www.hartbaseball.org). I want to be clear, the moment they give us the approval to open, we will have Baseball, Softball, and ABL registration opened. Stay safe and we hope to see you soon at the Hart Complex The Hart Baseball & Softball Team

*Fall Season Update* Hello Hart Families, the e-board met and voted last night regarding the 2020 Hart Baseball & Softball season. We all agreed that we will not do anything until LA County allows us to play competitive sports. There are many rumors that they will open up soon. As soon as we have official word from the county that we are able to re-open, we will. Until then, please stay safe! Keep an eye on our Facebook page & our website for more information.

Anyone else miss seeing a full parking lot at Hart?

*Fall Season Update* Hello Hart Families, the e-board met and voted last night regarding the 2020 Hart Baseball & Softball season. We all agreed that we will not do anything until LA County allows us to play competitive sports. There are many rumors that they will open up soon. As soon as we have official word from the county that we are able to re-open, we will. Until then, please stay safe! Keep an eye on our Facebook page & our website for more information.

A NOTE FROM CHEVY. THIS IS NOT A HART EVENT, SO PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS TO THE LINK BELOW. GOOD LUCK!!! As a reminder, your league community is invited to participate in the first-ever Chevrolet Virtual First Pitch for a chance to be featured in a national video shown during an upcoming MLB broadcast! Please forward the following information to your organization or post it on your league’s social media with a reminder that the deadline to submit a video is Monday, July... 13! Record a video of your player throwing out a ceremonial first pitch from home or the local ball field and upload it to the submission site by Monday, July 13 by clicking here!.....https://baseball.youthsportsclinics.com/pitch/WILL28621 Be creative, have fun and do it safely. Here are some best practices for creating an awesome video: 1. Tell us your first name, city and state, and what you love about baseball 2. Be sure we can clearly see you throwing the ball (e.g., have someone film you from the front, side, or behind you). Here are some sample videos to provide inspiration: a. Sample Video 1 b. Sample Video 2 c. Sample Video 3 3. Feel free to wear your youth team uniform 4. Shoot horizontally 5. Avoid shooting into the sun 6. Make sure to not record on a windy day as we want to be able to hear you! 7. Video should be no longer than 15 seconds 8. Click the link in your email to upload your video Have fun, be safe and PLAY BALL!

It is with deep sadness that I have to let you know that Chris Gurske passed away yesterday. She had been struggling with a number of illnesses the last couple of years. Chris was a fixture at Hart for decades as a scorekeeper with Mustang I as her favorite spot. Chris was with Hart on the Auxiliary Board in the 90s and later on the Board of Directors for 4 years before stepping down when she was sick. Chris was a gentle kind lady that will be truly be missed by all of us who knew her.

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Hello Hart Families, We will not be opening fall registration until after we have approval from the County to reopen. Should be very soon. Stay Tuned!

A NOTE FROM CHEVY. THIS IS NOT A HART EVENT, SO PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS TO THE LINK BELOW. GOOD LUCK!!! As a reminder, your league community is invited to participate in the first-ever Chevrolet Virtual First Pitch for a chance to be featured in a national video shown during an upcoming MLB broadcast! Please forward the following information to your organization or post it on your league’s social media with a reminder that the deadline to submit a video is Monday, July... 13! Record a video of your player throwing out a ceremonial first pitch from home or the local ball field and upload it to the submission site by Monday, July 13 by clicking here!.....https://baseball.youthsportsclinics.com/pitch/WILL28621 Be creative, have fun and do it safely. Here are some best practices for creating an awesome video: 1. Tell us your first name, city and state, and what you love about baseball 2. Be sure we can clearly see you throwing the ball (e.g., have someone film you from the front, side, or behind you). Here are some sample videos to provide inspiration: a. Sample Video 1 b. Sample Video 2 c. Sample Video 3 3. Feel free to wear your youth team uniform 4. Shoot horizontally 5. Avoid shooting into the sun 6. Make sure to not record on a windy day as we want to be able to hear you! 7. Video should be no longer than 15 seconds 8. Click the link in your email to upload your video Have fun, be safe and PLAY BALL!

It is with deep sadness that I have to let you know that Chris Gurske passed away yesterday. She had been struggling with a number of illnesses the last couple of years. Chris was a fixture at Hart for decades as a scorekeeper with Mustang I as her favorite spot. Chris was with Hart on the Auxiliary Board in the 90s and later on the Board of Directors for 4 years before stepping down when she was sick. Chris was a gentle kind lady that will be truly be missed by all of us who knew her.

Updated May 18, 2020 Hart Baseball and Softball Families, Los Angeles County has announced the "Safer A Home" order will be continued until further notice. Because of that, we are canceling the remainder of the 2020 Spring Baseball & Softball season. ... A letter was sent to all the Hart Families with all the details and instructions on what to do from here. The board would like to thank everyone for your patience and understanding. Take care of yourselves and families, Wm. S. Hart Baseball and Softball Board of Directors Paul Silveri President, Wm. S. Hart Baseball and Softball [email protected]

Hello Hart Families, Our website, Facebook Page, as well as a mass-email will be sent out at some point today with the final decision on our 2020 Spring Season. Please be patient as we are making sure we "Dot our I's and Cross our T's". It's a very complex situation and we want to make sure we get it right. We hope to answer all your questions in the original letter that will be sent out/posted. Thank you very much for your understanding and don't forget, we're all volunte...ers. Stay safe, Hart Board

Check out the fun that the Mini-Mi or Oregon Duck softball team had playing a game. They are ready to play ball! https://youtu.be/fFpj_eGFZS8

**WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU** Hello Hart Families, the e-board will be meeting this weekend to decide how we are going to proceed with the 2020 Spring Season. We will be using the City, County, State, and Federal guidelines. All options are on the table. We value your opinion! Please let us know what you think about playing baseball and softball post - COVID-19.... If you'd rather email, please do so to [email protected]. Thank you, Hart Baseball & Softball

Hello Hart Families, A meeting will take place on May 16 or May 17 to discuss our decision on the status of the 2020 Spring Season. An announcement will be sent out no later than Monday, May 18th. Thank you for your patience and we hope everyone is staying safe. Hart Baseball & Softball

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Hart Baseball and Softball families.

Our 2020 Scholarship Award WILL go on as scheduled. Please check our website (https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2160358) for more information. Scholarship Application The selection committee for the Wm. S. Hart Pony Baseball and USA Softball Scholarship Award(s) will consider applicants based on the following:... League Involvement Academic Achievements Life goals and interests Athletic Achievements Leadership skills Character Community Involvement This is a scholarship to award excellence in baseball or softball and to promote academic success to graduating seniors by providing them with a scholarship to an accredited college of their choice. STUDENT DEADLINE: Submit by May 15th 2020 All applications can be mailed to: Julie Creps 25781 Lochmoor Rd Valencia CA 91355 Applicants will be notified when the application has been received. An interview will be scheduled to take place at the Hart Complex.or on-line. Please include a copy of your school transcripts (does not need to be an official copy) Scholarship will be mailed directly to the applicants college. Recent changes in NCAA scholarship rules may not allow some applicants who are playing baseball/softball in college to accept a scholarship. Applicants will need to check with their respective colleges for eligibility. Academic grade point average of 3.0 or higher Participated in the Wm.S. Hart Pony or USA Softball program for at least 3 years. Two of these were at the 10 and under age level and 1 year in the 12 and under age level on a Hart league drafted team. Applicant must have been accepted at a 4-year College/University or Junior College. Applicant must participate in an oral interview with the Wm. S. Hart Pony Baseball and USA Softball Scholarship Review Committee.