On behalf of all the fantastic ambassadors associated with the AMFA, our inspirational coaches, our organized team managers, and the terrific Board members, it is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 2024 Softball season!
The offseason is busy but rewarding; we want to thank the coaches and instructors for their passion for teaching during our offseason training. I would also like to thank the Executive Leadership team; your efforts to create a positive experience for everyone in the AMFA are unusual but seen. Most of all, to every one of the players who last season represented our brand, played with passion, trained with commitment, a heartfelt thank you.
Regarding significant events for the 2024 season, we plan to start things off with a bang. Opening Day is planned for Saturday, April 6th, where we expect to have over 1000 people from the community out to Ex Park to enjoy the festivities. There will be games for little ones, a team parade, fun giveaways, and award presentations. This is one of the AMFA’s signature events, and we hope to build on the event’s multiyear momentum.
On the weekend of May 10-12, we will host the sixth annual Spirit of the Game tournament for our U11C recreational program. With a record number of 8 or 9 teams in the AMFA’s U11C program this spring, we know this will be a wonderful community event. This is the second signature event on our calendar. The tournament intends to give those who are brand new to the game an incredible experience. They connect with their teammates, participate in skills competitions, play lots of Softball, and explore the joy of sport.
We are thrilled to host two Championships this summer: the U11C Celebration of Softball on June 7-9 and the U15A Provincial Championship on July 12-14. To accomplish this, we are actively seeking volunteers for our events committees and extra hands, hearts, and minds during the events; we will take whatever you can offer. If you can assist with checking in teams on the day of the event or tournament, great. If you would like to be part of one of the organizing committees, great. If you’d like to support us with a sponsorship or a donation, that is wonderful, too.
Our purpose is to connect our community and to help kids find joy in sport. If this purpose resonates with you and you want to get involved, please click the button below; our purpose becomes more of a reality with every willing volunteer.
With Gratitude,
Tom Eaton, President
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