Hartford Select Baseball Club
HSBC
The Hartford Select Baseball Club (HSBC) strives to develop our student athletes by building a passion for the game of baseball, teamwork, sportsmanship and character. The program emphasis is on player development, baseball fundamentals, and developing the skills to help our players become competitive baseball players leading up to their high school years. While wins are important in sports, player development is our emphasis.
Ages
What aged players are appropriate for this program?
Under 8 years old to under 14 years old as of May 1st.
When
What time of the year does the club operate?
Tryouts are held in July with teams set before August. Practices begin in January with events held through the end of summer. Games begin late April and run through July.
Where
Where are practices and games typically held?
Practices will be held in the gymnasium at the Hartford Union High School. When weather allows practices will begin outside at fields across the Hartford area.
8-10 home games will be played in Hartford at the Lincoln Athletic Fields across from the high school, Independence Park, and Westside Park. 8-10 away games will be played throughout southeast Wisconsin at locations to be determined.
Practices
When are practices and games? How often are they?
Practices will begin in January at a date to be determined. Teams will practice on Sunday for 1-1/2 or 2 hours. Practices will take place outside when weather allows. Times, durations, and locations will be determined by the head coach of each team.
Games will begin in late April or early May and be played during the week. Each team will play 4 tournaments at locations to be determined by each teams head coach.
Games
How many games will they play? What days of the week?
Teams will play 16-20 league games. Teams will play 12-20 tournament games. In a typical tournament, teams that are winning will play more games.
Jerseys and Equipment
Are uniforms and equipment provided, or are they purchased separately?
Uniforms are provided. The uniform will consist of one pair of pants, one jersey, one long sleeve jersey, one hat, one pair of socks, and a belt.
Players are responsible for providing their own bat, helmets, gloves, and cleats. Batting gloves are not provided, but are not required.
Catchers gear will be provided. Players are welcome to provide their own.
Extra Costs
What costs beyond registration fees should be expected?
Any travel costs associated with travel to games and/or tournaments including gas, food, and lodging. Most teams will do (1) travel tournament outside of southeast Wisconsin that will require an overnight stay.
Each family will be required to sell (4) tickets to our annual Beer and Wine tasting located in Hartford. Families will have the option to buy them for their own use or sell them. Each ticket costs $50.00.
Spring Summer 2023
We are able to offer a payment plan now with Crossbar. $150.00 will be due upon registration. $100.00 will automatically be deducted from the account of your choosing on 11/15/2022, 12/15/2022 and 01/15/2023.