congrats to our 2023 PHR winners!

Participants may compete in only ONE division per competition year.  A participant is not able to switch divisions once they have begun a  competition.

All athletes attending will have to present the following forms of identification prior to participating, whether through our digital platform, or at event check-in: • Birth Certificate, Passport or State ID • Report Card, School ID, Online Screenshot of School Account (any school document that shows the athlete’s name, grade and  date or school year) 

Bats must have one of the following stamps; the USA Baseball™ stamp,  BBCOR stamp or be labeled with a BPF of 1.15 or less. Athletes must bring their own equipment. Cleats are required on field.

Baseball • 7-8 Age Division • 9-10 Age Division • 11-12 Division • 13-14 Division

Softball • 7-8 Age Division • 9-10 Age Division • 11-12 Division • 13-14 Division  

November 15th 2023

1. Pitch: Athletes are tested on the accuracy of their throw. They get five attempts to hit the strike zone from a designated pitching line. If any portion of the target is hit, it counts toward the athlete’s total points. Each time they hit the target they receive 50 points, 100 points for a bullseye.
2. Hit: Athletes hit the ball off a tee as far as possible. They can adjust the tee to their desired height, and they receive 5 tries. Each ball receives points depending on what zone it lands in—the score is based off where it lands, not where it rolls.
3. Run: Athletes are measured to see how quickly they can run from home to first base. Each participant gets two attempts to run, and their fastest score is recorded.

Participants may compete in only ONE division per competition year.  A participant is not able to switch divisions once they have begun a  competition.

All athletes attending will have to present the following forms of identification prior to participating, whether through our digital platform, or at event check-in: • Birth Certificate, Passport or State ID • Report Card, School ID, Online Screenshot of School Account (any school document that shows the athlete’s name, grade and  date or school year) 

Baseball: 12U & 14U  

Softball: 14U & 16U   

 July 20th 2023

Bats used during the competition must be inspected prior to use. At the Regional Event they will be inspected by staff members to ensure they have the appropriate markings and do not have any cracks, dents, rattling or signs of excessive wear, and no excessive foreign substance like resin/tar. 

Bats must have one of the following stamps; the USA Baseball™ stamp, BBCOR stamp or  be labeled with a BPF of 1.15 or less 

Below are additional guidelines per sport: 

BASEBALL: • Bats cannot be greater than 34 inches in length • Bats cannot have a barrel greater than 2 5/8 inches in diameter (2 3/4 inches is NOT permissible) • Bats must have the USA Baseball™ stamp, BBCOR stamp or be labeled with a BPF of 1.15 or less 

SOFTBALL: • Bats cannot be greater than 34 inches in length • Bats must be made of composite material • Bats must have the appropriate ASA/USA Softball stamp 

A marker is used to set field fences at distances below:  

BASEBALL:  12U – 200ft • 14U – 200ft 

SOFTBALL:  14U – 150ft • 16U – 150ft 

Each participant receives 25 swings OR three (3) minutes to hit as many home runs as possible, whichever comes first.

BASEBALL:  

12U – 50mph, 45 feet from home plate 

14U – 60mph, 45 feet from home plate.

SOFTBALL: • 

14U – 45mph, 40 feet from home plate  

16U – 50mph, 40 feet from home plate  

Two (2) rounds where top two (2) participants in each age group from the first-round advance to the final round.

Scores are reset to zero (0) and the finalists repeat the structure from the first round. 

The participant who hits the most home runs in each group during the final round will be crowned champion. 

The tie-break in any round is a hit-off with 10 swings or two (2) minutes, whichever comes first.

In the event of rain, the Jr.HRD™ representatives will make the final determination as to when and where the competition will take place and reserve the right to alter/modify the rules at his/her discretion. All decisions made by the Jr.HRD™ representatives are final. 

Please note: format at Regional Qualifier and National Finals may differ.