Community Corner
3rd Annual Wiffle Ball Fun Day Fundraiser In Monroe June 18
The event benefits the Monroe Food Pantry; the rain date is June 19.
The following announcement is from the Monroe Food Pantry:
MONROE, CT — The Monroe Food Pantry is holding its third annual Wiffle Ball Fun Day fundraiser on Saturday, June 18th from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Wolfe Park in Monroe, CT. The rain date is Sunday, June 19th. In addition to tournament play, there will be longest hit and throwing contests by age groups.
Tournament play, which starts at 9:00 AM, will be by the following leagues:
● Major League: Fast Pitch with Adults and Older Kids
● Minor League Triple A: Slow pitch with Adults and Older Kids
● Minor League Double A: Slow pitch with Adults and Younger Kids
● Senior League: Slow pitch with Adults 50 or above
Find out what's happening in Monroefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The registration fee for a team is a $60 nonrefundable donation to the Monroe Food Pantry. There will be 5/6 players on a team with 4 players on the field at a time. Individuals donating $10 to the Monroe Food Pantry will be placed on a Catch All team(s). Registration with payment is required no later thanJune 3rd. Any participant under 18 years of age must have his/her parent/guardian complete the tournament PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION FORM. There will be no day of game signups.
Awards will be given to the Tournament League Champions. There will also be a Participation Awards drawing amongst the other teams in each league.
Find out what's happening in Monroefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Longest Hit and Pitching Contests by the age group (Up to Grade 1, Grades 2-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, Men’s High School and above, Women’s High School and above, Men’s Senior 50+, and Women’s Senior 50+) will also be held. Anyone can also just drop by to test their hitting and pitching skills between 9 AM and 2 PM. While there is no cost for participating in these contests, a donation is appreciated. Awards will be given to the Longest Hit and Pitching Contest Champions by age group.
Further information and registration forms are on the Monroe Food Pantry’s Facebook page.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.