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2009 USA Softball Men’s Fast Pitch National team schedule announced
3/4/2009
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA) and USA Softball announced today the 2009 schedule for the USA Softball Men’s National team. Looking to medal in the World Championships in July, the 17-man roster will compete in two events before heading to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada from July 12-27 for competition in the ISF World Championships.
Led by head coach Pete Turner (Stockton, Calif.), the Red, White and Blue will open the season in May with a tournament in the U.S. Virgin Islands. With teams from Canada, the British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Panama, St. Croix, and the Virgin Island Eagles, the tournament will provide preparation as they move towards the World Championships in July. Next up will be featured doubleheader exhibition games in Salem, Virginia against local all-star teams on June 26 and 27.
Team USA will close out the summer looking to medal at the ISF World Championships in Canada. The U.S. placed fourth in the 2004 World Championships and took home their last medal in 2000 with the bronze.
2009 USA Softball Men’s National Team Schedule of Events:
May 19-25, 2009 St. John’s Sporting Center Invitational St. John’s – U.S. Virgin Islands
June 26-27, 2009 Exhibition vs. Salem Area All Stars Salem, Virginia
July 12-27, 2009 ISF World Championships Saskatoon, Canada
To follow Team USA throughout the 2009 season log on to www.usasoftball.com for game stories and bios.