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PRAA Winter Newsletter

By PRAA, 01/23/25, 3:00PM EST

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The PRAA is always seeking volunteers to assist with all aspects of our sports programs. Please consider volunteering your time to assist our Sports Commissioners with various tasks needed to ensure our sports seasons run smoothly - including uniforms, awards, events, officials, scheduling.  Commissioners contact information can be found here.

We can not thank our Sports Commissioners enough for their time and service. The Board would like to recognize our Sports Commissioners:

Commissioner Sport
Dave Fedzina Basketball
Colin MacDonald Indoor Soccer
James Dickins Soccer
Anthony Caprio Football
Marissa DePiero Cheer
Krysta Harrick Cheer
Eric Rosa Baseball
Rob Waldorf Baseball
Steve Diani Softball
Curt Briscoe Softball

TICKETS On SALE NOW!


The Nerds are coming to Park Ridge! Join the PRAA for our Spring Kick-Off Fundraiser!

Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Location: Park Ridge Elks
Time: Doors Open at 7:00PM; Nerds @ 8PM
Food by Pop! Empanada + Cash Bar
21 and older event 


PRAA Announces New Softball Co-COMMISSIONERS


The Board of Trustees would like to announce Steve Diani and Curt Briscoe as Co-Commissioners for the PRAA Softball Program. We are looking forward to a great season ahead. 

 

 


Previous Newsletters

View our previous newsletters here: 

Fall 2024
Spring 2024
Summer 2024

From the Board of trustees

 

As we step into the new year, the Board of Trustees is thrilled to share the excitement and energy buzzing through our community. Our basketball and indoor soccer programs are off to a fantastic start, with enthusiastic participation and remarkable performances from our athletes. The dedication and teamwork displayed on the courts and fields have been truly inspiring, and we can't wait to see what the rest of the season holds.

In addition to our sports programs, we are excited to announce the upcoming Nerds Concert! It's going to be an incredible event, and we encourage all members to join us for an evening of fun, music, and community spirit.

We would also like to remind all prospective coaches to complete your certifications if you plan on coaching this year. Ensuring that our coaches are fully certified helps maintain the highest standards of safety and quality for our programs.

We have a year full of engaging activities, tournaments, and events planned, and we look forward to continuing to foster a vibrant athletic community. Here's to a year of growth, achievement, and fun for everyone involved!

 


Congratulations Champs!

 

The PRAA would like to congratulate the 5th Grade Boys Travel Basketball Team for winning the 2024 Holiday Tournament Championship!


SprinG REGistration Now Open!


Register today for the 2025 Baseball and Softball Seasons! Registration will close on February 9th!

On-time registration helps to reduce registration costs, allows our commissioners to adequately plan out the teams and roster sizes, and allows for timely uniform ordering.


Coaching in the Spring?

 

Plan on coaching baseballĀ and softball this spring? Make sure your PRAA coaching certification is up to date. This past June, the PRAA Board voted to improve the coaching certification process. Visit the Coaches Corner to for more information and to complete the requirements before the start of the season!! 

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Follow @park_ridge_athletics for all things PRAA - including registrations, events, and celebrating our Owls Community!


PRAA Board of TRUSTEES
Election UPDATE

 

We are pleased to announce  members to the PRAA Board of Trustees for a two-year term beginning in 2025.

    •    Dominick Ianora
    •    Alex Kaplan
    •    Carl Case*
    •    Eric Rosa*
    •    Amanda Lorenz*
    •    Leigh Weiss*

*returning Trustees 

We did not receive enough applications to warrant an election this year. Thank you to these individuals for volunteering to ensure the continued smooth operation of our association and programs.

We urge you to get involved with the PRAA on a sports or event committee, or events level. Volunteers are critical to sustainability of all of our programs!


Thank YOu To Outgoing Trustees!


The Board of Trustees would like to thank outgoing Members Anne Colaiacovo and Dan DeMartino for their service to the PRAA and the Owls Community. 



Thank you Sponsors!

 

Thank you for the generous support from our sponsors. They help us make sure our sports programs run smoothly each season. Please visit our sponsorship page below. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for baseball, softball, soccer, or our golf outing, information can also be found at the link below.