Blackburn Men's League update

from Derek Bergeron

The Blackburn Men's Fastball League (www.bmfl.ca) is currently seeking players to fill out our teams. We are a recreational league with great camaraderie and a great location/atmosphere to play in. Based out of Orient Park in Blackburn Hamlet, it is less than 10 minutes east from downtown Ottawa and minutes from Orleans. It's players range from 18 to 50+. The BMFL's 8 teams start play May 3rd with 1 exhibition game for each team then a 21 game schedule + playoffs which are best of 3 ending at the end of September. All teams play on Sunday evenings (5pm, 5pm, 7pm or 9pm) as well as once either Tuesday or Thursday evening (7pm or 9pm) during the week (no games are played on holiday weekends). League fee is $225 which includes your ticket entry to our catered awards banquet at the end of the year.

In the past, our league has seen many players from all different backgrounds join. Some players have never played organized ball or some had been away from the game for many years. Many hardball players make the transition every year along with slowpitch players who are looking for something a little more competitive. The BMFL strives to have parity among it's teams and has taken very large steps over the past winter to accomplish just that. We are looking forward to another great season of fastball in 2012!

Any players interested in joining the BMFL are encouraged to contact Derek Bergeron, BMFL Executive VP (bergeronderek@gmail.com), call or text 6138082059.