Philipsburg:--- GEBE's Electricity Mascot, Megawatty, pitched the first GEBE ball to open the Little League baseball game between Sagicor and Daily Herald junior teams. GEBE donated 144 baseballs to the league as part of the company's ongoing commitment to support youth and sports. The balls were specially ordered for the Little League to celebrate GEBE's 50th anniversary. The limited edition baseball carries the company's 50th year logo and slogan "Powering a Brighter Future."The Little League Baseball Season kicked off on March 12, 2011 with 22 teams at different playing levels ranging from 4-8 year-olds (Pee Wee) to 15-16 year-olds (Seniors) where the GEBE sponsored team is currently playing. Games are held Monday through Saturday starting at 4:30 p.m. Later this year, the girls' softball divisions for 10-12 and 13-16 year-olds will be starting.
The St. Maarten Little League organization has existed for the past 33 years and is the oldest youth organization on St. Maarten. During the months of June/July the teams attend regional tournaments at most levels with the possibility of going on to the World Series in August but attendance largely depends on support from sponsors and government.
