Hello RASA Families,

As the situation surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak changes by the day, the RASA board would like to update you and present the options for carrying out the remainder of the spring season based on state and local government recommendations.

As our website and Facebook page state, the playing fields at Veteran’s Park are closed until further notice. The open grass areas and walking trails will remain open for exercise purposes, but we encourage proper social distancing practices when in use.

Our postponed work day scheduled for 4/4 will once again be re-scheduled for a later date. Opening Day on 4/18 is cancelled, and we are hoping to re-schedule as soon as possible.

There will be ongoing discussions about a potential condensed season, and incorporating our special events, including the All-Star game, Home Run Derby, and playoff games in that time.

We encourage players to continue sharpening their skills and send us pictures to share. Please be safe and follow all recommended guidelines.

Thank you,

RASA Board of Directors

In response to the recent announcement from Quakertown Township and Borough, Veterans Park softball fields will be closed until further notice. Trails and open spaces remain OPEN, but please continue practicing social distancing.

Thank you to the four teams that ran our 2020 Indoor Winter Softball Clinics - PA Panthers 14U Travel Team (January 29th); Faith Christian Academy High School Softball Team (February 8th); Quakertown High School Softball Team (February 20th); PA Panthers 12U Travel Team (February 27th). Pictures from RASA's Indoor Softball Clinics can be found here.

RASA has instituted the following background check procedure for all adults volunteering as coaches, assistant coaches, and for any activity that requires direct and routine contact with children participating in a RASA activity.

The following three (3) items are required for all RASA volunteers:

1) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Record: This document can be obtained online at https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp

2) Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance: This document can be obtained online at https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS/Public/Home

3) A copy of your Driver’s License showing your current address (must match the address on both of your background checks)

The online background checks are currently offered online for free. Criminal History and Child Abuse records are considered valid for 5 years. However, copies of all three (3) of these forms will need to be provided to RASA once a year. All volunteers must submit the three (3) documents before any RASA activities commence.

Please send the forms to RASA... Email: . Mail: RASA, PO Box 733, Quakertown, PA 18951

Thank you for your support as we all look forward to another safe and fun softball season