North Augusta seniors bring generations together through softball

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – In an effort to maintain seniors residents each bodily and socially lively, the North Augusta Parks and Recreation Division is beginning an grownup softball league for seniors.

Each Tuesday beginning on Mar. 21, males an girls from all around the CSRA ages 50 and up might be hitting the diamond at Riverview Park to re-energize or uncover their love for America’s favourite pastime.

This league goes to assist individuals like Brenda Clark, who’s been taking part in softball since she was 13-years-old, benefit from the aggressive aspect of the sport, whereas additionally having enjoyable and making some pals alongside the best way.

Brenda Clark stated, “I simply love this group of fellows. I imply, I’ve by no means performed with guys which can be extra enjoyable than this. All of them, they’re simply enjoyable. I can inform you that I push every thing else apart for popping out right here to play ball. No matter I’ve to placed on maintain for a few hours, that’s what I do. I make this a precedence.”

You may study extra details about this new league from the North Augusta Parks and Rec Division. You don’t need to miss my full story with this rowdy group of seniors.

Making the transition into retirement isn’t at all times the simplest factor to do. The division helps individuals from all around the CSRA keep lively of their superior years by beginning an grownup softball league for seniors.

“You higher look out! For what? That little spherical inexperienced factor.”

For generations individuals of all ages have liked baseball. For some, they’re rediscovering that keenness with just a few extra years below their belts than others.

Melvin “Sarge” Brown, 84-year-old softball participant, says, “I’ve been taking part in baseball since I used to be 4-years-old, and I’m 84 now! Generally I’ll stand up early within the morning, prepared to return. You realize, identical to slightly boy ready for Santa Claus to return.”

With Sarge Inspiring others to hit the diamond, this distinctive group of ball gamers is made up of veterans and rookies alike.

Aidel Rivera, U.S. Military Veteran, says, “I really like softball. By no means performed it in my life, I at all times watched another person play, and once I was invited to play three years in the past I didn’t know something about it. I began studying, everyone train me every thing.”

This league is for individuals ages 50 and up, and though we don’t make the lower, this staff is aware of they will at all times name on us in the event that they want gamers.

Clark, who’s been taking part in since she was 13-years-old, doesn’t must discover a league of her personal.

“It’s wonderful actually, as a result of I’ve performed with girls’s leagues, I’ve performed with co-ed leagues, however this, with this group of seniors is essentially the most enjoyable I believe I’ve each had taking part in ball.”

Each time they lace up their cleats, placed on their gloves and swing their bats and have a superb time these seniors are proving age is only a quantity.

“Everyone’s laughing, irrespective of in case you hit a house run otherwise you strike out. We’re going to have enjoyable, we’re going to shake arms and we’re going to be pals after the sport, and begin once more subsequent week.”

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