Interim fast pitch softball league formed
April 19, 2013
A group of concerned parents and community members met March 21 to discuss the lack of a well functioning fastpitch softball league in our area. Of those in attendance, current high school softball coach Lauren Bartoe expressed her opinions on having a strong league for girls to participate in and how much that helps her high school program.

An agreement was brought forth for pursuit of a Babe Ruth League charter.

An interim Boundary County Babe Ruth (BCBR) board was elected to start the league for this season with the agreement that nominations and another election would be held this summer for next season.

The interim board consists of president Lisa Carle, vice president Jennifer English, secretary Sabrina Winey, treasurer Anne Tompkins, umpire in chief Wendy Bertling, and sponsor and fundraising coordinator Paula Schulte.

BCBR would like to appoint and elect more board members throughout the upcoming season.

BCBR wishes to give every girl who wishes to participate in the sport of fastpitch softball the opportunity to do so. We will do this keeping the safety and well-being of each young player as our primary concern.

We plan to teach sound conditioning, develop proper execution of fundamentals while having a strong adherence to sportsmanlike conduct and respect for the rules. We hope to teach the athletes to have a spirit of cooperation and team play while participating in this competitive atmosphere. We hope we can in some way help to develop these girls into productive citizens of Boundary County.

Our last registration date will be at the Parks & Rec free BBQ at noon Saturday, April 27.

Registrations will still be accepted by mail; PO Box 195, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805, after this date. For a registration form, click here.

A copy of an original birth certificate must be presented at time of registration. This seasons divisions will consist of 14U, 12U and 10U (birth years 1998-2003).

Teams will be traveling to play other Babe Ruth teams from Troy, Libby and Eureka Montana. Games will also be played here in Bonners Ferry.

If you are interested in helping facilitate this league in anyway or have further questions please contact a board member; Lisa Carle, (208) 371-2382; Jennifer English, (208) 755-6118 or Anne Tompkins, (208) 597-5024.