Information courtesy of Paul Carelton As of now there are only two ASA tournaments scheduled in Northern Calif with a third likely. In the "C" division teams from Greater San Joaquin, Northern California, Oakland, Sacramento, and San Francisco must play in at least one (1) these tournaments in order to qualify for the ASA "C" Nationals in Salem Oregon this year. The … [Read more...]
2013 Bakersfield Tournament – May 4-5
Bob McCormick and Chris McGehee will be hosting 4 upper division and 4 ASA C teams in Bakersfield, California, on May 4-5, 2013. The Bakersfield Silverhawks (now an ASA B team) will be among the teams competing. Food and BEER at the ballpark, along with the usual suspects. Put this one on your calendar for the coming year, 2013, should be a lot of … [Read more...]
West Coast Fastpitch Association (WCFA) 2013 Schedule
Information courtesy of Bob Chapel WCFA conducted its yearly board meeting and the schedule for 2013 was finalized, the rules were upgraded. The schedule is: +March 23-24 Stockton +April 6-7 Stockton +April 20-21 Lodi +May 4-5 Bakersfield +May 18-19 Reno-Sparks +June 1-2 Sonora +June 15-16 … [Read more...]
Bakersfield Silverhawks shutter operations
Information courtesy of Chris McGehee: It is with great remorse that I have to write this letter. After many hours of talk between Bob and myself, we have come to the conclusion that it is time to shutter the doors on the Silverhawks team playing at the open level of fastpitch. With increased expenses and lack of a sponsor the costs of running the team have become too … [Read more...]
4th Annual Amigos Fastpitch Invitational Tourney – Oct. 26-28, 2012 – Hayward, CA
Oakland ASA and Hayward Fastpitch is proud to present our 4th Annual Amigos Fastpitch Invitational Tourney which will feature guest team "The Rhinos" from Tijuana, Mexico. This tournament will be held in Hayward, CA on October 26,27 and 28, 2012. If you are interested in entering your team to play in this competitive, fun, family event please see attached flyer for … [Read more...]
Santa Rosa, Lumar Goss in remarkable 9 win run to 2012 NAFA “A” World Series Title
Editor's note: We previously posted a story on Santa Rosa Fastpitch's remarkable 9 win run to the NAFA "A" World Series title -- which included 7 wins over the final 24 hours, and 5 on the final day. Lumar Goss was a key addition to the championship squad. Thanks to Herb Dower, a regular contributor to Fastpitchwest, we provide more of Santa Rosa's amazing weekend in … [Read more...]
Prayers for Bob Chapel * Update – out of ICU *
Update Monday, September 3: Bob is finally out of ICU. He is progressing slowly but hopefully he will be home soon. We are sorry to report that Bob Chapel had a heart attack. He is in ICU. Prayers for Bob. The latest report on Sunday morning: Bob is still in ICU, they have removed the nitro drip. He is looking better, but weak. Thanks for the prayers. … [Read more...]