UPDATES FROM MY POST ON THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH
Well, I got my hopes up to play ball this week but the City of Winter Haven shot me down again. The City has now decided that we cannot play ball until the week of July 13th. Our first pickup game would be on Tuesday, July 14th. They will not even let us have batting practice on the fields until then. I certainly do not understand their reasoning but they are in charge and there is nothing I can do about it.
I did have batting practice in Lakeland this morning but only four people showed up besides myself. The fields were wet from all the rain we have been getting and the City staff was concerned about their batters boxes. We hit a couple of buckets of balls from in front of home plate and went home. The City staff did say they were concerned about large crowds at this time.
Polk County's fields are open for batting practice. I understand that some people are hitting balls at Carter Road (Loyce Harpe Park) and everything is fine there. I may try to go to Carter Road this week and will post something when I do. The FHC 60's, 65's, 70's and 74's Tournament scheduled for July 11-12 is now excepting sign ups. The tournament will be at Carter Road and Walker Road. They are limiting the tournament to the first 60 Teams that sign up.
There are still a lot of concerns in local government about the COVID-19 virus. They are being overly cautious but it might be to our advantage. None of us want to have the virus or be responsible for spreading the virus. I would not be surprised if more changes to our schedule will occur. In the meantime, Stay Safe, Wash Your hands, Practice Social Distancing, Wear a Face Mask in Public, Avoid Crowds and if your are sick, Stay Home.
Don Witmer, Commissioner
Winter Haven Senior Softball
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