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New to the league? Information that you need to know is found here
Sign up for Snack Shack (shifts coming soon)
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.
Shifts for Opening Day are now published and you may register for them. Other league-wide roles/shifts will be posted throughout the season. Snack Shack shifts will be posted just before Opening Day.
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
March 20, 2026: PHBA Poker Tournament @ Back Forty PH
April 26, 2026: SF Giants Youth Baseball & Softball Day @ Oracle Park
Umpire Testimonial: Matthew Gebhardt
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 Matthew Gebhardt! What initially motivated you to volunteer as an umpire for PHBA? My motivation to start umpiring came from my…
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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…
Read MoreSunday, February 22, 2026 – Blue Crew Field Day Training3 0730-1600 (730-4PM)
When: Sunday, February 22 (Last Chance) Time: 0730-1600 (730-4PM) Where: PHBA ‘Sports Complex’ aka Snack Shack & PO Fields 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 MoreSaturday, February 21, 2026 – Blue Crew Classroom Clinic3 0930-1130 (930-1130AM)
When: Saturday, February 21 Time: 0930-1130 (930 to 1130AM) Where: PHBA ‘Sports Complex’ aka Snack Shack This is a supplemental LEVEL 1 classroom clinic for all NEW volunteer umpires who missed the two earlier Classroom Clinics. It is mandatory for any volunteer umpire NEW to PHBA. This is Step 1 of a 2-step process to…
Read MorePreGame Field Prep Clinic, Sun, February 22, 12PM-2PM
When: Sunday, 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: 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…
Read MoreEvaluation Day – January 10, 2026
Evaluation Day for the 2025 PHBA season will take place on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Pleasant Oaks Park, rain or shine. Evaluation Day is mandatory for the following players: Any NEW player in PHBA registered or waitlisted for Pioneer or above (not needed for new players going into Instructional or Intermediate). If your player left our league for one or more seasons,…
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