Question 1: What is the registration fee for?
  All registration fees are used to the children.  The uniforms, equipment, insurance, and playing fields are purchased and /or maintained through these fees.

Question 2: Who is the P.B.A.A?
  The Plum Boro Athletic Association is a non-profit organization located in Plum Boro. The many objectives of the P.B.A.A include athletic opportunities for children, instruction of sportsmanship, honesty, and loyalty.  Winning is secondary to the attainment of athletic skills and preparation for community life of these young people.

Question 3: What is T-Ball?
  T-Ball is the youngest division of play offered to the boys and girls.  The name refers to the use of a specially designed batting tool.  Young players coming into the league use the “tee” who have had no prior batting experience?  For younger players, it is used to instruct basic hitting skills and by older players for drills and special hitting practice.  The T-Ball division is designed as an instructional league with 3 weeks for drills and information.  Competition is in the form of games played for the 5 additional weeks (no standings are kept) for a total of 8 weeks. Young players learn skills including batting, fielding, running, safety, team spirit and good sportsmanship.

Question 4: What are our goals?
  Our goals are to: teach physical skills- fitness and health; to build self-esteem; to teach social skills- values; communications, human relations; build relationships among peers and between parents and children; to develop future managers; coaches and volunteers; to create a fun experience for youth and parents; and allow every kid to play in a fair environment.

Question 5: What equipment is required?
  Your child should have a glove, warm-up jacket and maybe a ball that has a soft core. Footwear should be some kind of athletic shoe, because your child will be running a lot.  Choose a lightweight show that is comfortable. (No steel spikes.)  Your child will receive a cap and a T-shirt to wear, which they will be able to keep.

Question 6: How can I get involved?
  All parents or guardians are encouraged to join the P.B.A.A.  As a member you can become a manager or coach.  The P.B.A.A welcomes new members each month at regular meetings, that are on the 4th Thursday of the month.

Question 7: How much time is required for support?
  A manger’s position requires the most work.  Practice is encouraged once a week.  Games are played once a week and will run approximately one hour.  Managers are encouraged to attend all monthly meetings, volunteer time for field maintenance, support fundraisers and help with operation of the concession stands.  Additional work force is requested during tournament events in July.  The regular season runs from April to July.  The P.B.A.A also has a fall program that needs managers and coaches from late August into October.  Volunteer help is always welcome and greatly appreciated.
 

For information contact: P.B.A.A President - Dick Claypoole  (412) 744-4306
Co-ed T-ball Rep. – Bill Lagnese   (412) 793-2327