Vancouver, BC
The Vancouver Grey Sox and South Hill Sports are pleased to officially announce the schedule of games for the 5th Annual Vancouver Challenge Tournament to be held at South Memorial Park in Vancouver from July 28 – 30.
This year’s event features the Saskatoon, SK Sr. Diamondbacks, Prince George, BC Black Bears, Richmond, BC Linus Software Stealers, Squamish, BC Wizards, Portland, OR CR Fastpitch, Yucaipa, CA So Cal Casa Trejo Bombers and the host Vancouver Grey Sox. Unfortunately the Saskatoon, SK Aspen Interiors Black Sox withdrew from the event due to player availability issues. Several attempts have been made without success to secure an 8th team, and thus the decision has been made to proceed with a 7 team tournament.
The format will be a modified round robin, with each team playing 3 round robin games, with the exception of the host Grey Sox who due to the uneven number of teams entered will play a fourth game to balance the round robin format. Only 3 of the Grey Sox round robin games will count in the official standings. After completion of the round robin, teams will be seeded according to (a) won / loss record, (b) head to head competition – if applicable, (c) overall plus / minus (max. run differential per game is seven), (d) overall fewest runs allowed, (e) overall greater number of runs scored. The top 6 teams will advance to the playoffs. 1st and 2nd will
receive a bye to the semi finals. 3rd vs. 6th and 4th vs. 5th will play in the quarter finals.
All games will be played at South Memorial Park in Vancouver located at 41 Avenue East and Windsor Street. Gate admission is $5.00 per day or $10.00 for a weekend pass. Further updates and information will be provided as we get closer to the tournament.
2006 Vancouver Challenge Official Draw
Fri. July 28 – 6:45 pm Vancouver vs. Richmond
Fri. July 28 – 8:30 pm Saskatoon vs. Squamish
Sat. July 29 – 9:00 am – So Cal vs. Prince George
Sat. July 29 – 11:00 am – Vancouver vs. Prince George
(this game will not count in the Grey Sox round robin standings)
Sat. July 29 – 11:00 am – Portland vs. Richmond – Diamond. 2
Sat. July 29 – 1:00 pm – Vancouver vs. Saskatoon
Sat. July 29 – 3:00 pm – Richmond vs. Prince George
Sat. July 29 – 3:00 pm – Squamish vs. So Cal – Diamond 2
Sat. July 29 – 5:00 pm – Vancouver vs. So Cal
Sat. July 29 – 5:00 pm – Squamish vs. Portland – Diamond 2
Sat. July 29 – 7:00 pm – Portland vs. Saskatoon
Sun. July 30 – 9:00 am – P1 – 3rd vs. 6th
Sun. July 30 – 9:00 am – P2 – 4th vs. 5th – Diamond 2
Sun. July 30 – 11:00 am – P3 – winner P1 vs. 2nd
Sun. July 30 – 1:00 pm – P4 – winner P2 vs. 1st
Sun. July 30 – 3:00 pm – Final – winner P3 vs winner P4
Larry Kancs
President
Vancouver Grey Sox
www.vancouvergreysox.com