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Kiski Valley Baseball and Softball Association

About KVBSA

Kiski Valley Baseball and Softball Association (KVBSA) is an organization with deep roots in the Allegheny Township, Vandergrift, and Washington Township communities since 1952. Originally existing as separate Little League organizations, these areas merged in 2008 to better serve the youth involved. The merger allowed us to be mobile enough to participate in whichever organization provides the best opportunities for our players. 

Today, KVBSA is major independent association that has grown to enroll hundreds of players who compete with the best names in baseball and softball. Our baseball teams participate in the Pony Baseball Organization and our softball teams participate with USA Softball. The KVBSA Field Complex is located at Northmoreland Park in Markle, PA where is serves the community with fields for the active in-house season as well as hosting tournaments for our competitive tournament teams.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHEN ARE THE SPRING AND FALL SEASONS?

Spring Registration opens in January and it closes around the end of February.  Evaluations will take place in February during clinics and the drafts take place in March after clinics have finished.  Players will be assigned to teams based on the draft rules by March. Coaches will contact players shortly after the draft and schedule a team meeting and practice times and locations.  Regular season games are weekdays and regular season games start in April.  The regular season ends mid-June with playoffs near the end of June. Rain or other factors may force the extension of the season.

Fall Registrations opens in the beginning of August and closes the end of August. There will be no clinics or evaluations in the fall, but a draft will occur to place players on a team.  All registered players are guaranteed to play.   Coaches will contact players shortly after the draft and schedule a team meeting and practice times and locations.  Regular season games are weekdays and regular season games start in September.  The regular season ends mid-October. Weather, daylight and other factors may alter the season times.

 

WHERE & WHEN ARE PRACTICES AND GAMES?

Our practices and games are held at the Northmoreland Park Baseball Complex, Zimmerman Fields located next to the Allegheny Township Municipal Building and Kunkle Park. Practice and game time schedules are typically during the week with Saturdays sometimes scheduled for make up games and playoff games.

WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES MY CHILD NEED?

Players will receive a hat, and jersey through the league. Players will be responsible for pants, socks, a glove, bat, batting helmet and a cleats. The manager of the team will receive baseballs, catching gear and a first aid kit. KVBSA also holds an equipment swap where you can get donated baseball and softball gear, free of charge.  You may also donate gear as well!

 

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED WITH KVBSA?

KVBSA is always in need of volunteers to assist with the many aspects of League administration. Various events, such as our annual gun bash fundraiser, field clean up days, opening day, and championship weekends are just a few of the many opportunities available.  We can also use help behind the scenes through various committees! Please check out our registration page to sign up!

HOW DO I KNOW WHICH DIVISION MY CHILD IS IN?

Once you register your player, our system will determine their division according to the birthday.  You can also check out our age verification chart.

HOW DO IN-HOUSE EVALUATIONS WORK?

Evaluations will take place prior to the season to help Managers determine the skills set of the players. Everyone in our league will make a team; which is why we call it "Evaluations" and not Tryouts.

Every spring we hold clinics.  Dates, times and locations will be posted and they are typically held in February and March.  At these clinics, players will be evaluated on basic baseball and softball skills such as throwing, catching, batting and such.  Players should bring a glove, a bat, and a batting helmet. 

If your player can not attend the evaluation day - they will still be drafted onto a team.

HOW IS MY CHILD PLACED ON A TEAM?

For all divisions, there is a manager for each team. The  manager's sons/daughters are guaranteed to be placed on their team. If you would like to coach or manage please register as a volunteer

Players, are placed on teams via a draft which will take place with all the team managers after clinics are over. Your child will be placed on a team even if they were unable to attend the clinics.





Board Members

President:  Angela Matson [email protected]

Vice-President Baseball:  Luke Pollick  [email protected]

Vice-President Softball:  Brandon West [email protected]

Player Agent:  John Beech [email protected]

Safety Director:  Justin Reiter

Secretary:  Elizabeth Frescura

Treasurer:  Joe DiNinno  [email protected]

Fundraising Coordinator:  Frank Weisert  [email protected]

Umpire Coordinator:  Jonathan Frescura  [email protected]

Communications:  Theresa Logero

Registrar (Stays with President):  Angela Matson  [email protected]

Field Coordinator Baseball: Shawn Schwarz  [email protected]

Fall Softball Coordinator: Dustin Arabia  [email protected]

Scheduling Coordinator:  Brian Tresco

Baseball Team Parent Liaison:  Jen Hixenbaugh [email protected]

Softball Team Parent Liaison:  Andrea King [email protected]

Softball Player Development: Bob Hagerty

Tournament Director: Brian Matson b[email protected]
 

Equipment Coordinator:  Chris Petrilla  [email protected]

Uniform Coordinator: Lauren Craig
 
Sponsorship:  Nate Shaffer

Concessions:  Morgan McCurdy


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