LEGENDS OF FASTBALL 2013
June 1, 2013
Kitchener, ON
Legends Marks Ten Years of Fastball ExcellenceThe 2013 Legends of Fastball Classic , June 21-23, marks the tenth
anniversary of providing Ontario fastball fans with the best of yesterday,
today and tomorrow in major men's fastball. Scheduled to kick off at Peter
Hallman Ball Yard on Friday night June 21, this years lineup will feature 8
major men's teams vying for the Legends Trophy and a share of $5000 in team
travel funds. In addition, Legends is proud to partner this year with the
ISC in hosting the
Under 21 Eastern Canadian Qualifier which also features 8
of the best young men's teams in Ontario battling it out at both Peter
Hallman Ball Yard and Budd Park and kicking off at 6:00 pm Friday night.
The lineup for the men's side includes 3 consecutive ISC champion Jarvis
Hallman Twins; AAU National Champions and ISC number 2 ranked Hill United
Chiefs; 2012 Canadian Silver medalists Kitchener Cubs;Â 2012 ISC 2 champion
Parry Island Owl Imprint Hawks; 2013 Canadian Men's National's host team the
Shakespeare Falcons; the Scarborough Force, a team that features Canadian
National team pitching tandem Don Scott and Andy Skelton; Elmira Erb
Electric Expos, a local favorite capable of riding lefty Danny Martin's arm,
and bat, over any team in the competition; and rounding out the field the
Niagara Snappers, always a threat and a regular at Legends over the past ten
years.
Games will kick off at Peter Hallman, Friday June 21, with an Under 21 game
at 6:00 p.m. followed by 2 games at 7:00 and 9:00 . Over at Budd Park the
Under 21 games start at 7:00 and 9:00 on the main diamond. Full schedules
and the Under 21 teams will be announced in the next media release.
The always emotional Legends ceremony, honouring the players and personnel
who have made our game special over the years for fans, teammates and
officials will be held at 1:00 p.m. on the main diamond at the Ball Yard.
This year's honourees will be announced later next week.
Ticket are available at the gate all weekend and still the best deal in
sports:
Friday night - $5.00
Saturday all day - $10.00 ( $5.00 after 6:00 p.m. )
Sunday all day  - $10.0  ( $5.00 after 6:00 p.m. )
Weekend Pass - $20.00
If you are still looking for rooms contact Martha at Conestoga Residence and
Conference Centre and ask for Legends mwallace@stayrcc.com
Watch Al's Fastball for further Legends updates.