Registering children in the South Cariboo for spring sports will be made easier this year with a combination softball and soccer registration jamboree, planned to take place at 100 Mile House Elementary School on Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The South Cariboo Minor Softball Association and the 100 Mile House & District Soccer Association are teaming up for the jamboree, and softball club president Kari Edle says doubling up makes sense.
“Many parents have kids that do both sports or one kid is involved in ball and the other in soccer. They can just get it all done at once.”
A swap meet will also be featured at the jamboree and people are invited to bring their used equipment in for the sale.
The ball club has divisions for youth aged five to 18 years, and last year, registration hit the 130 mark.
The cost to register varies between $70 and $80, and Edle notes it will be beneficial for parents to register by Feb. 28 as there will be a $40 late fee applied after that date. The club also offers a discount on fees for families registering more than two children.
Registration can also be done any time at Exeter Sporting Goods and the Canlan office at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre.
The softball program runs from April 29 to June 21 and Edle is expecting the season to be busy.
The Squirt and Peewee divisions will each have a team that will travel to play at tournaments. The Mite division will also have a couple of opportunities to play in other centres.
The association plans to host a combined Mite and Squirt tournament on June 14-16 and a Peewee tournament, June 21-23.
Edle says they need a few more team sponsors before the season gets rolling and notes there are several benefits to be gained through sponsorship.
“The sponsor will have their logo on the team shirts and it’s free advertising and darn good community work. For us, it’s the only way we can keep our costs down and keep it an inexpensive sport for kids.”
A few more coaches are also needed, as are individuals who can help out with any of several small tasks throughout the season.
To raise money for equipment upgrades, the association has planned a dinner and silent auction to take place at Wildmans Family Dining & Lounge, located at Interlakes Corners, Feb. 23, starting at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $20 and are available at Pharmasave or through Edle by calling her at 250-395-2914.
She can also be contacted for information about volunteering and general information about the association.
For news and information anytime, see its Facebook page on the Internet at www.facebook.com/SouthCaribooMinorSoftball.
The association held its annual general meeting on Jan. 8 and Edle was elected for what will be her last term as president. Kyle Moore and Greg Edle share the position of vice-president and Audrey Johnson is treasurer. The secretary is Amber McNabb and Corinne Moore serves as registrar.
See story on soccer registration on page A28.
