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PHBA Field of Dreams Softball Tournament - July 19-21
More info will be posted soon
PHBA Panthers Fall Ball Tryouts Are Coming Up!
We will be holding tryouts for players interested in playing tournament softball this fall. Teams typically play 4 tournaments between September and early November with the season ending before Thanksgiving. Practices are 2-3 times a week and are set by the manager.
Cost for participating is approximately $430. The number of teams we field will be based on player interest and coach availability.
Prior to trying out, please register using the link below:
PHBA Fall Ball Panthers Softball Try-Out Registration
The Fall Ball PHBA Panthers Tryouts will be on the following days:
18u: Saturday, August 10, 8:00am – 11:00am @ PO1
14u: Tuesday, July 30, 5:00pm – 8:00pm @ PO1
12u: Saturday, August 10, 8:00am – 11:00am @ PO2
10u: Saturday, August 10, 8:00am – 11:00am @ PO4
8u/10u (2015 birth year): Monday, August 5, and Tuesday, August 6, 5:00pm – 8:00pm @ PO2
The final hour of each tryout will be pitchers/catchers only.
Read the rest of the information here.
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Key Dates
July 19-21: Panthers Field of Dreams Tournament
July 30 & August 5, 6, 10: PHBA Panthers Fall Ball Tryouts
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