Conrad Margolis, fellow barrister and the man behind the Vancouver Grey Sox sends us this press release on the Vancouver Challenge: <\/p>\n
The Vancouver Grey Sox and South Hill Sports Association are pleased to officially announce that the 2005 Vancouver Challenge Mens Open FP Tournament will be held July 29 – 31 at South Memorial Park (“The Hill”), in Vancouver. The Hill is centrally located, approximately 15 minutes driving time from downtown Vancouver and from Vancouver International Airport.<\/p>\n
TOURNAMENT DETAILS<\/p>\n
Vancouver Challenge Dates – July 29 – 31, 2005
\nClass – Mens Open
\nPitching Rule: ISC
\nEntry Fee: $350 (Cdn Funds)
\nNumber of Games: 4 guaranteed
\nNumber of Teams: 8 teams
\nPrize Money: $2,800.00 (Cdn Funds) – * based upon 8 teams competing
\n1st Place: $1,400
\n2nd Place: $ 700
\n3rd Place: $ 350
\n4th Place: $ 350<\/p>\n* Note prize money will be adjusted accordingly if fewer than 8 teams.<\/p>\n
Entry cheques should be made payable to Vancouver Grey Sox, and mailed c\/o Jim Johnson, 4172 King Edward Ave., Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6S 1N3. Information pertaining to host hotel and other accommodation options will be provided upon request.<\/p>\n
Four teams are confirmed to date: The Vancouver Grey Sox, Calgary Smokers, Prince George River Kings, and a local squad. Three clubs including one of the ISC’s top-ranked teams have expressed strong interest, and two more have expressed moderate interest. We will likely limit the field to the first 8 teams to submit their entry fees.<\/p>\n