Newly formed 8U division for the Home Run Derby!
Eligible players 6 years old to 8 years old can now enter the home run derby on the small field at Bethlehem Little League! Please register using the link below.
Here are the details for the Halloween Home Run Derby!
When: Friday, October 29th. Gates open at 5:30PM. Derby starts at 6:00PM and goes until we are done!
Where: Bethlehem Little League 5600 Bethlehem Rd, Richmond, VA 23230
Rain date: Friday, November 5th
Open to everyone until slots are filled: male and female participants
10/15 Early Registration $20 (family discount $10 PP) (entry into derby, HR Derby T Shirt and Halloween swag bag)
10/22 Final Registration Deadline $20 (family discount $10 PP) (entry into derby, Halloween swag bag)
Payments made at the time of registration:
Checks made out to IYG Baseball LLC and mailed to: PO Box 5601 Glen Allen, VA 23058
Checks can be dropped in the IYG Baseball drop box at 7511 Ranco Rd in Henrico
Venmo: @IYGbaseball
Halloween costumes STRONGLY encouraged! ;-)
Schedule:
6:00pm-7:00pm- Elementary age players hit. (10U-11U)
7:00pm-8:00pm- Middle School age players hit. (12U-14U)
8:00pm-9:00pm- High School age players hit. (15U+)
9:00pm- Adults hit
9:00pm- 50/50 raffle announced (must be present to win)
6:00-8:30- Concessions (burgers, hot dogs, FF, chips, drinks)
Rules:
-Each hitter must present their ticket before hitting on the field. Tickets will be given out at the sign in table to those who register before the event. Please don’t lose your ticket.
-Anyone (Female or Male) can participate in the derby 10 years old to adults.
-10 SWINGS and 1 round per participant. If there is time, we will allow players to hit 1 more time for a $10 fee (not as part of the trophy competition).
-Batters do not have to swing at every pitch.
-Any swing counts as a swing.
-A home run is counted when it clears the fence, in the air.
-Ties will results in a swing off. 5 swings each until a winner is determined.
-Most home runs in each division wins. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place in each division. Underhand front toss from 15 feet away for all participants.
-All Elementary age participants will have a fence at 190 feet. (8U, 9U, 10U, 11U) (-12 or -10 bats allowed)
-All Middle School age and Female participants have a fence at 200 Feet. (12U, 13U, 14U) (-10 or -8 bats allowed)
-All High School age (male) participants and above will have a fence at 270 feet. (15U+)(-5 or -3 bats allowed)
-Announcer will call your name when it’s your turn to hit. On deck batter will be ready to go in the “on deck area”. In the hole hitter will be ready to go in the “in the hole” area. (Derby order will be posted at the event in many places)
Extras: We encourage you to come for the entirety of the event to watch some home runs fly out and have a chance to win prizes and give-a-ways.
Concessions
Prizes
Give-a-ways
Raffles
Much more!
How to register:
**Registration is closed for the Halloween Home Run Derby**
Please direct any questions to tylerleclair@iygbaseball.com
We are currently looking for more sponsors for our event. Here is a list of our amazing sponsors so far!
Stars and Stripes Express
J and J Body Shop
Gordon Brothers Construction
CodeBlue Technology
Aspera Insurance Services
R. Craig Evans, Attorney at Law
Thank You for your support! Now let’s see some moonshots!
-IYG Baseball LLC
FAQ:
What is IYG Baseball LLC?
-IYG Baseball is a local travel baseball organization with teams from 10U-High School showcase. We have a 12,000 sq. ft facility with a full weight room. 9 cages, pitching mounds and space for groundballs. IYG Baseball is owned by Tyler LeClair who has been working at Improve Your Game under Joe Frostick for 10 years. He acquired ownership of the baseball teams from Joe on August 1st, 2021 and has big plans for the organization.
What will the proceeds go to?
-This is a fundraiser for IYG Baseball LLC a local travel baseball organization based in Henrico, VA. The money raised will go toward upgraded equipment, new technology and funding for new programs for the development of our youth baseball players.
