Orleans Gators poised to enter GOFL
It looks like a new entry to be known as the Orleans Gators are set to join the Greater Ottawa Fastball League in 2007. The GOFL was a six team league last season.
The Gators, made up of players from the graduating midgets of the 2006 Orleans Rebels program which made it to the Midget Canadians, have made their intentions know to step up the GOFL after playing last year in the Ottawa RA League. They will be led by up and coming pitcher Chad Hargrove, who appeared in some games in 2006 GOFL playoffs and local tournaments with Carp I4C Victory.
The team has indicated their home games will be Thursday nights at 8:30PM at Pierre Rocque Park.
The GOFL teams and expansion 'candidates' will meet in February or March to formally discuss the 2007 season.
A few other teams have shown interest in joining the GOFL, with Quyon Flyers a strong bet to join the league as well. With eight or more teams, an unbalanced 'divisional' schedule may be a possibilty to minimize travel.
With the departure of Orleans and the Rogues, what this means for the future of the Ottawa RA League remains to be seen.
The Gators, made up of players from the graduating midgets of the 2006 Orleans Rebels program which made it to the Midget Canadians, have made their intentions know to step up the GOFL after playing last year in the Ottawa RA League. They will be led by up and coming pitcher Chad Hargrove, who appeared in some games in 2006 GOFL playoffs and local tournaments with Carp I4C Victory.
The team has indicated their home games will be Thursday nights at 8:30PM at Pierre Rocque Park.
The GOFL teams and expansion 'candidates' will meet in February or March to formally discuss the 2007 season.
A few other teams have shown interest in joining the GOFL, with Quyon Flyers a strong bet to join the league as well. With eight or more teams, an unbalanced 'divisional' schedule may be a possibilty to minimize travel.
With the departure of Orleans and the Rogues, what this means for the future of the Ottawa RA League remains to be seen.
posted by fitzroyfastball | 12/06/2006 01:30:00 pm
4 Comments:
What are Valley's plans for next year? Will they join the GOFL too?
There was some talk about Valley fielding a team in the GOFL, but it wasn't anything concrete. The management has yet to decide on the placement of the team for next year if the RA folds.
Valley management met last week to discuss next season. They hope to keep the team together regardless of the RA Centre's status. Also, a former Valley pitcher is said to be coming out of retirement.
What is Quyon planning?
sorry bulldogg... you'll have to wait for the official press release!! ;-)
Merry Christmas, Lads!
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