Calling all ball players aged 55 and up – Peterborough Men’s Senior Slo-Pitch has a spot for you

A longstanding Peterborough slo-pitch tradition will embark on another chapter this May, but the call for new players is out now.

Formed in 1991, the eight-team Peterborough Men’s Senior Slo-Pitch League takes to the Kinsmen ball field each Tuesday and Thursday morning into late September. Players aged 55 and up are provided a jersey and ball cap, with registration set at $120.

League president Sean Traviss admits that attracting new players is a challenge, but a necessity for the league to remain viable and field eight teams.

At the heart of the league’s success is a player rating system that ensures team parity.

Between now and opening day, Traviss says there’s plenty to be done but many hands make light work.

The league started in 1991. Among the founders was Phil McKeating, who still comes out for opening day each year.

For more league information and to register for this season, visit peterboroughsrslopitch.org and click on the Forms tab.

(Written by: Paul Rellinger)