Take one part of the passion for the game of the women in "A League of their Own." Add the wholesome Americana of our National Pastime that’s seen in minor league baseball parks throughout the land. Mix in five parts of the best-in-the-world athletic dominance displayed by the U.S. Olympic gold medal winning women’s softball team. Stir in an abundance of the family fun comedy of the Harlem Ambassadors basketball show. Season with a touch of the age old, men versus women, Battle of the Sexes. Finally, for flavor and color add some of the spirit and showmanship of the old Negro League baseball teams. Shake to a soulful rhythm and blues beat and you have the recipe for a sports entertainment product that appeals to all ages, all races, and both genders in communities throughout America. You have the recipe for the Harlem Diamonds softball show.

Beginning in May 2005, the Harlem Diamonds will tour throughout the United States with a softball entertainment show that features a five-player squad of top women performers competing against local community All-Star teams. The Harlem Diamonds are the brainchild of Dale Moss, the principal owner and general manager of the Harlem Ambassadors basketball shows. Now in its seventh season of operation, the Harlem Ambassadors have two touring teams performing over 200 events annually as fund raising benefits for community youth and social service organizations. The team is also the largest provider of entertainment to the United States military worldwide, having performed at over 110 different bases in all services branches. Perhaps most significantly, the Ambassadors feature women players as the central performers on each of their two touring teams.

"With the basketball shows, fans see our women players as quality athletes and quality people in a very fan-friendly kind of presentation," Moss said. "That’s also our objective in launching the Harlem Diamonds," he added. But unlike the Harlem Ambassadors, which have co-ed teams of men and women, the Harlem Diamonds will be an all-women team, a five-player all-women team. "With just a pitcher, catcher, and only three other fielders, the athleticism of our players is going to have to shine through in order for us to be competitive," Moss observed.

Interactive games involving youngsters from the audience and hilarious comedy routines will involve the Harlem Diamonds players and members of the challenging team. "This will be like no other softball presentation," Moss said, adding that "something will be happening throughout the event, fans will be participants, not just observers."

The Harlem Diamonds are scheduled to begin play on Memorial Day weekend and are expected to play nearly 60 games during the first season. Like the Harlem Ambassadors, the Harlem Diamonds will play events for organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Clubs, Girl Scouts, Police Athletic Leagues, Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, Jaycees, etc. These groups assemble local all-star teams to compete against the Harlem Diamonds and these all-star teams will be comprised largely of men. "Most elite level softball players haven’t faced males since back when they would beat the boys in Tee Ball," Moss said laughing. "I’m betting that these women can still beat the boys," he added.

In addition to the organizations mentioned, the Harlem Diamonds also plan to perform their services for girl’s softball travel teams seeking a unique new way to raise funds and to raise awareness of their teams. Like the Harlem Ambassadors, the Harlem Diamonds appear on a flat-fee basis. Groups have raised in excess of $20,000 utilizing the fundraising program that includes a Promotional Guide, tickets, posters, press materials, and a tremendous level of marketing support.

For more information, call 970-472-1000 or visit www.harlemdiamonds.com