Hello Everyone,

 

I hope everyone has had a good winter and are reading to be back at the diamond.  If you were at the Callander Tournament last September i may have met you (your e-mails were provided to me by Dwight Beer). I also wanted to take the opportunity to also introduce ourselves and myself.  Currently the Silver Foxes Fastball tournament is the longest standing event in North Bay.  Our organization originated as a Old-timers military fastball team that played in a downtown league and competed at the Canadian Forces Region and National Championships.  In the early 2000s, the CF eliminated fastball from their sports program, but there was still plenty of players, so the team was stood up as a Base club and has existed as such since then.  Our organization/players is comprised of active duty, reserve members, retired veterans, and civilian members.

 

I just wanted to get the details out on our tournament for the upcoming season.  Hopefully by starting much earlier we can get a confirmed amount of teams so our budget can be more accurate than last season.  Once again we are trying to expand the tournament back to where it was 5 - 6 years ago (8-10 teams), so I am looking to get at least 6 out-of-town teams and already have two confirmed (Travelers/Tigers from Wiky (Lawrence Ennose) and a team from Manitoulin Island(Andrew Corbiere)).  I have also posted the tournament announcement on the Northern Ontario Fastball Facebook page, with all my contact info.  

 

Please see the attached document which lays out in detail our tournament.  As soon as we get all the teams confirmed (entry fee paid), we will distribute the schedule.  If you are travelling from a distance and request to either play late on the Friday night or start on Saturday (expect an early game) then please indicate that when you register.  I am sure you all have been to North Bay, but I will send out a list of hotels than are close to the base, along with instructions to the diamond.  We only have one diamond, but there is lights, so games can go well into the evening if necessary.

 

I look forward to hearing from you, and hope you take the opportunity to come and join us this year.

 

Regards,

 

Kevin Thompson

Coach

22 Wing Silver Foxes Fastball Club