Page 14 - Southern Exposure - August '24

Page 14, Southern Exposure

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Jupiter Senior Softball News

By Mike Richmond

We are in the dog days of summer when many head for the Interested persons can receive a two-week guest pass to since 2012, echoed Storch’s comments that playing,
beach or golf course and others, such as players in the Jupiter play and check out their skills and what position they like. enjoying the camaraderie and competing is what motivates
Senior Softball program, are competing in games at Jupiter Storch said it is the camaraderie among players as much him. He estimates he plays about 100 games a year and
Community Park three mornings per week. as “throwing the ball around like kids” that makes playing said, “Who would have thought that at this age we would
League Commissioner Paul Storch said he hopes others will and competition fun. be playing softball?”
come out and participate in the year-round slow-pitch softball For many the experience harks back to their youth and Little The senior softball program is sponsored by the
program that is open to persons 55 and older. He said because League baseball. “The only thing missing is our mommies nonprofit Jupiter Senior Softball Association in
of the program’s three-division format it is a place for persons don’t pick us up,” Storch said. Games are every Monday and cooperation with the Town of Jupiter. Registration may
of different skills. Wednesday beginning at 8 a.m. with batting practice. be made online at www.leaguelineup.com/jssa. For more
Jupiter retiree Harold Fravel, 74, who has been playing information contact Gary Newman at (917) 623-0791.

Softball player Harold Fravel makes contact

Ricky Steckler slamming a ball to the outfield

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