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Volunteers, the SportsHelpers portal is now LIVE! Visit our Volunteer Technology page (linked) to access the portal with instructions for logging in for the first time for the upcoming season.
You may now register for team-based volunteer roles. League-based volunteer roles will be posted mid- to late-February.
PHBA Opening Day Countdown
March 7, 2026
Safety of the children comes first — view our league’s safety guidelines here (Child Abuse, Concussion, & Sudden Cardiac Arrest)
Key Dates
October 1, 2025: Registration Opens
November 5, 2025: First Walk-Thru
December 6, 2025: Second Walk-Thru
January 9, 2026: Final Day of Player & Sponsorship Registration
January 10, 2026: Final Walk-Thru
January 10, 2026: New Player Evaluation Day
January 24, 2026: Gear Swap Event
February 1, 2026: Team Practices Begin
March 7, 2026: 2026 Opening Day
Baseball/Softball Practice Planning: Thursday, February 5, 7–9pm
Host: Heidi Hallford, PHBA commissioner Location: ZOOM meeting (https://zoom.us/j/2680674888?pwd=aESySmsp3lU938PiYmUTlQywwP6umz.1&omn=91877691505https://zoom.us/j/2680674888?pwd=aESySmsp3lU938PiYmUTlQywwP6umz.1&omn=91877691505) For: All coaches How to organize a fun and efficient baseball or softball practice. Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of the clinic. If you have questions, contact Rod Bassler at rodrickab@yahoo.com.
Read MoreBlue Crew Field Day Training 2 – Sun, February 15, 730AM-4PM
When: Sunday, February 15 Time: 730AM-4PM Where: PHBA Snack Shack Conference Room and POs 1 and 2 Signup Link Field Day training is mandatory for all PHBA umpires. The Field Day is broken out into 2 sessions designed specifically for the proficiency LEVEL assigned each umpire prior to the Field Day. SESSION 1 – Base…
Read MoreBlue Crew Classroom Clinic 2 – Sat, February 14, 930AM-1130PM
When: Saturday, February 14, 2026 Time: 930AM-1130PM Where: PHMS MultiPurpose Room Signup Link Mandatory clinic for any volunteer umpire NEW to PHBA, regardless of prior experience elsewhere. This is Step 1 of a 2-step process to qualify as a PHBA umpire. The clinic provides the volunteer an understanding of what PHBA is about, the role…
Read MoreBlue Crew Field Day Training 1 – Sat, February 07, 730AM-4PM
When: Saturday, February 07, 2026 Time: 730AM-4PM Where: PHBA Snack Shack Conference Room; POs 1 & 2 Fields Signup Link Field Day training is mandatory for ALL PHBA umpires. The Field Day is broken out into 2 sessions designed specifically for the proficiency LEVEL assigned each umpire prior to the Field Day. SESSION 1 –…
Read MoreBlue Crew Classroom Clinic 1 – Mon, February 02, 7PM-9PM
When: Monday, February 02, 2026 Time: 7PM-9PM Where: PHMS MultiPurpose Room Signup Link Mandatory clinic for any volunteer umpire NEW to PHBA, regardless of prior experience elsewhere. This is Step 1 of a 2-step process to qualify as a PHBA umpire. The clinic provides the volunteer an understanding of what PHBA is about, the role…
Read MorePreGame Field Prep Clinic, Sun, February 22, 12PM-2PM
When: Saturday, February 22, 2026 Time: 12PM-2PM Where: PHBA ‘Sports Complex’ PO1 Mandatory for ALL volunteers NEW to pregame field preparation to attend this clinic. Volunteers with prior pregame field prep experience are urged to attend to reacquaint themselves with proper field preparation. NOTE: Failure to prepare a field properly for a game will delay…
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Umpire Testimonial: Avery Giotta
Leading up to the season, we will be featuring testimonials from some of our umpires, which we hope will inspire you to consider joining the Blue Crew this year. This testimonial will focus on one of our youth umpires Avery Giotta! What initially motivated you to volunteer as an umpire for PHBA? What initially motivated…
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Umpire Testimonial: Jane Thibedeau
Leading up to the season, we will be featuring testimonials from some of our umpires, which we hope will inspire you to consider joining the Blue Crew this year. This testimonial will focus on Jane Thibedeau! What initially motivated you to volunteer as an umpire for PHBA? As with many people, I became an umpire…
Read MorePHBA Scorekeeper 101 Clinic2 – Sat, February 28, 10AM-Noon
When: Saturday, February 28, 2026 Time: 10AM-Noon Where: PHBA Snack Shack Conference Room This clinic is for everyone who has NEVER kept score. This clinic will help you understand the terminology of the game of baseball and softball and how to use them during a game. Understanding the mechanics of scorekeeping will go a long…
Read MorePHBA Scorekeeper 101 Clinic1 – Thur, February 26, 7PM-9PM
When: Thursday, February 26, 2026 Time: 7PM-9PM Where: PHBA Snack Shack Conference Room This clinic is for everyone who has NEVER kept score. This clinic will help you understand the terminology of the game of baseball and softball and how to use them during a game. Understanding the mechanics of scorekeeping will go a long…
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