Baseball

Dear Baseball players and fans,

For those who were at the season opener last weekend you witnessed Bruce Beach baseball at its best.   Imagine if you will Mike Buchanan on the mound pitching for the game.  Bottom of the 9th (or whatever inning Gerry says it is).  The score is 14 to 11.  The bases are getting fuller but somehow the game is lost as the opposition just can’t sustain any traction.  We all retire for a well-deserved beer or two.  Just another day in paradise known as Bruce Beach. 

As part of our efforts to sustain baseball at the Beach we raise money to cover the cost of things like replacing equipment and paint for the lines etc.  But most importantly we need to cover the cost of cutting the grass.  The owners of the Huff and Clark compound have generously been footing this bill for years which, for me and many others we cannot thank them enough.  However a few years back we started to contribute $20 per player to help cover this cost and on occasion we received a donations from fans and fellow “beachers” who are not baseball players.  As helpful as this was and is we are getting only half way to covering the true cost of having the privilege of playing ball at BB.  So with this in mind the ball players last week and after the last ball game last year decided that it was time to raise further funds for the purpose of covering these costs. 

The plan now is to collect from “regular season” players (which means players who come to play ball at the field at any time whether for one game or more) $30 per summer season.  Additionally all players who would like to play in the North/South championship game will pay $10.  For most of us that will mean $40 per year.  I trust that you can see your way clear to paying this amount as it will hopefully ensure the continuation of baseball at Bruce Beach for many years to come.  For the non-players your continued support is welcome and just by showing up to cheer us on is meaningful to us the ball players. 

Once again thanks to all and I will see you at the ball field on Sunday

Regards

Cam Spooner

PS I have confirmed with Jean through Nancy that beer this week after the game will be on her.  She needs the boats moved after all. 

Bruce Beachers, 
  
Due to a last minute change of schedules, we need volunteers to lead the Junior Baseball for the last two weeks of the summer - starting TOMORROW!! 

Even if you can only help out for a couple of days during the week that is OK.  We will patch together full weeks with multiple people if required.  .  

The activity takes place from 9.30 am to 10.30 am Monday through Friday every week during July and August.  The ball diamond is located next to the Cameron Grove tennis courts behind Cottage 125.  To join in and play, come any day of the week before 9.30 am and bring a glove. 
  
To volunteer for coaching for a week contact me at one of the following numbers or emails: 
  
Home:           905-471-4247 
Cottage:        519-395-3660 
Cell:              905-867-2643 
Email:               dfnewson@hotmail.com or david.newson@rjburnside.com 
  
Again, thank you for those who have already volunteered this year and in the past few years.  

Thanks, 
David 

A kitten was brought to baseball this morning, found by a family, perhaps an orphan from the storm, I didn't get the whole story from the mass of kids adoring her. Long story short, I took the kitten home,I couldn't leave it there, and agreed to look after it and try to find it a home. Could you please send a mass email asking if anyone wants a kitten or know anyone missing a kitten? We are here until Friday at noon. If no one claims her or is interested we will take her home to Toronto Humane Society. I presume she is a barn kitty, she is gorgeous, sweet and calm, not at all feral or even nervous, and follows the kids everywhere. We are totally smitten with this kitten but are not keeping her (I repeat), not keeping her.

Thanks.

Kate MacDougall
133 Bruce Beach 5193968397