Softball News Updates

When: Aug 20th - Friday 6:00pm -10:30pm
Where: The Sacramento Softball Complex
Cost: $10 entry

Come on out and support this great cause – everyone is invited. Tommy who runs the snack bar at the Sac Complex is in trouble - He has been diagnosed with Cancer and could use our help! Medications, chemo therapy, time off work while fighting to survive are all adding up. We will be giving away some bats, Phiten products, and a lot of other cool softball gear to the top 4 finishers in the HR Derby. We will also have a booth set up selling stuff. If you’re not a bomber still come on out Friday the 20th buy a t-shirt, have a cold one and hang out. Any help will be much appreciated. All money raised will go to support one of softballs greatest guys. If you have any questions or ideas on how to help raise a few bucks for Tommy please call or email me ASAP! Thanks Jay Zetz info@playutrip.com 916 919 5968

Seattle, WA – The Long Haul Bombers Stadium Power Tour took things north to Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners. July 25th marked the sixth stop on the Stadium Power Tour with TPS, Easton and DeMarini all represented.
The event began as usual; each hitter was given 15 swings, with the final pitch, or “money ball,” worth two homeruns. Easton’s Brian Wegman was first and he certainly made a good impression on the Mariners’ fans as he blasted nine homeruns into the stands, including the money ball, giving him 10 points total. Next up was TPS’ JD Genter who posted five homeruns and stepped off the plate with a slightly defeated look. “I’m going to have to put up some big numbers to make the finals in New York, and that’s what I’ve got my eye on,” reflected Genter.
Geno Buck hit third and for DeMarini, putting up a solid nine homeruns, plus the money ball for a double digit score of 10 points. When asked his secret he explained, “I’m a lot more comfortable this year and I think it’s showing. I don’t have the nerves going, and I’m able to settle in.”
Easton’s Brett Helmer hit fourth and took the lead, hitting a whopping 11 homeruns plus the money ball for a total of 12 points. Helmer also had the longest ball of the day, reaching the distant upper deck of right field. “I’m in the business of making friends, and when you put on a good show, you make friends. I don’t think I could have hit that ball a foot farther than I did,” recalled Helmer.
Hitting fifth for TPS was Brett McCollum who blasted a solid seven softballs into the stands. Rounding out the days challenge was Seattle’s hometown boy, Team DeMarini’s Chris Larsen. He hit eight homeruns plus the money balled for a total of nine points and seemed unfazed at the large number of family, friends and fans who came to see him. When asked if he was nervous having an audience Larsen replied, “No way! I love having them here. This was a blast. But I wish I could push past nine points. I keep getting that many at every event!”
The Long Haul Bombers did so well at Safeco Field that the Mariners staff requested an additional show, with each hitter given three pitches to try and launch a softball completely out of the stadium. Many of the hitters came close, but none was able to conquer Safeco. When all the numbers were tallied, Team Easton came out on top with 22 points total, followed by Team DeMarini with 19 points total and Team TPS with 12 points total.
The Bombers have six more stadiums to visit to complete their 2010 regular season. After that the top six homerun hitters advance to the Stadium Power Tour Finals in New York. The Bombers are also competing for the “Manufacturer’s Cup” title, which is awarded to the team with the most homeruns at the end of the regular season.

USA Softball Pitcher and 2009 Gold Medalist Stacey Nelson walks to the mound without even a glint of fear in her eyes despite the fact that at the plate, eagerly awaiting her pitch is a man that tours the country blasting home runs out of major league stadiums.

The man at the plate is 4-time ASA batting champ and 15-ASA All World Team Member Brett Helmer and on deck is 2008 ASA offensive MVP and 2009/2010 Team USA Member Brian Wegman and catching behind the plate is Nelson’s teammate Ashley Holcombe.

On July 24th in an ultimate battle of speed versus strength, Easton will pit Nelson and Holcombe against Helmer and Wegman and the results may not be what you would expect.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWKY-rxIRyM

HENDERSON, Nev. – Registration for the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department’s adult softball leagues will be accepted Aug. 2-Sept. 17. Registration is $450 per team and must be made in person at the sports office, located at Arroyo Grande Sports Complex, 298 Arroyo Grande Blvd., from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. weekdays or from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Fall season play begins the week of Oct. 4th and all divisions play a 7-week season consisting of 14 games, which are held at Arroyo Grande Sports Complex, Anthem Hills Park and Russell Road Recreation Complex. All leagues are sanctioned by the United States Specialty Sports Association. For additional information, visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-5717.

Olympic gold medalist Jennie Finch announced on July 20th that she will retire from the sport that made her famous. She stated she will play one more week with the U.S. team and retire from the sport next month when the National Pro Fastpitch season is over. International Softball Federation President Don Porter commented, “I’m sorry to see Jennie leave the sport after a great career and her contributions to the development and recognition of the sport,” the ISF president said. “She has been a great ambassador and the dedication she has displayed tells me that while she no longer will be on the playing field, Jennie will surely continue to stay involved with the game in other capacities. “She is a great role model for not only up-and-coming softballers, but women in sports.”

Incline Village, NV – Ten teams participated in the 2010 Western Shootout which was held on July 17th. Finishing in third place was ATG from Reno. Second place went to I.B.E.W out of Alameda, CA and the champs for the third consecutive year was the Olympic Club (open) from San Francisco CA. Incline Parks and Recreation will be changing the western shootout tournament date for 2011 to the first week in August.

CARSON CITY - The Western Nevada College women’s softball team will hold an open tryout on Wednesday, July 21, 5-7 p.m., at the Carson High School softball field, 1111 N. Saliman Rd. Participants are asked to enter the ball field from the school ‘s north parking lot.
Players need to bring their own bat, glove, helmet and cleats. They will participate in drills that include hitting, catching, base-running and sliding.
Eligible student athletes include high school graduates, GED holders, and new, current or former college students. There is no player age limit in the National Junior College Athletic Association, as long as a student-athlete has two years of eligibility to play college softball. Players who are under age 18 must have a parent sign a release that is available ahead of time from the WNC Intercollegiate Athletics office on the Carson City campus (445-3344).
WNC student athletes are required to enroll full-time in at least 12 academic credits each semester, and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5.
They are also eligible for athletics scholarships that may become available.
The Wildcats compete in the Scenic West Athletic Conference, an NJCAA Division I conference that includes colleges in Nevada, Utah, Idaho and Colorado. They are coached by Leah Wentworth and Andrea Lazzari.