The baseball season for the Niverville Wildcats came to an end the week of June 27. Cold temperatures, rain delays, and wet fields did not stop the players from stepping onto the diamonds and showcasing their talents.
It was a successful season with approximately 120 registrants ages four to 15. The program, which is RBI-approved by Baseball Canada, focuses on the athletes’ long-term development, aiming to teach the fundamentals of baseball—hitting, throwing, and catching—as well as the rules.
This year, the Wildcats had a girls softball program with U8 Mini-Mites and U10 Mites. Though there were a low number of players, the future looks bright. One need only look at the boys program. The U9 Grand Slam group from the year that Niverville revamped its baseball program is now playing U15 Bantam. Next year, Niverville may field a U18 Midget team for the first time in more than 15 years.
Niverville hosted the U11 Mosquito Provincial playdowns on June 11–12, to determine which communities will represent the local region at the A and AA provincials later this summer.
The local program would not be a success without the countless, and sometimes thankless, hours of many coaches and volunteers.
