Archive for January, 2007

Maddy’s 2007 AAU Photos – Gallery 3

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

Click the camera to view first three galleries of photos from the 2007 AAU International Tournament, held January 18-21, 2007. Maddy has prepped about 300 photos, so we’ll be posting a gallery every day for the next ten days. If you don’t see the team you’re looking for, check back often, to see the additional galleries.

After clicking the camera icon above, click the menu button on left for Gallery 3, or to jump directly to Gallery 3, click here.

Maddy’s 2007 AAU Photos – Gallery 2

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007

Click the camera to view first two galleries of photos from the 2007 AAU International Tournament, held January 18-21, 2007. Maddy has prepped about 300 photos, so we’ll be posting a gallery every day for the next ten days. If you don’t see the team you’re looking for, check back often, to see the additional galleries.

After clicking the camera icon above, click the menu button on left for Gallery 2, or to jump directly to Gallery 2, click here.

Maddy’s 2007 AAU Photos – Gallery 1

Monday, January 29th, 2007

Click the camera to view first gallery of photos from the 2007 AAU International Tournament, held January 18-21, 2007. Maddy has prepped about 300 photos, so we’ll be posting a gallery every day for the next ten days. If you don’t see the team you’re looking for, check back often, to see the additional galleries.

(After clicking the link above, click the menu button on left for Gallery 1)

USA Jr. Men Win Exhibition Match vs. San Diego, 1-0

Friday, January 26th, 2007

Mitch Mendenhall helped organize a San Diego area team to face the USA Junior men’s team (15-18 year olds) last night in Chula Vista, CA (near San Diego). Mitch provides this report:

“Last night’s nine inning exhibition game with the Junior Olympic Team ended up with the Junior Olympic Team winning 1-0. I think the bats were a little rusty for everyone. It has been since November since most of us have even picked up a ball or bat. There were a couple of hard throwing pitchers for the Junior Olympic Team. I believe B J Hunhoff was clocked in the mid seventies. It’s great to see some young pitchers with that kind of talent. “

The USA Jr. Men are in Chula Vista, CA for a training camp which will continue over the weekend, including two more exhibition games between the USA Jr. Men and the San Diego area team. Pitching for San Diego over the weekend will be 24 year old Anthony Martinez, who pitched his Young Bucks squad to a 23 and under National title last year, along with Mitch Mendenhall and Dan Zupp. Coaches Tim Lyon, Scott Standerfer and Gary Mullican will be on hand at the camp, as will Fastpitchwest. Look for an update on Monday, along with “Maddy’s Monday Night Photos”. Saturday’s games are at 10am and 2pm, and open to the public — but be sure to contact the Olympic Training facility (or Fastpitchwest) ahead of time, in order to gain access to the training facility.

Fastball in the Bahamas – May 24-26, 2007

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

Texaco Pirates to Host Tournament in the Bahamas in May
(Click photo to enlarge, careful not to drool on your keyboard :-))

If you are starting to scan that calendar for tournaments for your team, it’s hard to imagine one that could be any more exciting and enjoyable than the one the Texaco Pirates are hosting, May 24-26, 2007, on their home field in the Bahamas.

Click here for info and to get a look at some spectacular aerial photos of their own private island, Man-O-War Cay. Yes, that is their home field right down on the beach.

Don’t miss this one!

Details:

Man-o-war Pirates Fastball Tournament
Where: Man-o-war cay Abaco Bahamas
When; May 24th – May 26th 2007
Entry fee; $250.00 deadline february 1st 2007
Format: Round Robin with 4 game guarantee
Rules: No snorkeling between innings 😉

Contact
Haziel Mcdonald
Man-o-war Cay
Abaco Bahamas PO
AB 2290
phone contact; [242]365-6436 cell [242]359-6449
e-mail; hcsmcdonald@coralwave.com or
work e-mail; whyworry@coralwave.com
Flight info and accomodation info please contact Haziel Mcdonald.

Travel notes:
Marsh Harbour, airport name/code: (MHH). Marsh Harbour is only 5 miles from Man-o-war cay,where the ballpark is and where most of the Texaco Pirates live. They recomend for you to connect on American Airlines or Continental from Miami, Ft Lauderdale or West Palm Beach, FL.

So Cal Bombers Palm Springs Classic – May 18-20

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

SO. CAL BOMBERS, CALIMESA, CA—
2007 Palm Springs Classic May 18? 19, 20
$400.00 Entry prize money to top 3 finishers
ISC Qualifier for western states 1 ISC AND 1 ISCII
If Teams can commit to a Friday Evening game, please contact me at trejotribe@aol.com

Teams committed as of January 2007

So Cal Bombers
Portland Demarini
Vancouver Grey Sox
Pueblo Bandits
Circle Tap
Houston Aces
Lumber Kings
Taylor Farms

Teams Showing Interest

Larry Miller Hogs
Mexicali
River City Rockers
Gremlins

We will look to add more teams as they confirm. This is looking to be one of the premier ISC Caliber Tournaments in the West Coast. (more…)

Latin Heat Revamps Website for 2007

Thursday, January 25th, 2007


Click here
to view the latest and greatest handiwork of webmaster Steve at the Heat’s new look website, revamped for 2007.

2007 NAFA World Series Dates

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

A number of people had inquired about dates for the 2007 NAFA World Seriers

Men’s “Open” Division Madison, Wisconsin (16 Teams) (Top pitching in the world)
July 27-29(Friday to Sunday) Format NAFA 3GG Bracket
Coaches and Umpire Meeting Friday morning 9 am at the Complex
Tournament ceremonies at Noon Friday First Game Time Friday at 1 pm
Championship Game is Sunday at 1 pm (If necessary to follow)

Men’s “AAA” Division Des Moines, Iowa (16 Teams) (top teams & one level lower pitching)
August 23-25(LateThursday-to-Late Saturday Night) Format NAFA 3GG Bracket
Coaches Meeting Thursday at Noon at Complex
Tournament Ceremonies Thursday night at 6 pm at Complex First Game Time Thursday 4 pm
Championship Game Saturday night at 8 pm (If necessary to follow)

NEW+++ Men’s “AA-MAJOR” Division Des Moines, Iowa (24 Teams)(top B/weak A teams)
August 18-20(Saturday, Sunday, Monday) NAFA 3GG Bracket
Coaches Meeting Friday Aug 17th, Night 8 pm
Tournament Ceremonies Friday 6 pm at Complex First Game Time 8 am Saturday
Championship Game Monday at Noon (If necessary to follow)

Men’s “AA” Division Des Moines, Iowa (40 Teams) (Middle B teams and below)
August 17-20(Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday) NAFA 3GG Bracket
Coaches Meeting Thursday Aug 16th, Night 8 pm
First Game Time 8 am Friday Tournament Ceremonies Friday 6 pm at Complex
Championship Game Monday at 2 pm (If necessary to follow)

Men’s “A-Major” Division Des Moines, Iowa (64 Teams) (Teams reclassed from C & top C)
August 16-19(Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) NAFA 3GG Bracket
Coaches Meeting Wednesday Night Aug 15, 8 pm
First Game Time-Thursday at Noon
Tournament Ceremonies Friday night at 6 pm at the Complex
Championship Game Sunday at 2 pm (If necessary to follow)

Men’s “A” Division Des Moines, Iowa (64 Teams)(Middle C and below)
August 23-26(Thursday, Friday,Saturday, Sunday) NAFA 3GG Bracket
Coaches Meeting Wednesday, Aug 22nd, 8 pm First Game Time Thursday Morning at Noon
Tourney Ceremonies Friday 6 pm at Complex, Championship on Sunday at 2 pm (If nec follow)

JRW Pitchers at AAU in Fla Disney World

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

Kissimmee, Florida – JRW & Associates pitchers Mike Egerdeen and Kurt Penner performed well for the Virgin Islands Ambassadors at the AAU International Tournament at the Disney World Wide World of Sports six-field softball complex.

In 2006, Mike Egerdeen of BC suffered two heart-breaking 1-0 losses in pool play at the ToC in Kitchener, Ontario.

First up for the Ambassadors at the AAU was CPI of New York, an ISC II team, in Thursday’s pool play. Mike asked for the ball and bested pitcher Shawn Samson with a 12 K, 1 walk, no-hitter for a 6-0 shut-out..

Then in the opening playoff game on Sat morning, Mike again was superb. This time it was a 11K, 2 hitter in a 9-1 win over Bucktown, Ontario.

In 2006, Kurt Penner, also of BC, was the ace of the staff for the JRW & Associates 40-OVER Masters team who were runner-up at the NAFA World Series in Carson City.

Kurt drew Los Socios, the 2004 AAU Champion, in his first start. Kurt started well, striking out the first four batters. Then his curve ball started flattening out and he gave up 3 HR in a 5-2 pool play loss.

Kurt saw further action with some mop-up action in the Ambassadors playoff loss to the tournament runner-up Gremlins/ Broken Bow team of NY.

Thanks to JRW for this report.

Maddy’s AAU Photos – Coming Soon

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

The photos from this year’s AAU International Tournament will be posted online very soon. I got a sneak preview last night and think you will enjoy them. Lots of sunshine + great fastball + Maddy = some great shots. Watch for the link to the galleries here at the Morning Brief.