Ocean County’s largest organization of its kind is recruiting more Manchester participants for its spring and summer season.
“More than 150 men and one woman played last year,” according to Mike Singer of Whiting, assistant commissioner of the Berkeley Senior Softball League. “Anyone interested in enjoying a healthy, fun-filled activity should contact me now.”
March 31 is the deadline for registering for a player draft to be held in early April. Softball games will be on weekday mornings from April to August at diamonds in Holiday City and Veterans Park, Bayville.
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The league has two divisions, one for Ocean County players age 60 and up (55 and up for Berkeley residents), and another for those 65 and up, with no residency requirement. A player fee covers shirts, umpiring and other costs.
Informal practice games will take place at Whispering Pines Park in Holiday City field, weather permitting, through March.
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Information may be obtained from Singer here in Manchester at 732-350-7063 or [email protected]. Registration forms are on the league’s website, www.leaguelineup.com/berkeleySSL
