OSHAWA, ON
On Saturday, January 7, 2006 the Oshawa City and District Fastball League
commenced its' 80th year of operation with its' Annual General Meeting for
2006. It was very bad weather and several teams were
unable to attend the meeting, but several accomplishments were made.
From the President's Report, a special presentation was made to retiring
umpire Don Bracey for over 25 years of officiating in the OCDFL,
Ontario, Canada and International Championship Tournaments.
Don is a Level V umpire who has called many
big games and has been a member of the Durham Region Umpires Membership
( D.R.U.M. ) for many year.
We will still see Don this summer as he evaluates future umpires for
Provincial and Canadian Championships.
Election of Officers was performed and the present Executive was unanimously
returned to their current positions:
1. President Jim Spiers
2. 1st Vice President John Sharpe
3. 2nd Vice President Mal Swift
4. 3rd Vice President Scott Goff
5. Secretary/Treasurer Sylvia Ryan
6. Past President Ken Leonard
New Membership was awarded to the Newmarket Stingers ( Midget ) after
their presentation for inclusion .This team's head coach is Glenn Ford,
who played 10 years for the Canadian National Team. Returning teams
for 2006 include Aurora Shoeless Joe's, Bradford Sox, Lake Simcoe
Lightning, Markham Majors, Newmarket Mudhens, Oshawa Double B Juniors,
Oshawa Ravens, Port Perry Lumberjacks, Scarborough Wolverines
and Toronto Champion Indians.
Possibly returning are the Cobourg Diamond Kings, Stouffville Mennos
and the Oshawa Double B Midgets.
Not operating this year are Stouffville Jones Pools (Jr.), Bramalea Indians (Mdgt.)
and Durham Eagles (Int.)along with the Claremount Rebels.
While we expect the number of teams in the OCDFL will be reduced
this year, the final numbers will not be known until the the
League Affiliation Meeting on March 4, 2006.
If there are any teams still interested in joining the OCDFL, please contact
Jim Spiers or Sylvia Ryan at the following numbers:
Jim Spiers 905-432-1999 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sylvia Ryan 905-432-3272 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Mal Mal Swift malswift(at)rogers.com
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