Softball Canada is pleased to announce a six game Men’s National Team test series against New Zealand. The games between World #1 ranked New Zealand and #2 ranked Canada will take place in Ontario, Canada June 14-15-16,2007. The doubleheaders will be played June 14 in Orillia, June 15 in Sebringville and June 16 in Kitchener. Game times and ticket details will be forthcoming.
New Zealand Coach Eddie Kohlhase exclaimed that “this test series provides us the opportunity to play against the best competition in the World. The Black Sox hold our traditional foes Canada
in the highest regard and we are absolutely excited at the prospect of playing quality International Softball.”Canadian Coach Mark Smith stated ” The test series against New Zealand provides the opportunity to measure ourselves against the World number 1. Much like our team, New Zealand is in the preparation phase for the 2009 World Championships. This event represents a tremendous opportunity for both programs to evaluate performance.”
The teams last met in the Gold medal game of the 2004 World Championships in New Zealand, with New Zealand taking home the gold with a 9-5 victory.
Softball Canada has a number of other high profile male softball events scheduled in the coming years. In June, 2008 Whitehorse, Yukon will be hosting the International Softball Federation (ISF) Junior Men’s World Championships. The 2009 schedule sees Charlottetown, PEI hosting the Under 19 Junior Men’s North American Championships while Saskatoon, Saskatchewan plays host to the ISF Senior Men’s World Championships.
For further information:
Harvey Stevenson
Operations Manager – National Teams
250-896-9695
fanzone(at)softball.ca