Hello Holden Baseball families,
Please be advised that due to the recent concerns, locally, regarding the potential spread of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), the Board of Holden Baseball voted Tuesday night, Sep. 10, to cancel all Fall Baseball outdoor activities after dusk. This decision is in alignment with other Town of Holden organizations with evening activities. This restriction will stay in effect until the first hard frost. As a result, there will be no 7:00 or 7:30 games until further notice.
Games times will be adjusted in order to accommodate the change in scheduling. Coaches will be receiving schedule changes to communicate to parents ASAP.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, however the Board of Holden Baseball believes keeping the health and safety of players, coaches, umpires and spectators to be most important.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but serious illness spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. While EEE can infect people of all ages, people under15 years of age or over 50 years of age are at greatest risk for serious illness.
Individuals are encouraged to take simple precautions to reduce risk, specifically to follow the 5 D’s:
•Dawn and Dusk – stay indoors when mosquitoes are most active
•DEET – use insect repellent with DEET or other natural repellents
•Dress – wear long sleeves and pants to cover exposed skin
•Drain – remove standing water from kiddie pools, flower pots, tires, etc.
Repairing holes in window or door screens is also encouraged.
For more information on EEE, visit https://www.mass.gov/mosquito-borne-diseases
