21 Mar 2022 Conway Noon Rotary relaunches Home Run Derby

Conway Noon Rotary Club plays host to the Conway Home Run Derby on Saturday, April 16 at Don Owen Sports Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The theme “Launching Long Balls for Leadership” ties directly to the mission of the fundraiser:  To fund leadership training opportunities for Rotarians and area youth. 

Registration fees are $10 for kids under 18 and $20 for adults. Lunch will be available for $10 per plate. Hitters can register at conwayrotaryclub.com. Past participants have ranged from a 3-year-old to retirees. 

“Our entire family has a blast at the Home Run Derby each year,” said Ed Linck, Rotarian and event organizer. “Our daughter loves hitting on the field, and I do, too! Knowing the money being raised is directly invested in the future of our community is an added bonus.” 

How it works: 

Each batter gets 10 swings. The point system below determines the points earned per swing. The points are tallied, and the top two finishers per category win a Conway Home Run Derby trophy.

Points System
0 points – Swing and miss or foul ball
1 point – Ball stops in the infield
2 points – Ground ball to the outfield grass
4 points – Ball lands in outfield grass in the air
7 points – Ground ball to the outfield fence
10 points – Ball hits the outfield fence in the air
15 points – HOME RUN

Trophies will be awarded to the top two finishers in multiple categories. Categories will be divided between age groups and male/female participants. Categories will be determined the week of the event.

If you have questions or want to consider supporting the cause with a sponsorship, contact Ed Linck at 501.733.4801 or [email protected]. Learn more at conwayrotaryclub.com.