Think Spring
It may not look like it, but warm weather is on the way and
the 2010 spring season is right around the corner. Once again, we have had
terrific registration turn out for our baseball, softball, teeball and
challenger programs. Here are some things to think about as the season
approaches.
Time To Pitch In - Field Of Dreams Work Days
When the snow clears, we will begin the yearly ritual of
getting our fields in shape to play. This means moving dirt, raking and
grooming the fields, setting up the snack bars, installing the bases and all of
the other things that need to be done to get our Field of Dreams ready for the
season. It is always a fun time when friends and neighbors pitch in together
down at the fields in anticipation of the start of a new spring season. Weather
and field conditions permitting, work days are scheduled for Sunday, March 7 and March
14 from 9:00 a.m. until the work is done.
Looking For Student Umpires
Under the guidance of Trudy and Chritopher DiNardo, our
student umpire program has been a great success, providing training for student
umpires to go out and umpire games in our minors baseball and softball
divisions and allowing kids aged 13 and up the opportunity to earn a little
extra money.
For all those Student Umpires who did not did not attend
the February 27th Student Umpire Clinic, there are two remaining Umpire Clinics
that you may attend. Remember, in
order to be a Student Umpire, each Student Umpire must attend one Umpire Clinic
each year. If you do not attend
one of these clinics, other Student Umpires, who have taken an Umpire Clinic,
will be scheduled before you.
The dates of the two Umpire Clinics are March 20 (new date) and March 27. See full Calendar for more information.
Anyone interested in umpiring should contact Trudy DiNardo
at trudy.sparky@comcast.net
to pre-register.
Want To Volunteer?
You don't need to know baseball or softball to help BPALL
continue to be a great organization for our kids. We are always looking for
volunteers to help with the Gala, the snack stands, field maintenance,
sponsorships, uniforms and many other areas. Anyone willing to volunteer some
time should contact Kurt Misialek at kmisialek@eggland.com.
Important 2010 Dates
March 21 - Conestoga Softball Clinics (Register By 3/18)
Week
of April 5 - Regular Season Begins
April 25 -
Picture Day at Field of Dreams
May 15 -
BPALL Gala and Silent Auction
Check out the full calendar.