Click here (or camera above) to view Maddy’s Photos from the recent USA Jr. Men’s Training Camp held at the Olympic Training Facility in Chula Vista, CA, January 26-28, 2007. Watch for our blog post story about the USA Jr. Men, coming soon ! (after clicking link above, click menu buttons on left side of that page for galleries 1 & 2)
Click here for this weekend’s schedule. This schedule was revised at 9pm Tue Feb 13, 2007. See “printer friendly” version, print in landscape mode. (click “print”, “properties”, “landscape”
Californians Todd Budke, Nate Devine, Chris Hunt, Tim Hunt, Sonny Perkins, Tony Peeples, Travis Price and young Anthony Martinez Among Those Selected
From the ASA Website, via Al’s Fastball:
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The Amateur Softball Association, the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States and USA Softball announced today the list of invitees for the 2007 USA Softball Men’s National Team selection camp. The camp will be held May 25-28 at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., and will be used to select the USA Men’s National Team that will compete in the ISF World Cup, June 16-25 in Prague, Czech Republic and the American Challenge Series, July 11-16 in Oklahoma City.
The American Challenge Series was developed by the ASA to help promote and grow men’s fast pitch in the United States. The American Challenge Series will be held in conjunction with the III World Cup of Softball and will feature four of the top teams in the world including the USA and Japan. For the first time ever ESPN will televise one of the USA Men’s games onits network.
The following is a complete list of the players invited to the March selection camp:
2006 Men’s National Team
1. Paul Algar (Lexington, Ill.)
2. Chad Boom (Barnesville, Minn.)
3. Todd Budke (Quartz Hill, Calif.)
4. Gregg Cascaes (Apple Valley Minn.)
5. Frank DeGroat, Jr. (Ringwood N.J.)
6. Chris DeLarwelle (Appleton Wis.)
7. Nate Devine (Merced, Calif.)
8. Chad Ferguson(Battle Creek, Mich.)
9. Don Garvey (Appleton, Wis.)
10. Lucas Goring (St. Paul, Minn.)
11. John Hunhoff (Harrisburg, S.D.)
12. Chris Hunt (Whittier, Calif.)
13. Tim Hunt (La Habra, Calif.)
14. Luis Joglar (Fairview, N.J.)
15. Paul Koert (Rochester, Minn.)
16. Tony Kunka (Moorhead, Minn.)
17. Adam LaLonde (Kentwood, Mich.)
18. Jason Loe (Sioux Falls, S.D.)
19. Terry Luster (Bunceton, Mo.)
20. Kyle Magnusson (Salt Lake City, Utah)
21. Anthony Martinez (Covina, Calif.)
22. Chris Miljavac (St. Joseph Mo.)
23. Blake Miller (Albany, Ga.)
24. Omar Moraga (Tucson, Ariz.)
25. James Pecoraro (Swansea, Ill.)
26. Tony Peeples (San Miguel, Calif.)
27. Philip (â€Sonnyâ€) Perkins (St. Michaels Ariz.)
28. Travis Price (Santa Ana, Calif.)
29. Orlando Rodriguez (Haverstraw, N.Y.)
30. Todd Schultz (Williamston, Mich.)
31. Cody Thomson (AuburnWy.)
32. Michael White (Eugene, Ore.)
bmccall@softball.org
From the So Cal Bombers website:
The So Cal Bombers are pleased to announce the signing of Geoff Evely for the 2007 season. The young infielder played with the Aspen Black Sox in 2006.
At 23, Geoff is one of the top young players in the ISC and has been part of the Canadian National Development program. While he has decided to stay in Newfoundland and play locally this year, he had interest in playing a few tournaments and returning to the WT.
Coach McGiffin:
“Geoff, is a solid defender, scrappy offensive player, and has the heart of a lion. We think he’s a great fit to add depth to our lineup and he understands that coming in late, he’ll primarily come off the bench as needed. He can play almost anywhere, especially middle infield, and gives us some real speed to utilize as we need it. Geoff’s addition just add more depth to an already solid lineup and when we heard he was interested, we jumped at the opportunity to bring him on board.â€
CPI, an ISC II team from Oswego, New York, gets in an early season workout. “I’m sure I saw that ball land right over here”
June 8-10, 2007
Yes, that says “54th Annual”. 1953 if you’re doing the math. That means they were playing in Montgomery before even I was born.
Click here for a PDF copy of the entry form and hotel information. (Adobe Reader or FoxIt Reader required)
Montgomery, Alabama
Presents The 54th Annual Fast Pitch Blue & Gray Invitational Softball Tournament
Date: June 8, 9 & 10, 2007
Place: Lagoon Park Softball Complex
Mail Entries To: Robert E. Gray
2843 Trotters Trail
Wetumpka, AL 36093
Phone:(334)567-9797h (334)242-6743w
E-Mail Address = RGray77271@Aol.Com
$150.00 Entry Fee
First 30 Teams Will Be Accepted
(Based On Maximum Of 30 Teams)
Each Team Guaranteed 4 Ball Games
Round Robin Format
Please Return Entry Form Before May 31 2007
Make Checks Payable To: Blue & Gray Softball Association
Game Balls Will Be Furnished
We’ll be there — how about you?
A special hotel room rate has been arranged with the Lexington Hotel Montgomery :
Thank you for allowing the Lexington Hotel Montgomery to host the 54th Annual Blue-Gray Softball Tournament. We are committed to making your tournament a huge success.
The Lexington Hotel Montgomery is pleased to offer a special rate of $70.00 plus tax per room, per night. This rate is available for all exterior King or Double type rooms.
Each room features a Micro-Fridge, High-Speed Wireless Internet and includes complimentary Continental Breakfast. Additionally all guests will have complete access to the Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, the Arcade Area, Sauna, Whirlpool and the On-site Laundry and at no charge.
Reservations need to be made by May 15th 2007 to ensure special rate. Reservations may be made via e-mail dos.lexmontgomery@fhmchotels.comRooming lists may be faxed to my attention at 334-270-1046. I will forward a confirmation to everyone making reservations. We look forward to the Blue Gray Softball Tournament.
July 6-8, 2007 at Denmark, Wisconsin
From Al’s Fastball:
[Denmark, Wisconsin] – Hello Fastpitch World. The 7th Annual Boys of Summer Open is ready to release the field of 16 teams for this year’s event. It will be held July 6-8, 2007 in Denmark, Wisconsin a short 15 minute ride south of Green Bay. This year’s tournament will again play host to a large portion of the finest fastpitch programs in the World. It serves as a real tune-up to the World Tournament which will be again in Kitchener, ON. A lot of teams and fans don’t get to see all these teams in one place prior to the WT and this is your chance to take in the action. The event will once again be held at Circle Tap’s own facility as well as the two diamonds in the village of Denmark which is a short 2 mile drive away from the main diamond. This event is always one of the most special events of the summer so we invite you all to take in the action again this summer. Always friendly and educated ball fans from all over to share conversation and your favorite beverage at the ballpark. This year’s event will again play host to 16 teams, there will be 4 pools of 4 with 8 teams making it to a single elim tournament. Finals are set for 2PM Sunday. Here is the list:
Circle Tap-Denmark, Wisconsin
Farm Tavern-Madison, Wisconsin
TownLine-Green Bay, Wisconsin
Dolan&Murphy-Aurora, Illinois
Quad City Sox-Davenport, Iowa
Thomson Merchants-Thomson, Illinois
Bloomington Stix-Bloomington, Illinois
Patsy’s-New York, New York
Broken Bow Gremlins-New York
MinnDak Millers-Morehead, Minnesota
Albaugh Inc.-Elkhart, Iowa
Aspen Interiors-Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Plangger’s Furniture-Benton Harbor, Michigan
Midland Explorers-Midland, Michigan
Portland DeMarini-Portland, Oregon
Bombers-Yucaipa, California
Thank you all, and hope to see you at the ball park!!
Zakk
CT Fastpitch
zakkflash@greenbaynet.com
2006 ASA National Champions
Eddie Feigner dead at the age of 81
From the Sports Illustrated web Site
The softball world lost the largest personality in the history of the sport.
Dave Blackburn
310-266-7803
daveb@virtvent.com
April 9, 2007 12:30pm Shot Gun Start
Glen Annie Golf Course Goleta, California
Come spend the weekend in beautiful Santa Barbara and play this unique and challenging course with its spectacular views. Join the comraderie of players from all over the state.
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_____Platinum Sponser(includes tee sponsorship and 2 players $450
_____Tee(Hole) sponsorships @$250 each
_____Beverage Cart Sponsorship $300
_____Tournament players @$125 each
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_____Will provide giveaways
_____Non-players Banquet @$30 per person
Please make check payable to Bucks Softball and send to 6600 Stagecoach Rd. Santa Barbara, Ca. For more onfirmation call Clyde Bennett 805-964-2114 or 805-895-9007; email – clydebennett13@yahoo.com
Comprehensive Outing Package
The Glen Annie comprehensive outing package provides the following services:
*Green Fees with Cart
*Driving Range set up with unlimited use prior to play
*Logo Tees and personalized bag tags
*Beverage cart service
*Registration and Awards table
*Tri-Tipand Chicken BBQ included
Well, if you were going through withdrawals after those 10 galleries of AAU pics like me, Maddy’s has added three “triptychs” for your viewing enjoyment. What’s a triptych, you say?
A triptych (pronounced “trip-tick,” from the Greek tri- “three” + ptychÄ“ “fold”) is a work of art (usually a panel painting) which is divided into three sections, or three carved panels which are hinged together. The central panel is the most important one, and this is flanked on either side by two lesser but related paintings. The whole is intended to be greater than the sum of the parts.
In modern parlance, “triptych” is used for three or more pictures or photos, including a fast-action-sequence like the ones shown at the link below. Unlike the triptychs from ancient Greece, the “middle” one is not always the most important, but like the originals, the sum of the whole provides a greater viewing experience than any one shot. In Maddy’s own words:
My husband Jim always says that it is a shame that most people cannot see the photo sequences that I capture of a particular play. I usually choose one photo instead of publishing all three, four or however many there are in a sequence. So I have set up this section of “triptychs” (sequence shots) for your viewing pleasure to let you see a bit more.. Click on the “Triptychs” to see the full sequence of photos of the play at second above. Enjoy!
Click here for Triptych 1
Click here for Triptych 2
Click here for Triptych 3
Triptych 3 is my personal favorite. It’s Mac’s Marauders pitcher Rob Schweyer putting the tag on the NY Gremlin’s Rhys Casley at the plate in the AAU championship game. Right on top of the action is plate umpire Jay Hart of Dunnville, Ontario.
Editor’s note: For best viewing, scroll until the pics are centered, with the thumbnails right at the top of your screen. Then click each thumbnail once, and let them load to large pic. This loads them into your computer’s “cache” and will provide much better/faster viewing thereafter. Click the little thumbnails real fast from left to right, and you’ll see the play unfold right before your eyes. I can almost hear Maddy’s shutter firing away…..
And if you really want to see the sequence in “fast” mode, save the photos to your hard drive, then load and play as a slide show in whatever program you use for that purpose. Set the delay to just a second or two, and you’ll see the play unfold the way Maddy did. Add a 24″ monitor, some music, and cold beverage of your choice, and you’ll wish those winter snows would soon melt so you can Play Ball !