Girls from Kindergarten through High School participate in both competitive and recreational leagues. Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference. The competitive teams may play in frequent tournaments and may go on to play in state and national events. The recreational teams usually just play for fun and do not normally participate in tournaments outside of league play.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
PSA was established in 1999. The association receives its funds through registration & sponsor fees, tournament proceeds, and the occasional fund raiser. Participation in the fund raisers are purely voluntary and the teams involved share in the take. Typically only one fund raiser is organized annually and takes the form of a raffle. You ask "Where does all this money go?" Our major expenses include uniforms, umpires, team insurance, trophies, playing equipment, sanctioning fees, end of year picnic, and warehouse rental.
HOSTING TOURNAMENTS
Our teams may also generate extra funds for their own use by hosting a tournament. The money can be used to buy equipment, uniforms, awards, or it can be used to enter tournaments, throw team parties or even pay for next year's league fees. For more information contact our President.
CERTIFIED UMPIRES
PSA uses certified umpires in all of our games. We don't pull parents out of the stands for this. We conduct an annual umpire certification class. We encourage our players who are at least 14 years of age to become certified as this is an excellent opportunity as a part time job. If you are a player, coach, parent or experienced umpire and are interested in working in our program.
SPONSORS
Sponsorships are always welcome in any amount. Sponsors may give support to PSA and have a exposure on team uniforms, practice jerseys, and tournament programs. Recognition on our website will be extended to all of our sponsors.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
For your child's protection, all managers, coaches, umpires and officers of PSA are subjected to a criminal background check.
VOLUNTEERS
With exception of our umpires, all other PSA representatives (officers, managers, coaches, scorekeepers) are volunteers. We need your help as these people are overworked. There are vacancies on the Board of Directors and there is always need for additional coaches. If you could take on just one task, it would help to ease the burden of those who have the big jobs.
