East Side Elite Softball - 12U

09/08/2026

📣East Side Elite 12U is looking for local business sponsors for our 2026–27 season!📣

Sponsorships help offset the cost of equipment, indoor practices, tournament fees, uniforms, and more — helping us keep competitive softball accessible for our families while giving these awesome kids opportunities to grow, learn, compete, and build confidence together.

Sponsorship Opportunities:
🥉 Bronze | $100 – Facebook spotlight
🥈 Silver | $250 – Facebook spotlight + logo on team banner
🥇 Gold | $500 – Facebook spotlight + banner logo + team photo plaque
⭐ Platinum | $1,000+ – All of the above + season-long Platinum Sponsor recognition

And your support gets noticed! Our team banner will be displayed at 12–15 tournaments throughout the season, and our Facebook posts average 18,600 views per post.

Interested in sponsoring East Side Elite 12U? Send us a message!

09/07/2026

🫐🥎 2026 Blueberry Festival 🫐🥎

The first tournament of our 12U season is in the books, and it was a good one! 💙
Gritty games ✔️
Softball under the lights ✔️
Blueberry Festival fun between games ✔️

And because no tournament weekend is complete without a little 9 PM dance battle while waiting for the umpires…watch the video ALL the way to the end. 🤸🏼‍♀️🥎

09/04/2026

🫐🥎 12U starts NOW!🫐🥎

Elite is kicking off their 12U season this weekend at the Blueberry Festival Tournament in Plymouth! 🎡

Go get 'em, Elite!

09/03/2026

Big thanks to our friends, Midwest Pride 12U, for coming over to scrimmage last night! 🥎💙 We love getting better together!

08/30/2026

🌟The girls spent their Sunday afternoon scrimmaging our ballpark big sisters, East Side Elite 13u! Thanks, ladies, for inviting us to your practice! We had a blast!💥

08/21/2026

🌼 Support Our Athletes, One Mum at a Time! 🌼

Fall is right around the corner, and Elite 12U is once again selling vouchers for beautiful 8” mums from Varner’s Greenhouse & Nursery in Niles! 🍂

For just $11, you can brighten up your porch for fall and help support an awesome group of local athletes. 🥎💛

🌼 How it works:
• Purchase 1 or more $11 vouchers from one of our players
• Redeem it at Varner’s for an 8” mum of your choice
• Enjoy some gorgeous fall color while supporting our team!

📍 Varner’s Greenhouse & Nursery
70294 N Fir Rd, Niles, MI 49120

📅 Vouchers are valid through October 5th, while supplies last.
💵 Venmo: -petersen

Every mum sold helps our players with equipment, tournament fees, and other team expenses—so your support truly makes a difference!

Comment below or send me a message to get your vouchers. And please share this post to help us spread the word! 🌼🥎🍂

08/20/2026

Elite kicked off their 12U season with a strong first practice tonight! 🥎🔥 Safe to say the chemistry and energy with this crew remain OFF THE CHARTS. 🙌

08/17/2026

🥎🔥 INTRODUCING YOUR 2026–2027 EAST SIDE ELITE 12U! 🔥🥎

We’ve watched these girls grow, compete, and get better year after year, and now it’s time for 12U!

We can’t wait to see what this talented crew does this season. As Shania says, LET'S GO, GIRLS! 💙💪

08/03/2026

🥎12U Roster Spot in Northern Indiana🥎

East Side Elite 12U Softball has one opening remaining for the 2026–2027 season — pitchers especially, but all positions welcome.

If she works hard, loves the game, and wants a team that feels like family, this is her shot. Call Coach Brian today to learn more and set up a private tryout.

📞 Coach Brian Petersen: (574) 850-7667
📧 [email protected]

🥎 East Side Elite 12U Softball is hosting private tryouts for the 2026–2027 season! 🥎

We're excited to welcome the right athletes to join a strong, talented returning core that is committed to improving together.

✨ What we're looking for:
-Pitchers preferred, but all positions and skill sets are encouraged to reach out
-Athletes who value hard work, growth, and a strong positive team culture

💪 What we offer:
-Year-round player development
-10–12 competitive tournaments
-A positive, supportive team culture that prioritizes player growth and love of the game

📍 Location: South Bend, IN

📞 Contact Coach Brian Petersen with any questions or to schedule a private tryout:

Phone: (574) 850-7667
Email: [email protected]

Come see what East Side Elite is all about—we'd love to meet you!