For any questions or concerns, please contact us at poweralleybaseballclub@gmail.com.  You may also contact our 10u Head Coach, Amy Roup, at rouptroop@gmail.com

WHO WE ARE

Power Alley (which includes Power Alley Baseball and Power Alley Fastpitch) is a non-profit 501(c)3 baseball and fastpitch softball travel program composed of 8-under to 14-under teams.  It is a program born out of the desire to create highly competitive teams where players can hone their skills against other players of similar skill levels.  We believe “Iron Sharpens Iron.”  Our program stresses the quality of play not the quantity of teams or players.  We strive to give those who participate a very high-quality baseball experience through an experienced staff and a sound philosophy.

Power Alley Fastpitch believes that competitive youth fastpitch softball is a tool for players to not only learn the skills necessary to eventually compete at the high school and collegiate level, but also to instill the values, traditions, and passion for the game.   Our program believes in “trusting the process”: that repetition, discipline and trust will pay off in meeting the long-term goals of developing better ball players, better athletes, and better young women.  As competitive as youth sports can get, we do not believe in sacrificing long-term goals for a win.  We believe in creating a competitive atmosphere where kids can feel safe to be courageous and make mistakes so that they can learn (failure is not the opposite of success, it is a vital component of it).

This year, Power Alley Fastpitch will field a competitive team at the 10u level only. The team will primarily compete in a local IPGSA spring/summer league, as well as a four to five local tournaments throughout the spring season.

We support athletes who play multiple sports and will schedule a limited number of scrimmages and practices in the fall to accommodate their other commitments.

TRYOUT DATE, TIME, LOCATION

10u - Saturday, July 19th     
            11:30 am - 1:30 pm 
             Centennial Baseball Complex, Field 1
             Please, check in at the registration table before going to the field.    

AGE DIVISION ELIGIBILITY

Please note the age your child will be on AUGUST 31, 2025.  That is the youngest age level at which she can compete.   The chart below will help you determine if your child is eligible to play 10u for the 2025 season.

REGISTRATION COST

When registering for tryouts, you will be required to pay a $100 commitment fee per player.  This fee will go toward your player's total fees in the event she is selected for a Power Alley Fastpitch team. 

In the event your player IS NOT selected for a team in Power Alley Fastpitch, your $100 will be completely refunded to you.

Please, note: if your player IS selected for a team and you decline the invitation to play for the selecting Power Alley team, you will NOT receive any refund.  We assume that if you are trying out with us, you want to play here.  In full transparency, this is a fee to prevent parents "shopping around" for teams, a practice we see as highly disruptive to the families of players trying out, the players themselves waiting to see if they made a team, and the program in general.   

When extended an offer to play, families are expected to be prompt in replying (acceptance or decline) so that other families are not disrupted during this process.  Failure to reply within the time frame asked by the head coach may result in withdrawal of the invitation and forfeiture of the commitment fee.

GENERAL COSTS

Player Season cost tentatively will run about $1,300.  This includes winter workouts as well as regular season play (league and tournaments), uniforms, practice facilities, some special program events and awards, and administrative costs.  Our coaches are NOT paid.  There are some costs that we anticipate will rise from the previous season, but we need to hear definitive numbers from the City of Loveland, a few vendors, and some assigning organizations.  We will release final budget numbers as soon as they are finalized. 

PRACTICES

We absolutely support multi-sport athletes!  If your child plays other sports or is involved in other activities that he or she is passionate about, we encourage that and just ask you to keep coaches informed about practices they may miss.  We may offer fall ball play as an option for those girls who wish to continue 2025 play a little longer.  We will schedule a limited number of scrimmages and practices in the fall to accommodate the girls' other commitments.  Once in season, it will be important to make sure a coach's expectation of a player concerning attendance is understood.  While allowances are always made, because "life",  our competitive coaches will most always expect the sport in season (softball) to take precedence.  

TOURNAMENTS, LEAGUE

Power Alley Fastpitch 10u plans on playing in the Indian Peaks Girls Softball Association (IPGSA) league and a four tournaments during the season.  
 

PARENT REQUIREMENTS

Parents whose children are a part of Power Alley (all divisions) are required to:
- Attend the Parent Meeting after teams are formed
- Complete "The Role of Parents" module (in person if new to the program or, via the online module for returning parents).
- Abide by the Parent Standards of Conduct

PLAYER REQUIREMENTS:

Players for Power Alley (all divisions) are required to:
- Understand and abide by the program's Core Covenants (Trust, Attitude, Effort), which are taught in a team setting as well as a program setting.
- Abide by the Player Code of Conduct
- Attend the "Players & Coaches Workshop" every other year.
- Participate with their teammates in at least one PowerUp! project (community service) each season.  
- be coachable, respectful (to everyone, always), on time and prepared for practices, games, and special events.