LEGENDS OF FASTBALL

Larry Lynch has a great lineup of teams set for June 21st to 23rd at Peter Hallman Ball Yard in Kitchener. With no ISF championships this year, there is little need for New Zealand and Argentina to tour this year. Despite that, Hawk has come up with a great 8 team field

Jarvis Hallman Twins, Kitchener Cubs, Shakespeare Falcons and Parry Island Hawks, in the Fireman Law Division..and Hill United, Elmira Erb Electric, Niagara Snappers, Scarborough Force in the MTE Division..

Hill United won the tournament in Cobourg this past weekend with a 5 - 3 win over the Kitchener Cubs..maybe we will see a rematch in the semis or finals.

Games begin Friday nite....Hallman Twins vs Shakespeare and the Cubs vs Parry Island at 7pm
and at 9..Hill United vs Niagara ...and Elmira Expos vs Scarborough Force...


The U21 Canada East Qualifier for the ISCs also has 8 teams. They will play at Peter Hallman and at Budd Park starting Friday nite

At Budd, 7pm Owen Sound Selects vs Elmira 37s..and at 9pm Keady Jets vs St Mary's Steelmakers

At Peter Hallman #2.... 6pm...Stratford Cubs vs Tavistock A's

Wiarton and Caledonia complete the first round at 8am Saturday morning at PH #2..

Play in both tournaments continues all day Saturday....the Legends ceremony at 1pm...a North Waterloo Midget "All Star" game at 6pm...are also featured on Saturday. First games in the championship round will begin Saturday evening at Peter Hallman on all 3 diamonds..


Sunday's entire schedule is at Peter Hallman Ball Yard..

Tournament director Larry Lynch mentioned that there are quite a few rooms available at very good prices at the Conestoga Residences..Martha Wallace has a number of rooms blocked out for the tournament..Conestoga Residence is close to both Peter Hallman and Budd; they have been a long time supporter of local softball tournaments...so if you still need a room or two or more..please give Martha a call at 519 895 2272, or at Conestoga Residence Kitchener...

Good fastball, beer tent, barbcue, sunny weather, great ball teams..

Enjoy a great weekend at the ball yard...

MASTERS FASTPITCH

Mike Goodridge reports that he will "have an extremely comptetive "A"division" with the Toronto Gators, Cobourg Force, Waterdown Hammer and Grimsby Diamond Kings entered into the OASA Master's championships to be held in Cambridge.

The "B" division has commitments from two Waterloo teams, the Classics and Wizards. Other teams, include Arthur Merchans, Harwood Corners, Ohsweken Senior Braves, Stoney Creek Scrappers. Niagara Falls and Sundridge have expressed interest.

Mike has additional information at 289 389 9158

goodridgesoftball@gmail.com

The host hotel is again, the very popular, clean, tidy, inexpensive Conestoga Residences..519 895 2272
Call Martha Wallace for a reservation..


JOHN MACTAVISH - Field of Dreams

Saturday afternoon marked the opening of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters John MacTavish Field of Dreams at Camp McGovern in West Gray..about 90 minutes north of KW...

Last year we celebrated the life of John MacTavish a great fan of fastpitch and slo-pitch softball. The money raised has built a great little ball park to serve the needs of the BigBrother and Big Sister campers for years to come at Camp McGovern. A softball game between John's former teams, Tournament Sports and Big Bills was played to the great entertainment of all who attended.

Cathy MacTavish thanked the players, the dozens of fans and friends of John who donated bats and balls and gloves and those that made financial contributions to make the ball park possible.

A very fitting tribute to a great guy...a ball game on a sunny afternoon, lots of fun at the diamond and all to benefit children.

COMING UP

The ISC qualifier for Quad City is this weekend in Tavistock, 15th 16th and 17th.. Twelve teams will be in action at both Tavi diamonds. ...a very nice drive west of Kitchener, hope that all of you enjoy yourself at the ball yard...




Dennis