It is with regret and an empty feeling that we announce that the Owen Sound Verge Selects will be ceasing operations for the upcoming 2012 fastball season. A decision was recently made after many months of trying to put needed financial pieces in place. The decision was not easy but an unfortunate reality. This is not the end of the Senior program in Owen Sound as we hope to have a team back for the 2013 season.
This will be the second time since 1964 that there will not be a Senior Team in Owen Sound. The other shut down was after the 2003 season in which the team was crowned Canadian Champions. The team was rebuilt after a five year absence, and recently played host to the Senior Canadians again this past August.
A great number of players have worn an Owen Sound Jersey in just shy of 50 years and we want the tradition to continue. All players were made aware in recent days of the possibility of this decision being made. They have all been very supportive and it is greatly appreciated.
We are grateful for all of our community support and fan base over the years. We look forward to seeing you again in 2013.
This decision does not affect our Junior program which is hosting the 2012 Junior Canadians.
Yours in fastball
Jamie Simpson
Owen Sound Selects Fastpitch Organization
Have heard that a couple of their key players left months ago.