Ever dream of hitting a home run under the lights with the crowd going wild? Think you have what it takes to clear the “Green Monster” in right field? Now you have your chance. Come out and show off your skills as you knock softballs out of the park and help kids in the process! The TWHS Softball Team will be hosting a home run derby competition at Highlander Field on Wednesday, November 30th from 6:00-8:00 pm. All proceeds benefit the CASA Jingle Bell Christmas Toy Drive in support of children served by CPS and the foster care system in Montgomery County. Registration will begin at 5:30 and the entry fee is $10 or one new, unwrapped toy for each turn in Round 1. All ages welcome and there will be separate men’s and women’s divisions from different distances. You can register the night of the event or with any Highlander Softball Player. So, come out and hit the long-ball for a good cause. If you have any questions, please email Coach Borths – tborths@conroeisd.net. Thank you.
RULES
- Contestants will use a bat provided by the softball team (various sizes and weights will be available) with a representative from Highlander Softball pitching regulation softballs on a line
- The contest will be comprised of 3 rounds and a “Men’s” and “Women’s” division at different distances
- Round 1: Will begin promptly at 6:00. Each turn will be comprised of 12 swings by the contestant. Batters do not have to swing at every pitch and a hit, missed, tipped or foul ball is counted as a swing. After 12 swings, the turn is over and the number of home runs will be recorded for the turn. Contestants have the option of purchasing unlimited extra turns until 7:00. After 7:00, one additional turn may be purchased. The 10 contestants from each division with the most home runs in a single turn at the end of the round will advance.
- Round 2: Will begin at the completion of Round 1 at approximately 7:00. The same rules in regards to swings apply. The 3 contestants from each division with the most home runs in their turn will advance. In the event of a tie, both contestants will advance.
- Round 3: Will begin at the completion of Round 2. In this round, contestants will have 6 “outs” to hit as many home runs as possible. An “out” is any ball that is swung at that is not a home run. The contestant with the most home runs at the end of the round is the winner. Ties will be broken in a sudden death format.