Those wishing to play in the Drumheller Mixed Slowpitch League this season must have a team member present at this year’s annual meeting to register.
Slowpitch is a tradition in the valley, but it has grown leaps and bounds over the last four years. With 24 teams, there are in the area of 250 ball players participating each spring. Games go from Tuesday to Friday, beginning at the end of April, depending on weather.
The name of the game is fun. The goal is to enjoy a evening a week out in the fresh air with friends, and to hopefully hit a few balls.
Rick and Anita Lobe have been organizing the league for the past few season, but with more time commitments, they are not able to continue with the responsibility. They want to thank Brandi Howard, who has helped as treasurer for the last four seasons.
They are hoping someone at the annual meeting will be able to pick up the torch and run with it. Rick explains that this season it should be cruise control for whoever decides to take it on. He has already booked the diamonds, and says he will help with the logistics such as scheduling.
He adds those new to the valley, or those wishing to play, but do not have a team, can come to the meeting on April 5 at the Civic Centre.
By the end of the evening players without a team will be picked up by a squad.
For more information, contact Rick or Anita Lobe at 403-823-3428, or ricklobe@hotmail.com.