Jennie Finch’s New Website

May 20th, 2010

Not that you need an excuse to visit, but Jennie Finch has a new website.

Click here.

After a stellar college career, Olympic gold, Jennie continues to serve as a great role model, with her youth camps and charity work.

A little background on a local girl who made good (from the official website):

Jennie Finch was born on September 3, 1980, in La Mirada, California and grew up in a close knit family. She is the youngest of Doug and Bev Finch’s three children. Family is important to Jennie and she credits them for much of her success. Jennie’s dad, Doug, spent countless hours working with Jennie over the years. Jennie’s mom is a huge Dodgers fan, and between her love of baseball, Doug’s infinite patience and devotion, and Jennie’s two older brothers who loved to play, Jennie grew up a true blue Dodgers fan with a passion for baseball. She was excited when just after her fifth birthday her parents signed her up for her first t-ball league. She couldn’t wait to play just like her brothers, but this was even cooler because girls were doing it.

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NZ Black Sox Documentary

May 20th, 2010

From:


(click logo for original news story at New Zealand Black Sox Facebook page)

Black Sox Documentary “Band of Men”

Maori TV are screening the Black Sox Documentary “Band of Men” on Wednesday 26th May 8.30-9.30pm. The documentary provides insight into the history of our nation’s most successful sporting team and to understand the culture and values behind such legendary teams. Previous and current legends have been interviewed such as Mark Sorenson, Jared Martin, Dennis Cheyne, Bill Massey and Chubb Tangaroa. The screening is to be celebrated with a function at Sportshouse on the night of the documentary where all those involved in the making of the documentary have been invited.

A feature of the night will also be the official presentation of awards for 2009 International Softball Federation Hall of Fame inductees Rhonda Hira, Wayne Saunders and Naomi Shaw. Both Mark Sorenson and Don Tricker who are unable to attend will be presented their awards at a later date.

Hyundai Code
8:30, Thursday, June 3rd White Sox pitcher Michal Tangaroa along with Black Sox pitching legend Chubb Tangaroa will be interviewed on Maori TV’s Hyundai Code. Tune in!!

SCIFL at Santa Fe Springs This Weekend

May 19th, 2010

SCFIL – May 22-23, 2010

Updated Wednesday night with Schedule of Games:

Round Robin Schedule (Saturday)

Single Elimination Sunday Schedule


(click SCIFL logo for official website

The SCIFL (So Cal Independent Fastpitch League) will be in Santa Fe Springs this weekend, for two days of games. You know the drill, round robin on Saturday, Single Elimination on Sunday.

Little Lake Park at Sante Fe Springs

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Last time out, at Palm Springs, it was the Panteras coming out on top, behind the “Double P” pitching staff of Price and Pyle – Travis Price and Gerald Pyle. Who will it be this time out?

2010 Palm Springs Weeekend Champions – Panteras
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USA Softball – Jr. Men’s National Team

May 19th, 2010

USA Softball – Jr. Men’s National Team


(click logo for official homepage for the USA Jr. Men’s team)

The USA Softball Jr. Men’s National Team is looking for players for the 2012 World Championships which will be held in Parana, Argentina.

The players must be born in 1993 – 1996. No softball experience needed.

Training will begin in 2010. All expenses are paid for those players invite to participate.

Please click here and fill out the information form.

If you have any questions, please contact me at email address below

TIMOTHY LYON
Head Coach
USA Softball Jr Men’s
National Team
timlyon (at) earthlink.net

Cobourg Force at Millgrove

May 19th, 2010


Front Row, Willie Macavelia, Dan Burnham, Anthony Palmeiri, Scott Leblanc, Dave Brownhill, Craig Buttar, Jamie Boyd, Jodie Schnarr.

Back Row, Wayne Wells, Jeff Murphy, Craig Minifie, Jay Schnarr, Sammy Forbes, Bill Fairney, Scott Evans, Terry Eaton, Steve Bedard, Todd Idenouye, Sylvia Ryan

Photo courtesy of Craig Buttar (FB) – (click to enlarge)

Click here
for our earlier recap of the Millwood Early Bird Tournament.

Click here
for the Facebook page. The Force plays in the Maritime Senior Fastball League.

Houston Team Looking for Pitcher

May 19th, 2010

Team Name: Mc Crory Engineering Apaches
Location: Houston Texas
Position/s: Pitcher
Date Posted: 05/19/10

Notes: Looking for a pitcher for the weekends of June 19th and 20th, July 3rd and 4th and July 19th and 20th . Not necessary to make all three tournaments but if could make one this would be okay . Travel and room expenses are paid. Only ” A ‘ pitcher please such pitchers that have participated in past tournaments are Wayne Wells, Bill Hillhouse , Lucas Mata , Don Scott , Rob Swayers , Tony Peoples , Daniel Gonzalez , Sebastian Gervasutti , Sisko Sabate Rick Smith and many more. All played on various teams in these tournaments in the past.

E-Mail Address of Team Contact: prado.steve (at) yahoo.com

MAFTL Starts May 21 in Lancaster, PA

May 19th, 2010

Mid Atlantic Fastpitch Travel League

The 2010 season is upon us, and play in the Mid Atlantic Fastpitch Travel League (MAFTL) begins Friday, May 21st in Lancaster, PA. There are two games on tap at Garrett Park Friday night starting at 8:00 pm, with PA Power taking on Keatings Fitness, and newcomers Exit Realty battling The Swashbucklers in the nightcap.

The League will operate with 8 teams. Gone from the ’09 season are Hoffman Rise, Peninsula Merchants, and Ken Clark Co. Returning teams are ’09 League Champion NY Gremlins, Keatings Fitness Center, PA Power, ADCO Tool Shed, and the USA Maccabi Team. New to the League for ’10 are Exit Realty (PA), Tornadoes (SC), and The Swashbucklers (NY).

There will will be 3 weekends of play. Week 1 will be at Garrett Park in Lancaster, PA May 21-23, Week 2 at Garrett Park in Lancaster, PA June 18-20, and Week 3 at Stevens Field in Ephrata, PA. For the first 2 weekends format for play will be bracket style, with seeding from that play culminating in a single-elimination 8 team play-off. (see Schedule Page) The format for the 3rd weekend will be a 3 game guarantee play-off, with seeding from the results of the first two weekends.

Results will be posted to this website http://www.maftl.org as games are completed to keep you updated on the the happenings of the MAFTL.

Games and other League info will also be posted to Al’s Fastball.

You can contact me for any info on the MAFTL at t.vogel (at) verizon.net.

Thanks,
Tom Vogel
www.maftl.org


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Fredericton Coors Light Twins

May 19th, 2010


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If you can’t see photo, click this link, then the “Join” button at the top.

Where is Frederickton you ask? Right about here:

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More photos of the team here. Not sure I’d like to run into that wooden fence, but I do like the look.

2010 ASA North Pacific Coast Region MCP Championship Tournament

May 17th, 2010

From Vanessa Woodmansee (aka Momma V)

I have attached the 2010 ASA North Pacific Coast Region’s Men’s Class “C” Fastpitch Championship Tournament Registration Information.

Tournament will be held in Hayward, California on June 12 & 13, 2010.

To qualify for the 2010 ASA Men’s Class “C” Fastpitch Western National Championships, ASA registered teams from the Greater San Joaquin; Northern California; Oakland; Sacramento and San
Francisco Associations must have played in two (2) ASA events including this Hayward event or, four (4) events listed on the Region 14’s Website’s MFP tournament schedule. All (4) events must have been played prior to this June 12 & 13, 2010 Hayward event. (Visit www.Region14.com for complete details).

All 2010 ASA Men’s “C” Fastpitch teams in good standing are invited to play in this event. Teams registering out of Central Cal, Southern Cal, Nevada and Hawaii must follow their local association guidelines for qualifying for the 2010 Western National Tournament in Salem, Oregon. Contact your local ASA Commissioners for details.

The 2010 ASA Official Championship Roster Form, signed by each player and approved by teams local ASA Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner must be turned in by the roster deadline date of Friday, June 11, 2010.

If you have any questions or are in need of further information please do not hesitate to contact me by responding to this e-mail or by phone at (510) 703-8352 or (510) 881-8465.

Thank you,

Vanessa Woodmansee
Oakland ASA MFP Tournament Coordinator

HAYWARD AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
OAKLAND A.S.A.

2010 PACIFIC COAST REGION ASA MEN’S CLASS ‘C’ FASTPITCH
CHAMPIONSHIP SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
June 12 & 13, 2010
HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

To qualify for the 2010 ASA Men’s Class “C” Fastpitch Western National Championships, tournament teams from Greater San Joaquin; Northern California; Oakland; Sacramento and San Francisco Associations must have played in two (2) ASA events including this Hayward event or, four (4) events listed on the Region 14’s Website’s MFP tournament schedule. All (4) events must have been played prior to this June 12 & 13, 2010 Hayward event. (Visit www.Region14.com for complete details)

LOCATION: HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA
Alden Oliver Sports Complex, Hayward
Larry Standley Softball Field, Hayward
Bret Harte Softball Field, Hayward
Mt. Eden Softball Field, Hayward

DATE: June 12 & 13, 2010

ENTRY FEE: $450.00 Payable to “S.C.S.A.”

MAIL TO: S.C.S.A.
c/o John Gouveia or Vanessa Woodmansee
1099 “E” Street, Hayward, CA 94541

ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, June 4th, 2010; 5:00 p.m.

PHONE INQUIRIES: Vanessa Woodmansee (510) 703-8352 or (510) 881-8465
John Gouveia (510) 881-6712
E-MAIL INQUIRIES: SCSAHAYCA@aol.com

TEAM ROSTER: A.S.A. Official Championship Roster Form, signed by each player and approved by teams local A.S.A. Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner must be turned in by the roster deadline date of:
Friday, June 11, 2010; 3:00 p.m. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

FORMAT: 3 Game Guarantee Bracketing
TOURNAMENT AWARD: Champions – Entry Fee paid to the 2010 ASA Men’s Class “C” FP ASA National Tournament – Salem Oregon

Once the tournament draw has been completed it is final. Any teams that withdraw after the bracket has been completed will NOT receive a refund.

HAYWARD AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
OAKLAND A.S.A.

2010 NOR CAL A.S.A. MEN’S CLASS ‘C’ FASTPITCH
CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
JUNE 12 & 13, 2010
HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA

TOURNAMENT SPECIAL RULES

All games shall be governed by the 2010 ASA Official Rules of Softball

All managers are requested to control their respective teams and fans during the tournament.

All decisions made by Tournament Officials and local A.S.A. Representatives are final.

Game Time is forfeit time. Travel time will be allowed when games are back to back at different field locations. Time begins with the first pitch. No new inning after 1 hour and 45 minutes in effect for all games except the championship and “if necessary” games.

Tie-Breaker: Runner on second starting with 8th inning or after time has expired in effect for all games.

ASA Run Ahead Rule of 15 after 3 innings, 12 after 4, or 7 after 5 innings (2 ½ , 3 ½ and 4 ½ if home team is ahead) in effect for ALL games.

Shorthand Rule (ASA Rule 4D). If a team begins the game with 8 players, there is an automatic out in the 9th spot in the batting order. If a player arrives late they must enter the lineup in the 9th spot. If a team begins a game with 9 or 10 players and a player leaves the game and there is no available substitute there is an automatic out in that spot in the lineup. If two players leave there would be an out in each spot in the lineup. A team may not play shorthanded in the case of a player ejection.

Courtesy Runner Rule: Rule 8, Section 10 of the 2010 ASA Official Rules of Softball will apply.

Game line-up cards will be required in 10 minutes before game time. When the line-up is registered
on the official scoresheet it will be the official line-up. (It is requested that all subs be listed on the back of the line-up card.) Home team will be determined by coin flip at this time. Home team will have 3rd base dugout unless it is already occupied by a team from the previous game.

Official game ball is the Dudley CFP 12Y or equivalent.

Rosters must be completed and signed by local ASA representatives.

Teams will have 5 minute infield (if time permits). NO EXCEPTIONS!

DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED at H.A.R.D facilities including all parks and athletic Fields.

HAYWARD AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
OAKLAND A.S.A.

2010 PACIFIC COAST REGION ASA MEN’S CLASS ‘C’ FASTPITCH
CHAMPIONSHIP SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
JUNE 12 & 13, 2010
HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA

TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM
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Kitchener Rivershark Twins edge Jarvis Travelers for top spot in pre-season poll

May 17th, 2010


(click logo for official ISC website)


For Immediate Release – ISC Rankings (pre-season)

May 17, 2010 – Kitchener Rivershark Twins, the two-time defending ISC World Champions, open 2010 as the #1 ranked team, but only by the finest of margins as the new-look Jarvis Travelers split the vote for top spot in the pre-season poll.

Kitchener lost 2009 MVP Dean Holoein in the off-season, along with fellow Canadian national team members Steve Mullaley and Craig Crawford, but added Aussie standout Jeff Goolagong and welcomed back catcher Chris Shewfelt.

Jarvis made the biggest gains over the winter with the last-minute additions of international stars Adam Folkard, Brad Rona, Nick Shailes and Fred Terkelson along with Canadian nationals Ian Fehrman and Jeff Ellsworth.

Hard on the heels of the top two are the revamped New York Gremlins in at #3. The Gremlins added Paul Koert, Dale Levy and Rhys Casley to bolster their lineup. At #4 is an improved Chicago/NY Dominicana squad that will feature Jeremy Manley and Rob Schweyer in the circle along with top Americans Adam Lalonde and Todd Schultz. Rounding out the top five is the California Athletics team that added pitchers Sean Whitten and Travis Price as well as Derek Mayson, Darren Box and Bob Rostenhausler.

The top 10 is as follows:

1. Kitchener, ON Rivershark Twins
2. Jarvis, ON Travelers
3. New York, NY Gremlins
4. Chicago/NY Dominicana
5. Salinas, CA Athletics
6. Midland, MI Explorers
7. Elkhart, IA Albaugh Inc.
8. Saskatoon, SK Diamondbacks
9. Decatur, IL Pride
10. Bakersfield, CA Silverhawks

For the full list, please see the ISC website at www.iscfastpitch.com.

Following an off-season of turmoil, the ranking committee was tasked to come up with a top 32 list. A total of 48 teams received votes from the 10-man committee. The rankings will be used to determine seeding for the 2010 ISC World Tournament in Midland, MI August 13-21.

For additional information, contact:

Ken Hackmeister
ISC Executive Director
iscken (at) comcast.net

or

Blair Setford
ISC Canada East VP
blairjs@rogers.com

Editor’s note: Two California teams in the Top 10 ! When is the last time we saw that?