Time to Play Ball in Paris

Paris Youth Softball Registration open, organization puts call out for volunteers, umpires and team sponsors

PRESS RELEASE - (Paris, Ont.) –

Paris Youth Softball Association (PYSA) is gearing up for another full season of youth softball Online registration is now open through the association’s website and will remain open until March 10, 2023. The divisions include t-ball and house league, which are co-ed, as well as girls and boys travel teams in each age division starting at U9. Indoor training will also be offered to players looking to get a jump on their skills ahead of the season Indoor training sessions will take place in March

“Our goal is to field teams suited to different age groups and skill levels,” says PYSAPresident, Nathan Smith.

“We are hoping to have a robust t-ball and house league program again this year, and we would really love to see more players come out to play on our travel teams as well.”

House league is the more recreational level and those teams are co-ed and play locally, with some of the older age divisions also playing some games in Ayr. The travel teams have both girls’ and boys’ divisions and offer a higher level of competition It is important to note, however, that while these teams do travel to different centres to play, the furthest park is no more than 35 minutes from Paris. All divisions will have end-ofthe-year tournaments, and travel teams may play in additional tournaments depending on the interest and availability of players and their families.

“The backbone of PYSAis, of course, the coaches, volunteers, sponsors and umpiring crew who make the season and games happen for the players,” says Smith “We are currently looking for folks interested in coaching teams and volunteering in different capacities throughout the season. We are also looking for people interested in becoming umpires, and we would be happy to hear from companies or individuals who would like to sponsor.”

PYSA is looking for people interested in volunteering to help convene divisions, coordinate volunteers, work in the concession stand on game nights and help out with tournaments and events throughout the season. Umpires are also needed Becoming an umpire does require completing a certification process, and these individuals are paid for each game they umpire

“We are excited to have the players, new and returning, back out on the diamonds,” says Smith. “We are looking forward to another great season of softball here in Paris ”

For more information on age divisions, fees and to register players for the season, please visit: www.parisyouthsoftball.com.

For details on indoor training sessions, please stay tuned to the website and the PYSA social media channels: @parisyouthsoftballassociation on Instagram and www.facebook.com/parisyouthsoftball

For those interested in umpiring, please contact Umpire Convenor, Nathan Smith at nathan1.smith80@gmail.com.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact parisyouthsoftballassociation@gmail com