Saturday, May 31, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
WHAT A SAD DAY FOR BASEBALL, MAY 24, 2008 CANCELLED
It is now official as of 10:30 this morning Saturday’s Baseball game is CANCELLED. I have looked at the forecast into tomorrow morning and this light rain that we have been getting for the past week will continue. I was hoping that the forecast might clear up for a few hours and allow us to get the games in, but no luck.
It is always hard to cancel a game. I know from speaking with many parents that our players are so excited about playing, that missing even one game is very hard and the players in many cases are disappointed. That is why I would like to wait until late Friday (usually) to see what the forecast is going to be for the next 24 hours and see just what we might expect. I am always hopeful that the weather on Saturday will be better so we can play ball under a blue sky.
As for May 31, 2008 right now the extended forecast is for partly cloudy. I can’t wait to see you all there.
It is always hard to cancel a game. I know from speaking with many parents that our players are so excited about playing, that missing even one game is very hard and the players in many cases are disappointed. That is why I would like to wait until late Friday (usually) to see what the forecast is going to be for the next 24 hours and see just what we might expect. I am always hopeful that the weather on Saturday will be better so we can play ball under a blue sky.
As for May 31, 2008 right now the extended forecast is for partly cloudy. I can’t wait to see you all there.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
What a Beautiful Day
Good Afternoon,
I was so glad to see so many new and old faces this week. Although it was a little cold for an hour or so today went off pretty well. I was able to speak with many of you and hope that this blog will help us all.
As many of you know I along with Kathleen (My Wife) Dave, Bunny (Dave's Wife), arrived at the park around 8:30am. Usually on the first day of ball we all arrive early to get things set up. While Dave and myself get the equipment down to the field, Bunny and Kathleen get set up for the distribution on the players bags.
As we waited for the players to start arriving the excitement grew, off in the distance we saw one big cloud that wasn't going to dampen my spirit. We were going to play and we did. The coaches did there jobs and were down on the field. A special Thanks to Janine who went out and talked with the Airdrie Little League who were our buddies today. As the games went on the weather started to turn a little and and by 10:30 I was willing to admit that it was cold. The wind picked up and that nasty cloud was over head looking down on us, but it didn't appear to dampen the mood or the play of the game. The players were still out there happy that baseball was finally there.
At 11:00 it was still cold as the game started, most of these players are old hands at this time and they were out ready to play have fun and be with friends. I was even fortunate enough to talk with Darby and there was excitement in him, as there always is. He talked about how disappointed he was with missing that first game and that he was concerned about the weather as "baseball can't be played in the rain" I assured him that we would hoping hard that the clouds would pass quickly and with the help of mother nature I didn't lie. The weather pasted by quickly and by 11:30 it was overcast and cloudy but the temperature had improved and the wind died down. We were a little short on coaches but with the help of Airdrie Little League and a few Volunteers and Aids that came out to see what we were about this time was also a success.
12:00 our last time of the day and mother nature was ready for these players. It was sunny and bright the field had dried up pretty much since that early time and the games were on it looked like all the players had a good time. It's always a good time when you see Richard out there. He's always ready for ball and has a great attitude towards the game and the other players around him always there to help out or lend a helping hand. Thanks Richard. As always there is lots of the from the parents as most of players are or wanting to be very independent and even those in chairs have an experience that really can't be found everywhere. Around 1:00 the games ended the equipment was put away and the park was empty ans it was when I first arrived. Another successful opening day of Challenger Little League.
I would like to thank Airdrie Little League for coming out again this year, you always put you best foot forward and your players are always great around the Challenger players. I can't wait to see you again next year at the park, don't be strangers we would love to see you again.
To finish of this first weeks blog. There were many suggestions that you have asked me about and comments. I will be talking with Dave about these and get their thoughts, I will try to have something on this blog sometime this week and for sure before we play on May 24 when I see you next.
Only 5 more weeks to go lets all be hoping for great weather and continued success. Its not only about the players but the parents, coaches, volunteers and Little League buddies.
OK OK it's all about the players and they looked like they were having a great time lets keep it up. 1 day complete 5 to go and then almost 10 months to wait again.
I was so glad to see so many new and old faces this week. Although it was a little cold for an hour or so today went off pretty well. I was able to speak with many of you and hope that this blog will help us all.
As many of you know I along with Kathleen (My Wife) Dave, Bunny (Dave's Wife), arrived at the park around 8:30am. Usually on the first day of ball we all arrive early to get things set up. While Dave and myself get the equipment down to the field, Bunny and Kathleen get set up for the distribution on the players bags.
As we waited for the players to start arriving the excitement grew, off in the distance we saw one big cloud that wasn't going to dampen my spirit. We were going to play and we did. The coaches did there jobs and were down on the field. A special Thanks to Janine who went out and talked with the Airdrie Little League who were our buddies today. As the games went on the weather started to turn a little and and by 10:30 I was willing to admit that it was cold. The wind picked up and that nasty cloud was over head looking down on us, but it didn't appear to dampen the mood or the play of the game. The players were still out there happy that baseball was finally there.
At 11:00 it was still cold as the game started, most of these players are old hands at this time and they were out ready to play have fun and be with friends. I was even fortunate enough to talk with Darby and there was excitement in him, as there always is. He talked about how disappointed he was with missing that first game and that he was concerned about the weather as "baseball can't be played in the rain" I assured him that we would hoping hard that the clouds would pass quickly and with the help of mother nature I didn't lie. The weather pasted by quickly and by 11:30 it was overcast and cloudy but the temperature had improved and the wind died down. We were a little short on coaches but with the help of Airdrie Little League and a few Volunteers and Aids that came out to see what we were about this time was also a success.
12:00 our last time of the day and mother nature was ready for these players. It was sunny and bright the field had dried up pretty much since that early time and the games were on it looked like all the players had a good time. It's always a good time when you see Richard out there. He's always ready for ball and has a great attitude towards the game and the other players around him always there to help out or lend a helping hand. Thanks Richard. As always there is lots of the from the parents as most of players are or wanting to be very independent and even those in chairs have an experience that really can't be found everywhere. Around 1:00 the games ended the equipment was put away and the park was empty ans it was when I first arrived. Another successful opening day of Challenger Little League.
I would like to thank Airdrie Little League for coming out again this year, you always put you best foot forward and your players are always great around the Challenger players. I can't wait to see you again next year at the park, don't be strangers we would love to see you again.
To finish of this first weeks blog. There were many suggestions that you have asked me about and comments. I will be talking with Dave about these and get their thoughts, I will try to have something on this blog sometime this week and for sure before we play on May 24 when I see you next.
Only 5 more weeks to go lets all be hoping for great weather and continued success. Its not only about the players but the parents, coaches, volunteers and Little League buddies.
OK OK it's all about the players and they looked like they were having a great time lets keep it up. 1 day complete 5 to go and then almost 10 months to wait again.
Friday, May 9, 2008
May 10th IS A GO
MAY 1oth IS A GO. I checked out the fields on the way home from work today and they are looking pretty good even with a few wet spots. There are a couple of lakes that we would have had to deal with but the park has made the elevator available for the wheel chairs to get down to the field level.
Just a quick reminder that it may be on the cool side so dress to the weather. As long as the wind stays down we will have a great day.
LETS PLAY BALL
Just a quick reminder that it may be on the cool side so dress to the weather. As long as the wind stays down we will have a great day.
LETS PLAY BALL
Thursday, May 8, 2008
The Plan for May 10th
It's about 8:30pm right now and the weather is looking misserable with snow and rain mix, but it is my hope that we can still have a game day on May 10th. Looking at the forecast the weather doesn't look bad for Saturday and we will try and have our games. In the event that the weather isn't what we are hoping for I am still going to push for the regisration to take place. We are currently contacting the Park to see if we can use the dressing rooms under the stands for registration. I am hoping that we can get everyone out and at least have the coaches meet their players.
Coaches please be ready to hit thie field running any questions please call me thanks again.
PS Airdrie Little League will be out this weekend with buddy support, Thank You very much Airdrie.
Coaches please be ready to hit thie field running any questions please call me thanks again.
PS Airdrie Little League will be out this weekend with buddy support, Thank You very much Airdrie.
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