⚾ MIRACLE LEAGUE BASEBALL GAME! - MAY 17 - MVP Volunteer Orientation Game! 😀

Let's step up to the plate to help support the Miracle League of Southwestern PA!
NOTE: This is an MVP volunteer orientation event only - so we can get a feel for what to expect when volunteering on a Saturday on behalf of the Miracle League.
Further information can be found below with details to follow for future games!
The Miracle League of Southwestern PA website
Register to Volunteer here!
About Graham Park & Parking:
To those who haven’t ‘yet’ visited Graham Park, it stands as one of the most outstanding sports and activities venues!

o Within Graham Park all vehicles must follow the posted speed limit of 5mph; it's enforced.
o The exclusive field for all ML games (assuming entering the Park from Rochester Rd) is on the right as you drive past the first regulation-size softball field, also on the right.
o The ML has exclusively reserved parking spots – in the lot in front of the field. Signs are posted.
o We will likely have water and/or Gatorade. However, our suggestion is to bring one's own. ONLY water is allowed on the field surface; ie, colored drinks are prohibited on the field.
o There's a "canteen" that’s open a short walk from the field. o There is one all-gender restroom, located at the rear of the brick hut. There are additional restrooms located on the right side of the canteen.
o It is VERY strongly suggested that folks on the field NOT wear flip-flops or sandals. This is a "safety for all" request! Sneakers are the footwear of the MLSWPA!
o Dogs are not allowed anywhere in Graham Park (per Cranberry Township ordinance).

About Being a BUDDY:
o Each Player is accompanied on the ML field by a Buddy and/or an Assistant Buddy.
o Buddies are Players’ “shadows.” They are there to protect the Player from hit or thrown soft-rubber baseballs, to assist (if needed) the Player while batting (using colored, plastic bats), and to run the bases with their Player.
o It is common that new Player-Buddy friends are made on the ML field.
o Buddies receive a Miracle League Buddy t-shirt (in yellow) for their participation.
o Other than the above, the most significant thing to know is to NOT allow a Player to wander outside either of the two gates (one at the end of each dugout), unless accompanied by their parent or their Buddy. Since returning from Covid-19, many of the Players are buddied up with one of their parents. However, if needed, the Buddy (or Parent) MUST inform their team’s manager/coach that they are accompanying their Player beyond the gate. The most often reason given by a Player is to use the restroom. However, our Players can be “sly” about their wish to leave the field. Use your sense about your Player or ask the manager/coach/parent for advice!
I hope you’re excited about being a Buddy to a Special Needs Player! PLAY BALL!