VHLAA Update Regarding COVID-19

All Activities Suspended Through End of May.


Longhorns Families, Players, and Coaches,
You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers, and we hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy.

As we continue to take into account the news and positions of our participating local schools, leagues, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and the updated National Guidelines for Opening Up American Again — we are continuing the suspension of all VHLAA activities through the end of May.

As of 4/17/2020, "Schools and organized youth activities that are currently closed should remain closed."

As previously communicated, the VHLAA board's plan was to start practices and games after May 1, 2020 — however, due to the most recent announcement regarding the benchmarks necessary to re-open the state of Kentucky in a phased approach, the May 1st date will not be an option. Under the current guidelines, organized youth activities would not be allowed until Phase II, which means the end of May at the earliest. 

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So, what does this mean for our season?

The VHLAA Board is currently exploring multiple scenarios for resuming baseball for the Spring 2020, and we are hopeful that we can still salvage at least part of the season. In the event that the Spring 2020 season will not be able to be played, the VHLAA Board is assessing refund options.

The VHLAA Board, like each of you, is anxious to get the players and their families returned to playing baseball as soon as possible; however, adhering to government restrictions and ensuring the safety of everyone is paramount in the discussions and decisions made by the VHLAA Board.

The VHLAA Board will continue to meet virtually to discuss potential scenarios and monitor the overall situation and send out additional announcements as news develops. We will continue to do our best to communicate as transparently and frequently as possible. Thank you for your continued patience and support during these challenging and unprecedented times.

For more details:

https://governor.ky.gov/covid-19

Please continue to stay safe and healthy, and thank you for your support.
Best Regards,


Tony Krumpelman
President
Villa Hills Longhorns Athletic Association (VHLAA)

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Program Level Registration Information

Softball

 Lady Longhorns registration for Spring/Summer 2020 is closed, and no late registrations will be accepted.  Please mark your calendar for our 2021 registration window, which will open on Friday, January 8th, 2021 and remain open until Sunday, February 28th.


If you are interested in the programs offered by the Lady Longhorns softball program, here are more details:


  •  8U "Coach Pitch": ( born between 01/01/11 - 12/31/12 ): Full practice & game schedule, with games played around NKY and practices occurring in Villa Hills.  Rules will follow NKYA league rules, including "coach pitch" policy.  Most games will be played on Saturday's, at either Richardson Road Park (Independence) or Villa Hills.  Game schedule will be from late April through June 30th.  Practices will occur during weeknights (Coach's decision on time & day) in Villa Hills at either Franzen Park or Villa Madonna.  "Special events" will also occur during the season, with softball-specific pitching & hitting clinics, an event at a local high school softball game, and "Longhorns Night."
  • 10U "Modified Kid Pitch": ( born between 01/01/09 - 12/31/10 ): Full practice & game schedule, with games played around NKY and practices occurring in Villa Hills.  Rules will follow NKYA league rules, including "Modified Kid pitch" policy.  Most games will be played on Saturday's, at either Richardson Road Park (Independence) or Villa Hills.  Game schedule will be from late April through June 30th.  Practices will occur during weeknights (Coach's decision on time & day) in Villa Hills at either Franzen Park or Villa Madonna.  "Special events" will also occur during the season, with softball-specific pitching & hitting clinics, an event at a local high school softball game, and "Longhorns Night."
  • 13U (born between 01/01/06 - 12/31/08): Full practice & game schedule, with games played around NKY and practices occurring in Villa Hills.  Rules will follow NKYA league rules, including full "Kid Pitch."  Most games will be played on Saturday's, at either Richardson Road Park (Independence) or Villa Hills.  Game schedule will be from late April through June 30th.  Practices will occur during weeknights (Coach's decision on time & day) in Villa Hills at either Franzen Park or Villa Madonna.  "Special events" will also occur during the season, with softball-specific pitching & hitting clinics, an event at a local high school softball game, and "Longhorns Night."
  • "Lil' Lady Longhorns" (Born AFTER December 31st, 2012): Designed for those young players just getting started and under the age of 6.  Participants will be involved in our weekend fundamentals clinics, fun events with our high school softball program partners - including Notre Dame & Villa Madonna - and other activities meant to create a love of the game of softball.  Events will include special attendance at high school games, Kona Ice party, and weekend pitching & hitting clinics.  These young ladies are also encouraged to play in the Villa Hills Longhorns Tee Ball league, which is for both girls & boys.  More details can be found at  https://villahillslonghorns.com/instructional-league. 


For more softball related information, you can contact Carolee Vonderhaar at caroleecurtis@hotmail.com

BASEBALL: Tee Ball

 Registration for Spring/Summer 2020 is closed, and no late registrations will be accepted.  Please mark your calendar for our 2021 registration window, which will open on Friday, January 8th, 2021 and remain open until Sunday, February 28th.


Additional information can be found on the Instructional League page. 

BASEBALL: Coach Pitch

Registration for Spring/Summer 2020 is closed, and no late registrations will be accepted.  Please mark your calendar for our 2021 registration window, which will open on Friday, January 8th, 2021 and remain open until Sunday, February 28th.


Additional information can be found on the Instructional League page. 

Please review all information under the Player/Parent Info page. 


Baseball: 8U & 9U

Registration is CLOSED, and our team rosters are currently full.  If you have interest in being put on a waiting list or speaking to a coach, please contact villahillslonghorns@gmail.com 

baseball: 10U

Registration is CLOSED and our 10U Teams are currently full for the 2020 Spring/Summer Season.  If you have interest in being put on a waiting list or speaking to a coach, please contact villahillslonghorns@gmail.com

baseball: 11U, 12U and 13U

 Registration is CLOSED, and our 11U & 12U teams are currently full for the 2020 Spring/Summer Season.  If you have interest in being put on a waiting list or speaking to a coach, please contact villahillslonghorns@gmail.com 

Field Schedule / Registration

The Field Schedule Meeting is planned for Monday, January 27th, 2020 at the Villa Hills Civic Club.  The meeting will start at 7pm, and will be open to only local Villa Hills & Crescent Springs coaches, and/or coaches on an existing Longhorns team.  Coach Pitch & Tee Ball coaches are NOT required to attend, as fields are already reserved for these programs.  

Field Status

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Field Status Date / Time

We want to thank everyone for another great Longhorns Little League baseball season.  

Franzen Fields

Please follow posted signs for all fields.


Villa Madonna Fields

Please follow posted signs for all fields.

Usage

  • Signs on fields override postings on twitter or website. Always follow posted field signs for each field. 
  • Do not use a field if the sign states closed. 
  • Do not rake or alter a field in anyway.

Contact Us

See you on the field !

Villa Hills Longhorns Athletic Association

784 Pointe Dr., Villa Hills, Kentucky 41017-5318, United States

(513) 675-3493

The Villa Hills Longhorns Athletic Association responds to emails within 24 to 48 hours or you can contact us directly at 513-675-3493.