Kevin A. Williams Sr., president of the Elmo Plaskett West Little League, advises the general public that the league’s 4-12 baseball divisions will officially kick-off on Saturday, Feb. 23. The traditional season kick-off parade will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. from the Whim Gas Station (Queen Mary Highway Intersection on Route 70 and Route 63) to the Renholdt “Rookie” Jackson Sports Complex in Estate Whim, Frederiksted. The parade’s grand marshal will be non-other than Renholdt “Rookie” Jackson Jr. A brief ceremony and three games will be played following the parade. The schedule for this weekend games are as follows:
Saturday, Feb. 23 – Opening Day
2 p.m. Reds vs. Cardinals (7-9)
4:30 p.m. Giants vs. Angels (4-6 Peewee division)
6 p.m. Red Sox vs. Reds (10-12)
Sunday, Feb. 24
2 p.m. Angels vs. Reds (7-9)
4:15 p.m. Brats vs. Lil Cubs (4-6 Peewee division)
5:15 p.m. Chuis vs. Angels (10-12)
Come out and catch a game or more in support of the youth baseball players as they start their 2013 season this weekend. Elmo Plaskett West Little League is supported by Choice Wireless, McDonald’s, Scotiabank, Penntium Technical Training LLC, Superior Executive Services, NR Electric and St. Croix Renaissance Group LLC. There will be music and fun activities as well as food and drinks on sale.
For more information on the little league baseball season kick-off, contact Kevin A. Williams Sr. at 244-5910 or e-mail kevign@gmail.com.
