Balls & Such

Apr 30, 2023 ·   Equipment

Managers, we have had some mixed opinions about the Baden ball we are now using.  I am flabbergasted sometimes at the odd comments every time FHC does something different.  We are always trying to make things better and more affordable at the same time in our FHC Tournaments.  As is always the case, we did some research before selecting which ball to try.  I personally talked to some of the best Players in the country, that play on the top 10 Teams in the 50s, and asked them about the Baden ball.  My answer all aro ...

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Mike Knowles Inducted into the National High School Athletic Association's National Hall of Fame

Mar 16, 2023 ·   General

Coach Mike Knowles, the Chairman for FHC Senior Softball for the past 6+ years, will be inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association's National Hall of Fame on July 25 in Lincoln, Nebraska.  He and his wife Sherry will attend the induction ceremonies, and bring back lots of pictures.  This honor is presented across our nation recognizing the achievements in High School coaching.  Awards are given to coaches in individual sports, and also for Lifetime Achievement, which is the category that Coach Knowle ...

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Tournament Fees Going Up

Mar 08, 2023 ·   Tournament News

Managers, the last time FHC raised our tournament fees was in January 2017.  Because of the current situation with our economy, it is necessary to raise them again.  We are going through cost increases in the price of Balls, Hotel Rooms, Awards, Screens, Stickers and so on.  For the past 4+ years, we have been giving 6 game balls to each Team at the check-in table.  In order for us to keep doing that, we must have some help from our Team Members. The Tournament Fee increases will be in two stages. The first increase ...

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Bat testing January through March 2023

Dec 31, 2022

Managers, instruct your Players that they must choose their 2 favorite bats to be checked in.  This will be the policy through March, 2023.  If a Player breaks a bat during that time, they can ask the Director to check in a new one.  It is not necessary to have 5+ bats tested.  No one uses that many bats.  I played Major and Major Plus ball 45 years and I never had more than 2 bats. All bats will be re-tested and get new stickers for the 2023 season.  Each Player is limited to 2 bats until March.  If a b ...

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Player ID Cards & Photo IDs Required at Check-in

Dec 31, 2022 ·   FHCASA Rules

We are going back to requiring players to present their FHC ID cards and state issued photo ID at the tournaments.   Mike KnowlesFHC Chairman

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Rabbit Runner rule has been modified

Dec 27, 2022 ·   FHCASA Rules

As of January 1, 2923, the Rabbit Runner will be changed to the following:   The RR will start at a point 3 feet behind the rear back left corner of the catcher's box, looking out to the field of play.  He may not start to run until the ball is hit by the batter.  If he does, he is out, and all other runners return.  If the RR rounds first base and touches 2nd base, in a normal play, he is out, and the other base runners return. Once the ball is hit, the RR may not run beyond the first base bag unless: & ...

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FHC TV interview featuring Mike Knowles

Dec 14, 2022

Here is a video that FHC Chairman, Mike Knowles, did for Sports Central

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Make sure to have your Player ID Cards at this month's State Tournament

Dec 12, 2022 ·   Tournament News

This weekend everyone must present their FHC Card and Driver's License at the check-in table.  If they do not have their card, they can fill out a Replacement Card Form there with the $25 fee.  If they are on the roster, their license will be sufficient.   This is the final weekend that you can donate to the Hurricane Fund.  Please do so at the sign-in table at each of the Sites.   Mike KnowlesFHC Chairman

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Photography Specials for State Tournaments

Nov 21, 2022 ·   General

MSC Photography FHC States Photography ShootsAll 4 games Dec 18/19 = $250 2 games either Saturday or Sunday $150 total Contact me to book your set .. First come, First Served. 440-637-4152Hey17VA@Yahoo.com

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Fall 2022 Election Results

Nov 16, 2022 ·   Voting

Our Fall 2022 Election ended last Thursday night at midnight.  We voted on potential rules changes, and 4 positions on the FHC Board.  Here are the results: Move the State Tournament to October of each year for the 50s Division?No, keep in December. Change the "runs per inning" to five (5) instead of seven (7), in order to get more innings in. There would still be an open inning.No, keep 7 runs. FHC Chairman ElectionMike Knowles (unopposed) FHC Area 1 Director ElectionJohn Kurtz (unopposed) FHC Area 3 Di ...

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