"A", "AA", "PREMIER," "EARLY START": For more information on Spring 2010 LEAGUE DESCRIPTIONS, click here.
BACKGROUND CHECKS: PBA does a background check on every coach and anyone who is on the field or in the dugout during the games. This includes every head coach, assistant coach, manager, team mom, photographer, etc. PBA provides a badge which is distributed upon completion and verification of the background check and must be worn to all of the games. Click to view the PBA Background Check Guideline Summary.
PLAYING UP: For younger players "playing up" one year into an older age division, a LEAGUE ADVANCEMENT FORM must be completed and submitted before the registration deadline. Click here to print form.
Playing up 2 years requires approval from PBA president. Email your player's name, age, birthdate, desired league, coach's name plus contact information and your phone numbers with the best time to call you to customerservice@planobaseball.org . Once approved, the PBA office will notify you.
BLACKOUT DATES: are a helpful tool for the coach to manage his/her team schedule. They are designed for those days when there are NOT enough players to field a team. It is your responsibility to your coach know if there are any dates your player is not available to play. Please check with the ISD for major school activities, including TAKS tests, camps, band/orchestra/choir events, holidays, etc. Church Activities, Religious holidays, Boy Scout camp outs and other sporting events should also be considered. PBA will honor as many blackout dates as possible but they are not guaranteed.
Games will be scheduled twice a week. With blackout dates considered, be aware that there maybe be up to three games scheduled during any one week..
ROUGHRIDER NIGHT: This is an annual fundraising event. PBA's night at RoughRider Stadium is Friday, June 4, 2010. The order form will be available on the PBA website. Tickets will go on sale in January. Order as a team or as a family. Check with you coach to see what the plans are.
WHAT YOU AGREED TO WHEN YOU REGISTERED YOUR PLAYER:
I/We, The parents of the above named applicant for a position on a league (USSSA) team, hereby give my/our approval to participate in any and all league activities, including transportation to and from the activities. I/We, the parents of the above named applicant, agree that the above applicant will be available during the enrolled season.
I/we know that participation in baseball may result in serious injuries and protective equipment does not prevent all injuries to participants. I/we do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify & agree to hold harmless the association, USSSA, ASA, Super Series. The organizers, coaches, supervisors, participants, PISD, and the City of Plano for any claim arising out of an injury to my/our child whether the result of negligence or for any other cause, release and indemnity also includes any persons transporting my/our child to and from activities for any claim.
I/we understand that any and all fees made payable to anyone other than the PBA are the responsibility of the payer and that the PBA makes no guarantees or assurances for services, equipment, uniforms, tournaments, insurance, or any other items associated with these payments.
Fans, spectators and players are prohibited from shouting harassing, disparaging remarks or profanity to opposing players or coaches on the field. Umpires are instructed to call time, and eject the fan or spectator. Such ejection shall also carry a 1-game additional suspension.
PBA Refund Policy. There will be a $35 service charge for refunds prior to the close of registration. No refunds will be given after the conclusion of registration including injury.