What they call their work
What they do
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Youth Sports Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Promotion of sportsmanship and safe conduct at eventsMaintains an alcohol-, drug-, and tobacco-free environment at all events and promotes fair play, respect, and positive spectator behavior through coach-led example and organizational policies.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Snack bar operation to support athletic programsOperates a snack bar at its athletic facilities to generate revenue for supporting youth sports programs, funded historically through community donations and deferred payments.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Operation and maintenance of Chapko-Lewis Stadium and athletic facilitiesOwns, operates, and maintains Chapko-Lewis Stadium and associated athletic facilities, including multiple baseball and softball fields, a snack bar, and bathroom facilities, developed through community donations and volunteer support since 1978. The facility hosts youth games and supports program operations.
- Youth athletic programs in baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, and flag footballOffers supervised youth athletic programs across multiple sports including baseball, softball, soccer, travel and recreational basketball, and co-ed flag football, organized by age divisions and skill levels for children ages 4 to 12. Programs emphasize character development, sportsmanship, and a positive experience to encourage continued participation.
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Who they work with
- ADKYL Partner — Collaborates with ADKYL to offer travel basketball programming.
- Amanda Akin Partner — Volunteer leader serving as Softball Chair.
- BSB United Partner — Partner organization associated with the Hoosic Valley Athletic Association, as indicated by shared branding.
- Bobby Keyes Partner — Volunteer leader serving as Sponsor Coordinator.
- Brandon Schenck Partner — Volunteer leader coordinating Tee-Ball, 8U Softball, and Bronze (8U Soccer).
- Chapko Family Partner — Donated land multiple times for athletic fields and supported the naming of Chapko Stadium and later Chapko-Lewis Stadium.
- Chelsea Baranowski Partner — Volunteer leader coordinating Silver (10U Soccer).
- Dave Dean Partner — Volunteer leader coordinating 12U Softball.
- Erika Vorce Partner — Volunteer leader serving as Registration Chair and Events Coordinator.
- Hoosic Valley Central Schools Partner — Maintained a longstanding relationship allowing use of school fields for youth athletic programs.
- Kilby Bros. Partner — Donated use of bulldozers and equipment for construction of multiple athletic fields.
- Nick Cuttleback Partner — Volunteer leader serving as Trophy & Uniform Coordinator.
- Pittstown Youth Commission Partner — Transferred operation of a girls softball program to HVAA when facing financial constraints.
- Rachelle LeClaire Partner — Volunteer leader serving in multiple roles including President and sports coordinator for softball and baseball.
- Sean Fogarty Partner — Volunteer leader serving as Rookie Ball Coordinator.
- Shannon Hanson Partner — Volunteer leader coordinating Pony Baseball and Gold (12U Soccer).
- Sports Connect Partner — Partner organization providing registration and management platform services.
- Steve Crandall Partner — Volunteer leader serving as Minors Baseball Coordinator.
- Town of Pittstown Government — Provided initial $1,000 funding for the construction of the snack bar and bathroom facility.
- Wiley Bros. Partner — Provided construction supplies on deferred payment terms, enabling the snack bar project to proceed.
How they approach the work
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- Community Volunteer and Sponsorship Model for Program Sustainabilitymethodology: community-volunteer_operationBy relying on parent volunteers and local sponsorships, the organization enables program delivery and financial sustainability, because community ownership increases engagement and reduces operational costs.
- Developmental Coaching Model Centered on Well-beingmethodology: developmental-youth-sportsBy prioritizing emotional and physical well-being over winning and adapting coaching to individual developmental levels, the organization promotes holistic youth growth and sustained participation, because age- and stage-appropriate support meets young athletes’ needs more effectively than competitive models.
- Youth Character Development Through Supervised Athleticsmethodology: positive-youth-developmentBy providing supervised athletic programs, the organization fosters youth character development and reduces juvenile delinquency, because structured sports create a positive environment for behavioral growth and long-term engagement.