With the bases loaded, Kitchener Rivershark Twins’ Dean Holoein nubs a little roller up along first, but it’s enough to score Ryan Wolfe with the first run of the game in the final of the 2009 Monkton World Fastball Invitational. Catch the look Holoein gives umpire Lou Davis on strike one. Ballpark Radio’s Steve Sabourin, of CKNX Radio 920 am, makes the call. You can watch in standard definition or click the HD button in the bottom right of the video to see in high definition.
Bob Rosthenhausler of MidWest Stampede picks off Kitchener Rivershark Twins Jody Eidt at second base in the first inning of the championship game at the Monkton World Fastball Invitational. Watch carefully and you can see Rosthenhausler and shortstop Greg Cascaes signal each other for the pickoff after the first pitch to batter Blair Ezekiel. Ballpark Radio’s Steve Sabourin, of CKNX Radio 920 am, makes the call. You can watch in standard definition or click the HD button in the bottom right of the video to see in high definition.
(Sorry, Jody. Stay tuned, we have your RBI hit in the same game)
From Lori Sorenson:
Stand Up for Ken
He Needs YOUR Help!
Here is a brief update on our “Comic Dudeâ€. Ken is now back in Minnesota at St. Mary’s in Rochester for rehab. It is hard for Ken as he is really not able to do a lot for himself yet. They are teaching him to try and feed himself and brush his teeth. He is riding around in a motorized chair (he could use a few driving lessons though!). After rehab Ken will be going to assisted living. Ken is also an avid bowler, umpire and loves to play poker. Those of us who know Ken know of his sense of humor and spirit and love for life. He loves to sing and make people laugh.
Ken is now paralyzed from the chest down. He does have some sensation in his legs but the sensations move around. He can move his arms but has no use of his hands. The prognosis is that Ken’s chances of ever walking again are not great. But Ken is a “battler†and along with some help and support from us, he will fight this battle.
Obviously, Ken will face great financial issues in the future. Aside from astronomical hospital bills, down the road, there will be income issues for a long time, as employment potential will certainly be very questionable.
This tragic event has certainly changed Ken’s life in many ways. Therefore, we are planning a couple different fundraisers at this time to help Ken and his family. The first one is Saturday August 29th at the Farmington American Legion. This event will include a Silent Auction, Beer Bash and Sandwiches and music by Chopper. The second event will be Saturday Sept 12th at the Owatonna Knights of Columbus. This will include a Spaghetti Dinner, Silent Auction and Bake Sale.
Here’s how you can help us affect the future of Ken. Please consider contributing a gift basket or other auction items to one or both of the silent auctions. Some ideas that have sold well at past auctions include:
* Gardening, Movie Night, Arts & Crafts, Scrapbooking
* Coffee Time, Spa and Relaxation, Wine and Cheese, Sports Basket
* Breakfast Basket, Italian, Birthday Party, Book Basket, Afghans, vacations/trips
* Pet Basket, Baby, Night on the Town, School Basket, Game Night, Car Care Basket
The baskets will be used to raise money for the sole purpose and benefit of Ken. Your help and generosity can make these benefits a success and make a significant impact on this very special man that has put a smile on so many faces throughout the country and beyond. Please help give Ken an opportunity to meet the many challenges facing him today and in the years ahead. Your donation can truly make a difference in the life of this man who has made such a difference in so many lives. We sincerely thank you for you consideration.
Donations can be sent to:
Dave Vierling
14725 Portland Ave S #311
Burnsville, MN 55306
We will also be available to pick-up donations. Please call 952-236-7835 or email vierlingd@yahoo.com with any questions or to schedule a pick-up.
Hope to see you all at one or both of the benefits.
Thank you for your consideration on making these events a success for Ken!
God Bless You All,
Dave & Lori
2009 ISC Qualifiers
June 30, 2009
Canada East Region – Blair Setford, Vice President – blairjs@rogers.com 905-826-2697
World Tournament – 3 + 2 berths awarded from ‘08
ISC II ToC – 7 + 4 berths awarded from ‘08
World Tournament Qualifiers
June 5 – 7
Legends Tournament – Kitchener, ON
Berths: 1 ISC WT berth to highest finishing Canada East team (additional berths for Canada East teams may be available)
Format: Divisional
Entry Fee and deadline: Contact Larry Lynch
Local contact: Larry Lynch – Llynch@town.mapleton.on.ca
ISC Contact and Rep: Joe Todd – ftode739@rogers.com
UIC: Bruce Bierman – bierhawk@xplornet.com – 519-632-8773 Home
June 26 – 28
Jarvis Gamblers Tournament – Jarvis, ON
Berths: 1 ISC WT berth to highest finishing Canada East team
Format: Divisional Round Robin
Entry fee: $500 to Jarvis Gamblers Fastball Club
Local contact: Pat Graham – pkgraham24@rogers.com – 519-442-5762
ISC contact & Rep: Blair Setford – blairjs@rogers.com – 905-826-2697
UIC: Ed Otterman – eotterman@cji.on.ca – 519-429-3223
ISC II Tournament of Champions Qualifiers
May 22 – 24
Atlantic Canada ISC II Qualifier – Halifax, Nova Scotia – Capital City Shootout
Berths: 1 ISC II ToC berth, regardless of region
Format: 16 teams, pool play with crossover for playoffs
Entry Fee and Deadline: $350, payable to Vimy Legion Outlaws
Local Contact: Colin Strangward colinstrangward@eastlink.ca
ISC Contact & Rep: Blair Setford – blairjs@rogers.com – 905-826-2697
UIC: Lloyd Poirier Lloydpoirier@hfx.eastlink.ca
June 19 – 21
Eastern Ontario ISC II Qualifier – Ottawa, ON
Berths: 1 ISC II ToC berth to winner, regardless of region (additional berths may be available)
Format: Double-knockout
Entry Fee & Deadline: $350 CDN – May 15, 2009
Local Contact: Allan Read – aread@lwlaw.com
ISC Contact & Rep: Blair Setford – blairjs@rogers.com – 905-826-2697
UIC: Steve Bedard – sjbgolf@hotmail.com
June 19 – 21
Southwestern Ontario ISC II Qualifier – Innerkip, ON
Berths: 3 ISC II berths to top 3 teams, regardless of region (additional berths may be available)
Format: Double-knockout
Entry Fee & Deadline: $350 CDN – May 15, 2009
Local Contact: Tim Wright – twri7823@rogers.com
ISC Contact & Rep: Blair Setford – blairjs@rogers.com – 905-826-2697
UIC: Peter Kluszczynski – kluzzy@sympatico.ca
July 3 – 5
Oswego CPI ISC II Qualifier – Oswego, NY (Joint Qualifier with US East)
Berths: 1 ISC II to highest finishing Canada East team.
Format: Divisional
Entry Fee: $400US
Local contact: Charlie Walseman Charlie_h_walseman@cargill.com, 518-207-6992 Cell
UIC: Chris Tehonica sfitzger@twcny.rr.com 315-771-9810
ISC Rep: Mike Cutro cootie0604@yahoo.com
Note: Above tournament is a joint qualifier between US East and Canada East and each region will award 1 ISC II berth to highest finishing teams from their respective regions.
July 5
2009 Travel League of Eastern Canada
Berths: 1 ISC II berth to top ISC II team as of July 5 league standings
Format: League play
Entry fee: Part of league entry fee
League contact: David Bakker – bakkers@teksavvy.com
UIC: Peter Kluszczynski – kluzzy@sympatico.ca
ISC Rep: Blair Setford – blairjs@rogers.com – 905-826-2697
2009 Qualifiers for 2010 Berth
July 24 – 25
Travel League of Eastern Canada Playoff Tournament
Location: Owen Sound
Format: pending
Entry fee: included in league entry fee
Berths: 1 2010 WT berth to winner; 1 2010 ISC II ToC berth to top finishing ISC II team
League contact: David Bakker – bakkers@teksavvy.com, Colin Smith – colinsmith@look.ca
ISC Rep: Blair Setford – blairjs@rogers.com – 905-826-2697
UIC: Peter Kluszczynski – kluzzy@sympatico.ca
July 31 – Aug 2
OASA Intermediate Eliminations
Location: Waterloo, Hillside Park
Format: Double knockout
Entry fee and deadline: $465 Cdn, payable to OASA by June 10, 2009
Berth: 1 for 2010 ISC II ToC
Local Contacts: Brad Thomson, bradthomson41@hotmail.com, 519-954-1269
ISC Contact: Rick Boyd, rdboyd@rogers.com, 519-240-3188
Umpire In Chief: Jim Herbert – jherbert@hotmail.com – 519-631-0511
August 28 – 30 – Note new date
Northern Ontario ISC II Qualifier
Location: Sagamok (Massey), Ontario
Format: Double knockout
Entry fee and deadline: $350 Cdn, payable to ISC Canada East by August 7, 2009, entries capped at 8
Berth: 1 for 2010 ISC II ToC, reserved for Northern Ontario team
Local Contacts: Eric Abitong – change_up99@yahoo.com – 705-865-2165
ISC Contact: Blair Setford, ISC Canada East VP, blairjs@rogers.com – 905-826-2697
Umpire In Chief: Larry Pederson bluelight24@hotmail.com 705-897-1444
September 18 – 20
Stratford, ON
2009 Ontario Challenge Cup ISC II Qualifier
Berths: 1 2010 ISC II ToC berth to winner – Canada East teams only
Format: Double-knockout
Entry fee and deadline: $225 CDN – August 31, 2009
Local contact: Murray Patterson – murraypatterson@wightman.ca
ISC Rep: Joe Todd – ftode739@rogers.com
UIC: Paul Baier – mapbaier@wightman.ca – 519-273-0446
September 18 – 20
McNab/Braeside, ON
2009 Challenge Cup East ISC II Qualifier
Berths: 1 2010 ISC II ToC berth to winner – Canada East teams only
Format: Double-knockout
Entry fee and deadline: $225 CDN – August 31, 2009
Local contact: Harold MacMillan – jh.mac@gozoom.ca
ISC Rep: Blair Setford – blairjs@rogers.com – 905-826-2697
UIC: George Findley – gfindley@rogers.com
US East Region – Bill Howell, Vice President – bhowell5@yahoo.com – 301-870-5049
World Tournament – 3
ISC II ToC – 7 + 1 berth awarded from ’08
April 17 – 18
War Eagle Classic – Auburn, AL
Berths: 1 ISC II ToC berth to highest finishing US East team
Format: TBD
Entry fee: $225
Contact: Robbie Carter – 334-501-2976
UIC: Sam Kelly
ISC Rep: Robert Gray – rgray77271@aol.com – 334-567-9797
May 22 – 24
Metro Fastpitch Invitational – Linden, NJ
Berths: 2 ISC II ToC berths; one to highest finishing US East team and one to highest finishing team from any ISC Region.
Format: Round robin with 3-game guarantee
Entry fee: $400
Contacts: Gregg Leather – 718-673-0188 or 646-610-6088 – nysoftball@aol.com
Pete Quaranta – 917-797-1172 – Quaranta15@aol.com
UIC: TBD
ISC Rep: Bill Hillhouse – 814-392-3369 – houseofpitching@yahoo.com
June 12 – 14
Boulevard Lounge Invitational – Midland, MI
Berths: 1 WT and 2 ISC II berths to highest finishing US East teams. 2nd ISC II berth is for highest finishing team from any region.
Format: Round robin into single elimination – 4-game guarantee
Entry fee: TBD
Contact: Kyle Beane – kbeane8@yahoo.com – 810-813-5178
UIC: Joe Squires – heyumpy@yahoo.com – 989-631-7043 H 989-205-5256 Cell
ISC Rep: Kyle Beane – kbeane8@yahoo.com – 810-813-5178 H
June 12 – 14
Blue & Gray Tournament – Montgomery, AL
Berths: 1 WT berth to champion regardless of region (No ISC II berths but participating teams become eligible to be invited to ISC II ToC)
Format: Round-robin – 4-game guarantee
Entry fee: $150
Contact: Robert Gray – rgray77271@aol.com – 334-567-9797
UIC: Larry Raines – 334-365-8148 – lwr901@charter.net
ISC Rep: Robert Gray
June-July, 2009
Mid-Atlantic Fastpitch Travel League
Berths: 1 WT and 1 ISC II ToC berth to championship teams
Contact: Bill Howell – bhowell5@yahoo.com – 301-870-5049
July 3 – 5
Oswego CPI ISC II Qualifier – Oswego, NY (Joint Qualifier with Canada East)
Berths: 1 ISC II to highest finishing US East team.
Format: Divisional
Entry Fee: $400
Local contact: Charlie Walseman – Charlie_h_walseman@cargill.com 518-207-6992 Cell
UIC: Chris Tehonica 315-771-9810 sfitzger@twcny.rr.com
ISC Rep: Mike Cutro – cootie0604@yahoo.com
Note: Above tournament is a joint qualifier between US East and Canada East and each region will award 1 ISC II berth to highest finishing teams from their respective regions.
July 3 – 5
Bluewater Invitational – Port Huron, MI
Berths: 1 ISC II ToC available to teams from any region.
Format: 3-game guarantee – Pool winners advance to elimination round
Entry fee: $375 – $400 depending on number of teams
Contact: Kurt Schieman kurt.schieman@semcoenergy.com
UIC: Roger Vargo – 810-334-9859 – csvargo2003@yahoo.com or phcsa@hotmail.com
ISC Rep: Bill Hillhouse – houseofpitching@yahoo.com 814-392-3369 Cell
July 17 – 19
Pete Schwab Memorial Fastpitch Tournament – Frankenmuth, MI
Berths: 1 2010 ISC II berth to highest finishing US East team. An additional berth may become available to any team from any region.
Format: 16 teams, round robin into 8-team single elimination
Entry fee: $350
Contact: David Lach – lachdavid@gmail.com – 810-623-2276 Cell
UIC: Mike Clark – umpyclark@charter.net 989-790-0844 Home
ISC Rep: Lee Isenhart – isenhartlee_@hotmail.com – 989-835-9146 Home
US Central Region – Dave LeBlanc, Vice President – farm32@aol.com – 920-851-2349
World Tournament – 10 + 2 Host team in ’09 and 1 berth awarded from ‘08
ISC II ToC – 9 + 2 for Host Team and 1 berth awarded from ‘08
May 1 – 3
Hustlehogs Icebreaker – DeKalb, IL
Berths: 1-ISC II ToC berth to highest finishing US Central team
Format: 4-game guarantee
Entry fee: $200
Contact: Tom Crouch – 815-501-6186 Cell – tcro14@yahoo.com
UIC: Chad Allen – 815-519-8773 – chada14@comcast.net
ISC Rep: Tom Crouch
May 16 & 17
Dick Tracy Invitational – Rockford, IL
Berths: 1 ISC World Tournament and 1 ISC II ToC berths to US Central teams.
Format: Round robin into single elimination – 4 game guarantee
Entry Fee: $275
Contact: John Reed – 815 563 4303 or 815 563 4318 mrgr@comcast.net .
UIC: Rick Odell 815 633 5695
ISC Rep: John Reed – 815 563 4303 or 815 563 4318 mrgr@comcast.net
May 15 & 16
Villa Grove Invitational – Villa Grove, IL
Contact: John Schweighart – jschwei17@yahoo.com – (217) 649-3387
Format: Round Robin
Entry Fee: $175
Berth: 1 ISC II ToC berth to highest finishing US Central team
UIC: Argie Johnson – 217-493-7872
ISC Rep: Scott Standerfer – Standerfer@mchsi.com
May 22 – 24
Walcott Memorial Day Tournament – Walcott, IA or Moline, IL
Contact: Sean Marten – ssmarten@aol.com 563-391-8307 or Ron Foster – poppafos@hotmail.com – 563-650-2837
Entry fee: $300
Berths: 1 World Tournament berth to highest finishing US Central team
Format: Round-robin into single elimination
UIC: Cathy Creighton (563)940-9503 CCreig8118@aol.com
ISC Rep: Sean Marten – ssmarten@aol.com 563-391-8307
June 5 – 7
Grafmeier Tournament – Kimberly, WI
Entry fee: $200
Format: Round robin into a top-4 playoff
Berth: 1 World Tournament berth to any team from any region
Contact: Dave LeBlanc – farm32@aol.com – 920-851-2349
UIC: Hank St. Clair – hstclair@ameritech.net – 216-533-5209
ISC Rep: Dave LeBlanc – farm32@aol.com – 920-851-2349
June 6 – 7
Sioux Falls Men’s Association Fastpitch Tournament – Sioux Falls, SD
Entry fee: $225
Format: 2-divisions – 3 game guarantee
Berths: 1 ISC II ToC berth to highest finishing US Central team.
Contact: Mike Mueller – muellermomike@yahoo.com 605-321-5411
UIC: Jerry Bills – 605-332-4946
ISC Rep: TBD
June 20 – 21
Eugene Holm Classic – Fargo, ND
Entry fee: $300
Format: Round robin into single elimination
Berths: 1 World Tournament berth to highest finishing US Central team.
Contact: Mike Oehlke – mikoehlke@yahoo.com or tournaments@fargofastpitch.com –
701-367-3545
UIC: Charlie Johnson cjohnson@ulenhitterdal.k12.mn.us
ISC Rep: TBD
June 12 – 14
Kelso Klassic – Kelso, MO
Entry fee: $250
Format: Elimination bracket with 3-game guarantee
Berths: 1 World Tournament and 2 ISC II berths for highest finishing US Central teams.
Contact: Larry Eftink – larry_eftink@hotmail.com – 573-450-8887 Cell or 573-264-3714 Home or Rick Heuring gogetterguy@hotmail.com 573-450-8134 Cell 573-264-3643 Home
UIC: Kent Rich – 573-893-6824 H or 573-694-6824 Cell
ISC Rep: Rich Well –rwell@fayette.k12.il.us – 618-283-4258 Home
June 19 – 27 (two weekends)
Iowa ISC Qualifier – Walcott, IA
Berths: 1 ISC World Tournament and 1 ISC II ToC berth for US Central teams
Format: Double elimination
Entry Fee: $100
Contact: Pat Sullivan 563-583-4381 patsullivanisc@aol.com – 563-583-4381
UIC: Pat Sullivan 563-583-4381 patsullivanisc@aol.com – 563-583-4381
ISC Rep: Pat Sullivan 563-583-4381 patsullivanisc@aol.com – 563-583-4381
June 27 – 29
Eau Claire Classic – Eau Claire, WI
Berths: 1 World Tournament and 1 ISC II ToC berth to highest finishing US Central teams.
Entry fee: $400
Format: Pool play into single elimination
Contact: Stu Taylor stu.taylor@ci.eau-claire.wi.us
UIC: Les Novak bestumpln@aol.com 763-545-6788
ISC Rep: TBD
July 10 – 12
Boys of Summer – Denmark and Circle Tap, WI
Berths: 1 2010 WT berth to highest finishing US Central team
Format: Round Robin into single elimination
Entry fee: TBD
Contact: Zakk Flash – zakkflash@greenbaynet.com – 920-676-2448
UIC: Hank St. Clair – hstclair@ameritech.net – 216-533-5209
ISC Rep: Dave LeBlanc – farm32@aol.com – 920-851-2349
July 17 – 19
West St. Paul Qualifier – W. St. Paul, MN Sports Complex
Berth: 1 2010 ISC II ToC berth to highest finishing US Central team
Format: Double elimination with hard luck round – 3-game guarantee
Entry Fee: $235
Contact: Wayne Ball – 653-457-3933 or Jerry Ball – jball@dart.net – 653-453-9605
UIC: Steve Vail – umpiresteve@yahoo.com – 651-253-5409
ISC Rep: Les Novak – bestumpln@aol.com – 612-750-1340
July 24 (Final League Date)
Tri-County (Midwest) ISC Travel League
Berth: 1 2010 ISC II ToC berth to league champion
Contact: Ron Foster – poppafos@hotmail.com – 563-650-2837
UIC: Cathy Creighton (563)940-9503 CCreig8118@aol.com
ISC Rep: Wayne Fisher – wpfisher@mchsi.com – 319-3451-1055
US West Region – Chris Santos, Vice President – jcsantos25@msn.com – 303-419-7352
World Tournament – 4 + 2 for ISC II Move-up berths
ISC II ToC – 4
May 22, 23 & 24
Joe Santos Memorial – Pueblo, CO
Berths: 1 WT berth and 1 ISC II berth to highest finishing US West teams
Format: Round Robin into single elimination – 3-game guarantee
Entry Fee: $300
Contacts: Chris Santos – jcsantos25@msn.com – 303-419-7352
Jerry Santos – jerrysantos66@hotmail.com – 719-240-4771
UIC: Benny “Ginger†Rendon – gingerrendon@hotmail.com – 719-250-6608
ISC Rep: Dick Mason – damson@mrwllc.com – 303-734-4800
May 30 & 31
Best of the West – Santa Barbara, CA
Berths: 2 WT berths and 2 ISC II berths to highest finishing US West teams
Format: Round Robin into single elimination – 4-game guarantee
Entry fee and deadline: $400 – May 1, 2009
Contact: Dave Blackburn – daveb@virtvent.com – 310-266-7803
UIC: Clyde Bennett – clydebennett13@yahoo.com – 805-895-9007
ISC Rep: Dave Blackburn – daveb@virtvent.com – 310-266-7803
June 20 & 21
Portland Demarini Rose Cup – Portland, OR
Berths: 1 WT berth and 1 ISC II berth to highest finishing US West teams
Format: Round Robin into single elimination – 4-game guarantee
Entry Fee and Deadline: $400 – May 1, 2009
Contacts: Roger Jones – jonesroger9@earthlink.net 503-887-3200
John Fitzgerald – brjfitzger@cascorp.com
Brian Ree – bree10@comcast.net – 971-253-9030
UIC: Dan Duffy – d2pdx@mindspring.com – 503-520-1319
ISC Rep: Craig Donaldson – cdonalds5@shaw.ca – 778-228-0799
Canada West Region – Ferdi Nelissen, Vice President – ferdi@mts.net – 204-239-5822
World Tournament – 3 + 1 awarded from ‘08
ISC II ToC – 4
May 29, 30 and 31
Rambler Park – Regina Saskatchewan
Berths: 2-ISC II ToC berths to highest finishing Canada West teams
Entry – $350 – guarantee 3 seven inning ball games.
Contact – Harvey Curts – fastball@sasktel.net – 306-545-0682.
ISC Rep: Ferdi Nelissen – ferdi@mts.net – 204-239-5822 (H) 204-871-2072 (C)
UIC: Dave Moore – morred@sasktel.net
June 5, 6 & 7
3rd Annual Saskatoon Diamondbacks Fastpitch Tournament – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Berths: 2 WT berths to highest finishing Canada West teams.
Entry fee: $450
Format: 8-teams – Round robin into a 6-team playoff
Contact – Jimmy Climenhaga @ 306-493-2430 or jclimenhaga@sasktel.net or Collin Schaan @ 306-227-1630 or cschaan@schaanhealthcareproducts.ca
ISC Rep: Todd McCabe – Todd McCabe – todd_mccabe23@yahoo.ca or todd_mccabe23@hotmail.com
UIC: Dave Moore – moored@sasktel.net
Dates: July 10 – 12, 2009
Vancouver Challenge – Vancouver, BC
Berths: 1-2010 WT berth to highest finishing Canada West team.
Entry fee: $350 CDN
Format: Round robin into elimination bracket
Contact: Craig Donaldson – cdonalds5@shaw.ca 604-525-3440 (H) 778-228-0799 Cell
ISC Rep: Craig Donaldson
UIC: Bob Henning
ISF XII World Men’s Softball Championship pre tournament games in Saskatoon have been finalized
Saskatoon is pleased to be hosting the Pre tournament games
PRE-EVENT EXHIBITION GAMES
(subject to change)
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Glenn Reeve #3 5:30pm Saskatoon Sr. A Diamondbacks vs. Australia
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Glenn Reeve #3 7:30pm Saskatoon Sr. A. Diamondbacks vs. Australia
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Glenn Reeve #5 5:30pm South Africa vs. Saskatoon KW Homes
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Glenn Reeve #5 7:30pm South Africa vs. Delisle Diamond Dogs
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Glenn Reeve #6 6:30pm Philippines vs. Saskatoon Padres
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Glenn Reeve #3 3:00pm United States vs. Philippines
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Glenn Reeve #3 5:00pm Australia vs. Philippines
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Glenn Reeve #3 7:00pm United States vs. Diamondbacks
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Glenn Reeve #5 4:30pm Denmark vs. Venezuela
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Glenn Reeve #5 6:30pm Denmark vs. Venezuela
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Glenn Reeve #6 2:00pm Great Britain vs. South Africa
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Glenn Reeve #6 4:00pm Great Britain vs. Czech Republic
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Glenn Reeve #6 6:30pm South Africa vs. Czech Republic
Thursday, July 16, 2009 Glenn Reeve #6 5:00pm United States vs. Saskatoon Sr. A Diamondbacks
www.2009worldmensfastpitch.com
ISC II #5 K-W Cubs and #7 Bridgeport Braves will take on the three-time World Champions New Zealand Black Sox in a doubleheader Tuesday July 7 at Woodside Park in Kitchener starting at 7:00 pm. Admission is $5.00.
Click here for a special Diamond Dirt edition.
Editor’s Note: We share the following from our good friend David Blackburn.
I thought you would like to see this important news release on live TV broadcasts and live Internet streaming of the 18th World Maccabiah Games in Israel .
In mid-July 2009, over 8,000 Jewish athletes from over 60 countries worldwide will be competing in over 30 sports, which will make these games the world’s 3rd largest sporting event.
I will be playing on the Maccabi USA Master’s (Over 35) fastpitch Softball team, and participating in my 6th World Maccabiah Games Softball Tournament.
I hope you all get a chance to tune into Israel for the festivities, and the competitions. The Opening Ceremonies will be streamed live from Ramat Gan Stadium.
A daily wrap-up studio show of games highlights will also be broadcast each day during the games.
In the middle of the JLTV homepage, www.jltv.tv, there is a section titled JLTV Live Stream. You will need to install a simple application called RayV but this offers the highest quality web streaming available.
The Opening Ceremony is being held on Monday, July 13th and coverage of the Maccabiah Games will continue through July 24th. Between the end of July and the end of September, JLTV will continue to run retrospective coverage of the 18th Maccabiah Games.
To date, the World’s Jewish Television Channel has produced 74 historical short-features of past Games from 1932 to 2005 in our Maccabiah Moments program. In addition, the network is producing 63 Maccabiah Nation’s program features, highlighting the countries represented in the Games, focusing on general information and Jewish community life.
To follow all of the 3 Maccabi USA softball team (Masters, Open, and Women’s) schedules and results, the Web Site for Maccabi USA in all sports is: www.maccabiusa.com
Cheers,
Dave Blackburn
Maccabi USA
Masters Fastpitch Softball Team
We note for the record that our Canadian friends are also participating in the Maccabiah softball tournament.
The New Zealand Black Sox, three-time World Champions, perform the ceremonial Haka in honour of Paul Walford, a former member of the national team. The Black Sox were playing in Monkton, Ontario at the World Fastball Invitational. The ceremony was performed prior to the Black Sox game against the South Perth All-Stars. Walford had just played in the Monkton WFI championship game for the MidWest Stampede and was named the top hitter in the tournament. You can watch in standard definition or click the HD button in the bottom right of the video to see in high definition.
Blu Boys gear up for worlds
Written by Reuben Terrado / Reporter
THE PHILIPPINE men’s softball team is hoping to improve on its ninth-place finish in the 2009 World Men’s Softball Championship set from July 17 to 26 in Saskatoon, Canada.
The RP Blu Boys placed ninth out of 16 teams four years ago in New Zealand.
“The boys will have at least four tune-up matches against the United States, Australia and a local Canadian team that was arranged,†said Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines (Asaphil) secretary-general Danny Francisco.
“This will also fill the vacuum in the team’s lack of international competition.â€
The team is composed of Apolonio Rosales, Orlando Binarao, Jasper Cabrera, Manolito Binarao, Oscar Bradshaw, Isidro Abello, Darius Bacarisas, Ben Maravilles, Emerson Atilano, Anthony Santos, Roger Roxas, Vic Enriquez, Marlon Pagkaliwagan, Leo Barredo and Jorge Marquez and mentored by Isaac Bacarisas.
Rosales, Orlando Binarao, Manolito Binarao, Cabrera, Darius Bacarisas and Roxas were part of the Blu Boys four years ago while Pagkaliwagan, Barredo and Marquez are first-timers.
The team will leave on July 11 to acclimatize and play tune-up matches.
Isaac Bacarisas said the pitching rotation is young but the Blu Boys would make up for it with its hitting power and speed.
Also seeing action are teams from Botswana, Denmark, Great Britain, Czech Republic, South Africa, Australia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Argentina, the United States and New Zealand.
Exhibition game – New Zealand Black Sox 9, South Perth All Stars 0