Stepping up to the plate

Ladies slow-pitch players were quick to register, but slow to take the lead.

It was like pulling teeth, but all positions on the executive were filled at the Wabush Ladies Slow-Pitch Fun League AGM held at the Mike Adam Recreation Centre on May 10.

Candice Barry is returning as secretary and Traci Adam's as fundraiser, but newly elected members included Kristine Hynes as vice-president, Paula Taylor as registrar, Stephanie Casmey as fundraiser, and Irene Carroll as treasurer.

The only one that didn't have to be asked twice was Anne Greene who gave herself freely and was elected as the league's new president.

"It's the only way to keep the league running by stepping up to volunteer," exclaimed Greene.

Over the years she had seen too many things thrown wayside, she said, because no one was there to do anything.

She was all too happy to get involved, she added, because it's all in good fun and the league's a great way for ladies of all ages to socialize and get exercise.

This is the league's 23rd year running, informed Lora Brown, who stepped down as president because of other commitments.

Despite last year's shut down, she told those present at the AGM, the league ran games all summer after allowing any player to come out and play on any team.

She added that the league was able to finance new equipment last year from membership fees, fundraisers, and a grant from Molson.

This year she expects the season to run from mid-June to mid-August with games being played Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays at 6:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

They usually get 100 players registered, making up five teams, and Brown sees no reason why this year should be any different.

The membership fee is $50, she informed, which pays in part for a gift chosen by the executive that the players receive.

A piece of advice that she would give to the new executive, said Brown, is to stand strong and have fun.