Strathmore Minor Baseball gets ready for 2013 season

Ashad Mukadam

Times Contributor 

 

With spring continuing to roll in, with warmer temperatures and the subsequent melting snow, the minor baseball teams of Strathmore are gearing up for the 2013 season.

This year, the season will begin during the first week of May, with the different teams within minor baseball playing at different times. Registration so far has gone well, and it is hoped that there will be at least 20 teams across the various levels, with at least 12 kids per team.

“I’m really excited for the start of the season,” said Daren Kennett, Strathmore and District Minor Ball President. “I like the green grass, and I enjoy being out on the baseball diamond.”

Up to now, only the AAA Bantam team for 16-19 year olds has been going through preseason training for the 2013 season. That team has been playing in various tournaments across North America since December. For other players, there have been baseball clinics held during the winter, as well as the winter ball camp that started in March.

Kennett does have some hopes for this season.  

“We had good teams last year,” he said. “Every team is different, and their expectations vary depending on what they are looking to accomplish (this year). However, we hope to get lots of kids to play the game, and that they enjoy the sport.

“The first, and most important, thing is that the kids get good exercise. Another key for the kids is that they have fun, learn a new sport, and develop their skills.”

Kennett also mentioned that Strathmore and District Minor Ball is looking to get more people involved via the boards, volunteering, and any other capacity in which they can help.

There is still space available for those parents within the area who are still trying to get their kids registered to play on a baseball team this season. To register your kids, please go to www.strathmorebaseball.com, and follow the instructions listed on the home page.