Opinion: Improvements needed at STHS softball field

Boards make it hard to see the action at South Tahoe High’s softball field from behind home plate. Photo/Provided

Publisher’s note: This letter was sent to Sheri Schimmel with High Sierra ASA. It is reprinted here with permission. It was also read earlier this month by Schimmel to the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board.

Dear Sheri,

Thank you for doing such a great job on the fields at the SLT high school (July 6). ASA is fortunate having you on their staff for their tournaments. You and your colleagues really worked hard.

The powers that be have made a lot of improvements on the field since we last played there. I do have a suggestion however. Is it possible to remove the top two boards behind home plate? I tried to set up a video camera but was able to get a good angle because of the height of the boards.

I also realized that if someone in a wheelchair wanted to sit behind the backstop they would not be able to see. It appears there is room behind the backstop for a row or two of seating and would be perfect for the elderly and handicapped.

I would appreciate it if you would forward a copy of this letter to the appropriate decision-makers regarding these suggestions.

Thanks again for your hard work regarding the tournament. We, at Scholars and Champions and Nevada Wildcats, look forward to participating in future tournaments on your fields.

Sincerely,

Joyce Herceg, Scholars and Champions board secretary