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                        Harrisburg Youth Athletics

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                        Harrisburg Youth Athletics partners with the Harrisburg Township Park District providing recreational and travel baseball and softball as well as recreational flag football to the surrounding communities.  Come join in on the fun.



                        2021 HYA Notices

                        10/5/2021 - October Special Board Meeting

                        There will be a Special Board Meeting for HYA on Thursday, October 7th at 6:45 PM at the Harrisburg Township Park District Office, 921 W. Poplar Street.


                        7/12/2021 - HYA Flag Football Registration

                        Registration for HYA Flag Football begins today, July 12, 2021.


                        All Registrations will need to be completed online. Please visit the following website for links to the Registrations through SportsEngine:

                        External link opens in new tab or windowhttps://harrisburgparkdistrictsports.sportngin.com/page/show/5990616-registration


                        If you have any questions or issues please call the Harrisburg Township Park District Office at 618-252-2111.  Office Hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.


                        Also, if you are willing to coach (head or assistant) please fill out the additional Coach Registrations.


                        Flag Football Registration Instructions

                        2021 Flag Football Registration Instructions.pdf


                        2021 HYA Recreation Baseball/Softball Registration

                        HYA is now utilizing SportsEngine to register umpires for the 2021 Recreation Baseball and Softball Season.

                         

                        External link opens in new tab or windowClick Here to register to umpire.


                        If you have any questions please email External link opens in new tab or windowbemery@harrisburgpark.net or call the Park Office at External link opens in new tab or window618-252-2111.


                        More information can also be found at External link opens in new tab or windowwww.harrisburgpark.net/HYA-Umpires



                        Kiwanis / HYA 2021 Radio Auction - Click Here


                        2021 HYA Recreation Baseball/Softball Registration

                        External link opens in new tab or windowClick Here to Register for 2021 HYA Baseball / Softball Recreation League


                        External link opens in new tab or windowClick Here to Register to Coach/Volunteer for 2021 HYA Baseball / Softball


                        Registration Instructions

                        2021 Registration Instructions.pdf

                         

                        2020 HYA Notices

                        HYA Flag Football Updates

                        8/3/2020 – Flag Football - Harrisburg Youth Athletics (HYA) has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Flag Football Season.  Concerns about the health and safety of participants, volunteers, and all community members were at the forefront of the decision.  Also, the recently updated Restore Illinois Phase 4 Youth and Adult Sports Guidance does not allow Flag Football games to be played at this time.  We look forward to providing Flag Football next year and thanks for all the local support to HYA.


                        HYA Baseball/Softball Updates

                        7/20/2020 – Harrisburg Youth Athletics (HYA) has come to the difficult decision that we cannot guarantee we will have HYA Travel Teams for the 2021 Baseball/Softball Season.  With the rise in other organization travel teams in our area, we have had a difficult time competing with them to fill our travel team rosters.  HYA does not want to guarantee a travel team and then not have enough players tryout to fill the roster.  This, along with players not fully committing to the HYA Travel Teams, has been an issue lately.  If any travel group would like to remain or form an HYA Affiliated Travel Team for the 2021 Season we would gladly consider that request.  Please contact the park office if you would like more information.


                        6/10/2020 - Refunds - HYA will extend issuing refunds to paid participants of the 2020 Recreation Baseball/Softball Leagues until June 25, 2020. No refunds will be issued after June 25. You must call the Park Office at 618-252-2111 to schedule a pickup time for your refund. Thanks.


                        5/31/2020 - Harrisburg Youth Athletics has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Recreation Baseball & Softball Leagues.  Concerns about the health and safety of participants, volunteers, and all community members were at the forefront of all the decisions.  Information from the Restore Illinois Plan was also used as guidance in making decisions.  Refund information is listed below.


                        5/3/2020 - Harrisburg Youth Athletics continues to monitor the updates and guidelines issued by the State of Illinois on youth sports activities and social gatherings.  We also continue to have dialog with the Harrisburg Township Park District on when their facilities might start to reopen.  Based on the current information available, at this time we are issuing the following update:


                        HYA Baseball & Softball Programs - HYA has made the decision to suspend all activities through the end of May.  The season has NOT been canceled at this time.  The HYA Board will meet again on May 31, 2020 to reassess the situation and circumstances related to COVID-19.  The health, safety, and well-being of all our children, families, volunteers, and other community members is the top priority of HYA.  We hope to launch a revised 2020 baseball/softball season as soon as state and local health officials provide direction and guidance that we can safely host the expected experience in a safe environment.  Thank you for your patience and continued support during these challenging times.  The potential for a canceled season and refunds will be discussed at the May 31, 2020 Board Meeting.  More updates will be available June 1, 2020. 


                        4/6/2020 - At the HYA Board Meeting on April 5, 2020 it was decided to cancel all practices in April and cancel Picture Day on May 2nd.  At the May 3, 2020 HYA Board Meeting the Board will reevaluate the situation and decide how to proceed with the baseball/softball season at that time.


                        3/26/2020 - Your coach will notify you when practices will begin.


                        The HYA Umpires/Coaches Meeting for March 29th at 2:00 PM has been cancelled. 


                        HYA is not cancelling the baseball/softball season at this time.  Weekly and/or daily decisions to postpone practices and/or games will be made as we continue to take the coronavirus circumstances into consideration and as more information becomes available.  Please check our webpage External link opens in new tab or windowwww.harrisburgpark.net/HYA and the park Facebook page External link opens in new tab or windowwww.facebook.com/harrisburgparkdistrict/ for updates.  If you have any questions please contact the park office at 618-252-2111. 


                        Board

                        HYA Board Members

                        Blake Emery, President
                        Damian Morris, Vice President
                        Heidi Flannery, Secretary

                        Lyndsi Apple
                        Evan Denbow

                        Kyle Harbison

                        Brad Karnes

                        Matt Lewis

                        Lacee Upchurch

                         

                        Meetings:  Typically the first Sunday of each month at 7:15 PM at the Harrisburg Park Office.  Exact Meeting dates are listed below.  Contact Blake Emery  at bemery@harrisburgpark.net for more information or to be put on the agenda.


                        2022 HYA Board Meeting Dates:

                        January 2, February 5 - 8:30 AM, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 10, August 7, September 11, October 2, November 6, December 4


                        Meeting Agendas

                        September 8, 2019 Meeting Agenda

                        October 6, 2019 Meeting Agenda

                        November 3, 2019 Meeting Agenda

                        December 1, 2019 Meeting Agenda

                        January 5, 2020 Meeting Agenda

                        2020-JanuaryAgenda.pdf
                        2020-FebruaryAgenda.pdf
                        2020-MarchAgenda.pdf
                        2020-AprilAgenda.pdf
                        2020-MayAgenda.pdf
                        2020-JuneAgenda.pdf
                        2020-JulyAgenda.pdf
                        2020-AugustAgenda.pdf
                        2020-SeptemberAgenda.pdf
                        2020-OctoberAgenda.pdf
                        2020-NovemberAgenda.pdf
                        2020-DecemberAgenda.pdf

                        2021-JanuaryAgenda.pdf
                        2021-FebruaryAgenda.pdf
                        2021-MarchAgenda.pdf
                        2021-MarchEmergencyAgenda.pdf
                        2021-AprilAgenda.pdf
                        2021-JuneAgenda.pdf
                        2021-JulyAgenda.pdf
                        2020-AugustAgenda.pdf
                        2021-SeptemberAgenda.pdf
                        2021-OctoberAgenda.pdf
                        2021-OctoberAgenda-SpecialMeeting.pdf
                        2021-NovemberAgenda.pdf
                        2021-NovemberCommitteeAgenda.pdf
                        2021-DecemberAgenda.pdf
                        2022-JanuaryAgenda.pdf

                        2022-FebruaryAgenda.pdf
                        2022-MarchAgenda.pdf
                        2022-AprilAgenda.pdf
                        2022-MayAgenda.pdf
                        2022-JuneAgenda.pdf


                        Meeting Minutes

                        August 4, 2019 Meeting Minutes

                        September 8, 2019 Meeting Minutes

                        October 6, 2019 Meeting Minutes

                        November 3, 2019 Meeting Minutes

                        December 1, 2019 Meeting Minutes

                        2020-January Minutes.pdf
                        2020-February Minutes.pdf
                        2020-March Mintues.pdf
                        2020-April Minutes.pdf
                        2020-May Minutes.pdf
                        2020-June Minutes.pdf
                        2020-July Minutes.pdf
                        2020-August Minutes.pdf
                        2020-September Minutes.pdf
                        2020-October Minutes.pdf
                        2020-November Minutes.pdf
                        2020-December-Minutes.pdf

                        2021-January Minutes.pdf
                        2021-February Minutes.pdf
                        2021-March Minutes.pdf
                        2021-March Minutes Emergency Meeting.pdf
                        2021-April-May Minutes.pdf
                        2021-June Minutes.pdf
                        2021-July Minutes.pdf
                        2021-August Minutes.pdf
                        2021-September Minutes.pdf
                        2021-October Minutes.pdf
                        2021-October Special Minutes.pdf
                        2021-November Committee Minutes.pdf
                        2021-November Committee Meeting.pdf
                        2021-November Minutes.pdf
                        2021-December Minutes.pdf

                        2022 - January-February Minutes.pdf
                        2022-March Minutes.pdf
                        2022-April Minutes.pdf
                        2022 - May Meeting Minutes.pdf



                        Policy Documents

                        HYA-PolicyDocument.pdf
                        HYA Constitution.pdf
                        Resolution 2019-407.pdf
                        Resolution 2021-1119 Affiliate Association Agreement.pdf

                        History

                        History

                        Harrisburg Youth Athletics (HYA) was formed in 1994.  Prior to 1994, Harrisburg had two separate youth athletic organizations, the Kiwanis and Khoury League.  The Kiwanis was an in-town league that stressed having fun while playing baseball or softball.  Khoury League was a traveling venue that stressed competition and took a more serious attitude toward softball and baseball.  The two distinct programs did not work hand in hand and while they were fine programs, did not bring together the community.  In fact, there were often debates on which program was better for Harrisburg.  In 1994, several community leaders got together and thought about how they could improve community support in relation to the summer sports programs.  From this meeting came the idea to combine the two programs and not only strengthen community relations but also our summer athletic programs.  The Harrisburg Youth Athletic Summer League was formed.  HYA combined the best from each program.  An in-town league (for youth that simply want to enjoy playing ball) and a travelling program (for those that took the game more seriously) were formed.  HYA decided to affiliate with the Pony Organization.  This organization offers structured formats for the in-town leagues and stiff competition for the traveling teams.  The success of this program has become quite evident by the success of our school baseball and softball programs.

                         

                        Mission

                        The main goal of HYA is to ensure that every boy and girl has an equal chance at playing and enjoying a sports program.  The success of HYA is not depended upon one or two select players but rather every youth in the program.  Every youth in the program is seen as equally important.

                         

                        Coaches

                        Coaches are very integral parts of sports.  They provide leadership role models for our youth.  HYA tries to provide the most qualified and capable person in that role.  Character, leadership abilities, and an enjoyment of sports are determining factors in choosing coaches.

                         

                        Parents

                        Parents are the biggest influence upon our youth of today.  Parents conduct must be exemplary.  How our children see us can be a forewarning on how our children will act.  We urge all parents of participating youth to take an active interest in the program.  This interest can be as a coach or simply supporting your child’s team.  We also urge that every parent take the time to help your child, whether it is talking to them about attitudes and effort or playing catch in the back yard.  This time that is taken will mean a lot to your child and may bring pleasant memories in the years to come.

                         

                        Youth

                        Youth play a very important role in the success of our programs.  We expect the youth to conduct themselves in a mannerly fashion.  We also expect the youth to respect their coaches, teammates, umpires, and people attending the games.  We hope that by setting positive examples as adults our children will follow suit.  We would also like to remind everyone that without the youth there would be no HYA.


                        Baseball & Softball 


                        Recreation League Baseball & Softball


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                        General Information

                        HYA will offer the following Recreational League Divisions for 2022:


                        T-Ball

                        Pre-K and Kindergarten.  This is a tee ball program. 


                        7U

                        Kindergarten and 1st grades.  This is a coach pitch program. 


                        9U

                        2nd and 3rd grades.  This is a kid pitch program. 


                        12U

                        4th, 5th, and 6th grades.  This is a kid pitch program.


                        Fee:  $40 per child and $80 family limit.


                        Season:  Practices start in April.  Games are played in May and June.  There could be between 10 to 15 games scheduled to be played.


                        See the Registration Info page for more detailed information.


                        Coaching Information

                        Coaches are needed.  Contact the Harrisburg Township Park Office at 618-252-2111 or office@harrisburgpark.net if you are interested.


                        HYA schedules all practices and games.


                        External link opens in new tab or windowClick Here for Concussion Information.


                        Click Here for What to Teach Information.


                        Click Here for League Rules.


                        Click Here for Abused Children Information.


                        Umpire Information

                        Umpires are needed.  Contact the Harrisburg Township Park Office at 618-252-2111 or office@harrisburgpark.net if you are interested.


                        Click Here for more information regarding umpires.



                        Travel Teams


                        Travel Team Information



                        2021 Baseball/Softball Travel Team Announcement

                        7/20/2020 – Harrisburg Youth Athletics (HYA) has come to the difficult decision that we cannot guarantee we will have HYA Travel Teams for the 2021 Baseball/Softball Season.  With the rise in other organization travel teams in our area, we have had a difficult time competing with them to fill our travel team rosters.  HYA does not want to guarantee a travel team and then not have enough players tryout to fill the roster.  This, along with players not fully committing to the HYA Travel Teams, has been an issue lately.  If any travel group would like to remain or form an HYA Affiliated Travel Team for the 2021 Season we would gladly consider that request.  Please contact the park office if you would like more information.


                        Flag Football


                        Flag Football

                        General Information

                        Open to all boys and girls in 1st through 6th grade.


                        Games are held every Saturday and there is one or two practices per week.


                        Game times are 9:00 to 9:45, 10:00 to 10:45, or 11:00 to 11:45 on Saturdays.


                        See the Registration Info page for more detailed information.


                        There are 3 leagues:     

                             1st & 2nd Grade     

                             3rd & 4th Grade     

                             5th & 6th Grade


                        Coaching Information


                        Coaches are needed.  Contact the Harrisburg Township Park Office at 618-252-2111 or office@harrisburgpark.net if you are interested.


                        External link opens in new tab or windowClick Here for Concussion Information.


                        External link opens in new tab or windowClick Here for an Example Playbook of flag football plays.


                        External link opens in new tab or windowClick Here for the 2021 Flag Football Rules.


                        Referee Information

                        Volunteer Referees are needed.  Contact the Harrisburg Township Park Office at 618-252-2111 or office@harrisburgpark.net if you are interested.




                        Registration Info


                        2022 Baseball and Softball Recreation League

                        Harrisburg Youth Association, Inc. (HYA) will utilizes an online registration platform for the youth recreation baseball and softball leagues.  The registration platform is called SportsEngine.  There are instructions below on how to access the Registration page via computer or mobile device and how to install the SportsEngine App.

                         

                        Registration for HYA recreation baseball and softball leagues will start on January 10, 2022 and ends February 18, 2022.  Late Registrations will be on an as needed basis to fill up any available roster spots and will be charged a late fee of $10. 


                        Please call or email the Park Office for more information at 618-252-2111 or office@harrisburgpark.net.


                        Registration Instructions

                        2022 Registration Instructions.pdf


                        2021 Flag Football


                        Harrisburg Youth Association, Inc. (HYA) has decided to utilize an online registration platform starting in 2021 for the youth Flag Football Leagues.  The registration platform is called SportsEngine.  There are instructions below on how to access the Registration page via computer or mobile device and how to install the SportsEngine App.


                        Registration Instructions

                        2021 Flag Football Registration Instructions.pdf

                        Open to all boys and girls: 1st through 6th grade.

                        Registration will start July 12, 2021 and end Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Noon.
                        Teams will be selected by Sunday, August 22, 2021.

                        There will be a Coach's Meeting on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Park Office Community Room.
                        Fees: $40 per child
                        Season: September 11, 2021 - October 16, 2021.  Games are held every Saturday during this time.


                        There are 3 leagues:
                             1st & 2nd Grade
                             3rd & 4th Grade
                             5th & 6th Grade


                        Registration will be online via the SportsEngine App.  More information to come soon.


                        Please call or email the Park Office for more information at 618-252-2111 or office@harrisburgpark.net.


                        Fields & Directions


                        Baseball & Softball

                        HYA Baseball & Softball Recreation League Games are played at the Gaskins City Complex located at 1 Felton Road in Harrisburg.



                        Practices are held at the Gaskins City Complex or at the Shaw Street Practice Fields located in Paul Emery Park.



                        Flag Football

                        Flag Football games and practices are held in the outfield grass of Gibbs Field at Paul Emery Park.


                        Field 1 - 1st and 2nd Grade

                        Field 2 - 3rd and 4th Grade

                        Field 3 - 5th and 6th Grade

                        Sponsor Info 


                        Sponsorship Information

                        Harrisburg Youth Athletics is supported by volunteers and local business and organizations. The strong support of our community and businesses is what makes HYA possible. Please help HYA in any way you can to help support the youth of our community.


                        Sponsorship Opportunities:  Baseball & Softball Team Sponsor $350

                                                                          Baseball & Softball Field Sponsor $500

                                                                          Flag Football Team Sponsor $150


                        Sponsor Opportunities Information

                        2022 HYA Sponsor Opportunities.pdf


                        Donation Opportunities:  HYA - Kiwanis Annual Radio Auction - Donate Items or Cash Donation


                        Fundraisers:  Hold your own fundraiser with proceeds donated to HYA


                        Advertisement Opportunities:  HYA Baseball & Softball Fence Signs (April to July) $100 per year.

                                                                             HYA Flag Football Fence Signs (September to October) $100 per year.


                        Important Dates


                        HYA Important Dates 2021


                        HYA Calendar of Events

                        2022-Calendar of Events.pdf


                        Recreation League Baseball and Softball Important Dates

                        Saturday, February 18, 2022 – Last day for Recreation League Baseball and Softball Registration.  Late Registrations will only be accepted on an as needed basis and will be charged a late fee of $10.


                        Sunday, March 27, 2022 – Head Coaches Meeting.  This meeting is to inform, assist, and train our coaches as we discuss rules, umpires, and concessions.  At this meeting coaches will pick up equipment bag, key, practice schedule, and picture day information.  This meeting will also include an umpire clinic discussing what is expected from coaches and umpires.  No equipment will be handed out prior to this meeting.  Head Coaches must attend this meeting.  Anyone interested in umpiring must also attend this meeting.


                        Week of March 28, 2022 – Practices Begin


                        April 30, 2022 - Baseball and Softball Picture Day @ Gaskins City Complex


                        Week of May 2, 2022 – Games will start and continue through end of June 2022


                        Flag Football Important Dates

                        Saturday, August 21, 2021 – Last day for Flag Football Registration (8:00 AM to Noon).  No late registrations accepted after that date.


                        Sunday, August 22, 2021 – Head Coaches Meeting at Park Community Room at 2:00 PM to select teams.  Head Coaches must attend this meeting.


                        Saturday, September 11, 2021 – Games Begin


                        Saturday, October 2, 2021 - Flag Football Picture Day


                        Saturday, October 16, 2021 – Games End

                         

                        Always check our website at www.harrisburgpark.net/HYA for updates and information.



                        HYA Important Dates - 2020

                        Recreation League Baseball and Softball Important Dates

                        Saturday, February 22, 2020 – Last day for Recreation League Baseball and Softball Registration (8:00 AM to Noon).  No late registrations accepted after that date.


                        Sunday, February 23, 2020 – Coaches Meeting at Park Community Room at 2:00 PM.  Anyone interested in being a head coach or assistant coach must attend this meeting.  Will discuss rules, new changes, rate the players, and determine the number of teams for each league.  If you do not attend this meeting then there is a chance that you will not be selected as a head coach.


                        Sunday, March 1, 2020 – Head Coaches Meeting at Park Community Room at 2:00 PM to select teams.  Coaches that were selected to be Head Coach must attend this meeting.  All teams will be selected, rosters completed, sponsors determined, and uniforms ordered.  No new teams will be formed after this final selection.


                        Sunday, March 29, 2020 – Head Coaches Meeting at Park Community Room at 2:00 PM.  This meeting is to inform, assist, and train our coaches as we discuss rules, umpires, and concessions.  At this meeting coaches will pick up equipment bag, key, practice schedule, and picture day information.  This meeting will also include an umpire clinic discussing what is expected from coaches and umpires.  No equipment will be handed our prior to this meeting.  Head Coaches must attend this meeting.  Anyone interested in umpiring must also attend this meeting.


                        Week of April 1, 2020 – Practices Begin


                        Week of May 1, 2020 – Games will start and continue through June 27, 2020.


                        May 2, 2020 - Baseball and Softball Picture Day


                        Travel League Baseball and Softball Important Dates

                        Week of June 22 to June 27, 2020 – Travel Team Tryouts for 2021 Travel Teams

                         


                        Flag Football Important Dates

                        Saturday, August 22, 2020 – Last day for Flag Football Registration (8:00 AM to Noon).  No late registrations accepted after that date.


                        Sunday, August 23, 2020 – Head Coaches Meeting at Park Community Room at 2:00 PM to select teams.  Head Coaches must attend this meeting.


                        Saturday, September 12, 2020 – Games Begin


                        Saturday, October 3, 2020 - Flag Football Picture Day


                        Saturday, October 17, 2020 – Games End

                         

                        Always check our website at www.harrisburgpark.net/HYA  and our Facebook page for updates and information.



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