05/29/2026
βΎοΈ FREE MLB PITCH, HIT & RUN COMPETITION βΎοΈ
Hammond Optimist Youth Sports is excited to host an official Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run event on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Hammond Optimist Sports Complex!
π Location:
Hammond Optimist Sports Complex
1245 N River Dr, Hammond, IN 46324
π Cost:
FREE for all participants!
π¦π§ Who Can Participate?
Boys and girls ages 7-14 (Age determined as of November 15, 2026)
Age Divisions:
β’ 7-8
β’ 9-10
β’ 11-12
β’ 13-14
Pitch, Hit & Run is MLBβs official skills competition where participants showcase their abilities in pitching, hitting, and running. Competitors earn points based on their performance, with the opportunity to advance from the Local Event to a Team Championship and potentially all the way to the Finals held during the 2026 MLB World Series! π
This is an incredible FREE opportunity for young baseball and softball players to test their skills, compete, and have fun while being part of an official MLB program.
π² Register Here:
https://mlb.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=43af6750565691af448ce4c41&id=f1ab35a92e&e=95368fdcd3&i=b33c1dfbd0
Questions?
π Enrique Meza
219-314-8719
π§ [email protected]
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04/18/2026
π₯π YOUTH FLAG RUGBY REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! ππ₯
Hammond Optimist Youth Sports is proud to launch our Youth Flag Rugby Program in partnership with the Northwest Indiana Rugby Club! πͺ
π¦π§ OPEN TO BOYS & GIRLS
β’ Grades 2β4 (Ages 7-10)
β’ Grades 5β8 (Ages 11-14)
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Season Begins: May 27th
π Location: Riverside Park in Hammond, Indiana
π² REGISTRATION COST:
β’ Grades 2β4: $50
β’ Grades 5β8: $60
β‘ SIGN UP NOW BEFORE ITβS TOO LATE!
π www.HammondOptimistYouthSports.org
π½ WHATβS INCLUDED:
β Jersey & Shorts
β 7-on-7 Flag Rugby Games
β Skill Development & Coaching
β Mouthpiece
β οΈ ACT FAST β SPOTS ARE LIMITED!
Uniform orders are going in soon. Late registrations may miss out or be delayed.
π₯ Give your kids a chance to try something new, stay active, and be part of a fast-growing sport thatβs taking over fields everywhere!
π Direct Registration Link:
https://www.hammondoptimistyouthsports.org/page/show/9474125-youth-flag-rugby
Questions? Call or Text Enrique at: 219-314-8719
04/07/2026
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π¨π YOUTH FLAG RUGBY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ππ¨
Weβre excited to officially launch our Hammond Optimist Youth Rugby Program in partnership with Northwest Indiana Rugby Club! πͺπ₯
π Open to Boys & Girls (Grades 2β4 & 5β8)
π Season kicks off May 27th
π Held at Riverside Park
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π² REGISTRATION COST:
β’ Grades 2β4: $50
β’ Grades 5β8: $60
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β‘ REGISTER NOW β DONβT WAIT!
β
Google Form (Available NOW)
π² Call or Text: 219-314-8719
π₯ Full online registration opens April 13
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π’ IN-PERSON SIGN UPS
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Monday, April 13
π 5:30 PM β 7:30 PM
π [Add Location]
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π½ REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
β Jersey & Shorts
β 7-on-7 Games
β Rugby Skills & Development
β FREE Mouthpiece
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β οΈ IMPORTANT:
Spots are LIMITED and will fill FAST.
Uniforms will be ordered soon β late signups may be delayed.
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π₯ This is a great opportunity for kids to learn a new sport, stay active, and be part of something exciting in our community!
π Click the link or scan the QR code on the flyer to register today!
π Direct link:
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04/03/2026
π¨βΎπ₯ LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP! π₯βΎπ¨
Divisions are CLOSING FAST and spots are going quick! β³π₯
Once theyβre fullβ¦ theyβre FULL. No extras. No extensions.
β οΈ Limited spots available across all divisions
π Donβt get stuck on the waitlist β lock in your spot NOW!
π Sign Up Online Today:
www.HammondOptimistYouthSports.org
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π DIVISION AVAILABILITY STATUS
πΆ T-Ball
β’ β
Open
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( For those interested in joining our Minors or Rookie division, please contact me directly. )
βΎ Baseball Divisions
β’ Rookie / Bambino: π΄ Closed
β’ Minors: π΄ Closed
β’ Majors: π Limited Spots
β’ Juniors: π Limited Spots
β’ Seniors: π’ Open
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π₯ Softball Divisions
β’ Rookie: π΄ Closed
β’ Minors: π 1 Spot Available
β’ Majors: π΄ Closed
β’ Juniors: π 1 Spot Available
β’ Seniors: π’ Open
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β οΈ Divisions are closing FAST!
Once full, players will be waitlisted.
This is your final swing β donβt miss it. βΎπ₯
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π Questions? Contact Enrique:
π± 219-314-8719
π§ [email protected]
03/28/2026
π°Hammond Optimist Youth Sports Easter Egg Hunt! π₯
Spring is here, and that means itβs time for one of our favorite family events of the year! Join us for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt at Optimist Park where kids can enjoy hunting for eggs, meeting friends, and celebrating the season on the ballfields.
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March 28th
β° 1:00 PM
π§π§ Ages 4β12
π Fields 4 & 5
1245 N River Dr
Hammond, Indiana 46324
Bring your baskets and get ready to search the fields for colorful Easter eggs filled with surprises! We canβt wait to see everyone there!
03/24/2026
π¨βΎπ₯ REGISTRATION REOPENEDβ¦ BUT NOT FOR LONG! π₯βΎπ¨
Due to an overwhelming turnout, we are temporarily reopening ALL divisions for online registration! ππ₯
But hereβs the catchβ¦
β³ Spots are VERY limited and once divisions fill up, they will SHUT DOWN immediately.
β οΈ Late Fee Alert:
Any player registered after April 11th will be charged a $30 late fee.
π Donβt risk getting waitlisted or paying extra β secure your spot today!
π Register Now:
www.HammondOptimistYouthSports.org
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π DIVISION AVAILABILITY STATUS
πΆ T-Ball
β’ β
Open
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βΎ Baseball Divisions
β’ Rookie / Bambino: π΄ Closed
β’ Minors: π‘ Open
β’ Majors: π Limited(Limited Spots)
β’ Juniors: π Limited
β’ Seniors: π’ Open
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π₯ Softball Divisions
β’ Rookie: π΄ Closed
β’ Minors: π 1 Spot Available
β’ Majors: π΄ Closed
β’ Juniors: π 1 Spot Available
β’ Seniors: π’ Open
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β οΈ Spots are filling FAST!
Once divisions reach capacity, players will be placed on a waitlist and late fees may apply.
This is your moment β step up to the plate before registration closes. βΎπ₯
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π Questions? Contact Enrique:
π± 219-314-8719
π§ [email protected]