good times this year

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• Jul 24, 2007

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allot of negative stuff is brewing on here this time of the year.

I would like to know what was the funnest tournaments of the year for coaches, players and parents? I would like to find something positive to read and maybe check out the tourny next year.

 

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• Jul 24, 2007

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SGS Shootout in Toledo was by far the best tournament we were at this summer. Nice facilities, MVP awards for pool games, 6 game minimum, A & B divisions, reasonably priced souveners. It was an out of town for us & the girls had a blast at the hotel. (Sleep Inn on I-280)

 

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• Jul 24, 2007

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we played in the huron 1day tourney. It was a very windy day, we were all covered in dirt even in out ears, yuk. we all spent the night in sandusky and went to cedar point the next day. that was a good one for the girls ;D

 

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• Jul 24, 2007

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Uncle Stan's for me was the most fun this year. Alot of good teams, good umps and the most important of items, great concessions.

The schedule was also decent the girls had plenty of hotel /mall/pool time.

 

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• Jul 24, 2007

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I have several favs...in no order

Beavercreek
GAPSS
Uncle Stans
HoO Shiela Kitchen
Grand Lakes

Heck - I liked ever tourney we played this year......

 

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• Jul 24, 2007

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What about the funnest tournament for umpires?

Without a doubt, it was the men's fastpitch tournament (The Capitol City Classic) I worked this past weekend. Perfect weather, nice fields (close to home, too!) and amazing competition. And I got to do the plate for the championship game!

Please don't take this the wrong way, as I love girl's fastpitch and 90% of the softball games I call fall in that category. But after watching a few games at this level, the women's game at any level will look like it's moving in slow motion.

For me, working these games is a rare treat. Next weekend it's back to the 12U girls...not that there's anything wrong with that!

 

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• Jul 24, 2007

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Stingrays---

Top Notch competition
Great fields- The best I have ever seen
Atmostphere was great.

 

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• Jul 25, 2007

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Thanks, it sounds like some good times. I think Toledo is a definite for us next year so I am looking forward to it. I want to do a tourney in North East Ohio too, does anyone have any suggestions?

Yes Bretman Umpires count as does any person that wants to reply and bring something positive to the topic.

Did anyone go to compuware or out of state tournys that they like in particular?

Thanks again to everyone that replied I am taking notes.

 

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• Jul 25, 2007

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As a parent, I enjoyed the Toledo 9th Annual Independence Classic ASA June 22-24.

It was nice to get away from the local tourneys and we made it fun for the girls... some did putt-putt golf, some shopped at mall, all rode go-karts (they even got out extra go-karts just so our girls/coaches/parents could all be on the track at once and race against each other!). The fields were very nice with actual bathrooms. We played at two different ones, no complaints at all about either one. There was a gate fee, but they did allow coolers. The hotel could have been a little nicer, but I choose it for the group so what can I say : It looked nicer on paper than what it was when we got there, but we were practically next door to Red Lobster and Frickers and Olive Garden.

 

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• Jul 25, 2007

• #10

Colorado Sparkler and Music City Hits. both great tournaments and fun things to do besides softball on down time.

 

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• Jul 25, 2007

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Oh yeah, we loved the Toledo tournament and hope to do more of them next year. ?Great facilities. ?The fields in Perrysburg were fantastic! ?We'll definately be going back. ?

 

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• Jul 25, 2007

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I agree with the comments about Toledo. The girls liked the umpires as they would talk to them and make sure everything was ok. Everthing was posted and you knew where you played and when you played.

 

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• Jul 25, 2007

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I have to say that so far every tournament we have played in this year has been great! I credit great coaches, parents and the girls on this team, GFOD Thunder - Huggins 16U. What a special group, there are no "attitudes" on this team and every girl is a blessing.... and to come away from each tournament with a great attitude and some bling!!!!!

Way to go THUNDER....keep up the great work!!

Proud Parent

 

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• Jul 25, 2007

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I would like to mention the Pony National's in Warren, Ohio. The Thunder Elite has stepped in to present a fine tournament. The facilities in Boardman and Canfield are first rate.

 

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• Jul 25, 2007

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we have played alot of tournaments this year, but I must commend the umpires at 10U level at the Jami Snyder Memorial this past weekend! Not only did they do an excellent job, but they also donate part of their earnings because it is a memorial tournament!

 

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• Jul 25, 2007

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Good times this year.....Before going to Loudonville I told my team there was a chance I would not be coaching again for a couple of years. ?They responded by scoring 51 runs and giving up only 4 for the weekend going 7-0. ?Before the championship game I confirmed that it would be my last game, they played with alot of emotion beating a strong Top Guns team. ?

I have had the oppertunity to be a part of some very good teams with the Ohio Hustle and Ohio Pride, with pitchers like McNiel, Rubright, Myers,Browne, Joseph,Cottrell and Solanics. ?Players like Frankie and Jess Gironda that have been with me since they were 9 & 10 years old. ?

Winning the championship of your last tournament is pricless!!....Good times this year

Don Bates

 

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• Jul 26, 2007

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wow I will take notes on some of these tournament when discussin the schedule for next year. Thanks for all the feed back and all the good stuff that happened this year will by far out shine the bad in these girls mind when they look back.

Good luck Mr Don Bates and thanks for putting in all that time. I am glad you went out with another championship. Out of all the feel good stories yours is on top in my book. My best to you and yours and hopefully we will see you at the fields still. My best to you and yours

 

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• Jul 26, 2007

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walking through the gates at Compuware this year and having my assistant coach show me his goose bumps in anticipation of competing ............ PRICELESS one memory i'll never forget.