Welcome to Parkrats, Inc.
Park Rats Fast Pitch is one of the premier fast pitch
training centers in the southeast. We provide instruction for approximately
two hundred young women each year. We provide instruction for every
skill and age level. Whether you are a beginning recreational ball player,
or a developing high school pitcher with aspirations for playing at
the college level, we can meet your needs. We have had several students
go on to compete at top NCAA schools.
We take pride in developing players for competition and
in developing young women in all areas of life. Our program develops
not only physical skill, but mental understanding and emotional aspects
of the game. This builds confidence and self esteem in young women that
carries over into all areas of life. We work very hard to accomplish
this in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.
We are located on Wall Triana Highway near Huntsville,
AL. We have a large indoor facility with 12 pitching lanes and several
indoor batting cages. We also have an elevated observation deck and
meeting area with satellite TV, tables and desks for the use and entertainment
of waiting students or their families. We have a large lobby with drink
and snack machines and picnic tables.
Any of our staff will be able to help you:
If you have any questions please call us at (256)
656-9437 or email us at reederins@bellsouth.net.
About Us
Park Rats was formed in 1982 by Sid Roberts, Butch Buffaloe, John Alexander, and Yogi Paetz. The organization has served hundreds of aspiring fast pitch softball players. We generate most of our business through word-of-mouth because we provide outstanding service and training at a very reasonable price. We work closely with parents and the overall community to provide a healthy and encouraging learning environment for young women.
Please visit our facilities near the corner of Wall Triana Highway and Nick Davis Road in Harvest, Alabama. Our instructional staff will be glad to help evaluate your child for the coming sessions.
Park Rats 2009 Fall/Winter Clinic
Schedule: 13 September 2009 - 10 February 2010
Pitching Instruction
Students can sign-up for group instruction on either Sunday (2:00 5:00 PM) or Wednesday (6:00 9:00 PM). Classes are divided by age into four 45 minute sessions, with younger pitchers scheduled for earlier classes. Each pitcher is required to provide a catcher. Our indoor batting cages/machines are available at no additional cost to our pitchers anytime we are open.
Cost is $350 for returning students, $400 for new students.
Open Pitching
Conducted on Monday and Tuesday (6:00 8:00 PM). All pitchers may participate in open pitching as their schedule permits. During these sessions, two instructors provide individual instruction on a rotational basis. During the last three weeks of the clinic, open pitching will be conducted Sunday through Wednesday. Clinic students may also pitch/bat on Thursdays, when private classes are being conducted.
Private Instruction
We have a few slots for private instruction on Thursday (6:00 9:00 PM). The cost is $40 per 45 minute session. Open pitching and batting are included in this program.
Walk-ins
Persons who are not enrolled in our clinic can pitch/bat at our facility on a space available basis without instruction for $10 per visit.
Open Batting
Available to non-pitchers anytime we are open. The cost is $250. (no instruction)
Private Instruction
We have a few slots for private instruction on Thursday (6:00 9:00 PM). The cost is $40 per 45 minute session. Open pitching and batting are included in this program.
Walk-ins
Persons who are not enrolled in our clinic can pitch/bat at our facility on a space available basis without instruction for $10 per visit.
We are closed during the week of Fall Break (4 10 October), Thanksgiving Day, and the Christmas/New Year Holidays.
Register/Pay: Anytime between now and 13 September.
**Note**
If two or more students are attending from the same household, the cost for each additional pitcher will be reduced by $50 or additional open batter by $30.
You may download the latest application from our applications page, print and mail to:
Park-Rats
c/o Jerry M. Reeder
7614 Logan Drive
Huntsville, AL 35802.
2009-2010 Park Rats Pitching Facility Schedule
View Printable Calendar
| Date |
September |
October |
November |
December |
January |
February |
| 1 |
|
PPP |
1 |
O/P |
New Years Day |
O/P |
| 2 |
|
Closed |
O/P |
2 |
Closed |
O/P |
| 3 |
|
Closed |
O/P |
PPP |
1 |
O/P |
| 4 |
|
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2 |
Closed |
O/P |
Closed |
| 5 |
|
Closed |
PPP |
Closed |
O/P |
Closed |
| 6 |
|
for |
Closed |
1 |
2 |
Closed |
| 7 |
|
Fall Break |
Closed |
O/P |
PPP |
O/P |
| 8 |
|
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1 |
O/P |
Closed |
O/P |
| 9 |
|
Closed |
O/P |
2 |
Closed |
O/P |
| 10 |
|
Closed |
O/P |
PPP |
1 |
O/P |
| 11 |
|
1 |
2 |
Closed |
O/P |
|
| 12 |
|
O/P |
PPP |
Closed |
O/P |
|
| 13 |
1 |
O/P |
Closed |
1 |
2 |
|
| 14 |
O/P |
2 |
Closed |
O/P |
PPP |
|
| 15 |
O/P |
PPP |
1 |
O/P |
Closed |
|
| 16 |
2 |
Closed |
O/P |
2 |
Closed |
|
| 17 |
PPP |
Closed |
O/P |
PPP |
1 |
|
| 18 |
Closed |
1 |
2 |
Closed |
O/P |
|
| 19 |
Closed |
O/P |
PPP |
Closed |
O/P |
|
| 20 |
1 |
O/P |
Closed |
Closed |
2 |
|
| 21 |
O/P |
2 |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
|
| 22 |
O/P |
PPP |
1 |
Closed |
Closed |
|
| 23 |
2 |
Closed |
O/P |
Closed |
Closed |
|
| 24 |
PPP |
Closed |
O/P |
Closed |
O/P |
|
| 25 |
Closed |
1 |
2 |
Christmas |
O/P |
|
| 26 |
Closed |
O/P |
Thanksgiving |
Closed |
O/P |
|
| 27 |
1 |
O/P |
Closed |
Closed |
O/P |
|
| 28 |
O/P |
2 |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
|
| 29 |
O/P |
PPP |
1 |
Closed |
Closed |
|
| 30 |
2 |
Closed |
O/P |
Closed |
Closed |
|
| 31 |
|
Closed |
|
Closed |
O/P |
|
| CLINIC HOURS |
| SUNDAY |
2:00 - 5:00 PM |
GROUP 1 |
INSTRUCTION |
| MONDAY |
6:00 - 8:00 PM |
O/P |
OPEN PITCHING |
| TUESDAY |
6:00 - 8:00 PM |
O/P |
OPEN PITCHING |
| WEDNESDAY |
6:00 - 8:00 PM |
GROUP 2 |
INSTRUCTION |
| THURSDAY |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
| FRIDAY |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
| SATURDAY |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
Applications for the 2009-2010 Clinic
Download and print the appropriate application form for the upcoming clinic, fill it out and mail it to the address below.
Park-Rats
7614 Logan Drive
Huntsville, AL 35802
Location of Facilities
Park Rats facilities are located near the corner of Wall Triana Highway and Nick Davis Road.
Please DO NOT Send Mail to the Wall Triana Address!!!
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