Howies Field of Dreams

Three years in the making and recognized by Rotary International for a Significant Achievement Award, Howie's Field of Dreams had it's Opening Day on June 1, 2013. The Field was the dream of Past President Howard Seckendorf who passed away tragically and unexpectedly in November of 2009. Through the hard work of a steering committee comprised of Rochester Rotarians, family, and friends, Howie's Dream became a reality this June day. The field and all accompanying structures are specially designed to accomodate a Buddy Ball League and players are now being actively recruited.

Howies Field of Dreams

Past President Howard Seckendorf, who died while serving as Rochester Rotary Club President in 2009, had a dream. His dream was that every child who wanted to play baseball, or be involved with a sports team, regardless of physical limitation, should be able to have fulfillment. "Buddy Ball" was established for youngsters who are either physically and/or mentally challenged. This division makes allowance for a “buddy” to help the player swing a bat, round the bases, catch a ball, etc. Buddy-Ball is designed so that everyone has the opportunity to have fun, but no fields designed and engineered to accommodate the physically challenged currently existed in New Hampshire or the immediate surrounds.

Howie's Field of Dreams proudly held it's opening day at Roger Allen Recreation Area in Rochester, New Hampshire on June 1, 2013.