Work Bond Requirements, Effective 2024
Delaware Township Athletic Association (DTAA) is a 100% volunteer-run association. We rely on
the work of all of our members to ensure that our sports run as smoothly as possible for the
youth of our community. Our work bond is established to ensure that all families put in a small
amount of time to ensure the operation of our all-volunteer league that benefits our children.
What is the Work Bond?
A work bond is a check made out to DTAA when your child plays Baseball, Softball, and/or
Soccer. That payment will not be processed unless the requirements of the work bond are not
fulfilled. Mail checks to: PO Box 107, Sergeantsville, NJ 08557
How much is the Work Bond?
Starting in 2024, the work bond is $200 per family Players will not be rostered and uniforms will not be
distributed until the work bond deposit is received.
How can I satisfy the requirements of the Work Bond?
A family with one child playing a sport must complete 3 hours of volunteer work and a family
with multiple children must complete 6 hours of volunteer work. This includes spring field prep,
fall field clean-up, working Snack Shack shifts, pre-game and post-game field maintenance
and coaching. At least 2 of your volunteer hours must come from the completion of a Snack
Shack shift. Board Members and Head Coaches are exempt from the work bond. Assistant Coaches are
responsible for one Snack Shack shift only. Board members have discretion to exempt Assistant
Coaches from the work bond depending on the number of other volunteer activities
completed (e.g., Assistant Coach for more than one team). These exemptions must be in
writing and provided to the Vice President.
For purposes of fulfilling bond requirements, you have from January – November 30 of that
sport year. It is suggested that Baseball and Softball families complete their bond in the Spring season, and Soccer families complete their bond in the Fall season to balance Snack Shack
coverage. A sample list of volunteer opportunities is listed further below.
The bond requirement does not increase for children who play multiple sports (i.e. families of
children who play soccer and baseball do not need to pay more than $200 for the year or
complete more than 6 hours).
How will the progress of my Work Bond be tracked?
The current year Work Bond Form is available at any time on the DTAA website. This enables
you to start fulfilling your work bond beginning in January of the current sport(s) year. This form
must be signed by a Board Member upon completion of a task. This form must be mailed to
PO BOX 107, Sergeantsville, NJ 08557, emailed to DTAAsport@gmail.com, or handed to a
Board Member upon completion of volunteer hours. If the hours required are not completed
by December 1 of that given year, your payment will be processed. If mailing your form, please
ensure you keep a copy for your own records.
What happens if I don’t volunteer?
You may choose to authorize payment up front if you do not wish to volunteer. Otherwise,
your payment will be processed by December 1 of that sport year if you do not fulfil all of your
bond requirements. We will not prorate the bond for partial volunteer hours. This money will
be used to pay for field maintenance, equipment and capital improvements.
What are the volunteer opportunities?
Below is a non-exhaustive list of volunteer opportunities. The Vice President/Secretary/Sport Director will announce additional opportunities as they become available.
Snack Shack shifts (2 hour increments); minimum requirement of one shift to meet bond requirement:

• Spring field prep
• Fall field clean-up
• Pre- and Post-game field prep and clean-up
• Weekly field maintenance (as directed by Field Maintenance Coordinator)
• Assistant Coaching
• DTAA fundraising events
• Line striping
• Soccer net replacement
• Shed clean-up
• Picture day/coordination and distribution
• Uniform split/distribution
• Soccer sideline flags (2 judges/game)
• Baseball/softball recordkeeping (scorebooks)
• Basketball games snack table shifts (DTS
  gym)

Basketball recordkeeping (scoreboard and scorebook)
How are the registration and cashed bond fees used?
DTAA is transparent regarding finances and expenditures. Fees are used for uniforms, shared
sports equipment (e.g. catcher gear), field maintenance, referee/umpire fees, tournament
fees, safety equipment (first aid kids, ice packs, etc.), insurance.

DTAA Board Members
Seth Buchanan, President Eddie Hermoso, Basketball Director
Jenna Vecchione, Vice President Fundraising Scott Kingston, Soccer Director
Steve Matis, Treasurer Chris Wonsor, Soccer Commissioner
Liz Nowacki, Secretary Rebecca Viola, Softball Director
Dan Aiello, Co-Baseball Director Jamie Clarke, Snack Shack Coordinator
Ryan Ross, Co-Baseball Director Mario Russo, Dilts Park Field Coordinator