ESTEVAN - 小蓝视频east Saskatchewan is home to a new U15 girls softball team.
The 小蓝视频east Sun Devils will begin play this spring. Players hail from Estevan, Alameda, Oxbow, Alida, Carievale, Carlyle, Carnduff and Weyburn. Home games will be in Estevan, Weyburn, and possibly Alameda and Carlyle.
Nearly 25 players tried out and 12 were selected.
“It was probably one of the best tryouts I’ve had,” said coach Randy Gooding. “I’ve coached the provincial teams for the past five years, and … I had the most girls show up for tryouts than ever before.”
A date for the start of the season hasn’t been established but Gooding expects it will happen in early May.
“Some of the girls haven’t played for a while, and lots of them haven’t played a whole bunch. But they look half decent. I think we’ll be very competitive.”
The players have a good understanding of the game, and Gooding said they have some decent pitchers and a couple of excellent catchers.
Gooding said there is a good contingent of talent in the local area and they are looking for competitive opportunities. They will be playing in the Regina Minor Softball League’s A division.
The Sun Devils program also has a U17 team, and this new team will help the athletes prepare for that age group.
“They’re bonding very well and we’ve practised with the U17 team, which was an excellent practice. They seem like they’re happy to be in association of a great club, and we plan on doing more of that,” he said.
The U15 Sun Devils are looking for financial support, and Gooding said people can look forward to some upcoming fundraisers.
