Team Rosters: Spring 2021

Baseball Guidelines

Thank you to everyone who participated in our PAL 2021 Spring baseball tryouts. All the players should be very proud of their efforts and we look forward to a great season in the Spring.

We will leave player registration open for the foreseeable future, however we would like to have all interested coaches registered in Community Pass by 12/1/20. Once coaches are selected teams have the ability to practice together should they want to and should the current state of the pandemic allow. Any and all baseball activities in the winter are 100% optional.

Player Participation Guidelines

• Equipment sharing is prohibited
• No sharing of helmets, gloves, catchers equipment and water bottles
• Teams will have limited catcher’s equipment.  Therefore, players who wish to catch on regular basis are encouraged to purchase their own equipment
• Players will be required to social distance in dugouts  
• Players will have access to hand sanitizer provided by the coach for frequent disinfecting
• Players will be prohibited from high fiving and contact celebrations
• Sunflower seeds and spitting will be prohibited
• Players should have a mask available in the event they are required to wear one
• Players must submit to temperature checks and a health questionnaire at every practice and game 
• Players will be prohibited from attending any practice or game if they are sick
• Parents are discouraged from carpooling
• Parents must sign a waiver indemnifying the coaches and PAL of any liability related to infectious diseases

Coaching Guidelines

• Coaches will be required to wear masks when social distancing cannot be maintained
• Coaches will be required to enlist a non-coaching parent who will assist in monitoring social distancing guidelines
• Coaches must conduct temperature checks and complete a health questionnaire of all personnel prior to the start of every practice and game.   
• Coaches will have to provide the New Providence PAL guidelines to visiting teams prior to the start of a game
• Coaches will be prohibited from attending any practice or game if they are sick
• Coaches should discourage carpooling
• Coaches must complete a formal training provided by PAL

Spectator Guidelines

• PAL strongly encourages spectators to bring their own seating and not use bleachers at fields
• Spectators should wear masks during events
• Families will be permitted to cluster together, but should socially distance for other spectators
• Spectators will adhere to all guidelines set forth by either home or away team.

PLease register and sign the necessary waiver through Community Pass.

If you have any concerns or questions, please email baseball@newprovidencepal.org.

2020 Baseball FAQs (not yet updated for 2021) 

If you have any concerns or questions, please email baseball@newprovidencepal.org.

1. How are rosters formed?
   PAL Baseball rosters will be based off grade levels. The grade levels are 1st to 8th grades. There will be some instances (eg. to create an additional team) where it is necessary for children not to play with their grade. If this is needed, it will be discussed with the child’s parents first before implementing.
2. Will PAL be offering spring teams?
   Yes, PAL will offer both a spring &  summer team. For the Spring season, PAL will have an “A” team. If there is enough to form a 2nd team at a given grade, PAL will assist in the formation of the 2nd team.
3. Will my child have to tryout?
   2nd–8th grade children who want to be part of an “A” team roster must participate in tryouts held in late January/early February.
4. What will my child be evaluated on?
   The player evaluations will consist of the following: Batting, Throwing, Fielding & Attitude
5. What will the teams look like at each grade level?
   2nd–8th graders will be positioned on an “A” or “B” team upon completion of the tryouts. “A” team players are required to play in the Spring Ridge League, Cal Ripken Tournament and stay together for Summer Baseball. *Please note that if your child is selected to a spring “A” team they will be expected to play in the summer league as well. “B” team players are committed to the summer only. Spring PAL baseball would be an option if there were enough interest and availability of players and coaches. “Both “A” and “B” teams will begin summer baseball mid-June (before school ends) and run through the end of July. 
6. Will my child be required to play on a REC and PAL team in the spring?
   REC is not required, but strongly encouraged.
7. Will PAL support any spring tournaments?
   Yes, PAL will support the 4th & 5th grade “A” teams in a spring tournament in Aberdeen, Maryland.
8. Will there be a Middle School team?
   PAL will form a Middle School team comprised of both 7th and 8th graders. They will play in the spring in a local Middle School League with non-parent head coaches. Selection of the team will not be based on grade level, instead it will be a combination of grade levels based on evaluations. All 7th and 8th grade players not selected for the Middle School Team are encouraged to participate with the NP REC teams that play in the Chatham Baseball league. Tryout attendance is required regardless of whether your child is playing in the spring. 7th and 8th grade summer teams will be determined at the same time the middle school team is determined. Please note, a New Providence High School coach is scheduled to coach the summer 8th grade team.
9. Are there summer High School teams?
   PAL will help facilitate the creation of a summer team that will have paid coaches. These teams will not play in the spring as they are potentially committed to NPHS. Registration for these teams will happen at a later date.
10. What about 1st graders?
    First grade team formation will be for the summer only and tryouts are not required.
11. How many players will be on an “A” team roster?
    Ideally, there are 12 kids per team.
12. What is the cost?
    If your child plays in both the spring and summer, the cost is $475, billed in 2 installments (February & April).

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