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Opens: 1-31-24
Closes: 2-11-24
SOFTBALL | STARTS MARCH 11
2024 Softball (JV & Varsity) | Game Schedule - CLICK HERE
SOFTBALL FUNDRAISER: Burlington Demon Softball is holding a bowling fundraiser on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Town and Country Lanes in Burlington. Registration begins at 12:30 PM with a 1:00 PM start time. Funds raised will be used towards equipment, team travel, uniforms, team bonding events, and field improvements. In addition to bowling, we will also be kicking off our Tidal Wave Auto Spa fundraiser as well. We encourage you to be a part of this bowling event and supporting us throughout the season with the Tidal Wave Auto Spa Service.
Please note this event is for adults only; must be out of high school and over 18 years old to attend. Click here for more info.
Bowling Registration Form
Tidal Wave Auto Spa Sale - Order Form
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SEASON PREPARATION
Picture Day:
Date: Wednesday, March 20 @ BHS Gymnasium
Time: 3:00 PM (Varsity) | 3:30 PM (JV)
*Order have been distributed to all athletes.
Open Gyms: Please see sportsYou for all remaining open gym opportunities. Attend as many as possible; our program goals are to work hard, build connections with the team, and have fun and open gyms are part of this.
Physicals and Sports registration requirement: All Freshmen and Juniors-make sure you have had your physicals. Please contact Mrs. Skiles in the Activities Office for more information or see BASD Athletic Website for Athletic registration. YOU CANNOT PRACTICE if this isn’t done. You can attend off-season open gyms.
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TRYOUTS- March 11-13 (3 days): Be prepared for both indoor and outdoor.
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Week #1: We will go from 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM if inside and 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM if outside. Pitchers and catchers will stay 30-45 minutes after for the first couple weeks.
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Practice times will vary after the first week, depending on weather. I will get you those times as soon as possible.
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Week #2: Inside practices will start at 4:30 PM. If we can go outside, we will start practices at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. I will update the schedule daily on the sportsYou app-Girls should be prepared for Indoor or Outdoor practices each day.
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Teams will be finalized on Wednesday, March 13. Planning on Varsity and JV1 teams. Our plan is to keep all girls. Right now we have 28-30 girls trying out.
INTRODUCTIONS OF COACHING STAFF
Varsity Coaches
Scott Behnke
Steve Berezowitz
Ashley Schmalfeldt
Ben Biedrzycki
Todd Hardesty
JV Coaches
Gracie Peterson
Cheyanne Hammiller
Korrine Covalt
In-Season Information & Schedule
It is expected that all players will attend practice every day unless prior approval or an unexpected illness. Players must be in school all day to attend practice unless you have an approved absence; academics are a priority.
Varsity- 26 games plus a scrimmage. Highlights of Schedule. 14 Conference Games, May 4 –Varsity-1 Day tournament in Cedarburg (3 games), Saturday, May 18-Varsity Triangular @ Burlington vs DSHA and Fort Atkinson.
Varsity Special Home Games
Tues, 4/23 vs Westosha Central | Inspiration Night (girls pick a person that inspires them)
Thurs, 5/2 vs Waterford | Parent Night
Tues, 5/7 vs Elkhorn | Youth Night
Thurs, 5/16 vs Union Grove | Senior Night
JV1- 22-23 games, 14 conference games, Saturday, May 18- JV Triangular @ Burlington vs DSHA and Fort Atkinson. Season ends May 18.
JV1-Special Home Games
Thurs, 5/2 vs Waterford | Parent Night
Other Special Dates and Events for Season
Mon 3/18
Classroom Practice/Meeting 2:50 PM - 3:50 PM, All girls varsity and JV girls are invited to HOT YOGA from 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM. They are not required to go.
Located at:
Wisconsin Power YOGA
164 E Washington Street
Burlington, WI
Thurs 3/21
Team Bonding Event Varsity-only. No varsity practice. JV will practice.
Sat 4/13
Demon Youth Camp-girls are expected to work it if available.
Sun 4/14
Wisconsin Badger vs Ohio State Buckeyes Softball game - Goodman Diamond-Madison, WI. We will be taking a bus up there. All JV and varsity players are invited. They must take the team bus to and from; we will stop for food on the ride back. We will be gone from 10:15 AM thru 5:00-5:30 PM? All parents are welcome to go as well, but will need to have their own transportation. No charge for players-just bring money for food on the way back. Knowing the girls-probably Culvers.
Schedule access:
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Link: https://www.basd.k12.wi.us/schools/high/activities/athletic-links.cfm
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Click on “Activities Scheduler (Activities/Athletic Calendar)”
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In the right margin, click “View Schedules” and then select Varsity or JV1 softball & click the “view” button (scroll down).
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Game schedules are updated on sportsYou app as well.
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Set up NOTIFY ME to get all the updated schedules, reminders, and cancellations. Click here for the guide to get notifications.
Transportation: It is expected/preferred the players ride the bus both to and from the event; it is part of being a team. If alternate transportation is needed, please fill out the form and turn in the day before the event to the athletic office. Forms are available in the athletic office or linked below.
Fundraisers/Apparel Sales
Bowling Fundraiser- March 2
Tidal Wave Auto Spa Car Wash Sales- Pre Sale Ends Feb 15. Online sale March 1-May 18
Fan T-shirt Shirt & Crewneck Sweatshirts Sale- Once girls get their uniforms on Thursday, March 14, we will have a fan t-shirt order where you can order a shirt with their name and or number. Orders will be due by Monday, March 18. We will also sell crew neck sweatshirts since they were left off the spirit wear sale.
PLAYING TIME & COMMUNICATION
Playing time:
As we move through the season, I will try to be upfront with player roles, reasonable expectations for playing time, and how a player can work towards earning more playing time.
I know concerns will arise, and this is how we will handle it:
1) Next day rule-wait and (player) talk to me or Gracie in person before or after the following day’s practice or game. Coaches will also honor the next day rule to talk to players about any concerns as well.
2) After a player/coach conversation, a parent conversation can be considered. Parent involvement will rarely help a player’s concern.
3) The focus of these types of conversations will only be about the player and situation; coaches will never talk about any other players or parents.
4) A coach always sees things differently, and you may think it's unfair, but ultimately it’s our responsibility to put the best team on the field. Coaches will try and utilize everyone on the roster, but sometimes that is just not possible. Coaches will definitely try to give each player clear expectations about roles, playing time, or other player concerns.
TEAM COMMUNICATIONS:
During season Varsity - All communication will be through the sportsYou app and email. We will also be streaming our games thru Gamechanger - more info on that later.
sportsyou App- Burlington Demon Softball- access code CK8M-DLMQ
During Season JV –All communication will be through sportsYou and email.
Other ways to follow Demon Softball:
Follow us on Facebook: Burlington Softball Fans
Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): @BHSDemonsSB
Follow us on Instagram: @demon_softball
Forms: All these forms can be found on Athletic Website Link
Athletic Registration
WIAA Physical Form - see requirements
BHS Athletic Activity /Accident Report
Transportation Waiver
Concussion-Parent Information
Concussion - Athlete Information
Any questions or issues, please message me thru sportsYou or email sbehnke@basd.k12.wi.us
Looking forward to a great season, GO DEMONS!!
FOLLOW US ON GAME CHANGER
Varsity
JV
LINKS:
Burlington HS Notify Me
Use this link to sign up for text/email updates when game times change or games are canceled.
Physical Forms, Concussion Forms, Transportation Waivers and more!
Please email Scott Behnke for more information regarding softball.
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