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Archive for June, 2008
User Friendly Schedule for ISF Junior Worlds
Saturday, June 14th, 2008Vancouver Grey Sox Host New Zealand, Canadian ISF Jrs.
Saturday, June 14th, 2008
[New Westminster, BC] – The Vancouver Grey Sox and the New Zealand Under 19 Mens National Team completed a doubleheader at Moody Park this evening in comfortable mid June west coast weather conditions and a decent gathering of spectators. The Grey Sox downed the Kiwis by scores of 4-1 and 8-1. Results from the games are listed below.
Next action for the Grey Sox is Saturday June 14th when they will play the Canada Under 19 Mens National Team a doubleheader starting at 3:00 pm PDT at South Memorial Park in Vancouver. The same two teams also have scheduled a single game commencing at 11:00 am on Sunday June 15th again at South Memorial Park.
Game 1 – played Friday June 13 at 6:45 pm PDT
Vancouver Grey Sox 4 – New Zealand Under 19 National Team 1
WP – Nick Underhill, 7IP, 3H, 1BB, 1R, 8Ks
LP – Nik Hayes, 3IP, 1H, 2R, 3Ks with relief from David MacKenzie, 3IP, 5H, 2R, 1K
Trevor Johnstone led the Grey Sox offense with a 2 for 2 performance at the plate with a BB and 3 RBIs.
Game 2 – played Friday June 13 at 8:30 pm PDT
Vancouver Grey Sox 8 – New Zealand Under 19 National Team 1
5 innings
WP – Mike Piechnik, 5IP, 1H, OR, 9Ks
LP – T. Eroka with relief from Michael Ernshaw (4)
Larry Kancs
President
Vancouver Grey Sox
www.vancouvergreysox.com
Live Videocast from Missouri Tonight
Friday, June 13th, 2008Just a reminder of the live Videocast from Missouri tonight:
Kelso Fastpitch vs. Southern Illinois Pirates from Royalton, Illinois – 8pm EDT Friday the 13th
KFVS-12, a CBS television station in Cape Girardeau, Mo. will webcast the first game of the Kelso Klassic this Friday night. Live. Kelso Fastpitch vs. Southern Illinois Pirates.
The webcast can be found on www.kfvs12.com by clicking on to sports and then webcast. The entire game will be shown and then archived.
For the complete story on the videocast in our earlier post, click here.
One Week and Counting…
Friday, June 13th, 2008
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Twelve Nations to Compete in Ten-Day Tournament
Over 200 young men (age 19-and-under) are getting set to take the field at the Pepsi Softball Centre in Whitehorse, Yukon (Canada) from June 20-29 to participate in the International Softball Federation’s VIII Jr. Men’s World Championship.
Three-time defending champion Australia looks to garner a fourth straight title at the marquee fast pitch event.
Japan and host country Canada will be seeking retribution after the Japanese finished runner-up and the Canadians took third at the 2001 & 2005 Jr. Men’s World Championships.
Other countries taking part in the event include: Argentina, Botswana, Czech Republic, Denmark, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, USA, and Venezuela.
Botswana will be making its debut appearance at the Jr. Men’s World Championship against defending champion Australia in the opening game on June 20 at 12 p.m. (local time). Opening ceremonies will begin that day at 6 p.m., with two games following – Canada vs. the Czech Republic and, on the adjacent field, the United States vs. Japan.
The tournament will conclude on June 29 with a game at 1 p.m. to determine the bronze medalist and then the Grand Final at 4 p.m. to crown a world champion.
To keep up to date with the tournament once it begins, log on to the official 2008 Jr. Men’s World Championship website at www.worldsoftball2008.com. (click ISF Jr. Worlds logo above)
USA Jr. Men 4-0 on Pre-Whitehorse Tour
Friday, June 13th, 2008
USA Jr. Men in Salt Lake City, Utah in Preparation for ISF Jr. Worlds Next Week
Thanks to USA Coach Scott Standerfer for this information
The USA Jr. Men’s National team is off to a 4-0 start in Salt Lake City in their lead up games to the ISF World Championship in Whitehorse, YT, Canada. The team will play 4 more games over the weekend and then leave for Whitehorse on Monday. Scores from the last 2 days are as follows:
Wednesday
Team USA 14
Gore Construction 1
(Photos: Hunhoff & Lang)
WP: Hunhoff and Lang
LP: Jackson and Norris
Team USA 2
BMC 1
(Photos: Hartman and Lang)
WP: Hartman and Lang
LP: Hoene and Adams
Thursday
Team USA 3
Innovative Comm. 0
(Photos: Hunhoff & Reder)
WP: Hunhoff and Reder
LP: Black, Chadwick (4) and Black
Team USA 9
Kings 1
(Photos: Hartman, Hale & Lang)
WP: Hartman, Hale (7) and Lang
LP: Vaughn and Williams
Canada’s 3-Nations Challenge Roster Announced
Thursday, June 12th, 2008
Softball Canada announced the 19 players that will represent Canada in the Three Nations men’s Fastpitch Softball Challenge against the U-S and Japan, July 3rd through 6th at Bob Van Impe Park.
Mark Smith of Nova Scotia is the head coach with Don Bates of Saskatoon one of the assistants. Among the players are pitcher Trevor Ethier of Saskatoon and Melfort natives Dean Holoein and Keith Mackintosh…a pitcher and infielder, respectively. All three play for Aspen Interiors of the Saskatoon Amateur Softball Association. Because of their Melfort roots, that community will host a Canada-United States exhibition doubleheader on July 2nd.
Softball Canada Names Senior Men’s Roster for 3 Nations Challenge
(Ottawa, ON) – Softball Canada is pleased to announce the players who have been selected to the Senior Men’s National Team roster for the3 Nations Challenge. The tournament will be held from July 3-6, 2008 in Saskatoon, SK, when both the United States and Japan will be in town for the event. All tournament games will be held at Bob Van Impe Stadium. Prior to the event, surrounding communities will also be treated to a series of exhibition games, including a doubleheader between Canada and the United States in Melfort, SK on July 2nd.
Following is thelist of athletes who have been chosen to compete at the 3 Nations Challenge:
Frank Cox (Elliot Lake, ON)
Craig Crawford (Kitchener, ON)
Jody Eidt (Mitchell, ON)
Jeff Ellsworth (St. Lawrence, PEI)
Trevor Ethier (Saskatoon, SK)
Blair Ezekiel (Harbour main, NL)
Ian Fehrman (Townsend, ON)
Chad Ghostkeeper (Prince George, BC)
Rob Giesbrecht (Landmark, MB)
Jason Hill (St. John’s, NL)
Dean Holoien (Melfort, SK)
Keith Mackintosh (Melfort, SK)
Derek Mayson (North Vancouver, BC)
Stephen Mullaley (Freshwater, NL)
Grant Patterson (Penetanguishene, ON)
Jason Sanford (Durham, NS)
Kevin Schellenberg (Squamish, BC)
Nick Underhill (Kamloops, BC)
Ryan Wolfe (Melburne, ON)
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Mark Smith (Cambridge, NS)
AssistantCoach: Don Bates (Saskatoon,SK)
AssistantCoach: Marty Kernaghan (Grafton,ON)
Assistant Coach: Ray Tilley (Woodstock, ON)
Schedule:
July 2nd: Exhibition – Canada vs. United States(6:30pm & 8:30pm CST) – Melfort, SK
July 3rd: 3 Nations Challenge – Canada vs. UnitedStates (6:30pm CST) – Saskatoon, SK
July 4th: 3 Nations Challenge – Canada vs. Japan(6:30pm CST) – Saskatoon, SK
July 4th: 3 Nations Challenge – Canada vs. UnitedStates (8:30pm CST) – Saskatoon, SK
July 5th: 3 Nations Challenge – Canada vs. Japan(6:30pm CST) – Saskatoon, SK
July 6th: 3 Nations Challenge – Semi Final (2 vs.3) (1:00pm CST) – Saskatoon, SK
July 6th: 3 Nations Challenge – Final (W vs. 1)(3:30pm CST) – Saskatoon, SK
For more information, please contact:
Gilles LeBlanc
Manager: Marketing and CommunicationsServices
Softball Canada
(613) 523-3386 ext 3105
gleblanc@softball.ca
Canadian Junior National Player Profile 4 – Dylan Cunningham
Thursday, June 12th, 2008Young Canadian Junior National Players Ready for ISF Jr. World Championships
This is the fourth in a series of Player Profiles of Canadian National team members, who will be competing in the ISF Jr. World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 20-29, 2009. Ballparkradio will be broadcasting from Whitehorse, June 25-29, 2008.
#8 Dylan Cunningham
Born: December 27th, 1989
Hometown: Belwood, ON
5419 kilometers or 3251 miles from Whitehorse
Throws: Right
Bats: Left
Position: Pitcher, Third Base
(Information courtesy of Softball Canada)
Prior Profiles Posted:
1. Derek Arsenie
2. Patrick Avery
3. Shane Boland
New Zealand Jr. National Team Profile 3 – Kallan Compain
Thursday, June 12th, 2008Young New Zealand Junior Players Ready for ISF Jr. World Championships
This is the third in a series of Player Profiles of the New Zealand Jr. National team members, who will be competing in the ISF Jr. World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 20-29, 2009. Ballparkradio will be broadcasting from Whitehorse, June 25-29, 2008.
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Kallan Compain
DATE OF BIRTH: 04/01/90
CLUB TEAM: Auckland United, Auckland, New Zealand
INFLUENCES ON PLAYING CAREER: Cousins, family and love for the sport.
HIGHLIGHT OF PLAYING CAREER: Making the team for the Junior World Series
USA Junior National Team Player Profile 4 – Bryant Hale
Thursday, June 12th, 2008Young USA Junior Players Ready for ISF Jr. World Championships
Fourth in a series of Player Profiles of USA Jr. National team members, who will be competing in the ISF Jr. World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 20-29, 2009. Ballparkradio will be broadcasting from Whitehorse, June 25-29, 2008.
#6 Bryant Hale
Height: 6′ 8″
Position: Pitcher – R/R
Hometown: Pinckneyville, Ill.
3148 miles to Whitehorse
Did You Know ?
• Born May 24, 1989
• Attends Southern Illinois University – Carbondale
• Why do you play softball?: “I have been around it all of my life. My dad played fastpitch softball and he has been coaching high school softball for 30 years.â€
• Favorite television show: America’s Funniest Home Videos
• Dream career: Superintendent of an elementary school
• Favorite Quote: “Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.” — Leon J. Suenes
• Hero: My aunt Berni
Coach’s Corner
“Although Bryant is somewhat new to pitching and was discovered late into the selection cycle, he showed the ability and the willingness to put the time in to get himself named to the final squad. Bryant will serve as a strong backup to Hunhoff and Hartman throughout the tournament.â€
— Coach Gary Mullican
Prior Profiles Posted
New Zealand Jr. National Team Profile 2 – Jonathon Campbell
Thursday, June 12th, 2008Young New Zealand Junior Players Ready for ISF Jr. World Championships
This is the second in a series of Player Profiles of the New Zealand Jr. National team members, who will be competing in the ISF Jr. World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 20-29, 2009. Ballparkradio will be broadcasting from Whitehorse, June 25-29, 2008.
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Jonathon Campbell
DATE OF BIRTH: 01/09/89
CLUB TEAM: Southland Demons
INFLUENCES ON PLAYING CAREER: Jamie Campbell (father) and Niall Campbell (grandfather)
HIGHLIGHT OF PLAYING CAREER: Playing for the Junior Black Sox against Australia in two test series in Hawksbay and Sydney.
EDUCATION/WORK DETAILS: Studying physical Education and Marketing at Otago University.