2010 Lakewood Recreation Emerald Necklace Banquet

by Leslie Favre

On Wednesday, August 18th the Lakewood Recreation Department held an end of the season banquet commemorating the 2010 Emerald Necklace Girl’s Fastpitch Teams. Over 140 girls participated in the league this year making it our most successful season yet.

Tedd Bruening, the Lakewood High School Varsity Fastpitch Coach was in attendance handing out accolades and certificates to the participants and said, “This was the best summer softball season yet. I’m really looking forward to next year and the future of the Ranger softball program.” With over 100 people in attendance, the pot-luck style banquet was full of great energy, enthusiasm and nostalgia from the summer season.

Other coaches in attendance were Jennifer Hirzel (12U division), Mike Ribar (10U & 14U divisions), John Tuleta (10U division) and Frank Zingale, (12U division). Special thanks goes to Mike Ribar who helped coordinate the schedules and umpires throughout the season.

Tryouts for the 2011 Emerald Necklace season are scheduled as follows:

September 19th
14U 10:00am – 11:30am
12U 12:00pm – 1:30pm
10U 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Saturday, September 25th
10U 10:00am – 11:30am
12U 12:00pm – 1:30pm
14U 2:00pm – 3:30pm

All tryouts are to take place at Harding Middle School softball field. Registration is free. EVEN IF YOU HAVE NEVER PLAYED FASTPITCH SOFTBALL BEFORE – WE WANT YOU THERE!!!

Please contact the Lakewood Recreation Department for registration and questions at 216-529-4081.