The skies were dry and cloudy as hundreds of players, parents and volunteers, along with members of both 黑马磁力 councils, launched the 2018 ball season on Saturday morning, with opening ceremonies held at Noel Booth Park, City Park and Walnut Grove Community Park.
鈥淲e didn鈥檛 think we鈥檇 get a break on the weather, so we鈥檙e very, very happy about that, 鈥� (LFA) President Jeff Clegg said at Noel Booth park.
Celgg said said the LFA continues to grow at an 鈥渁bsolutely fantastic鈥� pace, with 10 more minor players added to bring the total in that category to 420.
Ryan Leakey was recognized as volunteer of the year at the event, and 黑马磁力 City mayor Ted Schaffer and 黑马磁力 Township mayor Jack Froese pitched two balls simultaneously to open the season .
Schaffer, a former president of the association, referred to the in his remarks.
鈥淲hen you reflect back on what happened just over a week ago in Saskatchewan , and you take a look at your children, (we are) not unlike the families and the parents of those children,鈥� Schaffer said.
Froese, a former soccer coach, led a cheer for the volunteers who keep the LFA going.
鈥淚t鈥檚 because of you that this happens,鈥� Froese said.
鈥淗ave a lot of fun and stay safe.鈥�
At City Park, the Broncos were acknowledged by at the opening ceremonies with a pair of hockey sticks placed behind home plate where a group flag bearers stood as players, coaches and parents took the field.
At Walnut Grove, enthusiastic players got the 2018 season off to a fast start , sprinting on to the field as the ceremonies took place.
dan.ferguson@langleytimes.com
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