Opening Day

Recently, Bay City’s Southwest Little League opened their 60th season with a gala opening ceremony.  They went all out this year, and I thought I would share a few of the pictures I took that day.

Ok, in the interest of full disclosure, I must confess that the only reason we were there was because Handy Middle School’s 8th grade  band was invited to perform.  My son plays trumpet in that band, so we were there to see them.

Before the ceremony started, the band was warming up next to the baseball fields.  As you can see, it was a rather cold day.

The band director, Ms. Harris, putting the band through their paces.

Here is a question.  What happens when the low brass section forgets vital parts of their instruments, and cannot play “YMCA” with the rest of the band?  Why, they become dancers, of course!

Also appearing was Lou E. Loon, the mascot of the Great Lakes Loons minor league baseball team.

The players and coaches really got into the spirit, joining the low brass when the band played during the ceremony.

The band playing during the ceremony.  Why did they put them all the way against the fence in the deep outfield?

So they would not be wiped out by the skydiver, of course.

Now that the skydiver has safely landed, the band was able to assume a more reasonable position on the field.

Congratulations to Bay City Southwest Little league on their 60th season.