U Ottawa to host Women's University National Championship

An announcement from UOttawa Gee-Gees Softball Facebook page:

It’s with great excitement and pleasure that the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees women’s softball team announces that we will be hosting the next CCSA national championship in 2024!

After finishing 3rd at the 2023 OUS Championship, the Gee-Gees came very close to qualifying for the National Championship. It’s a great opportunity for the team to be able to participate as a host and show what they’re capable of. The championship will bring together the 8 best university and college teams in the country and will take place from October 10th to 13th.

To set up the project, we are pleased to announce the appointment of a former player of the team, Éliane Cinq-Mars, as director of the event. Éliane will be supported by the host committee and coaching staff.

If you have any questions, requests for information or would like to participate as a volunteer at the event, please do not hesitate to contact us at ecinq064@uottawa.ca .

Stay tuned to our page for more information!

We wish the best of luck to the whole team for this championship and that the event will be a great success!

GOFL 2024 season news

The Greater Ottawa Fastball League will have seven members teams this season, with some added games to the schedule.

The seven teams from last season all indicated that they will return for the 2024 season as full members: defending champions Orleans Rebels, finalists Kars Aces, Micksburg Twins, Quyon Flyers, West Carleton Electric, Manotick Brewers, and Osgoode Chiefs.

The League also decided at the annual meeting that Los Caballos, a local Ottawa-based team that won the Blackburn Men's Fastball League the past two seasons, will be accepted as an affiliate member of the GOFL. They will play each of the seven member teams once throughout the season schedule and the games will count in the league standings.

In addition, West Carleton Electric U20 will play member teams of the GOFL in exhibition games throughout the season to help in their preparation for the 2024 campaign. These games will be part of the league schedule but will not count in the league standings.

Also at the annual meeting, the member teams confirmed that while the final game of the GOFL playoffs last year was never completed, the Orleans Rebels will be recognized as 2023 playoff champions, earning their first I4C Consulting Trophy.

Registration now open for BMFL

The Blackburn Men's Fastball League is back for the 2024 season with all games to be played at the new-look Blackburn arena diamond. All 6 squads from last season are expected to return and the league is looking into expansion with a 7th team. 

Registration is now open, and as always, we welcome new players looking to join the league. As per previous years, payment is to be sent via e-transfer to bmfltreasurer@gmail.com. Please ensure that the transfer clearly indicates the name of the player being registered. The cost for 2024 is $300 with an anticipated 18-game regular season and double-knockout bracket playoff. Early-bird pricing includes a $25 discount if the full $275 is paid prior to April 1, so get your payments in to take advantage of this offer. 

Any questions about the league or registration can be directed to Derek Bergeron (bergeronderek@gmail.com) and Mike Brownhill (mikebrownhill@gmail.com). The season will start as early as May 2 (or when the city allows access to the diamonds) and runs into the fall, with the regular season usually ending before Labour Day and playoffs completed by end of September.

Registration now open for GCMFL

Registration is now open for the Glen Cairn Men's Fastball League.

This is a great local league that plays weekly at the AY Jackson diamonds in Kanata. The Glen is open to new and returning registrants. Visit their website for more information or to sign up.

West Carleton Electric U20 will be entering the Glen again this season as an intact team.

Micksburg Twins golf fundraiser - May 10

 

Trivia Fundraiser on April 5

Trivia Night fundraiser for the upcoming U20 Canadian Men's Fastball Championship on Friday April 5 at the Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre.

Trivia starts at 7:30 p.m., Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Beverages and pizza are available for purchase.

Teams are 4-8 people and cost is $20 per person.

Trivia master will be Jason Marshall of Valley Heritage Radio.

Teams can reserve their spot by emailing U20CanadiansCarp@gmail.com - advise of captain's name and number of players on the team.