Our softball program has dwindled over the last few years but used to be robust. Covid certainly affected that, but also the growing interest in our basketball and volleyball programs. Recently, HLCS built an addition to the existing school facility including 2 new basketball/volleyball courts. Our baseball field was updated 10 years ago, but our softball field has remained the same scrappy patch of land since the mid-1990s. With a new field, we would be able to not only serve our own girls, but girls from all around our region at camps, games, and trainings, as well as local Little League/travel teams and adult ball clubs for practices if needed. We see Harbor Light Swordsmen Softball Field being a central location in Emmet County for female ball players of all ages, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds to train and play on a quality field. While our first focus would be to use the field to train HLCS girls to be determined and skilled athletes, we will continue to invite local ball clubs to use it when it is available. We love to see connections being built to spur athletes on to great achievements. Having a good experience in softball teaches young girls life skills like resilience, hard work, and perseverance.