Received: 5/30/07 6:25:10 PM From: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan <colleen(at)axion.net>
Subject: Media Release - Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament - June 30 - July 8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Immediate Release Team From Around the World Prepare for Competition in 2007 Canada Cup (June 30 - July 8, 2007) (Surrey, BC, Canada) Teams from all over the world are getting set to show some simply great softball as they prepare to compete for a Canada Cup. The excitement of top-level world competition in the Women's event gets underway Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Softball City (2201 - 148th St.). Its a grand slam tournament lineup once again with four tournaments taking part in the Canada Cup competitive schedule. Up to 85 teams from many parts of the world will be coming to B.C. to take part in this softball extravaganza. This years tournament includes the 14th Canada Cup International Womens Fastpitch Tournament featuring many international teams preparing for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China, the 6th Canada Cup International Fastpitch Futures Tournament World Junior Womens presented by MVP Athletic Supplies, the 3rd Canada Cup 16 and Under Fastpitch Showcase Tournament and returning for the 10th time, the Canada Cup Special Olympics Friendship Division Tournament. This years Canada Cup International Womens Fastpitch Tournament running June 30 July 8 at Softball Cityin Surrey will feature up to 14 teams vying for supremacy including teams from Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Dominican Republic, Japan, Puerto Rico, USA and Venezuela. Included amongst these teams will be five of the eight teams who have currently qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games USA, Japan, Australia, Canada and Chinese Taipei. Up to 38 teams are expected to compete in the Futures Tournament, with play slated July 2 - 8 at Softball City, Cloverdale Athletic Park (64th Ave and 168th St.) and Sullivan Park (152nd and 62nd), all in Surrey. The 2007 Canada Cup 16 & Under Fastpitch Showcase Tournament is scheduled July 2 8 at Softball City, Cloverdale Athletic Park and Sullivan Park. Up to 25 teams will be expected to compete in this event. The Canada Cup Special Olympics Friendship Division Tournament takes place July 5 8 with eight teams currently scheduled. The Canada Cup was started by chair Glen Todd in 1993 as an international womens fastpitch developmental tournament to help the Canadian National team prepare for top-level international competition. Teams now regard the Canada Cup as one of the premier competitive tournaments in the world. For information on Canada Cup tickets and other tournament information call 604-536-9287 or visit www.canadacup.com for other tournament information including a listing of teams, as confirmed, that are expected to compete in the 2007 event. - 30 - Media Contact: Colleen Goodwin-Ryan, Phone 604-581-9203 or email: colleen(at)axion.net 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
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