Summerball 2024

Welcome to Harlem Community Center Summerball, a cherished institution in Northern Winnebago County, proudly serving youth from Machesney Park, Loves Park, Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit since 1957. For over six decades, comprised of baseball, softball, and t-ball, our program has been a beacon of youth athletics in our community, fostering a love for baseball and providing countless young boys and girls with unforgettable experiences, lifelong friendships, and invaluable life lessons.

• Dedication to Youth Development: Since its inception, HCC Summerball has been dedicated to nurturing the talents and character of youth baseball players of all ages and skill levels. We currently runs programs from age 4 to age 18.
• Comprehensive League Offerings: Our program offers a wide range of age-based leagues tailored to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of our players.
• Supportive Environment: Every player at HCC Summerball is given the opportunity to develop their skills, build confidence, and experience the thrill of competition in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Passionate Coaches and Volunteers: Our dedicated coaches and volunteers are passionate about baseball and deeply invested in the success and well-being of our players.
• Community Engagement: HCC Summerball is more than just a baseball program—it’s a tight-knit community united by a shared love of the game. Generations of families have come together to support our program, forging lifelong bonds and memories that endure for years to come.
• Commitment to Excellence: As we look ahead to the future, HCC Summerball remains committed to building on our rich legacy and tradition of excellence. We continue to invest in our facilities, programs, and resources to ensure that HCC Summerball remains a place where young athletes can learn, grow, and thrive.

Join us as we embark on the next chapter of our journey, inspiring and empowering the next generation of baseball players and leaders in our community.

League Breakdown by Age

• HCC T-Ball, ages 4, 5, and 6
• Co-Rec Coach Pitch, ages 6, 7, and 8
• HCC Pee Wee Baseball, ages 9 and 10
• HCC Pee Wee Softball, ages 9 and 10
• HCC Midget Baseball, ages 11 and 12
• HCC Midget Softball, ages 11 and 12
• Bantam Baseball, ages 13 and 14
• HCC Galaxy Softball, ages 14, 15, 15, 17, and 18
• HCC Junior Baseball, ages 15, 16, 17, and 18

Interested in volunteering as an assistant coach? Please fill out the following form and email to admin@harlemcommunity.org.

Baseball Diamonds Map

Raffle Tickets

To help players offset the cost of registration, we offer a raffle ticket selling program. Read on for details!

• Each player is asked to sell a minimum of 10 tickets. The cost of these first 10 is included in the initial registration fee.
• Each ticket is to be sold for $5.
• You can begin selling your tickets on March, 1st 2024.
• All tickets should be turned in to the HCC main office by Friday, May 31st 2024 during business hours.

Prize Payout

• Grand Prize – $2,500
• Second Place – $750
• Third Place – $500
• Fourth Place – $250

Seller Incentive

• Sell the Grand Prize ticket and receive $150
• Sell the Second Place ticket and receive $100
• Sell the Third Place ticket and receive $50
• Seller of the most tickets will receive $50 (in the event of a tie, a drawing will be held to determine the winner).

Selling Additional Tickets

• To decrease player’s participation fees, participants may sell more tickets.
• Each player can purchase up to 3 books of $25 worth of tickets. They then sell the tickets, and keep the money.
• To purchase tickets, please visit our main office.