Received: 7/30/07 11:11:28 PM From: "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" <vancouverchallenge(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: Wrap Up 2007 Vancouver Challenge -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vancouver, BC The 6th Annual edition of the Vancouver Challenge Mens FP tournament concluded this past Sunday afternoon, and was undoubtedly our most successful event to date. Over the course of 3 days the consistent large crowds of fastpitch enthusiasts were treated to some high quality team and individual performances. Mother nature also cooperated throughout the weekend with seasonable summer weather at South Memorial Park. Congratulations to the So Cal Casa Trejo Bombers who won the tournament, and looked very strong heading into the International Softball Congress World Tournament in 2 weeks time. The final order of finish was as follows: Champions - So Cal Bombers, Runner Up - Broken Bow Gremlins, 3rd - Portland Demarini, 4th - Vancouver Grey Sox, 5th - Richmond Stealers, 6th - Horse Lake Thunder. Individual Tournament Awards Top Hitter - Derek Mayson, Vancouver Grey Sox Top Pitcher - Lucas Mata, So Cal Bombers MVP - Darren Box, So Cal Bombers Tournament Highlights: * A very committed and dedicated volunteer group who worked long hours to execute the event. To the many people who staffed the gate, concession area, beverage gardens, groomed the fields etc. sold 50 /50 tickets and did everything possible to make the event happen we extend a special thanks. Also kudos to George Morneau (father of reigning American League MLB MVP - Justin Morneau - Minnesota Twins) who went out of his way to assist the event in any way possible including personally selling 50/50 tickets. * Easily the largest crowds in recent history for Senior Mens FP in the Lower Mainland area, reminding us what makes being at the ball park so special on a nice summer's day. * A strong field of teams, who for the most part were evenly matched and used the event as a final tune up prior to the ASA, ISC World Tournament and the Softball Canada Senior Mens FP Nationals. * An excellent and cooperative crew of umpires whose commitment to the sport was so evident and very much appreciated. * Good ball weather with summer conditions throughout. * A very fitting and appropriate ceremony to recognize arguably two of the finest pitchers - Darren Zack & Mike Piechnik to ever participate in the sport of Mens FP. * A talented crew of statiscians and scorekeepers who maintained the game records and shared them with the softball world in an expeditious manner via the tournament website and Al's Fastball List and Fastpitchwest. * Significant and prominent media coverage leading up to the event, primarily by the 2 major print publications in the Vancouver area. * Sincere thanks to our partners South Hill Sports for co - operating the event. As well of course to our participating teams the So Cal Bombers, Broken Bow Gremlins, Portland Demarini, Horse Lake Thunder and the Richmond Stealers ... our appreciation for attending and we look forward to doing it all over again in 2008. Any teams interested in joining us for the 7th Annual Edition of the Vancouver Challenge which will be held July 25 - 27, 2008 please do not hesitate to make contact with us. Larry Kancs President Vancouver Grey Sox www.vancouvergreysox.com Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com _______________________________________________ Alsfastball mailing list Alsfastball@fastpitchwest.com http://fastpitchwest.com/mailman/listinfo/alsfastball_fastpitchwest.com
