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Piedmont Baseball Softball Foundation

Parent Information Night

Spring 2023

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PBSF Mission

Piedmont Baseball Softball Foundation (PBSF) is our community’s hometown league, dedicated to fostering the skills and love of baseball and softball in all interested and committed young players.

Our goal is to provide a memorable experience in which every child:

  • Develops as a player
  • Appreciates the responsibilities and rewards of being on a team
  • Learns life lessons and skills that have meaning beyond the game of baseball or softball, such as sportsmanship, character, confidence and resilience
  • Receives ample opportunities to succeed
  • Has fun playing the game

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PBSF Divisions/Commissioners

SOFTBALL

  • Lower Division: 6u/8u: Krissy Kliszewski
  • Upper Division: 10u/12u/14u: Mo Hill

BASEBALL

  • Shetland: Casey Bivens
  • Pinto: Brian Lack
  • Mustang: Dave Emanuelson
  • Bronco: Dave McMurtry
  • Pony: Kim Hunter/Dave Ragones

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Upcoming Dates

  • Assessments: December 3 and December 10 - purpose is to balance teams
  • Draft/Team assignments: early to mid-February
  • Uniform Day: February 11
  • First practices: typically last week of February (DST/field/rain concerns)
  • Opening Day: March 11 (some divisions may start earlier)
  • Season Ends: May 20/21

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FAQs

  • Friend requests
  • Scheduling conflicts
  • How can I help?
    • Coach/Assistant Coach
    • Other volunteer positions on the team
    • Encourage friends to sign up
    • Update TeamSnap!

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Shetland/6u Softball

  • Time Commitments
    • 1 - 1.5 practice (typically at Havens)
    • 2 hour long game (typically at Beach or Havens)
  • Equipment Needs
    • Glove
    • Batting Helmet (softball: with a cage)
    • Bat (optional)
    • Cleats
  • Goals
    • Fun/Teamwork/Friendship
    • Teaching fundamentals
    • Above all, we want kids to enjoy themselves and come back
    • Non-competitive atmosphere: tee/every one hits/no outs

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Pinto/8u Softball

  • Time Commitments
    • 1 - 1.5 practice
    • 2 hour long game (Sundays at Witter softball field)
  • Equipment Needs
    • Glove
    • Batting Helmet (softball: with a cage)
    • Bat
    • Cleats
  • Goals
    • Fun/Teamwork/Building new friendships
    • Emphasis on learning; kids need to be able to focus for safety
    • May start by not keeping score. 8u players begin to pitch
    • Season typically ends with a tournament
    • Travel/Overlay opportunities introduced

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Mustang/10u Softball

  • Time Commitments
    • 1 practice a week
    • 1 - 2 hour game on either Saturday or Sunday
    • Optional clinics throughout the season
  • Equipment Needs
    • Glove
    • Batting Helmet (softball: with a cage)
    • Bat
    • Cleats
    • Cup (mandatory for catchers)
  • Goals
    • Fun/Teamwork/Building friendships
    • Enjoyment and Development
    • Pitcher and Catcher development
    • Playing time and position rotation
    • End of season tournament
    • Travel/Overlay opportunities

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Bronco/Pony/12u/14u Softball

  • Time Commitments
    • 2 - 1.5 hours of practice a week
    • 1-2 games a weekend for baseball; 1 game a weekend for softball
  • Equipment Needs
    • Glove
    • Batting Helmet (softball: with a cage)
    • Bat
    • Cleats
    • Cup (mandatory for catchers)
  • Goals
    • Fun/Teamwork/Building friendships
    • Enjoyment and Development
    • Focusing on position development
    • Playing time may vary depending on commitment/ability
    • End of season tournament
    • Travel/Overlay opportunities

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Summer Opportunities

Overlay Teams

  • Pinto, Mustang, Bronco, and Pony
  • Team selection is by discretion of the commissioner
  • Factors taken into consideration: sportsmanship, skill level, development, effort during the season, coach input

Oakland Vipers

  • Begins at the 8u age level
  • Tryouts (with cuts) take place in the spring with Oakland players