On April, 27th, 2024 the South Windsor Little League hosted their annual opening day where they celebrated the official start of the baseball season. This event is called “Opening Day,” and it consists of all of the South Windsor Little League teams.
One of the main events that takes place during Opening Day is the infamous parade of all the baseball and softball teams. Kids of all ages hold their heads high, while waving to their supportive family, and friends.
“Opening Day was an opportunity for every team to be individually recognized during the opening day parade. Following the parade, individual and team photos were taken.
It was great to see the community come out and support South Windsor Little League Baseball and Softball,” volunteer parent, Kevin Quinn stated.
The fun doesn’t just end at the parade. After the kids march down the dirt road, they arrive at Pepin Field. Here, the entire complex listens to the National Anthem live, and the speeches begin discussing the past and future of little league baseball.
“I thought that opening day was very entertaining like always, and that people enjoy it because the town does very well providing the events and entertainment to the community that participate in the little league,” a graduate little league player Sophomore Jaiden Morales commented.
President of South Windsor League Al Maximino, gives a speech every Opening Day about his hopes for the season as well as what teams have accomplished in the past year.
Opening Day not only honors the values that the program holds, but it also offers a day full of fun! After the traditional formalities, the players race to the various activities that the event provides. For example, there were many food vendors that gave out free pizza and Kona Ice. Additionally, kids entertained themselves with the two bounce houses.
To many, South Windsor Little League “Opening Day” will be a positive core memory that players can look back on for the rest of their lives.
