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Welcome to Porter Ridge Athletic Association

Porter Ridge Athletic Association provides youth recreational sports programs for approximately 2,000 children in the western Union County including the communities of Matthews, Stallings, Lake Park, Indian Trail, Hemby Bridge, Unionville and some unincorporated areas of Western Union County. Many of the children attend Hemby Bridge, Porter Ridge, Sardis, Indian Trail or Fairview Elementary and Porter Ridge Middle School.

We provide programs in Baseball, Softball, Football, Soccer, Cheerleading, and Basketball for children from 4 to 16 years old. Please browse this site for more information on our specific programs as well as opportunities for you to get actively involved in the lives of the children of this community.

Remember, as you enjoy the various sports and activities we have available, we have certain rules to insure that everyone has an enjoyable experience. Please be mindful that children of all ages are around, use of tobacco products and consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. Please encourage when cheering and please leave your pets at home.

Some Quick Facts About PRAA  PRAA now offers 7 sports for the children of our community. PRAA serves over 2000 family members in our community. PRAA has 11 field locations. PRAA manages and maintains over a half million square feet of athletic fields. PRAA is 100% volunteer managed. PRAA is not a county or state run association. PRAA is managed by it's members.

Some Quick Facts About PRAA

PRAA now offers 7 sports for the children of our community
PRAA serves over 2000 family members in our community
PRAA has 11 field locations
PRAA manages and maintains over a half million square feet of athletic fields
PRAA is 100% volunteer managed
PRAA is not a county or state run association
PRAA is managed by it's members.

FEES

Activity Fee-This fee is used to pay the expenses for that particular sport. These expenses are uniforms, equipment, referees and umpires, association dues (Cal Ripken, NCYSA, etc.) and any other expense that sport has so that sport can operate.

Family Fee-This fee is paid by each family once during the year at your first registration for that year. The family fee period runs from Jan 1-Dec. 31 for that current year. The family fee is used to pay for overall association expenses such as liability insurance, field maintenance, field development, electric and water utility bills, etc. These are expenses shared by all of the sports.

REFUNDS

Beginning January 1, 2010 PRAA will have a NO REFUND policy. The only way a refund will be issued is if PRAA is unable to place your child on a team or your child is injured and cannot participate before being placed on a team. All refunds must meet one of these criteria.

We Need Your Help

PRAA is a volunteer run association that relies on the help of volunteers and sponsors to successfully offer sports programs for our children. There is a job available here for everyone. We need help with every part of our program. PRAA is a great place to volunteer any time you have. PRAA has many areas where your help can be used. PRAA is a great place to have fun while donating small pieces of your time with others from our community. If you would like to get involved please fill out and submit the volunteer application form.

The volunteer application form can be found by clicking HERE. Please help us make PRAA the best association we can by getting involved.

Online registration for Spring 2010 sports will open January 1, 2010. PRAA will be offering Baseball, Softball, and Soccer in the Spring 2010 season. Information regarding each program can be found by visiting the sports page. The sports pages are located on the menu at the left of this home page. Each sport commissioner has organized a great program for their sport and looks forward to a great season. Space will be limited so please sign up early to reserve your spot.

Registration for Baseball only can be found by clicking HERE .

Registration for Softball only can be found by clicking HERE .

Registration for Soccer only can be found by clicking HERE .

Online registration for Spring 2010 sports will open January 1, 2010.

PRAA will be offering Baseball, Softball, and Soccer in the Spring 2010 season. Information regarding each program can be found by visiting the sports page. The sports pages are located on the menu at the left of this home page. Each sport commissioner has organized a great program for their sport and looks forward to a great season. Space will be limited so please sign up early to reserve your spot.

Registration for Baseball only can be found by clicking HERE
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Registration for Softball only can be found by clicking HERE

Registration for Soccer only can be found by clicking HERE

NotePlease help us by maintaining correct information. When you register online please review your family information. If there is any wrong information please correct it at the time of registration. It is important for PRAA to have correct membership information. Please take the time at registration to make sure your family information is correct and up to date. Thank You!

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News from Porter Ridge School

Information About Open Workouts and Tryouts for the Porter Ridge Middle School JV and Varsity Middle Schhol Baseball Teams

The PRMS baseball coaching staff is proud to announce there will be 2 Porter Ridge Middle School baseball teams for the 2010 season. There will be one JV team open to only 6th and 7th graders and one Varsity team open to any qualified 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Tryouts for both teams will be 2/1 and 2/2 weather permitting at the Porter Ridge High School baseball field. If you have any questions you can email the coach by clicking HERE.