A Moorefield youth is seeking community support for her plans to participate in an international sporting competition.
Lydia Kalbfleisch has been selected to represent Canada on the women’s softball team at the Maccabi Games in Israel July 17 to 31. The Maccabi Games are quadrennial games to showcase talents of athletes from all over the world in different aspects of Sports.
Every four years, the best Jewish athletes from around the world compete in open, masters, juniors, and disabled competitions. The games are one of the top three gatherings of athletes in the world. Over 7,000 athletes represent over 55 countries and compete for gold, silver and bronze medals in their respective Sports.
Kalbfleisch, who played competitive ball locally in the Palmerston Marlins organization, currently pitches for the Durham College women’s fastball team. She is in her first year of the sport management program at Durham College.
She had a great freshman year with the Lords, earning a silver medal at the provincial and national championships. She was second in the OCAA in wins (five) and had a 3.80 ERA with 29 strikeouts.
“This trip will be very costly and I am asking people and businesses to please help me out and make a monetary donation to assist me with this incredible opportunity,” said Kalbfleish.
To contribute, contact Kalbfleisch at 8668 Wellington Road 8, Moorefield, ON, N0G 2K0 or 519-343-2789. Contributions may be made out directly to the athlete.
