Local men's fastball leages start up the season

Local men's fastball leagues are getting started up this month.

Fitzroy Harbour Men's Fastball League kicked off on May 10. Harbour Ball has six men's teams, a U17 team and a U20 team, with four games every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre.

Glen Cairn Men's Fastball League start was postponed a week due to field conditions but is anticipated to get going May 15. Similar to Harbour Ball, the Glen has six men's teams, a U17 team and a U20 team. Games are Mondays, Tuesdays and some Wednesdays at the AY Jackson SS filed in Kanata.

Blackburn Men's Fastball League season is kicking off on Tuesday, May 16 with a six team league. BMFL games are scheduled Tuesday at 7 pm and 9 pm, Thursday at 9 pm and Sunday at 6 pm and 8 pm at the Blackburn Arena diamond.

Carp Men's Fastball League started on May 9. They have four teams playing on both fields at the Carp Fairgrounds every Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Ashton Men's Fastball League is back for another season starting May 18 after getting pushed back a week due to field conditions. They have four teams that play Thursday nights at the Cavanagh Community Centre in Ashton.

Shawville Men's Fastpitch League will start up May 15 after a "sort out" on May 8. The Shawville league has four teams, with a lot of young guys playing, on Monday nights at the Shawville R.A. on the Quebec side.

Greater Ottawa Fastball League kicks off on May 16. There are seven teams in the GOFL this year and the full schedule is available at GOFL.ca. Teams and home diamonds are West Carleton Electric (Fitzroy Harbour and Carp), Micksburg Twins (Micksburg), Quyon Flyers (Shawville), Orleans Rebels (Blackburn), Osgoode Chiefs, Kars Aces, and Manotick Brewers (all at Manotick).