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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2007-07-11, Page 25Seaforth kids Jennifer Hubbard With nearly 30 players involved in two teams, youth hardball has • returned to Clinton. "We've been shut down for seven or eight years; but interest is start- ing to grow again," said Bob Miller (a.k.a. Doc), coach of Clinton's new mosquito team. "In the past Clinton was very active and won many all -Ontario baseball championships in junior and senior divisions. It's a cycle." Rob Vader and Randy Lammerant, of Seaforth, have joined Miller on the bench as coach- es for the mosquitoes, which as of early last week, had a record of seven wins and one loss. Lammerant says his three boys wanted to play hardball because they see it played on television by the major league teams. "It's a different game (from fast - ball). And, it's a harder game to play but my boys like it," he says. Lammerant says he was approached at a year-end fastball tournament by "a guy from Clinton" about helping to start up fastball again in the town. "I think the interest is back," he says. While he could've taken on more, Miller said the current mosquito roster features 15 players ages 10 and 11, from the Clinton -area. Four players travel from Seaforth. The team usually plays one game and holds one practice each week. Home games are played on Wednesdays. Coached by Randy Marriay, Ian Peck and Bryan Watson, the rookie ball team also has 15 players. As a beginner team - ages six through nine - the rookies use a pitching machine. "A few of our kids were playing in Holmesvilie and wanted something a little more competitive and this definitely is," Marriage said. "With the ball moving at 40-45 miles an hour it's quite a feat for some of the kids to hit the ball." Both Miller and Marriage credited their team's successful beginnings to ongoing support from parents and the community. The teams play within the Western Ontario Baseball Association, facing teams from Exeter, Goderich, Mitchell, St. Marys, Listowel, Lucan and Parkhill. Seasons beginning early May and continue through until the second week of August. Both Clinton teams LAWN QUESTIONS? Organic Programs Available 4 ' 1Maed 2Vai A((RU)ITF:U -Trust the Professionals - 524-2424 sign on The Huron Expositor • July 11, 2007 Page 25 Sports as hardball returns in Clinton Scott Malone, toes game. will be playing their year-end tour- nament in Mitchell. Because they aren't old enough to play on the hardball diamond, the rookies and mosquitoes play on the diamonds at the Fish and Game and raceway. Central Huron facilities manager Steve Campbell said no bookings have been made at the hardball dia- mond and regular maintenance will continue until it can be used. "This the best way to get things started up again," Campbell said. "Once the teams . get of Seaforth, takes a swing at the ball during a recent Clinton mosqui- Body Basics By Jen +Deep Muscle Therapy +Reflexology OReiki Jeniilet +Ear Candling McC'"a1ey 79 Nelson St.'Hensall 519.262.2952 together, they keep playing as they get older and the interest will be there." "It's a beautiful diamond, one of the best in Huron County. We're hoping to make changes to make it a junior diamond rather than senior," IHT Usbornc Hibbert 4101 Mutual Fire Insurance Company Head Office Exeter, ON NOM ISI 235-0350 • Est.1876 Residential Farm & Commercial Properties DIRECTORS i ADJUSTERS Jae Matta. R.R. 5 Mitchel 348-9705 Tent Feeney, R.R. 2 Delis 345-2947 Larry Garter, R.R. 2 Soffa 345-2878 Jack Hodprt. R.R. 1 Kieron 2298152 lichee) O'Shea, R.R. 3 Oreton 225-2800 Meant Mims, R.R. 2 St. Patti 383-8548 Wayne Mare( het, 235-1115 David Moore Dubin 345-2512 Jason Unix Mitchel 341-M12 Barb warden Staffs 346-2177 ARM EVERY SATURDAY mid Oct/07 8 aem. to 1 pm. South Side ourt House Park 1 KET Fresh Ontario Grown Fruits and Vegetables • Handmade Locally Pioduced Crafts • Honey & Maple Syrup • Homemade Baking • Flowers & Plants • Fresh Meats For more info call Miller said. Next year coaches hope to see the two teams evolve into four - two rookie ball, one mosquito and one peewee. with files by Susan Hundertmark 3"ar4/c/ruai SEAFORTH CO-ED SLO-PITCH TOURNAMENT (74 27,,28,29 Seaforth Loins Park Sponsored by Seaforth Men's SIo-Pitch League 16 Teams $200.00 Entry Fee TO REGISTER or for more information Cali Lorne Teatero 519-482-3500 500/0 Perennials, Nursery Stock, off Hard Goods and Annuals Saturday & Sunday, July 14 & 15 from 9am to 6pm (excludes soils. potted containers. fruits & vegetables) Pick Your Own Strawbeniee WO available. Home of Ted's Tasty 7bmatoes Summer Hours: 9am - 6pm Daily The Goderich Pirates present the 3rd Annual Don Johnston Memorial SLO-PITCH TOURNAMENT' August 3 - 5 Men's Teams Entry $225 Ladies' Teams Entry $175 Guaranteed 3 games Limited spots available . Entry deadline - Friday, July 27 Contact Trevor Bazinet 524-4394 or 525-7570 cell