\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA new softball season is underway in Cape Coral. But one league of players is far from Little Leaguers.The Cape Coral Half Century Plus League is made up of Southwest Florida residents of different ages, genders and walks of life. Players gather twice a week at the Cape Coral Sports Complex to compete and, more importantly, build connections.\u201cThese are the hundred nicest people in the whole town of Cape Coral,\u201d said Frank Stella, a league manager and player. \u201cThey\u2019re very welcoming to new folks, and they just want to go out there and have some fun and compete on the softball field.\u201dWhether you are a rookie or a veteran, the league welcomes everyone.\u201cEvery man here is at least 50, and we\u2019ve got a couple of 80-plus-year-olds,\u201d said David Todd, a five-year member of the league. \u201cThey\u2019re all just here having fun. They\u2019re competing, but they\u2019re also just enjoying themselves.\u201dFor this group, softball is more than a game. It is a community that proves you are never too old to step up to the plate.\u201cAs we get older, hamstrings get pulled and knees get sore, but everybody just keeps fighting through it. That is why we are here,\u201d Todd said.The saying \u201cyou cannot teach an old dog new tricks\u201d may ring true for some, but members of the Half Century Plus League say there is always room for new players.\u201cIf you are looking for a way to connect with people and you have a little athleticism, or even if you do not, come on out and give it a try,\u201d said David Blasing, a league player.\u201cCome out,\u201d added league member Robert Lowery. \u201cWe are always looking for people. We are always looking for players. The more the merrier.\u201dThe Cape Coral Half Century Plus League begins recruiting for next season in May, but anyone interested can attend batting practice on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. to meet current players.DOWNLOAD\u202fthe free\u202fGulf Coast News app\u202ffor your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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A new softball season is underway in Cape Coral. But one league of players is far from Little Leaguers.<\/p>\n
The Cape Coral Half Century Plus League is made up of Southwest Florida residents of different ages, genders and walks of life. Players gather twice a week at the Cape Coral Sports Complex to compete and, more importantly, build connections.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese are the hundred nicest people in the whole town of Cape Coral,\u201d said Frank Stella, a league manager and player. \u201cThey\u2019re very welcoming to new folks, and they just want to go out there and have some fun and compete on the softball field.\u201d<\/p>\n
Whether you are a rookie or a veteran, the league welcomes everyone.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery man here is at least 50, and we\u2019ve got a couple of 80-plus-year-olds,\u201d said David Todd, a five-year member of the league. \u201cThey\u2019re all just here having fun. They\u2019re competing, but they\u2019re also just enjoying themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n
For this group, softball is more than a game. It is a community that proves you are never too old to step up to the plate.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we get older, hamstrings get pulled and knees get sore, but everybody just keeps fighting through it. That is why we are here,\u201d Todd said.<\/p>\n
The saying \u201cyou cannot teach an old dog new tricks\u201d may ring true for some, but members of the Half Century Plus League say there is always room for new players.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you are looking for a way to connect with people and you have a little athleticism, or even if you do not, come on out and give it a try,\u201d said David Blasing, a league player.
\u201cCome out,\u201d added league member Robert Lowery. \u201cWe are always looking for people. We are always looking for players. The more the merrier.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Cape Coral Half Century Plus League begins recruiting for next season in May, but anyone interested can attend batting practice on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. to meet current players.<\/p>\n
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