$120 per child for registrations received before February 10th 2012, Grades 1-8.
$130 for registrations received after Friday February 7th 2011 ($10.00) late fee.
$25.00 for PAA/Youth Jersey (required to play in league). This jersey is blue/red reversible with PAA logo.
It is important to thoroughly complete the registration form and include cash (hand delivered forms only) check or credit card details. We require a parental signature for all registrations. Under "friend," please complete with the name of a friend you wish to be on the same team. Please note the two friends must have the other's name in the "friend" space on their forms for the “friend match to be honored. PAA/Youth will attempt to honor but cannot guarantee all requests. Requests on late registrations cannot be honored.
Three ways to Register:
Online (credit card payments only): www.paayouth.org
Mail (check/credit card payments): PAA Youth, PO Box 1220, Gig Harbor WA 98335 OR
Visit Us (cash/check/credit card payments): Boys and Girls Club—8502 Skansie Avenue NW, Gig Harbor
Team Formation: Teams are formed by the following three criteria, in this order.
(1) Gender/Grade (2) School Currently Attending (3) One Friend Match.
When necessary, PAA/Youth will mix players from several geographical locations when other school area teams are full, or there is abundance of late sign ups. Every attempt will be made to place every player on a team.
Special cost considerations/ equipment needs: PAA Jersey is required. Team hats, baseball uniform pants and socks are optional and are not required by league rules. Some teams purchase team hats as part of their uniform. An all-purpose turf shoe is strongly recommended, however no metal cleats are permitted. (except in the 7/8 grade leagues).
Team Organizer: Organize the teams for a specific league and recruit coaches if needed. Serve on specific sports committees. These individuals are critical in the team formation process. If you are interesting in helping us with this, please contact us ASAP at 858 7678.
Coaches: All coaches are certified by the National Youth Sports Coaches Assn (NYSCA). These clinics emphasize the importance of a quality youth sports program through proper coaching techniques and commitment to youth. Asst. coaches may also attend these certification clinics. An additional techniques clinic may be held during the preseason. Attendance at the NYSCA clinic is required, and clinic fees are paid by PAA/Youth as long as you are coaching in PAA/Youth programs.
Team formation and League Specifications
Little Slugger Tball - Ages 4 by January 1, 2012 or in Kindergarten
1st & 2nd Gr. Boys & Girls: T-ball with coach pitch optional at player's preference with 10 players batting for each of first 3 innings, then 3 outs per inning.
3/4th Gr. Girls: Softball, coach pitch with player pitch second half of season.
3/4th Gr. Boys: Coach pitch baseball with player pitch for second half of season.
5th & 6th Gr. Girls: Fast pitch (modified).
5th & 6th Gr. Boys: Official baseball rules, modified for 60' bases and 46' pitching.
7th & 8th Gr. Girls: Fast pitch
7th & 8th Gr. Boys: Official baseball rules, modified for 80' base paths and 56' pitching.
CALENDAR - All Dates are Tentative
Mon. February 10 Registration deadline—$120 before , $130 after deadline.
March NYSCA Clinic @ PAA office (Dates and times TBD) - FOR COACHES AND ASST COACHES ONLY
March Mandatory Coaches Mtg. (Date, time and location TBD) - FOR COACHES AND ASST COACHES ONLY
Mon. March 20 Practices Begin
Sat April 13 Games Begin
Little Slugger TBall will take place on 6 Sunday afternoons, begining on April 30th. Skill drills and games.
The philosophy of PAA/Youth is that all children participate regardless of skill, experience or athletic ability. Participation is the key and we require our coaches to adhere to the "spirit of participation." It is our goal that each child will come away from the season feeling positive about themselves and their experience.
PAA SPORTS (253)858-7678 info@paayouth.org www.paayouth.org
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