The 2013 Giants Minor Ball Day is set for June 22, in Moorefield. spectators are invited to bring a lawn chair or sit on the bench and cheer for their children, grandchildren, neighbours or friends.
Drayton Moorefield Minor Softball is volunteer run with the support of parents, players and community members. All of the minor teams this year play under the umbrella of the InterCounty Softball Association.
Organizers say minor ball gives the players the foundation to play baseball for many years. Some players from the local minor ball association have gone on to play select ball at the youth level and earn university scholarships. Many continue to play ball with the Moorefield Hill Tops and men’s and ladies slo-pitch teams within the community.
The food booth will be open at the park for food and drink. Other fun activities are planned to support fundraising towards the purchase of a new pitching machine for the Drayton Ball Park.
“Softball is a very passionate game which you will sense when you see our players and coaches focused on the field, and our fans offering support from the stands. Please join us for the day as we showcase the commitment and fun of our minor ball teams,” organizers urge.
The games scheduled for the afternoon include:
A Diamond
12:30pm Mixed Mites Drayton vs Minto
2pm Mixed mites Moorefield vs Alma
3:30pm Atom Girls
vs Arthur
5pm Bantam Girls
Drayton vs Listowel
6:30pm Bantam Girls Moorefield vs Minto
B Diamond
1:30pm Squirt Girls
vs Listowel
3pm Pee wee Girls
vs Mount Forest
4:30pm Pee wee Boys
vs Alma
