Eastern Utah Softball asks Price City for four fields, lights as program grows

Torrey Nelson, president of Eastern Utah Softball, asked the Price City Council on April 23 for access to four Price City ballfields — including some with lights — to support an expanding girls softball program.

Nelson said the nonprofit serves "anywhere from 130 to 200 girls ages 6 to 18" and recently added spring clinics and an all‑stars travel team. "We are here tonight asking for the use of 4 fields in Price, some with lights," Nelson said, asking the council to help avoid raising registration fees for families.

Nelson and vice president Britney Johnson described past field use — two fairgrounds fields used about four days a week and occasional use of Atwood and South Park — and said the group has brought two annual tournaments to Carbon County. Staff relayed a vendor quote of "$50 per hour per field," and Nelson said a 90% youth‑sports discount is available; Nelson estimated last season's field charges at roughly $800, equivalent to full registration for about 15–16 athletes.

Council members and staff raised scheduling conflicts with other organized user groups, including Pinnacle (college field/field 3) and Babe Ruth (managed by Barry Martinez). Robbie (name used in the transcript) recommended a meeting with the impacted parties to identify overlaps and find a workable schedule; the council agreed to coordinate such a meeting and committed to supporting equitable access for girls and boys.

No formal vote was recorded on field assignments at the April 23 session. Council members directed staff to convene the affected parties (Robbie and Tanner were identified as contacts in the discussion) and to report back when scheduling details were vetted.