Silver Gloves

New Mexico Senior Sports Foundation

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The Silver Gloves is a senior women's softball program founded in May of 1999. Our mission is to have fun and play the game of slow pitch softball with other women age 50 and older. Our goal is to establish a formal league of 50+ women's teams here in the Albuquerque area while also encouraging the establishment of other teams throughout New Mexico.

The players in this program range in age from 50 to 80+ and their backgrounds are varied. Some have played before--in their younger days; others have only enjoyed the game from a distance as they watched their grandchildren play. Now it's their turn. Whatever the reason, these women are enjoying the camaraderie that develops when playing a team sport. They are having a ball (no pun intended ... well maybe).

The Gloves have been fortunate to enlist the help of several coaches, who train and drill the team members in the fundamentals of softball-- fielding, hitting, and throwing. As the Gloves sharpen these skills, they are also given instruction in strategies of field positioning, base coverage, relay techniques, area hitting, etc. Conditioning and fitness are emphasized to maintain healthy lifestyles.

If you are interested in joining the Silver Gloves, go to the website link above for contact info and practice schedules. Remember-no experience necessary!