Horizons Edge

Baseball Academy

H.E. Baseball Academy

With a 12,000 square feet indoor turf field, Horizons Edge has plenty of space for 85×85 infield practices and Clinics. Our baseball academy programs are for athletes looking to play and learn while promoting positive sportsmanship.

Private Baseball Instruction

We are excited to announce that Horizons Edge now offers Baseball Instruction for all ages! Blake Sipe will be heading our Baseball Academy with experience playing D1 baseball at Radford University and many years of experience as a private instructor. In addition to Blake, all of our staff instructors will have either played or coached at a competitive level. Horizons Edge Baseball Academy will provide elite training from former college players and professionals to provide unmatched programming to take your game to the next level.

What We Offer:

Private Baseball Lessons
Skill-Specific Camps & Clinics
Travel Teams
Internal Baseball Tournaments
College Recruiting Services

If you are interested in any baseball programming please fill out the form below:

Winter Indoor Baseball Tournament

Register today for our Winter Indoor Baseball Tournament happening right here at Horizons Edge Sports Campus. This tournament is open to 8u/9u teams, and there will be two series with the first happening January 21st & 22nd. The second tournament will be held on February 4th & 5th. Register today to secure your teams spot!

1st Series: January 21st & 22nd

2nd Series: February 4th & 5th

Details

Entry Fee : $450 per team Age Divisions : 8u/9u

Schedule Layout (3 game guarantee)

Rules :

● Everything plays LIVE off the side nets

● The play is DEAD if the umpire makes a judgment call and the baseball hits the top rafter

● Time limit for each game is 1.5 hours (drop dead after inning)

● In the event of extra innings, each team will place the most recent “out” at 2b to increase chances of scoring and the game being decided

● The winner of each tournament qualifies for our ELITE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE in Fall 2023

● The winner of each tournament will also be eligible for 25% off the next indoor tournament hosted at Horizons Edge Sports Campus

● We will have 1 umpire for each game

● We will have a $5 gate fee for everyone attending the indoor baseball tournament

● We will have a temporary fence set up for each game

● If standings of each division are tied, in terms of wins and losses, the deciding factor to see who advances to the next round or top seed, will come down to runs allowed/runs scored

Maximum runs allowed & Slaughter Rule :

– 5 runs maximum per inning (8u)

– 7 runs maximum per inning (9u)

– Slaughter rule remains at 15 after 3 innings, 12 after 4 innings, 10 after 5 innings

Standings & Tie Breakers :

1st — head to head

2nd – runs allowed

Stealing, Leads, & Passed Balls:

● 8u Stealing : No stealing

● 9u Stealing : CAN steal when the ball crosses the plate BUT you CANNOT take home on a passed ball. You can only score on a walk, hit, or hit by pitch

Bases and Sizes :

● 8u – 60’

● 9u – 65’ (can take leads off bases up to 10 feet – a line will br drawn) – still cannot steal until the ball crosses the plate – pitchers CANNOT pick off.

● If we combine 8u and 9u, we will do 60’ bases and steal when the ball crosses home plate – no leads off the bases if 8u/9u is combined.

Meet The Team

Blake had this to say about Horizons Edge and his transition from Upper Deck:

“I’m excited to announce that I have taken the position of Director of Business Development at Horizons Edge Sports Campus! I know many of you are familiar with Horizons Edge and know just how special this facility is. Not only is the facility itself top-notch, but so are its people. The Horizons Edge leadership team, coordinators, and custodial staff have a great vision of where they want this brand to go and I’m happy to be a part of it. In the next quarter, we plan on implementing some exciting new programs, including a new Baseball Academy focusing on training and development of both elite and upcoming players, new internal and external events (sports, business, and entertainment), and symbiotic sponsorship relationships with local and national businesses. Upper Deck Sports Academy will transition all existing programs (lessons, camps, clinics, memberships, and travel teams) to the HESC campus. Players and parents will enjoy the same personalized services and knowledgeable coaching staff they came to know at UDSA while enjoying the state-of-the-art facilities, batting cages, indoor turf, outdoor fields, weight room, and more at HESC. Overall, I’m so grateful for this opportunity to be involved with such a great facility and team. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way and especially those who’ve worked at UDSA in the past. The UDSA family truly laid the groundwork for baseball development in the Shenandoah Valley, and we’re excited to continue the journey at Horizons Edge Sports Campus.”

Horizons Edge’s Words:

“Our staff is extremely excited to have Blake on board at Horizons Edge Sports Campus. He brings a ton of experience in the baseball world AND in business. The Shenandoah Valley native graduated from Radford University with a degree in Exercise, Sport, & Health Education (concentration in Sport Management). Sipe was a 4-year starter for the Highlanders and his primary position was Center Field. In 2012 and 2013, he was named Team MVP for the Staunton Braves in the Valley Baseball League in which he led the league in stolen bases both seasons. Blake currently plays in the Rockingham County Baseball League for the Clover Hill Bucks which won the RCBL Championships in 2015 and 2019. Sipe was named League MVP in 2018. We’re not only excited for Blake to launch our new baseball academy but to also incorporate sponsorships and new events, creating lasting relationships with people around the Shenandoah Valley and regional community.”

For additional information on our baseball academy, and corporate sponsorship opportunities, email Blake at blake.sipe@horizonsedgeva.com.

For those interested in baseball training and player development with one of our professional instructors, please fill out the lesson interest form above. One of our staff members will reach out with additional details and get you on the schedule.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Field rental

Baseball and Softball Rentals

Looking for fielding space to practice? With a 12,000 square feet indoor turf field, Horizons Edge has plenty of space for an 85×85 infield and you will never get rained out! Rent one to four batting cages, or half of the turf here at Horizons Edge!

Details:

Batting cages (One Baseball and One Softball)
Pitching machines
L-Screens
Bucket of balls
Field rental by hour

Please call or email for cages and turf availability.

Phone: 540.340.EDGE