**Registration closed**
Here are the details for the Halloween Home Run Derby!
When: Friday, October 20th. 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
There is no rain date for this event. It will only be rained out if there is rain that makes the field unplayable.
***All entries are non-refundable***
Open to everyone until slots are filled: male and female participants are welcome!
Early Registration ends on 10/6/2023 - $35 per participant (entry into derby, HR Derby T Shirt and Halloween swag bag)
** $25 per additional immediate family member
Final Registration Deadline is 10/13/23 - $35 per participant (entry into derby, Halloween swag bag)
**$25 per additional immediate family members
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 (please add $2 to all Venmo payments for Venmo fees)
Payment must be received upon registration or your spot will not be held. There are no refunds for this event. We are expecting the event to sell out like it did last year.
Halloween costumes STRONGLY encouraged….borderline required! (have fun with it)
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
8:30PM 50/50 raffle sales stop
9:00pm- 50/50 Raffle winner announced. Must be present to win.
6:00-8:30- Concessions (burgers, hot dogs, FF, chips, drinks)
Prizes for winners and runners up. Give-a-ways all night!
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.
-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 150 feet. (9U, 10U, 11U) (-12 or -10 bats allowed)
-All Middle School age and Female participants have a fence at 180 Feet. (12U, 13U, 14U) (-10 or -8 bats allowed)
-All High School age (male) participants and above will have a fence at 250 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 CLOSED
Please direct any questions to tylerleclair@iygbaseball.com
We are currently looking for sponsors for our event. If you are interest in sponsoring please email tylerleclair@iygbaseball.com for more information.
Last year’s sponsors:
Bethlehem Little League
Fadez and Bladez
Aspera
Shez Crafty
301 Auto Repair Tire Pros
Kanawha Capital Management
Holbert Family Orthodontics
Disco Sports
Goliath Bats
Bethlehem Little League
R. Craig Evans Attorney at Law
Richmond Little League
BeautyCounter
Thank You for your support! Now let’s see some moonshots!
-IYG Baseball LLC
FAQ:
What is IYG?
-IYG is a local travel baseball and softball organization with teams from 9U-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 is owned by Tyler LeClair who has been working at Improve Your Game under Joe Frostick since 2010. He acquired ownership of the baseball teams from Joe on August 1st, 2021 and the softball program in the fall of 2022.
What will the proceeds go to?
-This is a fundraiser for IYG a local travel baseball and softball 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.
Our big goal this year is to purchase a Softball Hack Attack Pitching machine and many more upgrades!