Attention All Power Alumnae
The Pittsburgh Power would like to invite all Power alumnae to participate in its first annual alumnae game and picnic.
Currently, the plan is to hold this event during the annual Pittsburgh Power “Battle of the Burg” Softball Tournament held at Cranberry Park and several other venues on July 9-11, 2010 but we welcome your input and would consider another date if that is more suitable to the largest number of participants.
Interested? Contact either Warren Pirring or Jeff Frey. You can also use the Contact Us page here on the website. Make sure you send your contact information so we can keep you informed about the event.
Also, while you're here, take a look at the Power Alumnae section. Someone missing? Something wrong? Let us know! Send corrections and additions to the webmaster at the Contact Us page.
2010 Battle in the Burgh Set for July 9-11th
Pittsburgh Power Softball is pleased to announce the 2010 Battle in the Burgh Tournament. The tournament is scheduled for July 9, 10 and 11, 2010.
- 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U Divisions
- Option to bat up to 11 players
- 5-Game Guarantee with 4 Pool Games / Single Elimination on Sunday (weather permitting)
- Entry Fee $430 (10U $390)
- ASA / NASF Approved Umpires and Balls for each game
- Entry Deadine: June 25, 2010
| Tournament Coordinator | Tom Macel | (412) 367-7135 / (412) 877-4579 (cell) | pencil70@comcast.net |
| Tournament Executive Director | Guy Demaio, PSF President | (724) 658-7838 | paaasa09@comcast.net |
| Pittsburgh Coordinators | Warren Pirring | (412) 821-8867 / (412) 773-0337 (cell) | warrenpir5@msn.com |
| Jeff Frey | (412) 366-9298 / (412) 432-9063 (cell) | frey8@verizon.net |
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Power Announces 10th Annual Financial Aid and Recruiting Seminar
Pittsburgh Power is pleased to announce its 10th annual financial aid and recruiting seminar for college bound Power players and their parents. Once again, Robert Morris University’s Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach, Dr. Craig Coleman, will be conducting the seminar and answering questions about all aspects of the college financial aid and recruiting process. This information will be invaluable to all college bound students – not just those who plan to play softball or another sport. Pittsburgh Power urges all freshmen through senior high school players to attend this free seminar.
Who: All Pittsburgh Power players (Freshman through Senior) and their parents
When: Sunday, January 31, 2010, 7:00pm
Where: Pittsburgh Power Training Facility (375 Northgate Drive, Warrendale, PA 15086)
Presented by: Dr. Craig Coleman, Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach, Robert Morris University
Cost: Free for Pittsburgh Power Players and their families
Power Showcases Its Rising Stars
The Rising Stars Showcase was held October 23-25, 2009 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This premiere showcase attracts over 300 softball teams along with several hundred college coaches. Read more...
Power Holds 2009 College Showcase
Pittsburgh Power Softball held its annual College Showcase on Sunday, August 30th at Blueberry Hill Park. Each year, this event brings together Power players entering their junior and senior years in high school with college coaches looking to fill roster spots. This year’s event had an exceptional turnout with 65 Power players participating and 31 college coaches representing 23 schools attending. Read more...
Battle Of The Burgh Results
Pittsburgh Power Softball thanks all who participated in the 2009 Battle in the Burgh including the teams, fans and especially the Power volunteers who made it happen.
Congratulations to this year's winners:
| Division | Winner | Runner Up |
| 10U | Pittsburgh Lady Roadrunners | Thunder Elite |
| 12U | Xplosion | Ohio Hurricanes Blue |
| 14U | Ohio Hurricanes Blue | Shaler Heat |
| 16U | Pittsburgh Lady Roadrunners | Pittsburgh Predators |
| 18U | Pittsburgh Predators | Connellsville Cyclones |
| 23U | Dream Team | Ohio Roadrunners |
2009 Power Banquet Bigger Than Ever
Over 600 players, family members, college coaches, umpires and other special guests convened Sunday, March 22 at the Four Points Sheraton in Cranberry, PA for the largest Pittsburgh Power "Meet the Teams" Banquet to date. For most, it is the only time of the year to see the full size and scope of the Power organization which is entering its 11th year as the largest Junior Olympic level fastpitch softball organization in Western Pennsylvania.
There was plenty to do prior to the banquet as there was a large variety of Power merchandise on sale as well as a 50/50 raffle for the Greater Pittsburgh Girls Softball League Umpire Association's scholarship fund, a Make-a-wish basket auction, a drawing for a Nate McClouth autographed jersey and team Chinese auction baskets. Master of Ceremonies and Power President Warren Pirring remarked "I remember the first Power banquet where we had only one Chinese auction basket." Sunday's banquet had 21 team baskets as well as baskets donated by The Four Points Sheraton, Superstar Sports and Chuck Fickter. Representatives from Mizuno were also on hand with shoes, bats, gloves and other softball gear. Guests also had the opportunity to view memory boards for last season's teams and the trophies (including an ASA state championship and a runner-up ASA Eastern National) they collected along the way.
The guest speaker at this year's banquet was Nikki Kaschauer. Nikki is a former South Park High School and Power standout now playing at AMCC Champion Penn State Berand where she comes into this season following a team-leading .405 batting average and 34 RBI junior year. Nikki spoke about the importance of softball in her life, the lessons learned while playing with the Power and about the move to playing at the collegiate level.
Three scholarships were awarded at the banquet. The Myer Family Scholarship, now in its fourth year, is awarded to the senior Power player who completes the best essay on how softball has affected her life. This year's winner of the Myer scholarship is Hampton's Amy Zeis. Amy plays for the Falk 18U Power team.
The second scholarship, the sixth annual Pittsburgh Power Scholarship, is presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Girls Softball League Umpire Association. This honor is awarded to the high school senior Power player who completes the best essay on how the Pittsburgh Power has affected their life. This year's award was presented by Dave Neikum to Hopewell High's Stephanie McConnell. Stephanie plays for the Tritinger 18U Power team.
The third scholarship awarded was the Amy Anderson Memorial Scholarship presented by Power Coach Linda Dobson on behalf of her family in memory of her niece, Amy. This is the second year for the scholarship which rewards service to others. This years winner is Morgan Robinson from Slippery Rock High School. Morgan plays for the Becker 18U Power team.
The banquet also gave everyone a chance to meet the Power teams for 2009. The Power is fielding 21 teams this year including 2 teams at the 10 and under level, 3 teams at the 12 and under level, 5 teams at 14 and under, 6 teams at 16 and under and 5 teams at the 18 and under level. This is the largest number of teams ever fielded by the Power and brings the organization up to 234 players strong.
The afternoon continued with the picking of winners for the many prizes and contests available. The banquet concluded with special thanks to the Power board members, especially banquet coordinator Sue Rectenwald for making it all possible.
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