STRATFORD, P.E.I. — Registration started Monday for summer softball in Stratford.
Softball P.E.I. is currently working on plans for what the 2020 season will look like in co-ordination with the Island associations and in following the guidelines of Renew P.E.I. Once these plans are finalized, they will be released to the public.
“We have to be ready to get the teams and coaches organized quickly,” said Troy Fraser, Stratford Softball Association president. “The registration timeframe will be shorter than usual and has a firm deadline of May 31. Our board of directors recently met to review what this season might look like for us as well as to set our registration fees. After consideration of the current situation on P.E.I., in which we know that some families are struggling, we have decided that we will reduce our registration fees for this upcoming season to help our community.”
This is the third year for softball in Stratford after more than a decade without an association. The association has grown each year and is preparing for the season to begin mid-June.
“We are grateful to be in a position where we have a small savings accumulated from our first two seasons in Stratford,” Fraser said. “Through the support of our business sponsors, we have been able to save on some planned equipment purchases giving us the opportunity to return the savings to our players and their families at time when they need it. We look forward to seeing our players return from last year and to welcoming some new ones this season as well.”
The association will be taking registration for the following divisions: learn to play (boys and girls), boys’ softball for ages 9-13 plus girls’ divisions: under-8, under-10, under-12, under-14 and under-16 with under-12 and under-14 both having A and AA leagues.
To register before the May 31 deadline or for more information go to www.stratfordstealers.com.
Fees
Registration fees for the Stratford Softball Association for the 2020 season will be:
Under-10 and above $100 (reduced from $150).
Under-8 $75 (reduced from $100).
Learn to play $50 (reduced from $60).
Boys softball $100 (reduced from $150).
Registration is underway at associations across the province. Visit Softball P.E.I. and click on club registration for more details.