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PHARA decides to move forward with TJYBB
The PHARA Board and TJYBB are saddened to learn that Jefferson Hills Baseball Association, at their last board meeting voted to no longer be associated with TJYBB. As the 2008 TJYBB baseball season came to an end it became apparent that the future of the merged organizations of Jefferson Hills Baseball Association (JHBA) and the Pleasant Hills Recreation Association (PHARA) was in jeopardy. On 30-June -2008 a PHARA executive board member sent an e-mail to the acting JHBA president asking what needed to be done to keep the players of West Elizabeth, Jefferson Borough and Pleasant Hills together to play baseball in the future.
A list was sent back from the acting JHBA President with the following that needed to occur to keep JHBA from pulling out of the TJYBB:
· One Board overseeing, Spring Ball, All Stars, Fall Ball and in place around Oct/Nov and can consist of 5 to 7 people.
· In house play ups.
· In house rule changes.
· Play offs for Minors and Majors.
· All Star Manager picked earlier in the in house season, JH recommends the All Star Manager voted on NLT May 15th.
· How All Star teams are chosen
· For those having All Star tryouts, they should be scheduled early June while school is still in.
In order to allow all the youths the ability to participate in playing baseball together PHARA agreed to all the demands of JHBA, although some were believed to not be in the best interest of an instructional, recreational league. PHARA asked in return that the in-house season would end in late June, late games during school nights would be limited, games played on Saturdays and the board that is to be put into place be under the PHARA umbrella such as football and softball operate. JHBA replied that they would not commit to making those decisions.
This past September PHARA announced a meeting to discuss the future of baseball in our communities. At that meeting volunteers came forward by signing a list to possibly be considered as potential board members of the not yet formed TJYBB board. JHBA took the position that all who proffered their names should be members of the future board. PHARA countered that the initial board should be comprised of 3 members from PHARA and 3 members from JHBA. Those six original members would then choose the seventh member. PHARA took the position that the board members should not have been limited to the names on the list from the September meeting.
Apparently not willing to concede, JHBA by a vote of 6-NO, 1-YES, 1-Abstention elected to disassociate themselves from TJYBB.
Thomas Jefferson Youth Baseball
Mission Statement
Thomas Jefferson Youth Baseball (TJYBB) is a volunteer
organization dedicated to excellence in providing a quality program for the
youth community. TJYBB is committed to providing coaches and parents with skills
and resources needed to teach youth baseball. TJYBB strives to instill the
children of this community the ideas of good sportsmanship, honestly, loyalty
and a sense of teamwork. It helps teach the kids to focus on the enjoyment,
learning and playing our nation’s greatest pastime.
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TJYBB is moving forward with the merger of PHARA and Jefferson baseball
If you have a child who plays baseball, it is imperative that you attend this meeting. If you had children who played in this community and would like to contribute, please feel free to join us. We are looking to discuss the upcoming baseball seasons and to develop an environment that is in the best interest of all the children.
The meeting will be held Wednesday, September 17th at 7:00p.m. at the Pleasant Hills Borough Community room.
Thanks!
As the 2008 season comes to a close, we would like to thank our Managers, Coaches, Snack Shack Volunteers, Sponsors, and especially our Parents for making this a memorable year. We hope our players had an enjoyable season and improved in both their baseball understanding and skill.
Get a Free Autograph from Nate McLouth
On Monday, June 9th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm come meet Nate McLouth  and get a free autograph at the PNC Century III Branch on Route 51 across from the Southland Shopping Center. The event will also include refreshments and prizes, provided by its sponsor, PNC Bank. Additional details are available in this flyer.
Pleasant Hills Community Day
Saturday, August 16, 2008 is Pleasant Hills Community Day.
If you are interested in participating with TJ Youth Baseball in the parade,
contact Scott Mack
2008 Baseball Pictures
Baseball pictures are tentatively scheduled for May 6- May 9.
Download your photo order form.
Bring your form and payment to your team's photo session as announced by your team manager.
Get Your TJYBB Apparel
Order your TJ Youth Baseball t-shirts and sweatshirts today!
Print out this Order Form.
Then just fill it out and get it with your payment to your manager to place your order!
2008 Season Starts
May 10th will mark the official start of the 2008 Thomas Jefferson Youth Baseball season.
Game schedules will be posted online as soon as they are made available by Commissioners and Managers.
2008 Game Schedules
Game schedules have been completed.
Check out the latest information on your team today!
2008 Practice Schedules
Game schedules have been completed.
Check out the latest information on your team today!
2008 Drafts
Drafts have been completed for all leagues.
Managers will be calling theirs players soon.
2008 Registration
Registration for the 2008 TJYBB season has started.
Download the registration form, fill it out, and bring your payment to the next signup session. Update: 2008 Registration is complete! Have a GREAT SEASON!!
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