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Summer Senior Softball Open to All Veterans, Rookies, Tuesday, April 14, 9:00 AM

Those interested in applying for the 26-27 season, contact Mike Vander Syde at 727-249-2496 or mvandersyde@msn.com.

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The KATS, pictured here with team captain Tom Glenn, are Bob Kane, Joe Harrington, Dennis Kuvulanka, Mike Vander Syde, and Tom Loughran, Will Michels, Jim Pinkowski, Jon Reynolds, Pete Robison, Bill Stark, and Jim Verely. (Photo: Reynolds)
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The KUBS; pictured here with: captain Robert Kaufman, Al Bartolo, Lou Weidner, Jerry Thorton, Pierre Goiran, Joe Hannah, Jim Budreau, Alde Provencher, Tom Simmons, Rich Boler (Photo: Reynolds)
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Pictured: John Anthony, Captain, ?Baker, Tom Blythe, Jim Crook, Chuck Bochicchio, Mike Footlick Joe Frohock, Ethel Lehman, ?Haught, Joe Craig, ?Smith, Mike Hines. Tom (Photo: Reynolds)
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The KOLTS, led by captain Gordon Norton (absent from photo), included here Billy Barrett, Mike Whitaker, Bob Pugliese, Al Enweiler, Walt Ewald, Barb Ewald, Dave Glauner, Dave Larame, Doug Righter, Neil Scarborough, Peewee Di luils, and Dan Kopatich (Photo: Reynolds)

Joe Hannah, President of Kids and Kubs (also known as the Three-Quarter Century Softball Club), announced that summer softball play is available to all veterans, rookies, and prospects, starting at 9:00 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning April 14, through October 14, 2026.

There is no cost, and the coming months are a time to get in shape for great fun. All player positions are open for male and female players for the 2026-2027 season, the Club’s 97th season.

Players aged 74 and above can expect to open the Kids and Kubs regular season on Thursday, October 29, 2026, and run through March 30, 2027. The complete schedule of playing dates will be announced later this summer.

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Individuals over the age of 60 may participate in the summer sessions at no cost. Bring your shoes and gloves (the Club has bats) and be ready to play.

Pickup games on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM will continue until October 14. For great fun and excellent exercise, information is available from the Club office at 727-893-7108; please leave your contact information so we can get back to you.

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Pickup games occur at 901 North Shore Park Blvd. The home diamond for the team is across the street from the St Petersburg Aquatic Center, at 9th Avenue and North Shore Drive, NE. Prior softball experience is not required, although that is helpful.

Prospective new players are expected to run the bases (home plate to home plate) in 23 seconds, bat a ball to the 120-foot white line in 3 out of 5 swings (either in the air or on the ground), and throw and catch the ball from base to base (65 feet). A prospective player may have several tryouts before meeting the standards.

Male and Female players are welcome. Players over 60, though not eligible for Club membership, are encouraged to participate in the Summer Ball sessions.

Those interested in completing a Kids and Kubs membership application for the 2026-2027 season, don't hesitate to get in touch with Mike Vander Syde. Mike can be reached at 727-249-2496 and mvandersyde@msn.com.

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