Field Setup and Cleanup Instructions & Coaching Responsibilities:

Click here to view field prep and maintenance instructions and coaching responsibilities.

Click here to view a training video of how to setup and line a field at Media Area Girls Softball.

Helpful Softball Information:

Click here to view softball practice drills.

 GAME RESULTS REPORTING, GAME CANCELLATION POLICY/PROCEDURE & GAME RESCHEDULING PROCEDURES: ***Please note that games will only be cancelled/rescheduled due to poor weather OR if a team has COVID exposures/cases and a full team can't be fielded***

How To Send Game Results Into Baltimore Pike League:
All game results must be updated in Team Snap by the winning team on the same day as the game occurred.  The winning Coach is responsible for reporting the results.  

Game Cancellations Due to Weather:
If a game needs to be cancelled due to weather, the League Board will make the decision (based on field conditions and weather) at least 2 hours prior to game time (exception being if a last minute weather event pops up forcing a last minute cancellation). We will do everything we can to play a game, but we always have the players safety at top of mind.  

When a game is cancelled an email blast will be sent out to all of the league (players and coaches). We will be using Team Snap for most communications, so please make sure to have the Team Snap App on your phone.  Please also make sure you are subscribed to our Email/Newsletter List to ensure you receive all important communications.  We will also post the game cancellation to our Facebook Page.  Coaches should always follow up with their teams to ensure everyone is aware of the cancellation.  

How To Reschedule A Game:

We have included rain dates in our schedule.  Our Game Day Coordinator will work with each team to reschedule the game and update that game in TeamSnap. 

*Please note that all games need to be rescheduled as wins and loses will be recorded to award a season champion.  It is not mandatory for Tball games to be rescheduled and should be rescheduled based on discretion of the coaches.

BACKGROUND CHECK Process:
* If you've lived in PA for the last 10 years:  Click this link to get your background check. Verity will run a State Police PATCH clearance, and a Child Abuse Clearance from the Dept. of Public Welfare and send results to MAGS electronically. The cost is $12.00, and you must renew your background check every five years.

*If you have not lived in Pennsylvania for the last 10 years, you need additional clearance from the FBI, via a fingerprint check. This screening is good for 36 months.Here is the specific instructions for the FBI finger print process:

FBI CLEARANCE - can be applied for on-line or phone 1-888-439-2486

1.             Access the Cogent Systems Website at: www.pa.cogentid.com

2.             Choose Pennsylvania

3.             Choose PDE

4.             Click on “Register On-Line” and complete the information on the form

5.             After completing the form, follow through for payment. The cost of the report is $27.00.

6.             After your registration is completed and paid for, print out your receipt.

7.             Go to one of the designated fingerprint collection locations. There is list on the website under “Print Locations”.

a.    Please call the fingerprint location you choose for their dates and times of operation.  The Delaware County Intermediate Unit is now requiring an appointment.  Remember, you do have to register on-line before reporting to the fingerprint location.

b.    You must bring identification with you when you go to be fingerprinted. There is a list of acceptable forms of ID on the website under “what to bring”. 

8.             You do not need to wait for a clearance to come in the mail.  After having your fingerprints taken, the receipt you printed out can be scanned and emailed to league, or copied and handed in. 

9.  The code to use is 1KG6Y3 

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