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C.I.T. Baseball & Softball Association, Inc.
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BENEFIT BONFIRE at C.I.T.
C.I.T.'s first-ever BENEFIT BONFIRE was held Saturday night, November 7th. During the event, donations were accepted for 2-year-old ETHAN LONEY who is battling stage 4 neuroblastoma cancer. While the giant fire blazed, the kids roasted marshmallows over a smaller campfire while enjoying FREE hot dogs, hot chocolate, donuts and candy! Crafton Volunteer Fire Department and Northwest EMS stayed throughout the night to watch over both fire and visitors. Ken and Kelly Loney arrived later in the evening with Ethan and his baby sister, Sarah. We were happy to present over $500 to Ethan's family to help defray his escalating medical expenses.
See 'Guestbook' tab above for a note from the Loney Family
HOLY COW!! HERD THE NEWS!!
Congratulations to Cathy Meyers, one of the owners of Sisters Floral.
This year's winner was sold by Chip Herrmann.
FIELDS DAMAGED . . . AGAIN
For the third time in less than a year, the fields at Meyer & Middleton Park have been damaged by someone driving through or around at least two fields. The first time, Wheat and Kowatic were damaged, besides doing donuts in the parking lot; field damage was $3600.00. The second time they drove through outfields of ECSI, Deluzio-Schempp and between the fields, past the front of the candystand, and out the far end of the property; damage was repaired with minimal expense. This third time, there were a multitude of donut tracks in the parking lot, plus the infields were spun through on both Kowatic and Deluzio-Schempp; damage to both fields has been estimated at almost $5000.00!!!
So, if you're wondering "WHY THE GATE?" at the top of Jerry James Way leading down to the fields . . . well, unfortunately, it is necessary to prevent trespassers from damaging the fields where your kids play ball.
We apologize to our member families who are, and will be, inconvenienced by the gate. At this time, we encourage you to practice with your children at the community parks in Crafton and Ingram.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you should acquire any information about those who are responsible for this latest damage, please call Crafton Police or President Mike Calabrese, 412-922-7808.
Are You Interested?
Looking for COMMITTED PEOPLE
of all ages who are residents of C.I.T.'s Chartered Areas of
Crafton, Ingram, Thornburg, Rosslyn.
What are you interested in?
Coaching, managing, the board, fundraising . . . ?
LET US KNOW!
Drop us a note and be sure to include your name and phone number!
E-mail: c.i.t.bb-sb@comcast.net
Write: C.I.T. ~ P.O. Box 44168 ~ Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Hopefully it never happens again!
September 17th ~ Hurricane Ivan ~ Chartiers Creek ~ and here we are, these five years later, still working to replenish and refurbish the fields, and still trying to raise the funds!! Among the list of things "to do", ALL of our fields desperately need infield mix before next season! Please support C.I.T. whenever possible. Thank you!
Pittsburgh Pirates'
FIELDS FOR KIDS Program
In May, C.I.T. completed and submitted an application to the
Pittsburgh Pirates' Charities FIELDS FOR KIDS
for a matching grant.
On July 15th we received a congratulatory letter from
the Pirates informing us that C.I.T. has been awarded
a Pirates' Fields for Kids Grant, and commending us
for our commitment to youth baseball and softball.
Please watch the website for updated information.
We will be calling our C.I.T. players to gather for photos,
for the Pirates publicity purposes as well as our own.
Once again, many thanks to The Pittsburgh Pirates for this opportunity!
CONGRATULATIONS!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MAJOR LEAGUE CHAMPION CRAFTON FIREMEN!!!! THE TEAM ENDED WITH A 14-8 RECORD HAD A LEAGUE LEADING 17 HOMERUNS (2 in playoffs)HIT BY 8 DIFFERENT PLAYERS!!! MY HAT'S OFF TO ALL THE BOYS FOR THEIR HARD WORK. IT WAS A GREAT SEASON!! ~ DAVE HIGGINS, Major League Manager
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MINOR LEAGUE CHAMPIONS O'KORN INSURANCE, managed by Jim Hurley, who were both season and playoff champs!
Congratulations to C.I.T.'s 18 & Under SLOW PITCH softball team, sponsored by STATE REP. DAN DEASY, managed by DAN OGDEN, who won First Place in the best-of-three S.W.I.G. League Championship series
and
15 & Under SLOW PITCH softball team, sponsored by SCHEPNER-McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, managed by KEVIN LARKIN, who won First Place in their series to take First Place in their S.W.I.G. League Championship also!
DRIVE CAREFULLY . . .
Players . . . Coaches . . . Spectators . . .
As you travel to and from the ball fields, please DRIVE RESPONSIBLY.
Remember, these are neighborhood streets where children may be playing,
seniors may be strolling, or families out walking the dog!
We appreciate your consideration at all times!
"GIFT" someone with a magazine!!!
Check out the MAGAZINE STORE tab (at left). Maybe those same magazines you're paying for now are on our list, and while you're subscribing anyway, you can also help out C.I.T.
Take a look . . . there are tons of publications listed, for kids or teens, boys, girls, men, women, and maybe even your pet(!) . . . you name it, it's probably there!
Thanks in advance for using this easy fundraiser!
CONCESSION STANDS & YOU!
Many sincere thanks to the parents who worked in the concession stands.
It's a lot of work for just a few, and we really appreciate
your time when you come to assist in the stands.
Refunds of the Family Fee were made immediately after a parent worked.
This worked out better for both the parents and C.I.T. because the
parents were refunded on-the-spot and C.I.T. will owe no "old debts"
for concession stand duty when it comes time to sign-up for 2010.
THANKS AGAIN TO THE PARENTS WHO HELPED!!!
Ewing Road
What more can we say, except . . .
BE CAREFUL,
BE CAUTIOUS,
BE CONSIDERATE!
Please navigate this road slowly
and take turns with on-coming vehicles!
Information You Should Know as a C.I.T. Member!!!
Get those gears working and think about the following:
Meyer & Middleton Park and the property upon which it sits are NOT municipal properties! Most of our neighboring communities have great fields which are owned by their municipalities. Ours are not! We do, however, use the municipal fields located in Crafton Park and Ingram's Foster Park. Also, the Meyer & Middleton property was NOT donated, and therefore, is NOT paid for.
This acreage was purchased in 1997 and developed into the existing ballfield complex during the years of 1998 and 1999. The grand opening and first season occurred in April 2000. As the demand for field time grew and the availability of the proper-sized fields lessened, it became apparent to those past-board-of-directors that something needed to be done! Hence, the development of Meyer & Middleton Park's five-field complex.
The sizable debt which was incurred is NOT paid from your child's registration fees, but rather from the many FUNDRAISERS which C.I.T. holds annually and hopes that you kindly support. Actually, we NEED your support! That is why it is so important for you to help out when asked, whether in the concession stand, selling tickets, working a booth, or whatever is required! Your child's regular season registration fees are merely a portion of the costs incurred with uniforms, umpires, balls, league fees, equipment, and other items which are directly related to your child's regular season of play.
To cover the separate expenses incurred with tournaments, the all-star players' fees are priced separately before the tourney season begins. That fee helps to cover uniforms, entrance fees (which are constantly escalating), balls, etc. Fees are based upon the intention for each team's participation in C.I.T.'s own in-house tournament for that age level, and permits the team to travel to two outside tournaments.
Fall-Ball is also priced separately and economically. The fees collected for this two-month season offset umpire fees, league fees, and game balls.
The fee does not provide uniforms. If you know a company willing to sponsor your child's team, please see a Board Member in the concession stand!
History of C.I.T. Baseball & Softball Association, Inc.
C.I.T. Baseball & Softball Association, Inc., an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, has provided community youth baseball since 1951. The organization started as the C.I.T. Little League, which was at that time associated with The Little League Organization.
C.I.T., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has provided community youth baseball since 1951. The organization started as the C.I.T. Little League, which was associated with The Little League Organization of America. In that first year, there were four Little League teams with 60 players, ages 9 to 10. Most of the operating costs in those days were defrayed by team sponsorships and local business contributions. The organization incorporated in 1966 after its merger with the existing community Pony, Colt and Prep League organization. In 1982, the organization expanded to include a girls’ softball program, and in 1995, it expanded again to provide a Super Tee instructional program for 5 and 6 year olds. C.I.T. has grown to today’s size of more than 40 teams and 500 children, ages 5 through 18.
Today C.I.T. is funded entirely by contributions, fundraising, advertising, team sponsorships, and the support of it's participating families. The association operates through the volunteer efforts of its Board of Directors, managers, coaches, and general membership. In Spring of 2000, C.I.T. celebrated the Grand Opening of its five-field complex known as Meyer & Middleton Park located in the Chartiers Valley in Crafton Borough. The 20-acre site was purchased in 1997 and improved through the efforts of volunteer laborers and generous donors. The complex is privately owned by the association.
For over 55 years, C.I.T. has provided the youth from our communities with an exceptional recreation program that builds athletic skills and competitive spirit.
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