Second in a series of ten to be posted by the start date for the 2011 AAU international tournament, January 20, 2011. Pool B 1. Millwood – ON 2. Houston Carnage 3. Combatientes – Venezuela 4. Memphis Firebirds Poll Vote for top TWO teams. Vota por dos equipos. Comments welcome (you can post here at the blog, or in the comment section of the poll) Pick … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Road Trip 2011 – April 1-3
From Robert Hernandez, NAFA/SCIFL: Happy New Year and I hope you're had a great holiday season. NAFA and the SCIFL are pleased to announce the fourth edition of the "Las Vegas Road Trip" fast pitch tournament. The date of this tournament will be April 1th, 2nd and 3rd. The first three years the weather has been very favorable, with temperatures being in the low 80's. … [Read more...]
AAU 2011 – Pool A Preview & Poll
First in a series of ten to be posted by the start date for the 2011 AAU international tournament, January 20, 2011. Pool A includes last year's champion, Chicago/NY, and teams from the USA, Canada and Venezuela. Rosters and poll below. For list of all 40 teams by pool, click here. For list of all 40 teams by country, click here. For schedule of games, click … [Read more...]
21st Annual Best of the West Tournament – June 4-5, 2011
Our earlier post December 29, 2011 A number of people have inquired as to the future of the Best of the West Tournament in California, in the wake of the serious injuries suffered by Dave Blackburn in a car accident in August, 2010. The prognosis is that Dave's recovery will be a lengthy process. The tournament WILL be held in 2011, marking its 21st consecutive year, … [Read more...]
2011 Peligro Cup Update from Brian Ballie
An update, and kind words from Brian Ballie on the Peligro Cup: Now that Christmas has come and gone, I have more news regarding the Peligro Cup 2011 being held at Randall's Island Park in New York City July 1-3. I am extremely happy to announce that Mr Jim Flanagan of Fastpitchwest and Ballparkradio fame, along with his left-hand man Kyle Smith, will be on hand in NYC … [Read more...]
Softball Canada Development Team Roster for AAU
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2010 Softball Canada Announces 2011 Men's Development Team (Ottawa, ON) Softball Canada is pleased to announce the list of players who have been invited to compete at the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) International Men's Fast Pitch tournament with the Canadian Men's Development Team. The event will take place from January 20-23, 2011 in … [Read more...]
Peligro Cup Tabs Al Doran
From Brian Ballie, via Al' Fastball: Peligro 2011 - update!! Monday, December 20, 2010 NEW YORK, NEW YORK Having made the announcement last week regarding my involvement and overseeing of the Peligro Cup in NYC, there were a few absolute priorities that needed to be met. And this is one of them... It is with GREAT pleasure that I tell the softball world … [Read more...]