CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - The Spring 2021 season of Citrus Heights Little League played its first game on April 7^th, and if you are interested in participating there are still some players needed to complete the teams.

Little League Treasurer and parent of three little leaguers, Courtney McConnell, said, “The Little League could not have the usual formal opening to the season due to Covid-19 but the games are permitted to be played.”

McConnell said the sports venue is sanctioned to be played if they follow CDC guidelines: “We can’t have crowds of more than 25 people and people need to stay with their families-not mixing-and maintaining 6 feet apart or wearing a mask… normally our crowds are about 50 people.”

McConnell said kids are gathering to play at different levels in the league at Rusch Park, McDonald Field and Madera Park in Citrus Heights. The league has openings in the Minors 9-10 year-old category and Junior 13-14 year-old category.

McConnell said her son, Morrison, “is stoked to be playing this year” since all games were cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. “They only got to practice last year, but no games were ever played.”

The league, which usually begins in March, will be a few weeks shorter this year closing on May 29^th with final tournaments extended until June 19^th.

For more information about the Citrus Heights Little League visit www.citrusheightsll.com/home or call (916) 209-0262.