I hope everyone in the Beach family is healthy and sane during these trying times. As schools close out the year and our summer begins, I thought it would be a good time to update you on the status of Beach Softball. We have been tracking the policy shifts daily and meeting in several ways with our elected and non-elected officials. Beach has been working on this in coordination with other youth organizations to precipitate some sort of summer league.
Just this last week, the President of MB Pony and MBLL presented a written plan with safety modifications and a request to start a delayed spring season in July. The fact remains is that the city is sticking tightly to the county and state requirements for opening fields for youth sports.
Just like schools, most summer camps, and all youth sports, softball is on a holding pattern. As confirmed by the city and the southern california commissioner of usa softball, there is no person in the county who is approved for youth sports within the county. Trust me… I have tried many routes to get things going. Its just not there. I am upset, traumatized, and anxious for our athletes to continue their road to self exploration and self worth. Along with all you parents, Im ravaged by pain for these girls.
Please stick with us. We are only here for your daughters. I live for these girls. I saw seven of my players this last week... Morgan, Evelyn, Kayden, Caitlin, Maddie, Taylor and Coco, and I cried after I saw them. They want to continue. They are passionate. And they, as are the rest of beach softball community, are the future of our South Bay.
