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​Purpose:
   The purpose of Jr. Knights is to give girls the opportunity to develop a passion and excitement for softball. Our goal is to help them develop an understanding of the game of softball while developing a great work ethic. Jr. Knights softball is for girls finishing grade 4th-8th.  
   

Schedule:
   Softball season typically runs from May through the first week of July. Practice times vary depending on field availability and the coach's schedule. All softball practices are played at Vets Park, Pool Fields, or at OCCS in Orange City.  Game times are scheduled at night, with 4th grade playing first, followed by 5th & 6th grade. 4th, 5th, and 6th home games are held at the fields by the pool or Vet's fields in Orange City. The 7th-grade and 8th-grade teams will also combine for practice but play their games separately. Games and practices for 7th and 8th grade are typically held late morning. Girls could be moved up a grade based on talent and numbers.  
 

Girls finishing 8th Grade are welcome to join high school practices in May as a tryout for the high school team. If they make the team, they will have the option of playing both high school and Jr. Knights. A meeting will be set up between parents and coaches to discuss the options. More information about these practices will be sent out at a later date.

 

4th, 5th, and 6th grade - All players will get an opportunity to play in scrimmages.  Coaches will determine whether players play in games and tournaments based on ability and the number of

players and coaches in each grade. Missing practices, attitude, and work ethic will directly affect the

athlete’s playing time.

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7th and 8th grade - Playing time and teams will be

split based on ability by their coaches and the high

school coaches.  Playing time will not be equal and

can be different from game to game, tournament to tournament.  Missing practices, attitude, and work

ethic will directly affect the athlete’s playing time.

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We want the girls to have a positive experience and

have success.  Winning is not the upmost importance

at these levels, but we are competing, and we want

that to be one of the goals in each game.  If an opportunity to win at any level presents itself, we encourage the coach to play the players at the end of

the game who are going to give the team the best

chance to win.

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If you have question please contact either Cody Harskamp (Junior Knights Coordinator) charskamp@unitychristian.net or Jeff Schouten (Head Softball Coach) schoutenjeff25@gmail.com