The Tribune

THE Freedom Farm Fall Ball season is officially open.

Freedom Farm is a non-profit baseball club geared at developing children’s baseball skills, as well as teaching them unity through teamwork.

Arawak Homes, the lead sponsor for Freedom Farm’s Fall Ball season, recently visited the players on the field to offer words of encouragement to the players this season.

“Arawak Homes is very pleased to sponsor an event like this because what we’re doing is giving back to young men like yourselves and I know that you work hard all season,” said Arawak Homes’ VP of Sales, Dena Ingraham.

“I want to encourage you to do your best. The things you do on the field today also helps you when you go inside the classroom. It makes you more of a team player in whatever you do. I just want to again encourage you to continue to do your best.”

Mrs Ingraham also commended the coaches on the “great” job they are doing, as well as the parents and grandparents who continue to support the young men of Freedom Farm.

Senior director at Freedom Farm, Clarence “CJ” McKenzie, said the Fall Ball season has four age divisions with all players going into new divisions.

“In the 9-10 division, that division will be played with players who are 8 going in to the 9-10 division for the first time. So, the idea is to get their feet wet and give them the exposure because it will be the first time they will be playing at that level,” he said.

“[The players] would have gained the confidence and essential fundamentals to compete in the upcoming season.”

Freedom Farm’s Fall Ball season lasts for six weeks and ends with an awards ceremony.

The games are open to the public free of charge.

Games are held every Friday and Saturday.