A Storm rises in northeast softball
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This article was published 30/07/2021 (1575 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Community centre sports are a staple for many Winnipeg families. Parents and children alike look forward to them each spring and winter season. Unfortunately, for the second year in a row, COVID-19 threw a curveball into the plans of many families.
This summer, though, the North East Softball Association has been able to salvage its 2021 softball season for the U10 to U19 age groups. NESA teams have begun participating in a shortened season which will last throughout the month of August.
“Social distancing and sanitizing are still common phrases in our day-to-day vocabulary, and within the softball world, it’s no different. Softballs, common surfaces and shared equipment are all sanitized regularly. Players and their fans must maintain distance; overall, everyone is excited that we are able to have a season again this year. It adds some normalcy to another unusual year.” NESA president Daphne Wiebe said.
NESA has gone through a rebranding exercise for the 2021 season and you will begin to see some of their teams sporting new, blue-and orange North East Storm jerseys.
Earlier this year. NESA formed a partnership with Manitoba Thunder following Softball Manitoba’s changes to boundaries.
“We believe that the two organizations working together will be well suited to grow girls’ softball in the northeast area,” Wiebe and Thunder president Ken Stewart said in a joint statement.
“Working together will also provide for enhanced player/coach development, facility usage, and opportunities to work with certified softball clinicians and coaches.“
To follow along with the action on the field this year visit northeastsoftball.ca
Subhdeep Sidhu is a community correspondent for East Kildonan and Transcona. Email him at contact@subhdeepsidhu.ca
Subhdeep Sidhu
Subhdeep Sidhu was a community correspondent for East Kildonan and Transcona.
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