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Just received a note from PAL alum Adam Cobb who wanted to bring to our attention the 39th anniversary of the passing of his cousin Butch Watters on 6/14/84. As we celebrate another closing day with championship games, grad and scholarship awards, and movie night on the field that bears his name, keep a good though for Butch's extended family and understand the significance of a field dedication- both a permanent honor of the memory and an ongoing reminder of the loss.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created 10 days ago, Updated 2 days ago
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The Plainville Athletic League is saddened by the recent passing of Stan Lewicki, Sr. Mr. Lewicki's contributions as a member, volunteer, local business owner, and benefactor are beyond compare, and we are all the richer as a result. We are proud that the field that bears his name will continue to help develop PAL players for years to come. Our deepest condolences go out to Stan's extended family.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created 14 days ago
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Hi everyone,
For those people who bought tickets to tonight's paw sox game, Below is some more detailed information about the parade.
Gates open 90 minutes prior (5:30 PM) to the start of the game (7:00PM). PAL kids has been invited to participate in a pre-game parade. All who would like to participate should wear their uniforms, just shirts will be fine, and be at Gate A one hour prior to the start of the game (6:00PM) to line up for the parade. Parents can drop off their children and then head up the walking tower next door to watch from the general admission seating.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created 14 days ago
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The PAL will be hosting it second tournament in a row this coming Memorial Day weekend. If you can, please make some time to stop down to the PAL on Saturday or Sunday to lend a hand to make this softball tournament as successful as this past weekend’s baseball tournament. You can help maintain and/or prep the fields, work a kitchen shift, empty a couple trash cans as well as offer a whole bunch of other behind-the-scenes assistance that lend to running a successful tournament.
If you want to help but need guidance, please let me know and I’ll be sure and find something that will fit your skill level.
Thanks very much for continuing to help make the PAL what it is.
-Chris Murphy, Facilities and Safety Director
Just a reminder to everyone - this tournament is not a fundraiser for softball or for baseball or for any team - it is the primary fundraiser for the PAL Scholarship Fund, which will this year be awarding six scholarships to deserving graduates of the PAL programs. Please help us to make this tournament a success for all!
Jeff Johnson, Boys Baseball UIC
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created 26 days ago
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Paw Sox Night Update (from Bryan): I posted this on the PAL Paw Sox event page, but I need it to reach everyone. The following people(by last name) have reserved tickets that still need to pick up and pay. If I do not have them on this page and you know them please let them know:
Alicea Butler (paid) Amie Perreault Clancy
Croke Pam Swantak Daley Depasquale
Deveny Dockery Elder
Flood Jennifer Gilmore Hooper
Hughes Jeff Johnson Lemouix
Lynch Dawn Orsogna McCasland Mccloud
Motto James O'Rourke (paid) Palumbo
Quagliozzi (paid) Steve Smith Amy Foster Tocci
Walsh Wallick Lou Weihrauch
Yang
I also have about a dozen left if anyone is still interested. I need to collect the money for the tickets by the end of this week please, we need to pay the Paw Sox. Any questions please shoot me a message.
Thanks, Bryan Weddleton
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created 27 days ago
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MLB Scotts Pitch, Hit and Run results are in!! The following kids have won medals and the "Overall" will qualify to participate in the next round at Fenway Park. And the winners are: GOLD (and age bracket):
Matthew Baron 13/14
Tyler Nault 11/12
Hailey Trudel 11/12
Sydney Phillips 13/14
Emery Mullen 7/8
Abigail Papetti 9/10
Ryan Gatley 7/8
Andrew Kennedy 9/10 SILVER (and age bracket):
Dennis Antunes 13/14
Ryley Morse 11/12
Gabrielle Hunt 13/14
Lindsey Perry 7/8
Alexandria Moulsen 9/10
Jase Lyons 7/8
Patrick Kelley 9/10
Drew Loiars 11/12 BRONZE (and age bracket):
Daniel Antunes 11/12
Hailey Mccasland 13/14
Hannah Sencaj 11/12
Jacklyn Bonner 7/8
Isabella Greenberg 9/10
Eric Miller 13/14
Liam Donagher 7/8
Justin Wood 9/10 GOLD = OVERALL WINNER
SILVER = RUNNER UP
BRONZE = 3RD PLACE Congratulations to the medalists and good luck to the "Overall" winners! I hope to see all of the kids who participated back again next year for this great event. Overall winners will be contacted by MLB PHR headquarters shortly.
I would personally like to thank all of the volunteers who helped with this event, with out your help this event never would have gone as smooth as it did. A special thanks goes to Greg Sencaj for taking the reins on this event, he did a fantastic job!
Bryan Weddleton
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created 27 days ago
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Congratulations to the Plainville A's, winners of the 2013 Minor League KP Cup!
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created 28 days ago, Updated 28 days ago
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Welcome to the 9th Annual
2013 King Philip Cup Spring Baseball Tournament
May 16-19, 2013
Links for SUNDAY BRACKET AND TEAM SEEDING addedNotes for Sunday:* Winner of 16 vs. 17 play-in game will play the N. Cardinals on Waters at 11:30 am* There is still time limits for the games up until the semi-finals (final 4 teams). The difference for elimination games is that once an inning starts, it will completed. If the umpires declare 'last inning' - especially due to time, it will be completed. But again, please be hustling on and off the fields all day and keep play moving. Extra innings are allowed as well.* One MVP pin will be given out for each team during elimination round.* Trophies will be presented for the champion and runner up after the last game* Pitchers can only pitch a MAX of 6 innings tomorrow. 9 Total for the tourney. EXAMPLE: Johnny White pitched 4 innings in the seed rounds - he can pitch 5 innings during elimination round. Bobby Blue pitched 1 inning in seed round, he can pitch 6 innings in elimination round. * Highest seed will always be home team. Highest seed is 1, down to lowest seed 16. No re-seeding after each round - what you have now for assignment will be your seed for the duration of the tourney.* Winning team report your pitcher innings to the scorers table upon completion of game.* HAVE FUN! This is a fun experience for the kids, but also very stressful for them. Please don't add to their stress level... or mine.Thanks, Rich Boucher 774-284-2497Plainville ~ Norfolk ~ Wrentham Majors (WARNING - there is a lot of info... Please read and re-read carefully) Well the KP Cup is finally upon us! We are looking forward to another great event. For those new to the tourney - welcome! The basic rules are 2 seeding round games followed by a single elimination round - 3 games minimum per team. Attached are the rules for this years' tournament as well as the seeding round games and elimination round bracket. As there are 17 teams this year, there will be ONE play-in game (17 vs. 16) on Saturday evening, May 18th. If your team goes 0-2, be ready to play Saturday evening. >>HR Derby email will be sent separately and will include minors teams >>Norfolk coaches - please send me your cell phone numbers. * Thursday, May 16th - seeding round games begin
* Thursday, May 16th - minor league HR derby, 6pm
* Friday, May 17th - Major league HR derby, 6pm
* Saturday, May 18th - seeding round games conclude (games start at 9am)
* Saturday, May 18th - PLAY IN GAME - 17th seed vs. 16 seed
* Sunday, May 19th - Elimination round - games start at 8am
Please review the rules attached - all information should be in there.
PAL facility/tourney notes:
* No dogs allowed
* We have 3 batting cages - one for each field. Nelson and Watters cages are behind RF of Watters.
- Cages are allowed to be SHARED by the two teams playing on the field for the NEXT game. For example, if you are playing on Watters at 2pm, you may start sharing the cages for Watters once the game BEFORE you starts on Watters. The cages can be used up to 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time. Please- NO soft toss or Tee hitting into the outside of the cages. YOUR TEAM MUST BE ON THE FIELD AND READY TO PLAY AT THE START OF YOUR GAME. We are on a tight game schedule we ask that teams are ready to play 15 minutes prior to you scheduled start time. **** Important **** * Once your game is complete, please gather your equipment and vacate the dugout immediately. You can have your post-game team meetings outside the fields - there are plenty of areas to converse, especially around the snack shack area. Monitor you emails all week for updates - there will be a follow up on the process for game check in, game/pitching reporting, and other logistics.
Thanks, Rich Boucher (774-284-2497) 2013 KP Cup Major Rules
2013 KP Cup Bracket
KP Cup Home Run Derby
Minors: Thursday, May 16th
Majors: Friday, May 17th
2013 KP Cup Home Run Derby rules
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Mon May 13, 2013, Updated 30 days ago
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PAL and UNO Chicago Grille are holding a Dough Raiser event
Tuesday, May 14 at the Wrentham Outlet location.
UNO will donate up to 20% of all food and drink- eat in or take out- to the PAL.
Just present the coupon (linked below) to your server.
PAL May Doughraiser Coupon
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Mon May 13, 2013
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All: Please see attached maintenance schedule for the remainder of the season. Instead of doing it team by team, I have broken it up into “SOFTBALL” weeks and “BASEBALL” weeks. All coaches, players and parents will be expected/requested to assist. Baseball has this week in preparation for the KP Cup, and Softball has next week in preparation for the Memorial Day Tourney.
Additional/more specific info can be found on the Field Maintenance and Projects Page PAL 2013 Spring Field Maintenance Schedule
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Sat May 11, 2013, Updated Mon May 13, 2013
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 Paw Sox night update from Bryan Weddleton:
Paw Sox day is fast approaching. We pretty much sold out of the first 250, BUT we got released 75 more!!
So with that we have about 100 tickets left and I will not be getting any more, so if you would like to attend
please click on the link below or from the left column ad.
Also, I have to get the Paw Sox a check for the tickets sold the week prior to our game so I will need
to collect money and distribute ALL ticket by May 26th. I will be at the PAL this Saturday night as well
as Sunday morning. Then I will be back Thursday night for the KP cup HR Derby.
If you can't make any of these days please shoot me a email and we will figure it out.
Once again thanks for the support and we will see you at the game!!
Remember,
Order your tickets HERE!!
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Thu May 9, 2013, Updated Thu May 9, 2013
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Reminder to all- PAL Goes PINK this week!
T-shirts available each night- $12 each under the pavilion
ALL money from the shirts donated to Team Mission: Possible who will be participating in
the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
Coaches- get in the spirit! Pick up a shirt and encourage you team and their families. And remember to GO PINK with your Friday/Saturday games!
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed May 8, 2013, Updated Wed May 8, 2013
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Coaches, Please forward to your teams. The link for photo day has been setup with ordering information and the schedule for Saturday's photos. The link is: In the event of rain (which seems highly possible) photos will be postponed and another Saturday determined for a makeup. Here is the general protocol from the photographer for making the decision to postpone photo day: · If the league calls of games, we will call off photos. · If it is raining steadily Friday night and all reports show it will continue throughout the morning into afternoon, we will call off photos · If it is OK Friday but is raining steadily Saturday, we will call off photos. If any of these occurs, we will re-schedule for another Saturday to be determined. A spot shower here and there is OK, but steady rain means wet faces and problems with the equipment and electronics.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed May 8, 2013
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Summer Tribe Evaluations (Ages 8-12) Summer baseball tryouts will be held Sunday May 5th at PAL, please see below for the exact times. Our summer Tribe teams participate in 3 travel baseball leagues; Hockomock Baseball League, Barnstormer League and 8 year old Friendship League. These leagues run from mid-June to the first week of August. The evaluation is used to place players on appropriate teams. Also, the Plainville Athlete League tries to have all players that are interested in summer baseball placed on a team.This is only possible if we have coaches for them. If you are interested in coaching a summer team please email Rich Boucher or Lou Weihrauch. If for some reason you are unable to attend the evaluation please contact Rich Boucher (rboucher1999@yahoo.com) or Lou Weihrauch (lweihrau@yahoo.com). We need to finalize the amount of kids interested so we can enter the proper amount of teams in each league. -
| Age Group | Date | Time | Field | Player needs to be born after | | Age 8 | Sunday, May 5 | 2:00 PM | Nelson | 30-Apr-04 | | Age 9 | Sunday, May 5 | 2:00 PM | Nelson | 30-Apr-03 | | Age 10 | Sunday, May 5 | 12:00 PM | Nelson | 30-Apr-02 | | Age 11 | Sunday, May 5 | 12:00 PM | Nelson | 30-Apr-01 | | Age 12 | Sunday, May 5 | 4:00 PM | Nelson | 30-Apr-00 |
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Mon Apr 29, 2013, Updated Mon Apr 29, 2013
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UPDATE 4/25: link for Babe Ruth Schedule and standings added
Below are links to the spreadsheets for the Boys and girls schedules. There is a separate tab in the spreadsheet for each level. For the Girls Minors, Majors, Seniors and Boys Minors and Majors I copied the schedule from Wrentham's website into the spreadsheet for easier distribution. The link to stay up to date on the latest schedule is http://wybs.sportstech.net/Scheduler. Please note that this link and schedule does not apply to Boys and Girls Farm nor the instructional groups. Thanks, Darrin
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Thu Apr 11, 2013, Updated Thu Apr 25, 2013
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Attached is the practice calendar/availability leading up to opening day. I included Excel and PDF versions. A few notes: 1) I added time to reserve the practice pitching mounds in 1 hour blocks so baseball teams can work with their pitchers if they so choose (outside of practice).
2) Weekend slots are 2 hours.
3) For the week of vacation things start at 9:00 in 2 hour slots. Anyone that had requested 5:30 evening slots can start at 5:00 if they choose.
4) I put the one game the High Schools showed online. I still have to figure out what times the HS teams will be practicing that week. Therefore, if you request something during the day it could possibly be changed depending on their practice times.
5) For soft opening nights on 4/18 and 4/19 Watters and Eisele will be scheduled for games. Nelson will be available for practice time. I also cut off the batting cages after the 4:00 slot so the teams playing can take batting practice before their games. Thursday will be a boys majors and boy minors game. Friday will be a girls seniors and girls majors game.
6) Obviously anything blacked out is not available.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Mon Mar 25, 2013, Updated Wed Apr 10, 2013
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Click here to order tickets
Updated news for the event!!!! The Paw Sox have added "Dollar Day Mondays" at Mccoy.
Lucky us, our game falls on a Monday, the concession stands will have items for $1
that include hot dogs, popcorn, cracker jacks, peanuts and chips.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Tue Mar 12, 2013, Updated Thu Mar 14, 2013
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On Saturday, March 23rd from 10:00am-3:00pm we are pleased to offer the league special discount day at the Attleboro Dicks Sporting Goods store. We will be offering 20% off your softball/baseball purchase during this event! Stop by to speak with one of the Dicks associates to answer all of your questions regarding our extensive bat and glove selection in the store. Please see attached flyer for more details and print out a copy to bring with you to the event.
Bryan will also have a table in the front of the store to answer any questions you may have and will also have extra copies of the attached coupon should you need one. He will also be raffling off 4 Paw Sox tickets and restaurant gift cards for those PAL members who come visit me at the table. Visit the PAL website for more details.
We hope to see you there! Download Dick's Sporting Goods Coupon here
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Tue Mar 12, 2013, Updated Tue Mar 12, 2013
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| Still Time to Register Online registration will close on Saturday, March 23rd. In-person registrations will be accepted the day of player evaluations at which point registration for the 2013 Spring season will officially close. Registrations received between now and player evaluations are subject to a $40 per player late fee. You can register online by clicking here or download the registration form here. Completed forms can be e-mailed to darrinsprague.pal@gmail.com or mailed to PAL, attn. Darrin Sprague, P.O. Box 1626, Plainville, MA 02762. The most important thing is to register! Payment IS NOT REQUIRED at the time of registration. The PAL needs an accurate count of players to determine the number of teams and coaches needed as well as the uniforms/hats necessary to order. Player evaluations are being held on Sunday, March 24th. Times for each age group will be communicated within the next week. Please note, instructional age players do not attend evaluations. Don't delay, register now! ------------------------------------------------------ | | If you have any questions about registration, payment options or require financial assistance, please contact me at darrinsprague.pal@gmail.com or call me at (508) 269-3389. |
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Mon Mar 11, 2013
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PAL Facility Cleanup It is hard to believe, given the mounds of snow we just received, that the first PAL facility cleanup is being held this Saturday, March 16th, from 8 AM - 3 PM, rain or shine. Please bring shovels, prong rakes, leaf rakes, pick axes, grub hoes, wheel barrows and chain saws if you have them! Pizza lunch will be served!
We are able to showcase and maintain such a beautiful facility because of the hard work put in by the volunteer family & friends within our community. We welcome any time you can spare to help out whether it be 30 minutes or the entire 6 hours. All efforts are greatly appreciated!
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Mon Mar 11, 2013
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Baseball Summer Team Evaluations - Sunday, 3/10
Evaluations will be held Sunday, March 10th for players interested in playing summer league baseball (NOTE this is not the same as the PAL spring rec league).
Evaluation times are as follows at the KP Field House:
* 8 and 9 year old (age is determined by age as of 4/30/2013) - 12:30pm-1:45pm. Registration starts at 12 noon.
* 10 & 11 year old - 1:45-3pm. Registration starts at 1:15pm.
Players only need to bring their gloves and exercise attire (sneakers, sweatpants, t-shirt)
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More practices & final evaluation will occur during April, with final team selection decided by mid-May.
Please note: You must be signed up for Spring baseball to participate.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Sat Mar 9, 2013
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| Deadline for SPRING Registration Extended
The deadline to register for spring Baseball and Softball in order to avoid a late fee has been EXTENDED through Sunday, March 10th! You can register online by clicking here or download the registration form here.
Completed forms can be e-mailed to darrinsprague.pal@gmail.com or mailed to PAL, attn. Darrin Sprague, P.O. Box 1626, Plainville, MA 02762.
The most important thing is to register! Payment IS NOT REQUIRED to be made prior to the March 10th deadline to avoid a late fee.
The PAL needs an accurate count of players to determine the number of teams and coaches needed as well as the uniforms/hats necessary to order.
Player evaluations are being held on Sunday, March 24th. Online registration will close on Saturday, March 23rd. In-person registrations will be accepted the day of player evaluations at which point registration for the 2013 Spring season will officially close.
Don't delay, register now! | If you have any questions about registration, payment options or require financial assistance, please contact me at darrinsprague.pal@gmail.com or call me at (508) 269-3389.
Sincerely,
Darrin Sprague League Secretary Plainville Athletic League
The PAL is proud of its policy to never turn away a child due to a family's inability to pay |
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Fri Mar 1, 2013, Updated Mon Mar 4, 2013
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We're looking for sponsors for the 2013 season. Please click the link below for additional information:
2013 Sponsor Page
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Tue Feb 19, 2013, Updated Tue Feb 19, 2013
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Reminder: registration is open for our 2013 Spring baseball and softball programs.
Please click the link in the right hand column of the home page for more details
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Sat Jan 26, 2013
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PAL and UNO Chicago Grille are holding a Dough Raiser event Tuesday, April 16 at the Wrentham Outlet location.
UNO will donate up to 20% of all food and drink- eat in or take out- to the PAL.
Just present the coupon (linked below) to your server.
PAL April Doughraiser Coupon
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed Jan 23, 2013, Updated Tue Apr 16, 2013
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** WINTER BASEBALL CLINICS **
Due to holidays, clinics will start the week of 1/7 (Monday). ** Pitching clinics start Tuesday night, 6-7pm, 7-8pm, 8-9pm. Slots are filling up. A message will be sent at the end of the weekend with official session time for players. Younger players will be in earlier slots. Tuesday, 6-9pm, starting 1/8 - Jackson School * Ages 8-12 ** SKILLS SESSION CHANGES ** We have been able to secure the KP Field house (at the high school) on Sunday evenings, 7-9pm. As a result, there are changes to dates/times for various ages. Please see below: KP Field house - 7-9pm, starting 1/13 * Grade 6 and up (including babe ruth eligible players) Monday, 7-8pm, starting 1/7- Wood school * Grade 3 Friday, 6-7pm, starting 1/11- Wood School * Grades 1 & 2 Friday, 7-8pm, starting 1/11 - Wood School * Grades 4 & 5 * Payments can be made at the first session. Checks made payable to 'Plainville Athletic League'. * We are also looking for assistance with running the clinics. Please contact Rich Boucher if you can help - rboucher1999@yahoo.com
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Fri Jan 4, 2013
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Vegas Night Registration
Vegas Night is ONLY 1 DAY AWAY!
Tickets WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR Saturday night, but we would prefer, and greatly appreciate, as many pre-registrations as possible in order to properly estimate food, prizes, etc. Please click the above link and see the MANY different ticket options available! We have LOTS of great prizes lined up for the highest money winners including weekend getaways, Red Sox ticket packages, and restaurant gift cards! There will be plenty of fun for everyone even if you don’t want to play the casino games!
A General Admission ticket (no casino games or Texas Hold ‘em) is ONLY $25! There will be a DJ, dancing, cash bar, delicious appetizers, a fun “wine grab” raffle, 50/50 bingo and a silent auction with lots of great items to bid on! It’s just 3 DAYS AWAY, so go click the link and buy your tickets TODAY! The kids appreciate your support! It’s only a DAY AWAY, so don't DELAY!
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Sat Dec 8, 2012, Updated Fri Mar 1, 2013
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SOFTBALL and BASEBALL WINTER CLINICS STARTING IN JANUARY The baseball skills clinic will take place on Monday nights 7-9 pm and Friday nights 6-9 pm at the Wood School gym starting in January and run through the end of March. The clinics will be broken up by age, and will cost $50 per player. Monday 7pm to 8pm age 9 Monday 8pm to 9pm age 11
January 7,14,28 February 4,11,25 March 4,11,18,25 (No clinic 1/21 MLK Day and 2/18 school vacation Friday 6pm to 7pm age 7 and 8 Friday 7pm to 8pm age 10 Friday 8pm to 9pm age 12 January 4,11,18,25, February 1,8,15 March 1,22
(No clinic on 2/22 school vacation, 3/8 March Madness, 3/15 Teacher in service, 3/29 Good Friday)
The baseball pitching clinic will take place on Tuesday nights 6-9 pm at the Jackson school gym beginning in January and run through the end of March. The clinic will be open to players age 8 thru 12. There are 3 one hour blocks divided by age. The cost will be $125 but skills clinic will be free. Space will be limited so if you are interested, register early.
The softball skills clinic will take place on Wednesday nights at the Wood school gym beginning in January and run through March 27, 2013. Jackson school students will practice from 5-6 pm and Wood school and KP middle students will practice from 6-7 pm. The cost is $50 per player. January 2,9,16,23,30 February 6,13,27 (No clinic on 2/20 due to school vacation) March 6,13,20,27
The softball pitching clinic will take place on Thursday nights 7-9 pm at the Wood school gym beginning in January. The instructor will be Jenna George, former collegiate captain at Pymouth State and also former pitching instructor at Challenge Fast. One-hour slots are available for $140 per player and ½ hour slots are available for $70 per player. Skills clinic will be free if you sign up for pitching clinic. Space is limited so if you are interested, register early. Clinic will run for 12 weeks indoors and 2 weeks outdoor during the rec season. Outdoor dates to be announced. January 3,10,17,24,31 February 7,14,28 (no clinic 2/21 school vacation) March 7,14,21,28
We will also have the KP field house available on Sundays from 12 to 3pm for both programs. More details to follow on the field house time
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Mon Nov 26, 2012
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Think back to this past baseball/softball season….remember the TV show that National Geographic filmed at the Plainville Athletic League this past April? The same show which produced the 27’ foot carved bat that now graces our parking lot? Remember that…?
Well….IT’S SHOWTIME!!! Over the weekend, National Geographic announced the line-up for the new show “American Chainsaw” starring master chainsaw sculptor “The Machine” Jesse Green . Our episode, called “The Bat Man” is scheduled to air on Thursday, December 13 at 10:00pm on the National Geographic channel. Let the kids stay up late to hopefully see themselves and their friends on TV that night. It promises to be entertaining! The Board of Directors at the PAL wishes to thank the numerous people and organizations who donated their time and efforts to make this show possible. Specifically, Andy Felix and his team of tree experts from TREE TECH of Foxboro, MA and Dave Carter from Brodie-Toyota Lifts of Sharon, MA who provided the boom lifts for the film crew.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Mon Nov 26, 2012, Updated Mon Nov 26, 2012
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From now until November 17th parents can order items from the Pride and Tribe web site and receive 25% off the entire purchase. Just enter the promo code 25total to receive your discount. The sites are linked from the ads on the left side of the home page. Bryan Weddleton will be setting up at the PAL on Sunday 11/4 and Sunday 11/11 from 1:00-3:00 to sell items as well at the same discount. Spread the word!
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed Oct 31, 2012, Updated Thu Nov 1, 2012
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Our season has officially closed and we need to put the place to bed for the winter. This coming Saturday. November 3 from 8:00am until 12 noon we’ll be doing exactly that. Here is our list…I’ll be writing this list on the dry- erase boards on the side of the clubhouse as soon as the storm lets up, so if you get up there during the week and are able to knock out a chore or two, cross it out or erase it from the list. Thanks 1. Empty trash cans
2. Stack (nest)empty trash cans in the dumpster enclosure
3. Empty recycle bins
4. Place folder blue wire recycle bins and blue plastic lids in “tool” section of the upper shed
5. Put pitching portable pitching mounds in lower shed
6. Put bases away and install plugs
7. Put all hand tools away in the upper shed
8. Organize all sheds
9. Clean out scorers boxes
10. Clean out dugouts
11. Put pitching nets in sheds
12. Drop and store hitting tunnel nets
13. Take down and store all vendor signs
14. Move, fold and stack picnic tables on back deck
15. Get a dumpster and trash all the crap we’ve been hanging on to for no apparent reason
16. Store portable bleachers ….somewhere. Maybe we can tarp them outdoor for the winter
17. Pick up litter… as a lot will have undoubtedly blown around the facility due to the high winds on Monday and Tuesday.
18. Take bags of lime still in the dugouts and store them back in the shed
19. Store lime dispensing machines
20. Store batters box templates
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed Oct 31, 2012, Updated Wed Oct 31, 2012
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Congrats to our PAL Tribe 8-9U Baseball team for winning the North Attleboro Summer Lague championship! Final game was a win over a strong Attleboro team by a 8-7 score, with the winning run coming on a walk-off single. Great job by the coaching staff: Lou Weihrauch, Kevin Clancy, and Wil Fornash.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Thu Jul 26, 2012, Updated Sun Jul 29, 2012
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KingPhilipPrideSoftballFAQ2012.docx (57.17 K) Tryouts for the King Philip Pride softball program will be held on August 18 and 19, 1-4 PM @ the Plainville Athletic League complex for 14u, 16u, and 18u teams. A download with FAQ's and additional information is available in the news item at palonline.org. Additional evaluations will be on Wednesday, August 15 & Wednesday, August 22 from 7pm to 9pm at the PAL. This is for those that can't make the Saturday or Sunday dates.
Download KingPhilipPrideSoftballFAQ2012.docx
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Thu Jul 26, 2012, Updated Mon Aug 13, 2012
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Final push for the 2012 PAL Cares a Ton food drive. We're stalled at under 3200 lbs, so we need some help. A PAL challenge goes to everyone who plans on attending the FOX 25 ZIP Trip broadcast this Friday at the Town Park. We'll be set up with a box for food donations, so if you stop by, drop by our table. Everyday PE will also be collecting this Friday at the PAL (come on campers!) and there is a donation box in the clubhouse as well for drive-by donations.
Thanks!
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Thu Jul 26, 2012
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Orders for the gourmet snack fundraiser are in! You can stop by the PAL between 4-6 PM this Thursday to pick up your orders. If you can't make it, alternate dates are being determined or you can contact Bryan Weddleton to make arrangements. If you have a question about the dough raiser or picking up your gourmet snack order you can contact Bryan Weddleton at Bryanw1733@gmail.com.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Thu Jul 26, 2012
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UNO Chicago Grill in Wrentham is having another Dough Raiser to benefit the PAL. The date of this dough raiser is Tuesday, July 31st. UNO will give 20% of each check back to the PAL. Dine-in or takeout orders are eligible. Simply click the link below, print and present the attached coupon at the time of payment to ensure the PAL gets credit!
| If you have a question about the dough raiser you can contact Bryan Weddleton at Bryanw1733@gmail.com. |
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Thu Jul 26, 2012
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6th Annual King Philip Classic Baseball Tournament
July 20, 21, & 22 ~ Open Tourney ~ U9, U10, U11 & U12 First of all I wanted to thank everyone that participated in the tournament this weekend - I enjoyed meeting all of you and I hope you all had an excellent experience this year. A lot of great games, but only one champion per level: 12u: Bellingham defeated North Attleboro A 11u: Needham defeated North Attleboro A 10u: North Attleboro A defeated Foxboro 9u: Wrentham defeated Plainville A
Congratulations to all! I look forward to having you all participate again next year.
Rich Boucher
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed Jun 27, 2012, Updated Thu Jul 26, 2012
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The 2012 Plainville Athletic League Baseball and Softball Scholarships will be presented to four PAL alumni and area high school graduates on Saturday, June 16 during Closing Day ceremonies.
Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients:
Matt Aucoin (King Philip RHS '12 ~ University of Massachusetts at Amherst)
Devin Eisele (Tri-County RVTHS '12 ~ Westfield State University)
Olivia Godin (King Philip RHS '12 ~ University of Massachusetts at Amherst)
Hailey Mullen (King Philip RHS '12 ~ College of the Holy Cross)
Thanks to all who applied for the scholarships. As always, the essays were great!
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Fri Jun 15, 2012
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PAL Cares 2 Tons Team Challenge
We're looking for each team to combine their efforts for food donations this week- target is for at least 50 lbs per team. If only 20 teams partcipate, we'll put 1000 lbs. on the shelves at the pantry. If every team joins, we'll be over 1500 lbs. We need a coach, coordinator, or parent of each to take the lead on this. Great life lesson for the kids, and a great way to help your community. Currently over 2 dozen Plainville families depend on the pantry to get by on a weekly basis. Only one week to go...
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Mon Jun 11, 2012
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We have another Dough Raiser with UNO Chicago Grill in Wrentham next week. The dates of this dough raiser are June 12th & 13th. UNO will give back 20% of each check to the PAL. Dine-in or takeout orders are eligible. Simply click the link below, print and present the attached coupon at the time of payment to ensure the PAL gets credit!
| If you have a question about the dough raiser you can contact Bryan Weddleton at Bryanw1733@gmail.com. |
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Posted by Darrin Sprague, Created Sun Jun 3, 2012, Updated Wed Jun 6, 2012
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MLB Pitch Hit and Run originally scheduled for Saturday 6/2 has been postponed until Thursday, 6/7 at Hoyt Field in Cambridge. Registration is scheduled for 5PM but will be kept open for those of you who can't make it until later. It will run as long as necessary in order to get the competition completed.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Sat Jun 2, 2012
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Download memorial2012tourneypoolv2.xlsx
13th Annual Memorial Day Invitational
PAL Scholarship Tournament
PONY 10U, 12U and 14U Divisions
May 25-27, 2012
Tournament Director:Chuck Quealy
Download memorial2012tourney052212.xlsx
For complete information, please check our
PAL 2012 Softball Tournaments page.
Tournament notes:
Sunday: The field assignment for the Shrewsbury Shockers Gold , Central MA Thunder EC Drama, & Eclipse bracket should have been Eisele in Plainville, not Nelson.. Sorry for the confusion. Thanks, CQ
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed May 23, 2012, Updated Sun May 27, 2012
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There will be a general meeting held Wednesday, May 23, 2012 for the purpose of ratifying changes to the PAL by-laws. The meeting will be held at the PAL Facility on Everett Skinner Road at 7:45 PM.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed May 23, 2012
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Results of Saturday's Pitch, Hit, and Run event:
Girls 7/8
All around champ: Annie Pearl
Pitch: Libby Walsh, Hit: Annie Pearl, Run: Annie Pearl Girls 9/10
All Around Champ: MacKenzie Bishop
Pitch and Hit: Mackenzie Bishop, Run: Hannah Sencaj Girls 11/12
All Around Champ: Hailey MaCasland
Pitch, Hit, Run: Hailey MaCasland (all three!) Girls 13/14
All Around Champ: Marrisa Johnson
Pitch: Betsy Walsh, Hit: Kat Colburn, Run: Marrisa Johnson Boys 7/8
All Around Champ: Brendan Weddleton
Pitch and Run: Kevin McCasland, Hit: Brendan Weddleton Boys 9/10
All Around Champ: Ryan Boucher
Pitch: Jake Mager, Hit and Run: Ryan Boucher Boys 11/12
All Around Champ: Dan Antunes
Pitch: Chris Tebo, Hit: John Blaisdell, Run: Nick Kerr Boys 13/14: No competitors Overall High Scores
Girls: Hailey McCasland 877 total points
Boys: Dan Antunes 979 total points
***Note Chris Tebo had 978 points, very close 2nd place***
***Note John Blaisdell hit the only Homerun at 208 feet*** Thanks Greg Sencaj for running the event and to all who participated
All certificate winners now have an opportunity to advance to the next round. Please see the attachment for additional information.
Pitch, Hit , and Run regionals
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Tue May 15, 2012, Updated Tue May 15, 2012
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Just click the appropriate link:
 
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Mon May 7, 2012
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Welcome to the 8th Annual
2012 King Philip Cup
Spring Baseball TournamentPlainville ~ Norfolk ~ Wrentham Majors
Welcome! Attached please find the game schedule and tournament rules:
Download 2012 KP Cup Schedule
Download 2012 KP Cup Rules
KP Cup Home Run Derby
Minors: Thursday, May 17
Majors: Friday, May 18
Sign in time for both events is 5:30
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Fri May 4, 2012, Updated Mon May 14, 2012
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As you are probably aware, the PAL depends on its registered members to contribute to the upkeep of the facility throughout the course of the season. Below is the maintenance schedule for Spring 2012. Check it out, know when your team is on duty and please help out where appropriate. The participating children should be expected to assist as well. Your ongoing assistance helps us keep our registration fees at a reasonable level.
Contact me with questions or for added clarification. You can find my e-mail address on: "www.palonline.org" or call me on my cellular telephone at 508-736-8665
Thanks in advance,
Chris Murphy
PAL Facilities & Safety Manager
PAL Spring 2012 Maintenance Schedule.xls
For more detailed info, please check the Field Maintenance and Projects page
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Thu May 3, 2012, Updated Thu May 3, 2012
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PAL Fundraising rep Bryan Weddleton has announced Saturday's Opening Day Raffle winners:
Red Sox Basket: Desprez Family
Gonzalez jersey and Ortiz ball: Clancy Family
50/50 Raffle: Marcou Family ($90)
Tavern Gift card: Amelia Murphy
Mr Dooleys Gift card: O'Rourke Family
Chieftain Gift card: Jeannine Borozny
RBI Olympic winners (Free lesson at RBI):
Danny Clancy
Kevin McCasland
Tyler Sprague
Jeremy Ryans
Derek Vadnais
AJ Olsen
Faith Turinese
All winner can contact Bryan at bryanw1733@gmail.com to claim their prizes. RBI winners need to call RBI @ 508-543-9595 to set up the free lesson.
Thanks to all who participated!
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Tue Apr 17, 2012
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A lot of information here, please read carefully.
Attached are the rules for Farm, Minors and Majors that we will be using this season. I have developed these based on: feedback from many past coaches, area town rules (Hockomock, N. Attleboro, Mansfield, etc), as well as interjected some of my own ideas to the mix...
* Pitch count template: Download Pitch-Count-Forms.pdf
NOTE: All of the download links above can also be found on the PAL Downloads page (see left column on Home Page) and will remain there for reference.
Biggest changes to note are:
* Move to pitch counts (& inning limits)
* Stealing in minors/farm levels
* Teams at every level will be responsible for tracking pitch counts for BOTH teams. At end of each inning coaches will confirm pitch counts with each other, higher count supersedes.
* At the end of each game, all scores, pitch counts, innings pitched, will be submitted by BOTH coaches to:
Opposing Coach
** Farm does not need to report the scores, as we don't keep standings, just pitch counts/innings
SAMPLE post game email:
Red Sox 5 Yankees 3
Sox:
John - 3 innings, 55 pitches, age 12
Jimmy - 2 innings, 34 pitches, age 11
Fred - 1 inning, 14 pitches, age 12
Yanks:
Billy - 3 innings, 62 pitches, age 12
Mark - 3 innings, 54 pitches, age 11
I will provide the initial pitching templates (hard copies) at the PAL (soft copy on the website and in this email). It will be the responsibility of the coaches to make sure they have the proper tracking forms at the start of each game. I don't necessarily need the coaches 'signatures' after the game, just confirmation on email that the numbers are correct.
I have also setup reps at each level:
Lou Weihrauch - Farm & Instructional
Rich Boucher - Minors
Darrin Sprague - Majors
All questions/issues should filter through them first, if still not resolved, it may be raised to myself, then to the board.
We will be evaluating the rules throughout the season and could provide tweaks where necessary. At the end of the season, I will be soliciting feedback on rules - what worked, what didn't, potential modifications, etc. This is a work in progress, and I appreciate (CONSTRUCTIVE) feedback - notice emphasis...
Please review the rules and pitching guidelines. Also print and make sure you have a copy with you at games.
** Final note - please no shenanigans. We all like to win, but please keep in mind that this is the REC season. We are trying to develop players and keep kids interested in baseball. I will have a very low tolerance to rule violations, unsportsmanlike behavior, and BS. Remember - this is for the kids, not about our own ego's...
Thanks, Rich
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed Apr 11, 2012, Updated Thu Apr 12, 2012
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All:
During the week of Monday April 9th through Saturday April 14, the National Geographic Television Network will be filming on the premises of the Plainville Athletic league. In addition, they will also be filming portions of our Opening Day Parade as it progresses from the Town Park to the PAL. Part or all of this film will be included in a National Geographic TV show due to be aired in September of 2012.
Beginning Wednesday, April 4 you will see a legal notice posted on the grounds of the PAL in numerous areas informing all about this National Geographic TV initiative. The contents of this legal disclaimer is below in " BOLDED CAPITAL LETTERS".
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
A TELEVISION SERIES PRODUCED BY NICO PRODUCTIONS, INC. ("THE SERIES") IS BEING RECORDED IN AND AROUND THESE PREMISES. ALL PERSONS ENTERING HERE CONSENT TO THE USE OF THEIR PHOTOGRAPH, IMAGE, VOICE AND LIKENESS IN THE SERIES, AND IN PROMOTION THEREFORE, IN ANY AND ALL MEDIA (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL TELEVISION RIGHTS, AND ALL ALLIED, ANCILLARY, SUBSIDIARY AND INCIDENTAL RIGHTS), THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSE, IN PERPETUITY, WITHOUT REMUNERATION. DO NOT ENTER THESE PREMISES IF YOU DO NOT CONSENT TO THE USE OF YOUR PHOTOGRAPH, IMAGE, VOICE AND/OR LIKENESS IN THIS MANNER.
IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, YOU MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN TO ENTER THESE PREMISES.
If it happens that your likeness is prominently featured in the program you will be asked to sign a release form prior to your likeness being used. If you do not want your likeness to potentially appear on the National Geographic TV show, please contact me directly via my cell phone before Monday April 9th.
Thank you.
Chris Murphy
Plainville Athletic League
Facilities and Safety Manager
cell phone: 508-736-8665
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Tue Apr 3, 2012
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We've added a new page for practice times. Please check the Practice Schedule page in the left column. This will be updated as often as possible. It's a little long, but it's a start...
PAL PRACTICES 101
We have a lot of new children participating in the instructional groups this year for both softball and baseball so we want to explain to everyone how practice time gets allotted at the PAL. First off, the PAL spent over ten-thousand ($10,000) dollars on field maintenance projects this past year so not all of the fields have been fully opened yet for practices. Based on the recommendations of the field consultants who did the work, there will be no practices on the Nelson and Watters fields this week, with the exception of the KP High School girls' varsity and junior-varsity softball teams who each have one practice scheduled this week. For those that don't know, the PAL fields (Watters and Nelson) are the home fields for the KP High School Softball team. The consultant's concern was the effect of twenty plus teams practicing all week on those fields so we are holding off and giving the new sod an extra week to take.
However, with the beautiful weather forecast, the Eisele and Lewicki fields have been opened for practice (two weeks earlier that in prior years) and a practice schedule has been circulated among the coaches. For those that don't know, there is a hierarchy at the PAL based on age so the Girls' Senior teams pick one practice time first, then the Boys' Major teams pick one, then Girls' Major, then Boys' Minor then Girls' Minor and finally Boys' Farm in that order. It is recommended that the older teams take the later time slots. Once each team has picked a practice slot, the entire schedule gets posted to the website (see the tab labeled "Practice Schedule" on the left side of the PAL website). We know that some people spend a lot of time on their smartphones, IPADs, etc. and check emails frequently, but others do not, so please bear with us as we provide each coach with an opportunity to pick practice slots. We are trying to improve the pace that coaches pick practice times and also are exploring online scheduling options, but we are still working through that.
In addition to the recreation teams, the Plainville Pride 12U team will also be practicing. They already had an open try-out for the team that will be participating in the April Fool's softball tournament. Obviously, with an upcoming tournament, they will be allocated practice time. None of the summer baseball teams have held open tryouts yet and there are no April Fool's baseball tournaments so there should be no summer baseball teams practicing at the PAL yet.
Bill Pereira, the Softball Representative, and Rich Boucher, the Baseball Representative, will be sending out more information directly to parents in the instructional group this upcoming week about practices and development goals. Blocks of time will be carved out for the instructional groups on Lewicki, and those teams can practice together as the focus will be on skills development, and not games, for the instructional ages.
So far, all of the baseball and softball recreational teams have picked at least one weekday and one weekend time slot for practice starting next week. Additionally, each team has picked at least one weekday and one weekend batting cage session for their team starting next week. We anticipate that each team will be able to add another field practice and batting cage slot for this week. Including this week of practice, each recreational team will have signed up for four (4) field slots and (4) batting cage slots. We anticipate having additional time and any available practice time that remains will be re-circulated among the coaches following the hierarchy listed above.
The initial practice schedule just covers the time from now through opening day. Since we haven't yet finalized the game schedule for the season, we cannot circulate the in-season practice schedule but will circulate that to the coaches as soon as we can. Some of our teams play teams from Wrentham, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Foxboro, etc. so we are trying to finalize the game schedule for the rec season as fast as we can, but it does involve multiple teams from multiple towns so bear with us.
Lastly, the PAL Board will be carving out some time for group clinics for the Farm boys and a morning hitting clinic for the girls. The group skills clinics have been successful in the past so the PAL Board will be incorporating more of them this year. Lastly, teams are free to double up with other teams or to have open practices so there is opportunity for additional playing time for the kids depending on each coach.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed Mar 21, 2012, Updated Thu Mar 22, 2012
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Given the recent influx of registrations, the PAL Board met tonight to discuss the player evaluation process for this year, particularly for potential PAL Major league Baesball eligible 10 & 11 year old boys. We would like to provide some additional pre-evaluation time for all 10 & 11 year old players to give us a better sense of the total number of players that may be eligible to play in the Majors this year. Pre-evaluations will be held from 7-9 PM Friday evening at the Wood School. All players will still attend evaluations on Sunday at the scheduled times I communicated earlier.
Members of the Board will be in attendance to observe the 10 & 11 year old boys and collectively determine which players will be eligible for the Major league draft on Sunday. The selection process will be determined by five Board members voting on each player. Anyone receiving 3 of the 5 votes will be placed on the list of players eligible for the Majors. Coaches will further evaluate these players on Sunday as part of the normal evaluation.
As a general rule, unless there are concerns over a player's safety, all 12 year olds and 11 year old 6th graders will be guaranteed a roster spot in the Majors. Based on the remaining players that the Board voting determines to be eligible, we will decide Friday night whether there is a need for 4 or 5 Major league teams and the optimal roster size of each team.
I understand there may be some Friday evening conflicts so If you cannot make it Friday please let me know. We look forward to a great start to the season as it quickly closes in on us!
Hope to see everyone Friday and/or Sunday!
NOTE: All softball players will report Sunday at KPHS Field House for evaluatios as communicated by Bill Pereira.
Regards,
Darrin Sprague
PAL Secretary
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Thu Mar 8, 2012, Updated Thu Mar 8, 2012
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Upcoming PAL Fundraising Events:
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Dear PAL Community,
As we get ever closer to Opening Day of our 2012 Spring season, we wanted to call your attention to some exciting fundraising opportunities the PAL has coming up.
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On Friday, April 6th, come out and join us for a night of Texas Hold'em to help support the PAL and Wrentham Youth Baseball Softball Association. The two organizations are teaming up to supported each other's local baseball and softball programs by holding this joint fundraiser. Proceeds will be split between programs. Cost per seat is only $65. Payouts will be determined by the level of participation.
Location: American Legion Hall, Rt. 1A, Wampum Corner, Wrentham
When: Friday, April 6th, 7:30-11:00 PM
Registrations will be accepted at the door starting at 7:00 PM.
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Raise and Save Money at the Same Time
PAL has teamed up with Shaun O'Neil from Adrenalin Fundraising to kick off a fundraising program through the sale of coupon cards. Every player registered with the PAL will be given 5 tickets on MONDAY April 2nd, if they have not received them already. Their/Your goal is to sell a minimum of 5 tickets during the fundraiser period which kicks off on Monday, April 2nd and ends Saturday, April 28th. The tickets sell for $20. With that $20 donation customers have access for one year to hundreds of dollars worth of local and online merchant discounts. Any unsold tickets should be returned at the end of the sale. Prizes will be awarded to each athlete that hits particular selling goals.
PRIZES:
- Top seller will get $1 for every card they sell.
- Top Team Prize: Pizza Party
- BIG PRIZE- Anyone to sell 15 or more cards receives a FREE CUSTOM Slugger pullover (number on the back)
Visit www.x-grain.com to see a sample of the Slugger pullover
With everyone's effort and support, the PAL can continue to make improvements to our facilities, baseball and softball programs to provide the best possible experience for players, coaches and parents. Ask family, friends and neighbors to buy the cards. Get creative and try to sell outside stores, coffee shops and other events you may regularly attend.
PLEASE NOTE: Any lost tickets are the responsibility of the individual, so please take care of the tickets.
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The Plainville Athletic League is a non-profit youth sports organization that offers baseball for boys age 4 to 18 (Hockomock Diamond League) and fast pitch softball for girls age 4 to 16. `The league is not funded by the town and therefore relies upon the generosity and support of its member families, local businesses in the community and the fundraising efforts of all.
If you have questions about fundraising, team or league sponsorship, contact Bryan Weddleton, the PAL's Fundraising and Public Relations representative.
Sincerely,
Darrin Sprague - Secretary
Plainville Athletic League
www.PALonline.org |
| The PAL is proud of its policy to never turn away a child due to a family's inability to pay | | :
Download 2012 Poker tourney flyer.docx
Questions? Contact Fundraising and Public Relations rep Bryan Weddleton
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Tue Mar 6, 2012, Updated Mon Apr 2, 2012
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Calling all PAL Moms, Dads, grandparents, brothers, sisters, athletes, alumni and volunteers!
The next two Saturdays we need your help to get the PAL ready for the 2012 season.
On Saturday, March 10 and Saturday March 17 from 8:00am to 1:00pm we'll ready our facility for the 57th consecutive PAL season. There's lots to do for volunteers of all ages, sizes and levels of ability.
There are easy, quick-fix jobs and some more in depth jobs that require specific skills and tools. Whatever level of involvement you choose, we have a job for you. All assistance is appreciated and needed.
Contact Facilities Manager Chris Murphy if you have any questions or require added clarification regarding any task listed in the Field Maintenance & Projects button to the left of this note.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Tue Mar 6, 2012, Updated Tue Mar 6, 2012
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Coaches interviews for the PAL 2012 Spring season will be held Wednesday night, March 7 at the PAL Clubhouse. All who have submitted their names as candidates will be contacted with specific times.
All baseball clinics scheduled for Monday, March 5 at the Wood School are cancelled due to set-up for Tuesday's state primary vote.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Sun Mar 4, 2012, Updated Sun Mar 4, 2012
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Uploaded version of the PAL 2012 event calendar is now available. Dates are subject to change, but this should be a helpful tool. To choose a month, just click the corresponding tab at the bottom of the spreadsheet. If the tabs don't appear, click on the maximize button on the document.
Download PAL_2011-2012_calendar.xls
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Sat Mar 3, 2012, Updated Sun Mar 4, 2012
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The late registration date has been pushed back to midnight, Sunday, March 4. We will be accepting new registrations online and in person Sunday night at our March general meeting, PAL Clubhouse, at 7:00 PM. All are welcome!
Avoid the late fee, and help us determine the number of coaches and teams that we'll require for the 2012 Spring season.
Notes: Payment is NOT due at the time of registration. If you cannot make a full or partial payment at that time, payments can be made online or sent to PO Box 1626, Plainville, MA 02762. Payments can also be made in person at any PAL activity- league evaluations, clinics, field clean-ups, or by other arrangement. The PAL is proud of its long standing policy to never turn away a child due to a family's inability to pay. If there are any issues or circumstances, please do not hesitate to contact a PAL Board member.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Sat Mar 3, 2012, Updated Sat Mar 3, 2012
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Spring 2012 Field Maintenance Updates
THIS WEEKEND!!
On Saturday, Feb 18 from 9:30am to 2:00pm we will be digging holes and placing the supports for new bench seating on the hillside overlooking Eisele as well as the first and third base lines of Nelson Field. Bring a shovel and gloves and a strong back. All hands welcome.
COMING SOON
1. Field Clean Up days are scheduled for Saturday, March 10 and Saturday March 17 from 8:00am to 1:00pm
Tasks for Opening Day preparation will be posted on the dry erase board on the pavilion side of the clubhouse.
Lots of jobs for all levels of participation ...many hands make light work!
2. Assembly of the final playground structure will be taking place in the near future. If you have skills that would aid in this job or would just like to lend a hand contact Chris Murphy at the e-mail address on this web site for scheduled assembly date.
3. We will be installing a new permanent home run fence on Eisele Filed (Lower field) before the start of the season
4. Waters and Nelson fields will be laser graded within the coming months to insure the best possible playing surface for all participants. Eisele and Lewicki fields were graded last fall.
RECENTLY ACCOMPLISHED
5. As of Saturday, Feb 11 brand new aluminum bleachers have been placed along both base paths on Eisele field.
6. An extensive drainage system was installed last fall to control the water that drains across the lower fields during heavy rains
ONGOING!
7. SAFETY ! ! ! If you see an issue which in any way compromises the safety of any one visiting the PAL or playing on a PAL field please alert Chris Murphy as promptly as possible and the issue will be immediately addressed.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Fri Feb 17, 2012
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LITTLE LEAGUE IS COMING TO PAL!
The Plainville Athletic League (PAL) and Plainville Little League are proud to announce that a chartered Little League is coming to PAL. Both Boards of Directors feel that having a unified baseball league, chartered with Little League, under the PAL is in the best interest of all Plainville baseball players. Both parties worked very hard to bring this to a successful resolution, and are very excited about the upcoming season.
Roy Blakely will be appointed as the Little League Representative and will work with Rich Boucher, the current Baseball Division Representative at PAL. For those players who have already joined the Plainville Little League, you need to register with the PAL but the Plainville Little League will pay your registration fee. All baseball players that are currently unregistered are encouraged to register with the PAL. Player evaluations are coming up in March. It’s time to play ball! Additionally, if any parent is interested in coaching a baseball team for this upcoming 2012 spring recreational season, they should submit their name to Rich Boucher at rboucher1999@yahoo.com by the end of February.
The PAL will be holding a registration for the 2012 spring baseball and softball season this Saturday at our complex on Everett Skinner Road from 10AM to 1PM. Board members will be on-hand to answer any questions and update you on plans for our 57th season. You can also register online at www.palonline.org. Payments do not need to be made at the time of registration.
The PAL is proud of its long-standing policy to never turn away a child due to a family's inability to pay.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Thu Feb 16, 2012, Updated Fri Feb 17, 2012
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The Plainville Athletic League will be holding a registration for the 2012 Spring baseball and softball season this Saturday at our complex on Everett Skinner Road from 10 AM to 1 PM. Board members will be on-hand to answer any questions and update you on plans for our 57th Season. Sign-ups continue online as well. Payments do not need to be made at the time of registration.
The PAL is proud of its long-standing policy to never turn away a child due to a family's inability to pay.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Thu Feb 16, 2012
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There will be no baseball or softball clinics during the week of February Vacation, 2/20 to 2/24. Clinics will resume on Monday, 2/27. Thanks to the kids and coaches for all of their hard work this off season!
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Thu Feb 16, 2012, Updated Thu Feb 16, 2012
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To PAL Babe Ruth age-eligible players...
Please remember to register for the Spring 2012 season
It is critical that we get a solid head count for Babe Ruth players by Friday March 2
We have to get our team commitments into the Massasoit Babe Ruth League the next week, so game schedules can be developed.
http://massasoitbaberuth.com/
The Babe Ruth age groups are;
Prep, age 13
Senior, age 14 - 16
Not only does the late fee kick in after 3/2...but Babe Ruth age players who sign up after that date are not guaranteed a spot and may be placed on a waiting list
If there are any questions or problems with the on-line registrations or to submit your name for coaching consideration please contact darrinsprague.pal@gmail.com.
Darrin Sprague, PAL League Secretary
Mike Burns
PAL Babe Ruth Rep
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Mon Feb 13, 2012
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CALLING ALL SOFTBALL PLAYERS!
Softball Tryouts for Plainville Pride 12U and 10U teams
When: Sunday February 26th, 1:15 – 3:00 pm
Where: KP High School Field House
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH OUR REC LEAGUE EVALUATIONS ON MARCH 11
The Pride program is our Summer travel teams that competes in the Hockomock summer girls softball league (www.HGSSL.ORG) and also participates in tournaments through out the year. If you were age 12 or below on 1/1/2012 you are eligible. Players as young as first grade are welcome to be evaluated for the 10u teams. You must be a registered rec season player to play on the summer Pride teams. Last year we had two 10u teams and one 12u, our goal this year is two teams in each age group. Please help spread the word!! Any questions , please contact Bill Pereira at bill0905@comcast.net
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Sun Feb 12, 2012
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The next PAL General Meeting will be held Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the PAL clubhouse, Plainville Athletic League Complex, Everett Skinner Road. Updates on skills clinics, 2012 evaluations, coaching candidates, new equipment, Eisele Field fence project, second playground installation, and a little league update among topics as we enter our 57th season. Registration continues online at as well as Sunday's meeting. See you there!
The PAL is proud of its long-standing policy to never turn away a child due to a family's inability to pay.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Sat Feb 11, 2012
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Dear PAL Community,
Some of you may have recently seen information relating to an organization called The Plainville Little League. The Plainville Athletic League (PAL) wants to clear up any confusion that may be caused by the similarity in names.
The PAL is in no way affiliated with The Plainville Little League. The PAL has been in existence since 1955 and is a non-profit youth sports organization offering baseball for boys age 5 to 18 (Diamond level) and fast pitch softball for girls age 5 to 16. We are not funded by the Town of Plainville and rely on the generosity and support of our member families and local businesses in the community.
We offer baseball and softball activities year round. Our spring recreational season provides all interested children an opportunity to get active, have fun, meet new friends, and establish the camaraderie that makes Plainville a family community. Baseball and softball are both affiliated with the Hockomock Summer League. Baseball also participates in the Little North Attleboro League and the developemental Mansfield Fall League, focusing on teaching fundamentals to all ages and skill levels.
Collectively, the PAL has an estimated twenty-five teams participating in our summer and fall programs to complement the approximately 30 or more teams playing in the spring. A number of skills clinics and pitching clinics are offered throughout the winter to keep the boys and girls playing and honing their skills in preparation for the spring season. The PAL hosts multiple baseball and softball tournaments during the spring and summer as well.
The PAL also believes in giving back to the community which has been supporting us since 1955 through various programs. Through the "PAL Cares a TON" food collection program, the Plainville Athletic League has supplied the Plainville Living Bread Food Pantry with more than 6000 pounds of food in the past two years. The PAL is actively involved in raising awareness of breast cancer through the "PAL Goes Pink" program, raising funds to support local family's efforts to walk in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer event. Each year the PAL also provides up to $3000 in scholarships to High School Seniors to further pursue their college educations or post-graduation studies. The recipients of these scholarships are students who spent many years growing up through the PAL programs and feel those experiences helped shape them as the young men and women to lead our community into the future.
To reiterate, the PAL is in no way affiliated with The Plainville Little League. We will continue the many programs currently being offered and are always thinking of new, fun ways to provide more baseball and softball opportunities to our community. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of PAL's Board of Directors. You can find contact information for Board members as well as other information relating to the PAL at www.palonline.org or on Facebook by searching Plainville Athletic League.
Sincerely,
PAL Board of Directors
The PAL is proud of its policy to never turn away a child due to a family's inability to pay.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Fri Jan 20, 2012
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To: The PAL Community
From: PAL Board of Directors
RE: General Meeting
Date: 1/29/2012
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On Sunday, January 29 the Plainville Athletic League will be holding a general meeting in the Jackson School cafeteria from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
Our Secretary, Treasurer, Fund Raising Chairman, Facility Director, Softball and Baseball representatives will give regular departmental reports.
We will also cover a number of key dates that are fast approaching on the PAL calendar.
These dates include:
- Registration deadline
- Player Evaluation dates
- Coach interview dates
- Opening Day
- Seasonal Tournaments
- Picture Day
- Closing Day
One additional agenda item we anticipate discussing has to do with the newly formed baseball league you may have heard of here in Plainville. The PAL Board of Directors welcomes any comments, concerns, remarks, observations or questions you may have regarding this start-up group. We will do our best to provide you with the information we know in response to questions you may have.
In order to better facilitate our communities understanding of why a second baseball league has been created in our small town, the PAL Board has invited Board of Directors of the Plainville Little League to participate in open, frank and civil discussion regarding this new league.
As is the PAL’s longstanding policy, we encourage and welcome the members of our community to attend these meetings to participate in the process of running, developing and improving the PAL as our all volunteer community has done for the past 57 years.
It is the input of these volunteers over the past half-century which has made the PAL one of the premier baseball/softball facilities in Southern New England.
The PAL recently elected four new board members. These new board members bring with them a host of new ideas, thoughts and experiences that we anticipate will make the PAL an even more attractive place to play in the near and distant future.
We look forward to seeing and hearing you on Sunday, Jan 29 at 4:00pm in the Jackson School cafeteria.
PAL Board of Directors
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Fri Jan 20, 2012
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Dear PAL Community,
There are a series of important dates for the 2012 Spring PAL season coming up between now and March. Registration is currently open and can be completed at www.palonline.org. Mark your calendars for these dates:
Friday, March 2nd - date to register to avoid paying a late fee. This date is also important for the league to get as accurate a picture as possible of registered players for baseball and softball so it can be determined how many teams and coaches will be needed at each level.
Sunday, March 4th - Coaches interviews; if you are interested in coaching a team please submit your name for consideration by Friday, March 2nd
Sunday, March 11th - Player evaluations at the KP High School Fieldhouse
Saturday, April 14th - OPENING DAY!
Stay tuned for further updates and reminders as dates get nearer. If there are any questions or to submit your name for coaching consideration please contact me at darrinsprague.pal@gmail.com.
Best regards,
Darrin
League Secretary
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed Jan 18, 2012
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PAL is hosting a series of Winter Babe Ruth Clinics
Sunday afternoons @ KPHS Fieldhouse, Jan & Feb 2012
Starting Sunday 1/8, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
$10 fee, cash or check payable to PAL
The clinics are intended for 13 - 16s who are planning on playing PAL Babe Ruth in 2012
Please let me know if you are interested..and if you will attend as would like to have a head count. Also, please forward to other who are eligible (especially Ohlson/Antunes/Nee for 13s and Jeff Johnson for the 15-16s)
Notes:
Be baseball ready!
Access to hitting cage TBD
Help is always welcome and appreciated
Thanks,
Mike Burns
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Tue Jan 17, 2012, Updated Tue Jan 17, 2012
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Baseball clinic update:
Baseball clinics will be broken down as follows ($50 registration fee):
3rd & 4th grade, Mondays, 7-8pm, Wood school
5th & 6th grade, Mondays, 8-9pm, Wood
1st grade- 6-7pm, Fridays, Wood
2nd grade- 7-8pm Fridays, Wood
Pitching clinics ($140 registration fee):
Tuesdays 6-9pm, one hour sessions (6-7, 7-8, 8-9), Jackson school
** Pitching clinic registration receives baseball clinics at no extra charge ($50 fee waived)
** Discounts for multiple family members.
Contact the PAL’s Baseball Representative, Rich Boucher to register or if you have questions regarding the clinics.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Fri Jan 6, 2012, Updated Fri Jan 6, 2012
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PAL 2012 Winter Newsletter.doc (68.00 K)The latest PAL Newsletter has been delivered to the Wood and Jackson Schools for distribution this week.
A copy of the newsletter can be downloaded using the link.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed Dec 21, 2011, Updated Wed Dec 21, 2011
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From PAL family member Marianne Nicastro:
Join our team and help us support the cause! This year we are walking in support of Michael Murray and the Murray family, who has spent much of this year with Dana Farber family after Mike's recent cancer diagnosis. Mike continues to undergo his second round of chemo with the usual strength, determination , smile and super attitude that makes him an outstanding athlete and even better kid !
We also walk individually to remember and honor team friends and family members who have been affected by cancer, as we mention on our individual pages. In support of all those whose lives have been changed, please join us in giving Mike's cancer, and all cancer, the boot!!!! Thank you!
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Thu Sep 8, 2011
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Hello Parents! The PAL will be offering softball skills clinics on Wednesday nights for ages 5 thru 14 starting on 9/14 thru 10/19 from 5pm to 7pm at the PAL fields. Similiar to last year we will split the girls into 3 to 4 age groups. The fee will be 30 dollars. Please spread the word, all newcomers are welcome.
Questions? Please contact Bill Pereira at bill0905@comcast.net
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Sun Sep 4, 2011
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NEW DATE: Please join us for our annual golf fundraiser
Where: Wentworth Hills Golf Club (wentworthhillsgc.com)
27 Bow Street, Plainville
When: Friday October 7,
Time: 8:30am shotgun start
Cost: $100.00
Includes:
18 holes of golf with cart
$10 worth of raffle tickets
Cookout- Outing Menu: Hot Dogs, Burgers, Chicken, Chips, Salad, Potato Salad
Back again in 2010: $10,000 hole in one contest!
If you are interested in volunteering, sponsoring a hole or bunker, please contact Jim Shaffer at Shaffers12@aol.com or 508 989 1282
We are looking for any donations:
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Sun Sep 4, 2011, Updated Tue Sep 6, 2011
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2011 Summer Facility Manitenance Schedule.xls (18.50 K) Download 2011 Summer Facility Manitenance Schedule.xls
All:
Attached is the schedule for facility maintenance that I firmly believe will allow all of our respective teams to play over the course of the next 6 weeks at a well maintained facility where all the trash barrels are emptied, all the litter is picked up, all the fields are mowed, all the weeds are whacked and all the players are above average.
The PAL is hosting the ASA 18U State Softball tournament this weekend so not only will we be focused on maintaining the condition of the facility throughout the week, but we'll want to be sure the place is in good shape for the teams who will be visiting this weekend. Let's put on our best face. Tournament like the ASA States, the KP Kup, Memorial Day Classic, KP Klassic, Fools Day, Columbus Day Clash and the Halloween Bash all benefit the PLA overall in the long run. Let's all make it work better. This is how we start.
Please make the effort to include the players in your maintenance/ clean up efforts. They need to clearly understand that this is all being done for their benefit. The more they become involved, the better things get.
Chris Murphy
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed Jun 29, 2011, Updated Wed Jun 29, 2011
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2011 Plainville Athletic League Scholarships
The Plainville Athletic League is pleased to announce the winners of our 2011 Baseball and Softball Scholarships. Congratulations are extended to the following recipients:
Marc DeBlasio (King Philip RHS '11 ~ Bridgewater State University)
Dante Francomano (King Philip RHS '11 ~ Middlebury College)
Adam Markopoulos (Bishop Feehan HS '11 ~ UMass-Amherst)
Jenn Robillard (King Philip RHS '11 ~ Sacred Heart University)
The scholarships will be presented on Saturday, June 18 at Closing Day ceremonies.
Thanks to all who applied for the scholarships. As always, the essays were great!
This is the 8th consecutive year that the Plainville Athletic League (PAL) has sponsored scholarships to students who have attended a local high school and continue their education after graduation. In that time, the PAL has presented 27 scholarships worth a total of $17,750.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Sun Jun 12, 2011
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Friday, 6/10 7:00PM
Taunton High School
Final score:
King Philip 4, Norwood 2
South Sectional Champs! Next game Tuesday 6/14 TBA
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed Jun 8, 2011, Updated Sun Jun 12, 2011
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This year the Plainville Athletic League has introduced a manditory summer registration for any softball or baseball player who will be participating on a PAL sponsored summer league (Girls Hock A & B, Boys Hock A & B, Boys North Attleboro, Boys Hock Diamond) team. This registration of $25 per player is a facility usage fee which will offset most if not all costs of maintaining the PAL complex during the summer season as well as providing equipment to the summer teams. Electricity, gasoline, trash removal, and baseballs/softballs are some of the major costs incurred during the season. Registration will also allow the PAL to have all players on record for insurance purposes. Again, it is a manditory registration.
As always if there is a family hardship, please contact a board member. The PAL is proud of its policy to never turn away a child due to a family's inability to pay.
Please note: The registration fee is seperate from any costs that have been been set by the coaches for each summer team, including but not limited to: uniforms, hats, league or tournament registration fees. If you have any questions, please contact your son or daughter's coach.
LINK: http://palonline.org/league/registration.aspx?rpid=810&raid=1
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed Jun 8, 2011, Updated Wed Jun 8, 2011
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This season, current PAL softball players and Girl Scouts Brianna Lacy, Amelia Murphy, and Elise Pereira have initiated and maintained a recycling program at the PAL. As a result, each of the girls has earned a Bronze Award, described as follows: "this award recognizes that a Girl Scout Junior has gained the leadership and planning skills required to follow through with a project that makes a positive difference in her community." Well done!
pictured (l to r): Brianna Lacy, Amelia Murphy, Elise Pereira
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Thu May 26, 2011, Updated Thu May 26, 2011
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12th Annual Memorial Day Scholarship Tournament
PONY 14u ~ 12u ~ 10u
Congrats to our winning teams
10U: Plainville Pride
12U: Mass Drifters
14U: Central Mass Lightning
Thanks to all who participated. See you next year!
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed May 25, 2011, Updated Wed Jun 8, 2011
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T-shirts are still available in the clubhouse- only $10 each. All profits to provide donated goods to the food bank. Please remember to drop off donations thru closing day 6/18.
Some suggestions for donations are: cereal, spaghetti sauce, canned fruits, coffee, drinks, canned or boxed potatoes, gravy, snacks, condiments, baking items, boxed meals, toilet paper, diapers, laundry detergents and toiletries. Currently the pantry is running low on all items.
Current toal : 1295 lbs as of 6/12/11.
Goal: 3000 lbs.
Lots of help still needed!
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Tue May 17, 2011, Updated Sun Jun 12, 2011
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 PAL goes PINK 2011
Thanks for your support last week.
Between raffles and T-shirt sales,
over $3000 was raised for the
Avon Breast Cancer Walk.
See you again next year!
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Tue May 3, 2011, Updated Thu May 12, 2011
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"The PAL would like to thank all the coaches and volunteers who's efforts have contributed to our success so far this season. As the weather starts to turn warm and with the irrigation/sprinkler system scheduled to water our fields every evening it will become vital for us to maintain the grass on all our field surfaces. We have posted a "Mowing Schedule" in the "Field Maintenance & Projects" section of the website. All coaches are expected to contribute to the mowing/weed whacking of the fields. You can access this schedule by clinking on the vertical navigation bar to the left of this screen. Each division has been assigned a one week period in which they are responsible for mowing the fields/common areas and weed-whacking all the fence lines. Please contact Chris Murphy with questions or for further clarification regarding this mowing schedule. Thanks again for all your past efforts". - Chris Murphy, Field Maintenance Director
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Tue May 3, 2011
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2011PALSchedulerev4-15.xlsx (22.62 K) 2011 PAL Spring Schedule
UPDATE 5/1/11:
We're in the process of uploading the schedule to the site in a calendar format.
As this is still a work in progress, please refer to the attachment as your game schedule until we have a chance to work out the bugs!!
Attached is the final schedule with modifications to resolve conflicts and put in placeholders for the KP Cup and Memorial Day tournaments. Also included are the practice requests for Sunday 4/17 that have been received. Changes from earlier versions of the schedule have been highlighted in yellow.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Fri Apr 15, 2011, Updated Sun May 1, 2011
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Members of the Wood School’s Team Spike will be selling anti-bullying wristbands this Saturday at PAL Opening Day. Destination Imagination holds a competition where kids must create, develop, and present a skit. Team Spike wanted to send a message about bullying and their skit is titled "Bullying Is Wrong". They are spreading the word about how not to bully and to be nice to everyone and show ways to help accomplish that. It's a great message and the kids are very proud of themselves. The 5th graders placed 1st at the Regional competition in Medfield and tied for 2nd at the State tournament. Team Spike is heading to Tennessee at the end of May to compete at the DI Global tournament. Money raised from the wristband sales will help offset the cost of this trip.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed Apr 13, 2011, Updated Wed Apr 13, 2011
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Opening Day 2011 ~ Saturday, April 16
Parade route: Town Park to School Street, left onto Everett Skinner Road to PAL complex
Parade leaves Town Park at 9:15 AM. This has been pulled back by 15 minutes because games are scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM. Please arrive before 9:00 AM to get lined up with your team-
remember, full uniforms!
Also, all instructional teams will have brief team sessions to get familiar with
each other but won't start playing until Saturday, April 23.
All other levels will have games beginning on Opening Day. A full Spring schedule is being finished
(just waiting for information from the surrounding towns) and will be posted within the week.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Mon Apr 4, 2011, Updated Mon Apr 11, 2011
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6th Annual
April Fools' Fest
Softball Tournament
April 1-3, 2011
12u/14u PONY National Qualifier
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Mon Mar 28, 2011, Updated Mon Apr 4, 2011
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We haven't had the response for team and sign sponsors as we have in recent years. Shirts are being ordered, and the sponsor names are needed as soon as possible.
Team sponsors are $200. Outfield sign sponsors are $250, with PAL supplying the sign.
If you have any interest or quesions, please contact Dan Robillard.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Mon Mar 14, 2011
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From Mike & Lyn Burns, PAL Kitchen Managers:
First, thanks for stepping up and giving your time to the program. Second, can we ask for a bit more?
The kitchen at PAL provides much of the cash flow we need to continuously improve the facility, purchase equipment and manage registration costs. It is run by us, the parents of the PAL. As indicated on the registration forms, each family has agreed to cover a kitchen shift.
These shifts are assigned by team and each team will be commitment will not exceed (3) shifts per team, with each shift lasting 2.5 - 3 hours. Each shift requires approx 3 adults. Children over 10 are welcome to help, provided they are with a responsible adult and follow a few safety rules. Most people will agree that their kitchen shift was fun and certainly not a chore. It can be a good social event or even a chance to relive your high school fast food memories.
This game and kitchen coverage schedules are expected to be released soon.
We will also send periodic reminders to each Kitchen Coordinator as their dates approach.
In advance of that, we ask that each coach find a Team Kitchen Coordinator. The Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for communicating and coordinating the team's coverage on their scheduled dates.
We are asking each coach to please the following information as soon as possible...and by 3/19:
Team Name
Coaches name, email & cell #
Team Kitchen Coordinator name, email & cell #
Each Kitchen Coordinator will receive a list of those families who have paid the opt out fee.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Thanks, Mike & Lyn Burns
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Mon Mar 14, 2011, Updated Mon Mar 14, 2011
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The PAL Babe Ruth Group has been offered some gym time to begin practicing for the upcoming Spring season
Jackson School gym, Tuesday evenings from 8-9PM starting 2/15, then picks up again after vacation week
Cost will be nominal- will advise.
This will allow everyone the opportunity to find our gloves, begin to throw, stretch out the arms, etc...
Questions? contact Mike Burns or Roy Blakely
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Mon Feb 14, 2011
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The PAL would like to thank all the participants who showed up on Saturday,March 19th to dust off the PAL in time for the upcoming season. Without your efforts the PAL would not be in the great shape it is right now. With that said, the project list has been updated with just a few remaining items to address in order to get ready for the coming season.
Our first big event is this coming Saturday, March 26. The PAL will play host site to the King Philip sponsored 2011 High School Softball Jamboree. Twenty-four teams from around the state, including your 2010 State Champion King Philip Warriors, will be converging on the PAL to play a series of exhibition games in preparation for the upcoming season.
If you can tackle any of the remaining job please notify Chris Murphy at the number listed below and he will assist in getting materials and assembling the necessary labor. Again, thanks very much for your past assistance in keeping the PAL one of the premier baseball and softball complexes in Southeastern New England.
Chris has updated the 2011 PAL Spring Cleanup project list. Please follow the link in the left-hand navigation column for more details.
Field Clean-ups, Maintenance, and PAL Projects
Facilities Manager: Chris Murphy
Office 781.416.2206
Cell 508.736.8665
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Mon Feb 14, 2011, Updated Tue Mar 22, 2011
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Registrations have started online for the 2011 PAL Spring season. The link is available in both the navigation column to the left and from the programs box at the top of the homepage.
Please note:
After registering, you should receive an email from the site whether you choose to pay via PayPal online, or to pay later. If you don't receive a confirmation, check to see if it was sent to your SPAM folder.
Download PALRegistrationForm2011.pdf
UPDATE 2/12/11:
Due to some confusion and delays related to the 2011 Spring Registration, ALL LATE FEES WILL BE WAIVED THIS YEAR. Even so, we are strongly encouraging that players are registered ASAP, as we need accurate player information to determine the number of coaches/teams for each level. Immediate payment is not required when registering- the most important thing right now is that we have the player information. As in prior years, we will do everything that we can to accommodate players who sign up late, but cannot guarantee that there will be available roster spots after teams are formed. Any questions, please contact a PAL Board Member ( 2012 PAL Board of Directors )
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed Jan 5, 2011, Updated Sat Feb 12, 2011
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Girls Softball Skills Clinics will start at the Wood school on Wednesday nights beginning January 5th. The program will run 12 weeks ending on March 30th (we will skip February school vacation week).
Jackson school students: 5:00 to 6:00 PM
Wood and KP Middle students: 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Cost will be $50 for the program
Girls Softball Pitching Clinics will be on Thursday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 PM beginning on January 6th. We have changed instructors to Kayleigh Lotti. Her credentials at Hofstra University are outstanding and the change has allowed us to reduce the fees. The cost for the 13 week pitching lessons will be between $140 and $160 dollars for a one hour block. For second and third graders, we will offer half hour blocks at half price. If a third grader has pitched in the past, they are welcome to sign up for the full hour. Anyone signing up for pitching clinics must provide a catcher (usually Mom or Dad).
If you are interested in either or both of the clinics, please contact Softball Division Rep Bill Pereira at bi ... @comcast.net
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Thu Dec 30, 2010, Updated Thu Dec 30, 2010
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The PAL is once again offering pitching clinics.
The lessons will be on Monday nights at the Wood school from 7:00-9:00, we will assign times based on ages and will have limited abilities to give everyone a preferred time but will do our best.
Cost: $140.00
Dates: Jan 3, 10, 24, 31; Feb 7, 14, 28; March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 11
We have 20 spots available, first come first served. All pitchers must have a catcher to participate, no exceptions.
Jim Norcott provided instruction last year and is back with us again in 2011.He did a nice job with the boys last year and we’re happy to have him back again.
To register, please contact Darrin Sprague at da ... @gmail.com or Roy Blakely at je ... @comcast.net
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Thu Dec 30, 2010
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The King Philip Girls Softball Team defeated Milford 11-1 on Saturday 6/19 at Worcester State College to win the Mass Division 1 State Championship. This was the first State Championship for King Philip.
Congratulations to the team, and to our PAL and Pride alumni : Captains Maggie Quealy and Cara Daly, Casey McCourt, Sara Hedtler, Jenn Robillard, Olivia Godin, Hailey Mullin, and Breanna Shaffer.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Tue Jun 1, 2010, Updated Thu Jul 15, 2010
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PAL Gives a TON 2009 Total: 2301 pounds of food collected!
Great job everyone- thanks for all of your help and effort.
We'll be back again next year:
PAL Gives a TON and a Half - 2011!
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Mon May 24, 2010, Updated Sat Sep 4, 2010
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Weed Whacking Wednesdays are back in full swing at the PAL! Either bring your weed whacker from home or use one of ours. The plan: just weed whack anything that looks like it needs it. Suffice to say, we have alot of edging that needs to be done.
Thanks!
Chris Murphy
Field Guru
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Sat May 8, 2010, Updated Wed May 12, 2010
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PAL goes PINK! Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend May 7-8, 2010 All teams playing on Friday 5/7 and Saturday 5/8 will be encouraged to wear a pink article of clothing (socks, anyone?) as part of their uniform. Fundraising efforts will include the "PAL goes PINK" t-shirt, raffles, and other assorted surprises. All proceeds will go to Team Mission: Possible in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.
Thank you to all of our T-shirt sponsors, and for those who have already bought the shirts.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Sun May 2, 2010
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The 2010 Plainville Athletic League scholarship information has been posted. This year the league will be awarding six (6) $750 scholarships to PAL alumni who will be graduating from area high schools this year. Complete information, application downloads, and past winner information is available on our PAL Scholarship page. The link is located in the navigation margin to the left.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Mon Apr 26, 2010, Updated Mon Apr 26, 2010
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 Thanks to all who attended! 14U Champions ~ Firecracker Fury Gold
12U Champions ~ Electric City Bombers See you next year!!
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Fri Apr 2, 2010, Updated Fri Apr 16, 2010
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Uniform Pick-up and Plainridge Raffle
Friday 4/16 and Saturday 4/17
Coaches,
The link to the schedule for uniform day is below. I will be sending out a blast e-mail with this information but would also like you to follow-up with your parents regarding the schedule. Everyone on your teams needs to attend at their team's assigned time. Please let everyone know that they need $10 for Plainridge raffle tickets!! The only teams that need to pay uniform deposits are the Babe Ruth boys teams. The uniform deposit is $20 which they will get back when turning the shirt in at the end of the season. Some team names have changed so don't be alarmed if the team listed next to your name is different. Hat availability led to some of the changes.
Any questions, please let me know. Schedules are being finalized today so you will receive those by tomorrow. I will also have copies on Saturday to distribute to parents. Dan Robillard will be distributing shirts and collecting Plainridge money Friday evening. I will be doing so for the teams on Saturday. See you then!
Regards,
Darrin
Download PAL 2010 Uniform Pick-up Schedule.xls
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Posted by Darrin Sprague, Created Wed Mar 17, 2010, Updated Wed Apr 14, 2010
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Thanks to all who braved the 72 degree weather last weekend to continue the cleanup of the PAL fields! Your determination and efforts are quite commendable as evidenced by the number of projects 'done' below.
We still have at least one more remaining PAL Field Clean-Up day:
- Saturday, April 3, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Rain or Shine....
For a list of projects, please check the Field Maintenance page (from the left margin menu)
Bring a friend, teammate, spouse, or even a complete stranger if they are willing to pitch in. Work gloves are suggested. If you can bring along a wheelbarrow, even better. Thank you!
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Thu Mar 11, 2010, Updated Tue Mar 23, 2010
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The following winter skills clinics have been planned:
Softball Pitching Clinics
Location: Jackson School
Mondays 5:00-7:00
Start date: December 14
Limit of 8-10 girls per session
Cost: $240 dollars (13 weeks)
Softball Skills Clinics
Location: Jackson School
Wednesdays 5:00-7:00
Start date: January 6th
Jackson school students: 5:00-6:00
Wood school students and older: 6:00-7:00
Cost: $ 50.00
Baseball Pitching Lessons
Location: Wood School
Thursdays 7:00-9:00
Start December 10th
Cost: 120.00
Limit of 8-9 kids per session.
Instructor: Jim Norcott, Varsity Pitcher URI 2004-2007
Note: Session filled- contact for waiting list
Baseball Clinics
Location: Extra Innings Wrentham
Saturdays 4:00-8:00
3 sessions:
4:00-5:20 (7-8's)
5:20-6:40 (9's - big group)
6:40-8:00 (10+)
16 weeks beginning Jan, 9, 2010
Price: TBA
To sign up for clinics, please contact:
Baseball Division Rep: Mike Aucoin
Softball Division Rep: Bill Pereira
League Secretary: Darrin Sprague
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Fri Dec 11, 2009, Updated Fri Dec 11, 2009
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The Annual Meeting of Plainville Athletic League, Inc. (PAL) will be held Sunday, November 8th at 7:00 PM at the PAL Clubhouse located on Everett Skinner Road, Plainville, MA. The agenda includes elections for the Board of Directors, review of the annual financial report, by-law amendments and other business which may come before the meeting.
Open positions on the PAL Board of Directors being voted on are: Baseball Representative, Softball Representative, Equipment Manager, Kitchen Coordinator, Fundraising Coordinator, Field Maintenance Coordinator, Treasurer and Vice President.
Contact Darrin Sprague, PAL Secretary, at da ... @gmail.com or (508) 269-3389 for any inquiries. ]
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Posted by Darrin Sprague, Created Tue Oct 6, 2009, Updated Wed Oct 7, 2009
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The Plainville Athletic League (PAL) is hosting its 7th annual golf tournament on Thursday September 17, 2009. The proceeds of the tournament benefit the children participating in softball and baseball programs of the league.
Tournament details:
Plainville Athletic league’s 7th annual golf tournament
Wentworth Hills Golf club
8:30am Shotgun start
$ 100/per person – golf, cart, cookout, raffle tickets
$ 10,000 hole in one contest
Please consider one of these following sponsor options:
Make checks payable to: Plainville Athletic League.
$ ______ corporate sponsor – your corporate name & logo will be strategically placed to promote your sponsorship enlisted in the tournament program.
$ 100 Hole Sponsor – Your company name & logo prominently displayed at a tee box and listed in the tournament program.
$ 50 Bunker Sponsor – Your company, logo or family name displayed on the course and listed in the tournament program.
Donation of a prize for the raffle table – with recognition during the raffle and your company listed in the tournament program.
Sponsoring a foursome for your customers or employees – with your company name listed in the tournament program.
For more information, please contact Jim Shaffer at 508-989-1282 or via e-mail at js ... @globallink.com
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed Jul 15, 2009, Updated Wed Jul 15, 2009
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 So where are the Plainville Athletic League and Field of Dreams Complexes located?
Please go to the 2009 Softball Tournament Page for field directions
Tournament T-Shirts will be available at the Snack Bar
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed May 20, 2009, Updated Thu Jul 2, 2009
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The King Philip Softball team has been selected for the High School Friday segment of the Fox25 Sports Department. Fox25 chooses one high school game each week to highlight and KP has been picked for the May 22 segment highlighting the final regular season game against Coyle Cassidy at the PAL on Watters Field. Fox25 will cover the game on both the 6:00 and 11:00 news. It's a great opportunity to showcase the team and our facility.
Coaches- Encourage your teams to watch the game (uniform shirts and hats always a nice added touch!)
Thanks for voting. Last check the tally was KP-Coyle Cassidy at 79%
Check out the game preview on FOX25!
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Tue May 12, 2009, Updated Wed May 20, 2009
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Coaches:
We have only received a few team coordinator names, phone #s & email addresses
Please forward ASAP
The kitchen schedule is almost final- some of you will have coverage as soon as Friday 4/24
If you already gave the contact info to me, feel free to resend, I would appreciate it
Thanks
Mike & Lyn Burns
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Tue Apr 14, 2009, Updated Tue Apr 14, 2009
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If you are looking to perform community service for school, for Confirmation, or just want to lend a hand, the PAL is always looking for extra help. We will provide written credit for all service time donated, whether it be kitchen, field, or projects. If interested, please contact Phil Tuminelli.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Tue Apr 14, 2009, Updated Tue Apr 14, 2009
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If you are interested in umpiring this rec season please attend our softball umpire training session this Saturday 4/18 at 11:00AM on Watters.
We plan on assigning games right after the training.
Please contact Jim Shaffer if you are unable to attend. Please forward to anyone who may be interested in umpiring.
Kelsey White will be coordinating the schedule again this year.
Thanks Jim
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Tue Apr 14, 2009, Updated Tue Apr 14, 2009
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Practice schedules and batting cage times have all been posted. If there are any errors or omissions please let me know and I will adjust accordingly.
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Posted by Darrin Sprague, Created Fri Apr 10, 2009
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On March 28, the Plainville Athletic League Complex was the site of the 1st King Philip High Softball Jamboree. The jamboree featured teams from 16 of the region's finest high school softball programs. Each team played in three separate hour-long games throughout the day. Games took place on Watters, Nelson, and Eisele fields. For a list of participants, please check our Softball Tournaments link on the left column of our homepage.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Wed Mar 18, 2009, Updated Thu Apr 2, 2009
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Dear PAL Community,
Some of you may have recently seen information relating to an organization called The Plainville Little League. The Plainville Athletic League (PAL) wants to clear up any confusion that may be caused by the similarity in names.
The PAL is in no way affiliated with The Plainville Little League. The PAL has been in existence since 1955 and is a non-profit youth sports organization offering baseball for boys age 5 to 18 (Diamond level) and fast pitch softball for girls age 5 to 16. We are not funded by the Town of Plainville and rely on the generosity and support of our member families and local businesses in the community.
We offer baseball and softball activities year round. Our spring recreational season provides all interested children an opportunity to get active, have fun, meet new friends, and establish the camaraderie that makes Plainville a family community. Baseball and softball are both affiliated with the Hockomock Summer League. Baseball also participates in the Little North Attleboro League and the developemental Mansfield Fall League, focusing on teaching fundamentals to all ages and skill levels.
Collectively, the PAL has an estimated twenty-five teams participating in our summer and fall programs to complement the approximately 30 or more teams playing in the spring. A number of skills clinics and pitching clinics are offered throughout the winter to keep the boys and girls playing and honing their skills in preparation for the spring season. The PAL hosts multiple baseball and softball tournaments during the spring and summer as well.
The PAL also believes in giving back to the community which has been supporting us since 1955 through various programs. Through the "PAL Cares a TON" food collection program, the Plainville Athletic League has supplied the Plainville Living Bread Food Pantry with more than 6000 pounds of food in the past two years. The PAL is actively involved in raising awareness of breast cancer through the "PAL Goes Pink" program, raising funds to support local family's efforts to walk in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer event. Each year the PAL also provides up to $3000 in scholarships to High School Seniors to further pursue their college educations or post-graduation studies. The recipients of these scholarships are students who spent many years growing up through the PAL programs and feel those experiences helped shape them as the young men and women to lead our community into the future.
To reiterate, the PAL is in no way affiliated with The Plainville Little League. We will continue the many programs currently being offered and are always thinking of new, fun ways to provide more baseball and softball opportunities to our community. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of PAL's Board of Directors. You can find contact information for Board members as well as other information relating to the PAL at www.palonline.org or on Facebook by searching Plainville Athletic League.
Sincerely,
PAL Board of Directors
The PAL is proud of its policy to never turn away a child due to a family's inability to pay.
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Posted by Phil Tuminelli, Created Tue Feb 24, 2009, Updated Tue Jan 17, 2012
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