North Augusta diamond issue

info from Matt Alkerton

This is a message that went out parents of minor softball players in North Augusta

We want to inform you of a situation currently unfolding regarding the main North Augusta ball diamond. In March, a light pole failed, prompting an inspection of the others. As of 5:30 PM Friday, the Township deemed some standards unsafe and ordered the immediate removal of all, impacting all minor ball games held under the lights.

This diamond is the heart of our community. While we fully support player safety, we cannot accept this decision without transparency regarding the testing or a timely plan—especially with no resolution expected until 2026. We strongly feel there is another solution that can keep players safe and allow us to continue on with our season.

We are encouraging everyone to reach out to council to let them know just how important ball is to our community. Below, you’ll find contact information for all council members involved, as well as a pre-written email from a community member you may use or personalize.

Let’s stand together to protect minor ball for all of the youth in our community.

For reference, below are the approximate numbers of ballplayers expected to play out of North Augusta this summer:

·        North Augusta Home Teams – 27

·        Total Teams - 70

·        Total Leagues – 6

·        North Augusta Minor Ball Players – 107

·        Approximate # of ball players that will play out of NA this summer - 840

Thank you,
North Augusta Minor Ball Committee

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Here are the contact details for the current members of the Augusta Township Council:

Mayor
Jeff Shaver
📧 jshaver@augusta.ca
📞 613-925-2306

Deputy Mayor
Adrian Wynands
📧 awynands@augusta.ca
📞 613-213-1971

Councillor
Michele Bowman
📧 mbowman@augusta.ca
📞 613-213-3060

Councillor
Tanya Henry
📧 thenry@augusta.ca
📞 613-802-3731

Councillor
Hendrik Pape
📧 hpape@augusta.ca
📞 613-340-6241

Parks Recreation & Facilities
Kathleen Cole
📧 kcole@augusta.ca