Peninsula Thunder Softball Team

What a great first year in the Victoria Women's Fastball League we had and what an honor to win Most Sportsmanlike Team!!

Special congrats to Arwyn Smith on the award for Most Spirited Player, to Madison Reed for Most Outstanding Season and to the two MVP’s for the season, Sadie Richards and Kayleigh White!

Thank you to our Coaches Don and Fred for all your time and effort this season!

The minions had a great first day in the Sue B tournament with Coach Gru and Coach Victor and ended up in 2nd place so far!

First home game of the new season April 17th at 6:30pm!

Peninsula Thunder VS Storm @ Rotary Park

Huge thank you to everyone who contributed to our bottle drive! We will update when we get the numbers in…just know we worked steady from 9-3 today!!

Join us this Sunday March 17th starting at 10am for a bottle drive extravaganza! ♻️ Bring your empties and make a difference for young women in our community. Plus, get the chance to meet our amazing players who came 1st in the Province last season! Don't miss out on the fun and the opportunity to support a great cause. See you there at Sidney Elementary School!

Save the date and your empties!!

March 17th - 10am to 2pm @ Sidney Elementary School!!

Your empties are full of opportunities!

First night for team Thunder back in the gym!

As we near the end of 2023, Team Thunder wants to take a moment to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who has been supporting our team and donating your empties to us. Your support has been incredible and helps cover some of our team costs! We're still accepting donations, so if you have any empties lying around (especially after the holidays!) please keep them coming our way. Together, your empties are full of opportunities!

Text 778-679-4204 or email [email protected] to arrange a pick up!

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‘Twas the night before the Christmas, when all thru the park, not a game was being played, because it’s clearly too dark

The ball socks are all washed at least within reason and packed away.. ready for next season

The players have been resting all snug in their bed… while visions of gold medals dance in their heads

And me in my visor, and coach Don in his hat.. had just put away all the rest of the bats

When out on the Diamond arose such a clatter.. I looked out from the dugout to see what’s the matter

Away to the clubhouse we saw a quick flash.. it was just Coach Don, drying off after the splash

Don’s perfect chalk lines on a newly raked diamond.. might just be, the best on the Island

When what to my wondering eyes should appear, but 3 more coaches and 15 players all near

With so little wonder, I knew in a moment.. that the greatest team must be team Thunder
�More rapid than eagles Don coaches they came.. And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name..
"Now, Janice! now, Stacey! now, Fred and now Sarah!�On, captains! on players! on, umpires and fans!
�To the top of the fence! Or over of the wall.. Now fly away! Fly away! Fly away ball!"
�So up go the batters, the balls they all flew, With all the practices, and fancy bats too

And then in Provincials.. we heard the good news, the other teams were now singing the blues

As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the 1st base line Coaches came with a bound.

They were dressed in athleisure, from their head to their toes , And their clothes were all tagged with Thunder logos;
�A bundle of bats Coach Fred flung with rage..as he headed off to work in the old batting cage

Janice’s eyes -- how they twinkled! Stacey’s dimples how merry! Their cheeks were like roses, legs weren’t overly hairy!�
Don’s little mouth was drawn up like a frown.. until he received, the coach of the year crown
�A wink of his eye and a twist of his head.. Soon told the players they had nothing to dread;

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his coaches, They mumbled some words; then planned their approaches
�And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the 3rd base line he rose;

He sprang off his bucket, to his team gave a signal, And away they all ran with a hint of a wiggle
�But I heard him exclaim, as the team won the fight,
�HAPPY SEASON TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD-NIGHT!

Your empties are full of possibilities and help us cover the teams costs!

Indoor training sessions are booked and start in January to prepare for the 2024 Softball Season!

We are thankful this weekend and everyday for your support of our team! It’s never too early to start planning for the upcoming season!

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