About the Tobyhanna Athletic Association

The Tobyhanna Athletic Association is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization located in Tobyhanna on Route 611 behind the Municipal Building.. We are chartered annually by Little League Baseball International and conduct the league in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by Little League Baseball Incorporated. We are part of Section 6 in District 29 of the Pennsylvania Little League.  Our mailing address is:

Tobyhanna Athletic Association
PO Box 276
Tobyhanna, PA 18466

We offer baseball and softball opportunities for children living in Coolbaugh Township between the ages of 5 - 16 years of age. Our divisions range from Tee Ball, ages 5-6 through Senior ages 15-16.  The organization is run by volunteers from our coaches and managers to the Board of Directors.  We welcome new volunteers to assist in the different functions of the league, for example, fundraising, registration, coaching, umpiring, etc. If you are interested, please contact Erin Masker for details.

Our Board of Directors meet monthly on the first Sunday at 6pm. The meetings are open to all, and we encourage participation from anyone who may be interested in the betterment of the league. If you have an issue to discuss with the board, this is the proper forum to be heard.

In recent years, we have been offering only baseball opportunities. We hope that this will change and encourage more female participation for the upcoming season.  Presently, our female players have been placed on baseball teams.

The season usually runs from late April through June. July and August are set aside for tournament play whereas our all-stars compete against other teams within our district in an elimination competition.

During the regular season, games may be played any day of the week during the evening Monday-Friday and both day and evenings games on weekends.  Practices are scheduled by the manager and are scheduled around games in order to be able to use the fields.

During the off season, our Board of Directors plan for the next season by preparing all the required documents for Little League Baseball, Incorporated, formulating our operating budget, evaluating existing and purchasing new equipment, trying to raise funds through sponsorships and donations from businesses and individuals, and performing all of the other tasks that are necessary to run the league during the regular season.  This requires the full cooperation and efforts of the entire Board of Directors as well as other volunteers who are willing to contribute to the overall success of the league.  If anyone is interested in lending a hand feel free to contact us.

The success of our association is based on the support of the community both financially and through volunteerism. All parents are encouraged to volunteer and any help that you can provide will be greatly appreciated. We are always looking for help with fund-raising, opening day, umpiring, concession or banquet, these are a few of the areas that are in need of volunteers.  Joining a committee is as simple as placing your name on the sign up sheet at registrations, or by sending an email stating that you are interested in volunteering and your area of interest.

We are hoping to have a season that is fun and safe. The safety of children in our league is our number one priority. Our job is to ensure their safety. and provide them with a positive and great learning experience.

We have been working with the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors and the Parks and Recreation Committees, and they have been very receptive to our concerns for the league and the goals we have set for the 2008 season.  We are grateful for their positive outlook for our organization and their support.

We would also like to encourage your attendance at our monthly meetings. These meetings are held on the first Sunday of every month at 6:00pm, unless there is a holiday. The meetings are held at the Tobyhanna Athletic Association Equipment Room located behind the Coolbaugh Township Library. These meetings are open to the public, and we welcome any suggestions you may have. You can always check this website for updates on meetings and find important forms that are downloadable.

The site will also include game schedules, coach contact information, meeting minutes, important dates to remember and other important information. New for 2008 is our on-line registration. This is very secure, user friendly and easy to access.

We are always trying to make improvements to our league and the way that it is being administered . As stated previously, our success is based on volunteer participation. Please participate and show your support for the association and help us make this a great season for our children.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the games and working with everyone as volunteers. Thank you so much for your time and allowing us to help your child have a fun and safe 2008 baseball season.

The purpose of this website is to keep our membership informed by sharing information both on and off the field.  If you would like to contribute to it's content please contact our webmaster.