Hi Little League Families!

We have scheduled Little League photos for Monday 5/10/21. Photos will be taken outside at the PAL facility.  This week your coach will be giving you picture day forms. On that form your time slot is written. Please be sure to arrive 5-10 minutes before your scheduled time. Please have your players dressed in their uniforms. In the individual photos players hold their baseball bats. Please also have your player bring their own bats. 

Please make every effort to bring your player to picture day even if you will not be getting an individual photo taken. We would like all players to be in their team photos. We give our sponsors a thank you plaque with team photos in it to thank them for contributing to our program. 

If you miss your scheduled time, we will not be able to take your player's photo until after the 7:30 time slot. 

Below is the schedule for picture day:

Monday May 10, 2021

5:00   Phillies  Tee ball

5:15   Yankees Tee ball

5:30   Mets Rookies

5:45   Storm  50/70

6:00   River Bandits 50/70

6:15   Phillies  Rookies

6:30   Pirates Tee ball

6:45   Rockies Tee ball

7:00   Orioles  Tee ball

7:15   Mets  Tee ball

7:30   Iron Pigs Minors

In the event of rain, pictures will be moved to Wednesday 5/12/21. A revised schedule will be sent out. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Chrissy Whittington at 

EWPAL Travel Soccer Evaluations/Tryouts – Thursday, May 6^th (6:00-9:00) and Saturday, May 15^th (9:00-12:00) 

• EWPAL Travel Soccer will be holding evaluations/tryouts at the EWPAL Complex (30 Airport Rd. East Windsor, NJ 08520) on Thursday, May 6^th from 6:00-9:00 and Saturday, May 15^th from 9:00-12:00.  ALL interested players are invited to attend as the Club is looking to add players for the Fall 2021 season at all age groups/birth years.  There will be several new teams formed to accommodate our younger players and existing teams are looking to add quality players. Please wear shin guards with socks and soccer cleats. Make sure to bring water and a ball. Players are expected to wear a mask to and from their vehicle. Parents at the field are expected to wear masks where social distancing is not strictly observed. Our number one priority is the health and safety of our players, so while traditional practices and competitions are now allowed on the field, we must still maintain physical (social) distancing practices off the field.
• There is no charge to register.  Please fill out the free pre-registration form on the website www.ewpal.org under the Registration Now tab or use this link.  Registration List | East Windsor Police Athletic League (leagueathletics.com)
• Existing players do not need to register, but are expected to attend the tryouts.
• EWPAL Travel Soccer always welcomes volunteer coaches, so please plan on attending if you are interested in assisting.
• If you cannot attend either of the tryout dates, please register and contact Pattie ( ) so we can schedule an evaluation with the age appropriate team.

All PAL Families;

Let me open by saying how much your continued involvement with the EWPAL is so important to our children and community. It is so vitally important, during this time, that our children are given a small sense of "normalcy" as the current conditions may have a long lasting effect upon the social, mental, physical and psychological development. It is so vitally important that we engage our children of the PAL in activities to relieve some of their stress and concerns. Once again thank you....and welcome back!

As all of our families are aware there have been Executive Orders put in place by the Governor, regulating public gatherings, open spaces and particularly youth sports activities. To comply with these orders, and allow the PAL to engage with the children the PAL had to set certain thresholds in order to be able to reopen and remain open. In order to continue to offer our programs for the rest of the fall season, please be reminded the following must be complied with;

Masks must be worn from the parking lot to the playing fields, and any other common area of the complex

Social distancing must be adhered to

Spectators are required to wear masks unless  the spectator maintains a minimum of 6 feet of distance from others and any perimeter of the field of play

Players may remove masks while actively participating, if not actively playing social distancing must be maintained.

At the conclusion of the activity all players and spectators must vacate the playing area and proceed to the parking area and depart the facility. No socializing or lingeringing in common areas is permitted.

As stated on waiver forms violators are subject to expulsion and no refunds shall be issued. It is our hope that everyone will abide by the rules for their and others own safety. Remember..... WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!

Regards

John Funda

Executive Director

On January 21, 2021 the East Windsor/Hightstown community lost one of its pillars with the sad news that Jim Peto had died that day.  Jim’s passion for Hightstown High School and its student athletes was evident every time you saw him.  In his honor, the RamStrong Scholarship has been set up which will be awarded to a deserving graduating senior annually. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made for the benefit of the RamStrong Scholarship in his memory.  This will preserve his legacy and provide an annual reminder of how much he meant to this community.

Thank you for your donation to the RamStrong Scholarship in memory of Jim Peto.

To make a donation in Memory of Jim Peto for the RamStrong Hightstown High School Scholarship Fund please click on the link below. You can also mail a check to EWPAL 30 Airport Rd. East Windsor, NJ 08520 Please mark it Rams Strong or Jim Peto

https://www.leagueathletics.com/UserForm.asp?RegID=209406&org=ewpal.org

There are only a couple spots left! There is still time to guarantee you have a parking spot when you come to the complex! 

RESERVED PARKING SPACE AT EWPAL!

Reserved parking spaces are now available for the Spring and Fall Seasons. Each season is $100 to rent a reserved parking space. If you purchase both at the same time you pay $150. You will receive a card to put in your window and your name will be on the post. You can choose what to have written on the post.

This is the link to pay by credit card you can also drop off a check. 

http://assn.la/UserForm.asp?RegID=210706&org=ewpal.org

The EWPAL Board of Directors would like to thank Chloe Colleton. She chose to redue the Signs at the front of our complex for her Eagle Scout Project. She did a Great Job hand painting them.

East Windsor Police Athletic League 

Face Masks are still available for purchase if you now have seen all the coaches and kids with them on and would like to get one. Just follow the link below! 

Dear EWPAL Supporter,

We hope all of you are listening to our CDC and practicing good social distancing.  The CDC is urging all of us to remain at home as much as possible, including limiting the number of essential trips we take (like the grocery store).

That likely means you are turning to online venues, such as Amazon, for your household needs. And with the holidays approaching what a great way to get gifts and have them delivered directly to your home or the home of the recipients. 

That's right, if you use the Amazon Website, simply go to:

1.  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-7426097

2.  log in using your existing Amazon or Amazon Prime Account Details

So long as your qualifying purchases are made through this website EWPAL will receive a portion of the sale.  There's nothing else you have to do.  You still receive your Amazon Prime Benefits and you receive all of the great low Amazon prices, but qualifying purchases will reward EWPAL with a percentage of the proceeds.

Thanks to supports like you, EWPAL has earned over $500 in donations .  This money directly supports our youth programs by helping to offset field maintenance, liability insurance and other administrative expenses.  The more money we raise here, the less money we need to raise through registration fees.

So please, take a moment to sign up and remember to use the website (Amazon Smile is not available on the Telephone or Tablet App).  We realize it takes a few extra moments to bring up your web browser, but that investment is minor compared to the benefits you will provide to the children of our community.

Thanks for your time and please, stay safe!

For Teens 13yrs and older that are interested in certifying to become a Soccer Referee.

Go to the following website

New Jersey State Referee Committee | Becoming a Referee

http://www.njrefs.com/becoming-a-referee 

Follow the directions.

When you pass the class send an email to Pattie  and she will forward your information to the Referee assignor.

pattie@eastwindsorpal.org

Thank you

Albert Grupper

More Updates on Pump House Project

The Pumps House : installation of new pumps

The New Pumps Have Arrived and Construction has started on the New Pump House! Thank You Again to All the Donations we received to make this happen.

1) move all dirt from around the bottom of pump house.

2) put new pump in the hole get all pumps working  and check for leaks.

3) cut the bottom of the t111 about 10 inches high.

4) frame out the pad and back fill if needed.

5) put stone at the bottom of the frame.

6) center pump bracket

7) pour cement pad

8) start putting up block wall.

9) move electric lines as needed.

10) back fill dirt level ground.

11) put up wood structure and paint.

 EWPAL Families 

We are holding a Monthly "ONLINE " or "INPERSON" 50/50

$1.00 per ticket if purchased at the office or field

Online purchase minimum $5.00 -5 Tickets 

You can also purchase the following amounts:

• $10-15 Tickets
• $20-35 Tickets
• $25-45 Tickets
• $50-100 Tickets

Use this link to purchase or go to purchases with a credit card on our web page www.ewpal.org

https://leagueathletics.com/UserForm.asp?n=124932&org=BLOG.BLOG.EWPAL.ORG

Staring May 25th and Ending on June 28th

SPIRIT BANNERS FOR SALE!  Next Order Is being Placed Today! Get Your Order In! 

Please place your orders quickly so that you can enjoy them for the Spring 2021 Season ! 
Banners will be placed on the fields near where your Child /Team plays to CHEER them on ..!!!

You can do a banner for your child, family, team etc.... You get to choose what you want it to say!

All PAL Families;

The East Windsor Police Athletic League is excited to announce the creation of our new Facebook Group Page. This newly created group will be used to post the most recent, accurate and up-to-date information on the PAL, the complex, the fields and any current promotions/events or issues. This group page is being created to facilitate the communication process through a social media outlet that many people use on a daily basis. The group page will alos be used for engaging all in the PAL community, in conversation, discussions, and individual posts or members sharing their child's experiences while engaged in PAL activities. Individual posts will be encouraged, along with the posting of pictures, positive or inspirational messages and other community related information, as it relates to the PAL, our Sponsors and supporters.

The goal is to have all parents/guardians of registered children, all coaches, volunteers, alumni, alumni families and other validated community members request to join the Group Page for this interactive experience. In the very near future this Group Page will also link you to the Official EWPAL Facebook main page and the EWPAL website.

Please log onto Facebook and go to www.facebook.com/groups/EWPAL.  Please answer the three questions that pop-up which will expedite your approval to join.

We look forward to making this a great interactive group page!

Regards

Lt. John T Funda (Ret.)

Executive Director

East Windsor Police Athletic League

If you are new to our site:

During Open Registrations an Orange Register button will be on the right hand side of the screen. If using your phone you will need to click the button for full screen option.
Click on the register now orange button. Choose the program you wish to register for. It will then prompt you to enter your email address. It will email you a temporary password. Once you have the password you will need to enter your info and each of your children's info. You will then be able to register for the program. You can pay with a credit card with no fee or mail a check. If the check is not received in 7 days the registration will be deleted. 

Returning Parents:

Log in with your email address and password in the top right hand corner of the screen. You will then see your family information. You name, Your spouse and your children's names. If you do not see your name click on MY ACCOUNT tab at the top of the screen. On the left hand side of the screen click the tab that says register online. Choose from the drop down the program you want to join. Then choose the correct age group. It will then show you a tab next to the children that are eligible to participate in that program click that tab. Answer the questions and hit submit. Or you can click on the Register now button on the Right hand side of the screen choose the program you wish to register in it will then ask you to put in your email and password.

Payment must be made within 7 days for the registration will be deleted. If you can not make the full payment or need more time you must contact the office to assist you.