Happy Halloween from the Upper Perk Girls Softball League !!

The Upper Perk GIrls Softball League returned to their Annual Tradition of Participating in the Upper Perkiomen Valley Halloween Parade for the first time since 2019.

Although we had to dodge some rain drops along the way and candy was scarce due to our excitement at the beginning, the girls had a great time seeing their family, friends and classmates along the parade route.  

Although we didn't win a prize - the judges did remark that our girls made "the wagon bounce higher than they had ever seen before " as we were showing off our softball cheer !!!  Great Job girls ...

NOTE TO ALL OF US -- next year -- MORE CANDY ! MORE CANDY !  Look out East Greenville we're coming you're way !!!!

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The Summer Sandlots will be held one nights per week for approximately a two hours.

What is the UPGSL Summer Sandlot?

Each week, we're inviting our U08 and U12 players to Camelot Park for some FUN practice/pick-up games of softball. This will include players born 2011 - 2017 The goal is to provide all players additional opportunities to enjoy the game of softball with some of their friends and teammates.

Where and when will this be held?

We will be meeting each evening at Camelot Park's softball fields at 6:30 pm. The Sandlot Nights will begin on Tuesday, June 28th and run each Tuesday nights through August 2nd. Dates: June 28, July 12,  19, 26,  August 2

What is the cost to play?

The registration fee is $25.00.

How do I register?

You can register two ways:

1) Online at www.leaguelineup.com/upgsl. Click on the Summer Sandlot Program tab on the righthand side of the Welcome Page. Payment may be made online or brought with your daughter on the first night of the Summer Sandlot.

2) Register In-Person on Saturday June 11 during Closing Day at the Pavillion from 9 am to Noon.

How do I pay?

In-person registration will be cash or check payment only. Please place payment in an envelope with your players first and last name on the first night of the Sandlot.

Online Registration you may use your bank or credit card or opt to bring payment the first night of the Sandlot. Please note if you use your credit card

Congratulations to our 2023 Spring Skills Winners:

Hitting:  Harper, Raelyn, Lucy, Prudence, Emily, and Ava

Throwing:  Avery, Taylor, Lucy, Kendra, Cara and Emily 

Running:  Raelyn, Harper, Shayle, Alison, Emily and Kendal

 Thank you to everyone who came out for our UPGSL NIGHT AT THE LADY INDIANS !!

For those who stayed - what a crazy game!

Both teams pitchers with the help of their teammates in the field, were able to hold off any runs from scoring in the first 8 innings.

Bottom of the 9th, 2 outs, runners on 1st and 3rd, and UP goes for a squeeze bunt.  

The bunt goes in the air - almost caught by Pottsgrove's pitcher - but it was meant to be for UP.  

Game ends 1 - 0 with Upper Perk on top.

The Upper Perk High School Varsity Lady Indians Softball Team will be hosting a FREE SOFTBALL CLINIC for players of all ages and skill levels.

WHEN: SUNDAY MARCH 5

TIME: 12 TO 3 PM

WHERE: Upper Perk High School Turf Field

COST: FREE - Donations to the team will be accepted and greatly appreciated.

SIGN UP BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaaEpYNWsVkbPxbiD3cQnuQdGxneaU0gqzu_Fh6hHISZD3RQ/viewform

Come out and meet the Team ! This is a great opportunity to get ready for the upcoming spring season and learn from our very own Lady Indians !!

Sign Up at link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsmhmYov-v92bEe12GHHOf4z5dbjhB61MNPjQ0aK5MMUehWg/viewform

UPGSL and the UPHS have teamed up to offer Blue & Gold Banquet Scholarship Awards.

The Pride of the Diamond Leadership Award is given to the Varsity Player (most often a Senior) that has demonstrated leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork and academic excellence both on the softball field and in the classroom.  The winner of this award is nominated by the Upper Perk High School coach and voted on by the Upper Perk Girls Softball League board. 

This award consists of a $100.00 Scholarship.

The Pride of the Diamond Volunteer Award is given to the Varsity Player (most often a Senior) that has volunteered during their free time to the younger players coming up through the Upper Perk Girls Softball recreational program.  These are players who have helped the younger players develop a greater understanding of the game and motivated them to love and participate in the sport of softball.  The winner of this award is nominated by the Upper Perk Girls Softball League board and confirmed by the Upper Perk High School Varsity Coach. 

This award consists of a $100.00 scholarship.

YEAR     PRIDE OF THE DIAMOND LEADERSHIP WINNERS            PRIDE OF THE DIAMOND VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNERS            

2021                       Sierra Fretz                                                                            Kerry McCausland

2022                       Lynnsi Joyce

2023.                      Madalyn Dyer                                                                       Madalyn Dyer

2024                       Darby Gasda                                                                         Kaylyn Adair

We're hosting our 7 TH annual Engines for Emma benefit car show this year on September 17th and are pleased to say that we are welcomed back at Calvary church in Souderton. This event is benefitting Team Emma 4-Ever Fighting Childhood Cancer. All money raised at this event will go to local families who have a child battling this horrible disease.

With the help of all our sponsors and participants, we we're able to raise over $20,000 within our past two car shows to help local families with children fighting this disease. 

We will have top 50 trophies along with 10 specialty trophies and classes( to be determined) for you to choose from to enter in. Also returning this year is the kids power wheels class. We love getting the kids involved in our events

This years show will run from 11-5 with registration opening at 11 and closing at 1. Preregistration will be $12 if received before September 1ST. Registration will be $15 after September 1ST and day of show.

Be sure to check back for updates as we're just getting started. Much more info to come!
Please message either of the co-hosts with any questions you may have with this event. Jim Daneker or Trina Deiley

Be sure to check out Team Emma's facebook page to learn more about this amazing foundation. https://www.facebook.com/teamemma4ever/?ref=bookmarks

 The 2019 EPGSL All-Star Games for the U10 and U12 Divisions were held Sunday afternoon at Camelot Park.

U10 All Stars:  Aubrey Boyington, Olivia Gehringer, Kylie Stezenko, Piper Borchelt, Burgandy Gahman, Tori Delvecchio

U12 All Stars:   Cammy Galle, asey Fronheiser, Abby Davidheiser, Carolin Boyle, Sophia Lynam

The UPGSL joined in the Halloween Fun as the Upper Perkiomen Valley celebrated with it's Annual Halloween Parade.

With our PINK / WHITE and BLUE / GOLD colors shining bright and supporting Breast Cancer Awareness the players, coaches, and parents made the 3 mile trek down Main Street tossing candy and doing some team bonding!

Thank you to the Bearns family - Carlie, Katie, and Larry - for decorating the float again this year and to Kutztown Auto for the use of the 2018 GMC Sierra pick up truck.

Congratulations to the following for being selected to participate in the

2018 ALL-STAR GAMES:

U15 Division:

Olivia Eden, Kylie Post

U12 Division: 

Alexa Sefing, Erin States, Emily Vogel (alternate Abigail Davidheiser)

U10 Division: 

Ryan Berg, Carolin Boyle, Kaley Digilio, Kierra Norcross

                        Emma Davidheiser, Casey Fronheiser, Katie Proctor, Jocelyn Sledgen

                        Alexandra Cronk, Maddie Deeble, Camryn Galle, Brooke Sullivan

 U08 Division: 

Cameron Ameigh, Claire Austin, Aubrey Boyington, Mia Lyman, Molly McCormick, Cecilia Twisdale-Serrano

                         Piper Borchelt, Caroline Forte, Olivia Gehringer, Peighton Gensch,

Blythe Grourke, Nadia Moser 

Congratulations to the UPHS Lady Indians Class of 2018!

Tonight we celebrated Senior Recognition Night at Memorial Field for the Class of 2018!

Congratulations to Taylor Lindsay (York College), Karlee Fretz (Virginia Wesleyan), Alyssa Sullivan (Penn State-Brandywine) and Autumn Gahman (Arcadia University)

Wishing you all happiness and success in your futures!

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the Fall Season with the UPGSL's annual walk in the Upper Perk Parade. 

Our theme this year was "PInk - "Throw Cancer a Curve" .

A special thank you goes out to the Bearn family for setting up our float, to Kutztown Auto for the use of the pick up, and to the U15 VIGS team for giving us this wonderful theme for the weekend and to the entire league for coming out to support both our fundraiser and parade.

Thank You to everyone who supported our Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser on Sunday October 22.  Through our fundraising efforts/bake sale, a total of $500 was raised to purchase additional personal care items to be delivered to the Alliance Cancer Specialists in Sellersville.  Way to UPGSL!!

 On October 22 during games at Camelot Park, the  U15 VIGS Team and the entire UPGSL league will help to raise Breast Cancer Awareness.  We will be collecting the following items to fill gift bags for patients receiving chemotherapy at Alliance Cancer Specialists located in Sellersville: 

      * Personal size bottles of lotion

• Bags of hard candy

• Packs of gum and crackers

•  Chapstick

 We will also be having a donation only bake sale.  All baked goods will be a minimum of $1.00.  All proceeds will go towards purchasing additonal items for the gift bags. 

 Note cards will be available for anyone interested in writing an uplifting message to patients receiving treatment.  A caring message can go a long way in making a difference to someone who is battling cancer. 

Please help us make this event successful.  Stop by our table behind Home Plate to drop off donations and buy some goodies.

 Thank you to our sponsors Valley Café and G &L Student Transportation for their support!

 For additional information or questions, please contact Coach Carlie (carliebearn@aol.com) or Jenn Deeble (717-870-8325).

Congratulations

to the

Upper Perk Lady Indians

on their amazing season!

The Lady Indians road to the state championship was cut short Thursday afternoon in Lyons.  Facing the Slaters of Bangor High School, the team rallied back from a 4 run deficit to tie the score in the fourth inning.  However, it wasn't meant to be.  The Slaters' bats came alive in the top of the seventh inning to bring in four more runs that the TRIBE - used to the harder / quicker pace of the PAC 10 pitchers - could not match.

Cheers to the Lady Indians --

on an incredible regular season Frontier Division Title,

to a 2nd place Finish in the Pac-10,

the history making win at Districts

and of course, their first ever trip to States.

We look forward to seeing where next season will take you!!

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 The Upper Perk Lady Indians are battling their way through the brackets . . . .

The Tribe earned first place honors in the newly formed Frontier Division of the PAC-10 League with an impressive 14 wins and 3 losses for the season.

In the Pac 10 Championship Game held in Spring-Ford, the TRIBE finished with an amazing 2nd place behind the Perkiomen Valley Vikings in a tough matchup..  Final score was just 2-0.

Moving into District Play, the Lady Indians faced their Frontier Division foe - the Pope John Paul Golden Panthers and won with a score of 10 - 6. 

In District One Championships, the Tribe faced defending champs Villa Maria.  In a hard fought battle, the Tribe came out on top and became the District One Champions for 2017 4A Softball.

The Tribe is now embroiled in a battle for the State Championship Title.  Tournament play begin on Monday June 5th at Methacton High School's softball stadium against the East Pennsboro Black Panthers -- 3rd place finishers in their District 3 tournament.  Although the Panthers held our Tribe to just 7 hits in the game, the Tribe was able to capitalize on some plays -- a wild pitch, a long sacrifice fly, and a walk; their perseverance led them to a 3 - 0 victory and their first PIAA State Tournament win in school history.

Their next challenge will be on Thursday June 8th against the Bangor High School Slaters.  Game Time is 1:30 pm at Lyons Ballfield, 110 Park Avenue, Lyons, PA.

Another big night for the TRIBE will be the Graduation of fie (5) of its varsity starters:  Carly Bernhart, Kourtne Buck, Sarah Heidler, Emily Moll, and Olivia Young.  Congratulations on your High School Graduation!!

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UPGSL Fall Season Ends with the UP Halloween Bash

The Upper Perk Fall Ball Season celebrated the end of its games in the North Penn Girls Softball Fall League and the Valley Intramural Community League this past week.

After all of the hard work, we celebrated with our annual walk with the Upper Perk Halloween Parade.

Thank you to all of our players, parents, and coaches that came out to enjoy the fun!!

A special thank you to the Bearn family for the design of our float -- the UP Dugouts -- and the trailer and also to Kutztown Auto for the use of the pick up truck.

Remember we still have 2 more weeks of Clinics.  So bundle up, gear up, the fun is still on! 

a big

"Thank You"

and

"Congratulations"

goes out to everyone who supported and participated in our

2015 Wiffle Ball Tournament.

Check out the photos on the photo album tab -- click on the arrow on the right side of the box marked 2015 photos and look for 2015 Wiffle Ball Tournament -- just click and enjoy!!

As with all of our fundraising endeavors, we owe a great deal of gratitude and thanks to our many business sponsors who have supported the UPGSL and its many players throughout the years.

Our sponsors:

Family Caregivers Network Inc.

Home City Ice

Mullaney Law Office

P C Pub & Restaurant

Pennsburg Ace Hardware

Perkiomen School

Perkiomen Valley Printing

Precision Filtration Products USA

Pride Inspection

Scooty's Inc. Automotive Repair

Tri-Boro Detachment # 568, Marine Corps League

Please remember to stop by and thank these sponsors and by buying local.

And now for the big announcement.....

the 2015 Upper Perkiomen Valley Wiffle Ball Tournament Champions is:

Team Grourke

and our Runner-Ups --

Team Regal Beagle

The UPGSL Celebrated Halloween in the Valley on Sunday, October 26th during the Annual UP Halloween Parade.

Thank you to the Bearn family for their hard work decorating the float to help us spread the work on the 2015 Wiffle Ball Tournament.

Thank you to all of the players and parents who walked the parade route, tossing candy, singing and dancing all along the way!!

Happy Halloween!!

-- WAITING FOR SIGNS OF SPRING TO START PLAYING --

 ***  Gearing Up For Softball - Come Join in the FUN!! ***