The Flyers Softball Team began life in 1994 as the Harvey Ballbangers and was formed in time for the inaugural Jersey Softball Association League, which began on 11th May of that year. The basis of the team was mainly players from the disbanded Fort Regent Cannons, together with new players to the game from Alex Picot and Company. That first season shaped the philosophy of the team, supporting team-mates and enjoying the game, which remains to this day. Although there have been teams with more ability in the League, none have surpassed the team ethic displayed by the Flyers. In fact, the team’s camaraderie over the years has been the envy of many and is the main reason for its longevity.
The Flyers have made a large contribution to the setting up of the Jersey Softball Association and to the continual success of the League. Team members have been an integral part of Jersey Softball since its inception, by taking positions on the Executive Committee, coaching and managing the Island teams and also umpiring. A number of team members have also represented the Island and the Channel Islands and won Most Valuable Player awards over the years.
During the regular season the team’s batting and fielding statistics are maintained by the team’s scorer and awards are made at the Jersey Softball Association’s end of season dinner.
The team’s award winners for the 2010 season were:-
Female M.V.P. – Agi Blaszczyk
Male M.V.P. – Garry Le Maistre
Female Batting Champion - Agi Blaszczyk (.606)
Male Batting Champion – Garry Le Maistre (.930)
Mark O’Connor Memorial Award – Phil Bouchard
Home Run King – Phil Bouchard (6)
Captain, Garry Le Maistre, and the rest of the team, are looking forward to the 2011 outdoor season after having had an enjoyable indoor season. The team is in the First Division, having retained its status after finishing third the previous season. The current team consists of a mix of experienced and inexperienced players, ranging in age from 15 to 55.
The team’s sponsors, Eleven Integrated Systems Solutions, have kindly provided new uniforms for the forthcoming season and so the team will be gracing the Diamond in their new purple livery.