Historical Archive of the horrific flooding that destroyed the Oak Hill baseball and softball fields Please consider helping in whatever way you can.
On Sunday, October 13, an historic rain event in southwest Austin caused extensive flood damage to an equally historic institution. Established in 1967, OHYSA (or Oak Hill as most know it) has been teaching baseball, softball, teamwork, participation and leadership to generation of Austinites. The damage to our fields is extensive, and it will take thousands of volunteer hours, and donations of equipment and money to get us back on track. Even if it's only to spread the word.
10/17/2019
As a reminder, this page is here for historical reference and in case of future need. For current information on Oak Hill YSA, please see their home page at www.ohysa.com or their page at Oak Hill https://www.facebook.com/oakhillysa/.
Oak Hill Youth Sports Association | South Austin Baseball and Softball
Hey folks! Thanks for checking in and keeping this page active. We will keep this page up and functioning in the event that future flooding occurs. We have high hopes that the Oak Hill Parkway project's flooding intervention plans (detention and retention ponds and a "riverwalk" type plan for the creek) will help. In the meantime, we encourage anyone that wants to keep up with OHYSA generally (and not just for the highs and lows of major infrastructure projects!!) to visit our "regular" page - www.facebook.com/oakhillhysa True story - we couldn't score the shortcut OHYSA on FB because there's a guy in Albania named O. Hysa using it! As always, thanks for all of your support and love!
I know many people are wondering! No, the Halloween floods of 2015 did NOT cause any damage to the fields! There is a minimal amount of damage to the parking lot, but the fields are up and running in time for Fall End of Season tournament, which begins tonight. Thank you all for your concern and questions!!
Spring Online Registration is open! Get all the answers to all of your questions at our website. www.ohysa.com
Even more awesome auction items! They keep rolling in. Join us at the Gala Saturday to place your bid! Tickets to the Gala include a delicious menu (see ohysa.com for the men) and open bar!
Dell Diamond Pool Party for up to 50, including game tickets and parking courtesy of the Round Rock Express - up to a $2,000 value! (food & drink not included)
•Melting Pot cheese & chocolate fondue party for 30 - a $250 value (gratuity not included)
•Alamo Drafthouse kid's party package with breakfast cereal buffet for up to 15 guests - a $400 value
•29/19 - 2 5/8" barrel bat and bat bag courtesy Centex Sporting Goods -$300 value
•Still Life in Gray portrait sitting - $250 value (prints not included)
•Chuys dinner for 4 - $60 value
•Kuk Sool Won month of classes - a $225 value
•Kendra Scott necklace - a $100 value
•Twin Liquors basket - a $75 value
•Jump Wild birthday party package for 15 - a $229 value
•Full Set Faux Lashes - a $99 value courtesy Lash-Me, Austin
•Papa Noel Christmas Tree - up to $100 value
•Papa Noel Christmas Wreath - up to $25 value
•Date Night Sitter & 1-Year Agency Membership courtesy MomsBestFriend.com
•4th Round MLB draft pick Robbie Dickey's autographed game ball from first professional game and autographed playing card
PLUS: gift certificates from
•Ruth's Chris Steakhouse ($100)
•Capra & Cavelli ($250)
•Hecho en Mexico ($25)
•Nothing Bundt Cakes ($59)
•Mangieri's Pizza ($25)
•eleven plates and wine ($100 x 2)
•Truluck's gift card
•Waterloo Ice House ($50)
Coming to the Gala on Saturday?
Check out some of our fantastic auction items up for bid:
Dell Diamond pool party for up to 50, including game tickets & parking (a $2K value!)
Melting Pot cheese & chocolate fondue party for up to 30 guests
Still Life in Gray portrait sitting
2 5/8" 29/19 bat & bat bag
Kendra Scott necklace
Alamo Drafthouse tickets for 12
and more! (go to the website for the entire list and values)
It's not too late! You can still buy your tickets to the gala online https://squareup.com/market/oak-hill-youth-sports-association or at the door. Saturday, 11/22 @ 7pm at eleven plates & wine. Hope to see you there!
2014 OHYSA Fall Gala
Saturday, November 22nd
eleven plates and wine
at 7PM.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the door
https://squareup.com/market/oak-hill-youth-sports-association
Don't Forget to Vote for Coach of the Year and Volunteer of the Year!
Voting closes TODAY, Tuesday November 18th at 5PM. Winners will be announced at the Gala on November 22nd.
http://www.ohysaboard.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&formId=14
Go to ohysa.com and nominate your Coach of the year and Volunteer of the year in both baseball and softball. Voting will open in November and winners will be announced at our 2nd annual Fall Gala on November 22. Gala tickets are already available online. Proceeds from this year's gala will go towards infrastructure projects to increase weather safety and mitigate potential future flooding damage!
Sunday September 21st, we will be having a cleanup day beginning at 12:00pm. We ask for as many hands as possible, parent and player, volunteer an hour or two of the day to get fields cleaned an operational.
The majority of the work will involve trash and debris cleanup, and clearing rocks from outfields.
We ask that you bring any of the following. Please mark your equipment with your name or identifying tape.
work gloves
shovels
rakes
wheelbarrows or buckets
chainsaws and blades
gas powered blowers
What field you work on is dependent on need. There will be ants and mosquitos. Plan accordingly. Water and light snacks provided.
Please try and make this work day - it would have been a day you would have been playing regardless.
Thanks as always for your support.
We are planning a work day for THIS Sunday. Will post time and specific needs after planning meeting first thing tomorrow morning.