DAWSON CREEK, B.C. - The future of minor baseball in Dawson Creek could depend on more community members stepping up to help.
The Dawson Creek Minor Baseball Association says its current executive team is struggling to keep up with the demands of running the organization and is calling on parents and community members to get involved.
According to the association, a four-person executive has been handling operations, but members say that is no longer sustainable if local baseball programs are going to continue growing and serving young athletes.
Several key volunteer positions need to be filled, including president, vice-president, secretary, umpire coordinator, director of coaching, director of player development, girls coordinator, and equipment and uniform manager.
Association organizers say volunteers do not need extensive baseball knowledge to take on a role, only a willingness to help support the sport and the young players who participate each season.
The group is encouraging anyone interested in helping, learning more about available positions, or contributing to the future of baseball in the community to come forward.
The association will discuss its volunteer needs and elect a new executive during its annual general meeting on Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. in Room 2120 at Northern Lights College.
Organizers say increased volunteer support will be critical to ensuring baseball opportunities remain available for local children in the years ahead.