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Garland Softball Association reports steady participation, seeks new fall "fun" season
Summary
Arnie Burke, president of the Garland Softball Association, told the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board that the league drew about 1,620 adult participants across 135 teams this year and remains active at the Jerry Carter complex.
Arnie Burke, president of the Garland Softball Association, told the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board that the league drew about 1,620 adult participants across 135 teams this year and remains active at the Jerry Carter complex in south Garland.
"We had a total number of participants this year and 1,620 players. This is all adult 18 and above," Burke said, noting the league runs four seasons — spring, summer 1, summer 2 and fall — and is sanctioned by the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA).
Burke told board members the league's numbers have declined…
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