Batter up!
The snow is melting and the weather is warming, which means residents will soon be hitting the ball diamonds after spending months cooped up indoors.
The Drumheller Slo-Pitch Association is looking for a few more residents to step up to the plate. There is currently room for four more teams. Individual players are welcome to sign up as well, which is a great way to get active and meet new people.
“At the (Sports, Arts, and Recreation) Expo I met a few people who were new to town and wanted to get out, play some slo-pitch, and meet new people. We’re always looking for spare players and anyone who is looking to join a team,” said Kadena Pierce, who helps organize the league. “There are always teams looking for spare players. I have a list, so if teams need a player, they can give me a call and I can get them the number of a spare player.”
The season is shaping up to be business as usual for the most part, though there is one change in store for the final tournament of the season.
“We’re planning on doing a home run derby this year. We’ve wanted to do it before, but didn’t have enough time. So, we shortened the games to fit in both a men’s and women’s derby. I know some people have been itching to show their stuff,” said Pierce.
Potential players and teams only have a little more time to sign up. Slo-pitch teams from across Drumheller will be stepping on to the Newcastle diamonds on Friday, May 3.
“We’d like to tentatively start May 3, depending on the weather. If the diamonds are still under water, we’ll have to delay things a little, but we’re hopeful,” said Pierce. “It’ll feel good to get back out there.”
