Buddy Baseball Registration Closes Wednesday

From Russ Oberbroeckling, Buddy Baseball commissioner:

is a non-competitive recreational league for boys and girls with special needs in the Tampa Bay area. Each player is paired with a “buddy” to assist the player as needed. This provides an opportunity like no other for the children with special needs to experience team play and camaraderie. Online registration for players, buddies and coaches is open until Wednesday, Jan. 11.

This season’s schedule is:

• Meet and Greet: Saturday, Jan. 28
• Season: Saturdays, Feb. 4 to March 24
• End of Season Party: Saturday, March 31
• Games: Saturdays at either 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.
• Location: Temple Terrace Family Recreation Complex Softball Fields
• Players: 8 to 18 years old with special needs
• Buddies: 10 to 18 years old
• Registration: $30 per players with special needs; $15 for buddies; no charge for coaches (scholarships are available)

For more information on the program, contact Russ Oberbroeckling, Buddy Baseball commissioner at 813-416-5742 or buddybaseball@verizon.net.