(May 20, 2025- NEW YORK MILLS, NY) – The Edwin J. Wadas Foundation and Westmoreland Little League cut the ribbon on Wadas Park at Pritchard Fields. The new park was made possible through the funding of the 2023 Game Changer Grant.
The Game Changer Grant is a competitive grant created for the purpose of enhancing the joy of recreational and competitive youth sports. The Westmoreland Little League in conjunction with the Town of Westmoreland, and support of the Edwin J. Wadas Foundation built a new youth sports park at the former Lowell Fireman’s Field. The new site includes a baseball field and a softball field. Each field has its own backstop, fence, scoreboard, dugouts, bleachers, and signage. The complex has access to a shared storage unit that includes a concession stand to help the programs fund the maintenance of the baseball and softball programs moving forward.
The new fields will provide an opportunity for baseball and softball to be taught with a focus of learning a love of the games, sportsmanship, respect for opponents and officials, and the value of hard work. “We were so impressed to see the transformation of this space and the opportunities it will provide to children in our area for years to come.” stated Victoria Cataldo, Executive Director of the Edwin J. Wadas Foundation.
The Edwin J. Wadas Foundation, is accepting applications for the 2025 Game Changer Grant until June 30, 2025. For more information and to apply visit gamechangergrant.org.
