Ball Haulers win first Rotary Satellite Club of Paris three-pitch tournament title

By Casandra Turnbull

Nearly three years since its formation, the Rotary Satellite Club of Paris is still going strong and building a visible presence in the community.

In fact, now that members have started to raise a considerable amount of funds through various projects and events over the last couple years, the 2024/2025 board will work on establishing its first official budget.

The Club’s most recent fundraiser was in the form a three-pitch tournament to officially kick off the start of the spring/summer. Teams travelled from as far as the

Niagara Region to compete in the one-day round robin tournament at Green Lane on May 26th .

“Everyone had a great time and was very impressed with the event,” said founding Rotary Satellite Club of Paris member Dale Hall. He confirmed more than $1,000 was raised at that event, where teams were guaranteed three games and lunch

“The three-pitch committee is looking forward to seeing what 2025 could have in store from a tournament perspective,” he added, alluding to the possibility of an annual tournament. At the end of the day the Cardinals and the Ball Haulers made it to the finals with the Ball Haulers prevailing. Both teams were from the area, confirmed Hall.

The Rotary Satellite Club of Paris hosted a fundraising three pitch tournament at Green Lane on May 26th. Pictured to the left is the Ball Haulers who won the final game 14-4. Big thanks to the tournament’s sponsors (all local business owners): Sodexo, River Realty, Domino’s, Browndale Farm and No Frills Paris.

The Club’s next endeavour will be their first (twice annually) Fill-the-Truck Food Drive of the year on June 9th at Paris No Frills. “Big thanks to Jay’s No Frills for being such a strong supporter of our Fill-the-Truck event,” Hall acknowledged.

If you want to learn more about the Rotary Satellite Club of Paris, how to get involved or make a financial contribution to your community, visit them online here.