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Kids and Kubs suspend summer ball sessions until September  2, 2026.

Practice sessions heat up, and humidity rises into the 90's by 10:00 AM each morning.

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Interested Players, contact Mike Vander Syde, St. Petersburg Three-Quarter Century Softball Club (aka) Kids and Kubs, at 727-249-2496
Interested Players, contact Mike Vander Syde, St. Petersburg Three-Quarter Century Softball Club (aka) Kids and Kubs, at 727-249-2496 (Photo: Men's Health Magazine April 2024 noted the health benefits of the Kids And Kubs organization promoting life 70's)

North Shore Park, home of the Kids and Kubs. Has become too warm to continue Summer Softball practice sessions as heat and humidity rise into the 90s by 10:00 AM each morning.

The Club had previously reduced the time for Summer Ball sessions to 8:30-10 AM. However, the Club’s membership is age 75-96. These sessions pose a danger due to dehydration and other factors that may cause problems for senior citizens over 75. Therefore, President Joe Hannah has called a recess for July and August, with a return to North Shore Park on September 2, at 8:30 AM, the day after Labor Day.

Club president. Joe Hannah noted that the health and safety of our club membership is of the utmost concern. The club's foundation is " age-appropriate exercise using the platform of slow-pitch softball.” Current weather conditions. Holding summer ball sessions is not healthy.

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