North River, NS - -2017 Lloyd Poirier Memorial Tournament (8th annual)
2017 Lloyd Poirier Memorial Tournament (8th annual)
Hosted by Nova Scotia Softball Umpire’s Association
Leo Blair Memorial Ball Fields, North River N.S. (Truro)
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For the first time, being held on two weekends:
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Men’s - Senior, Intermediate, U21 and U18                      July 7-9
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Women’s –Senior, Intermediate, U21 and U18                July 21-23
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Softball Canada rules in effect. Great tune up for teams heading to Canadian Championships. We already have several Men’s and Women’s 2017 Canada Games teams signed up.
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$275 Entrance Fee-Guaranteed 4 games
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Registration deadlines-Men’s-June 21 and Women’s- June 30.
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First teams to pay are in. Payment guarantees spot. The goal is for 8 teams per division and we will adjust accordingly for fewer than 8.
Cheque payable to: Clinton Harvey, email transfer to email address below.
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Winning team-$300 Prize money+ keeper plaque          Runner up-$150  Â
(Prize money based on 8 teams, may be adjusted if less than 8)
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Lloyd Poirier was a Level Five, Internationally certified umpire when he passed away on June 29, 2009. He had worked the 2008 ISF Junior Men’s Worlds, 2008 ISC 2 Tournament of Champions and numerous Canadian and Eastern Canadian Championships. He was a Regional Umpire in Chief in Nova Scotia and a well respected and liked umpire, who travelled all over North America umpiring softball. This tournament is organized in his honour, and to help prepare the umpires attending Canadian Championships from Nova Scotia this year.
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For more information, please contact:Â Â Clinton Harvey-Tournament Chairperson
902-305-2885 (cell)       902-843-2676 (home)                                                               harveyc@staff.ednet.ns.ca   Â
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