Congratulations! 2008 Champions Cup
Winner
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Back Row L-R:
Kenny McMeechen, Jim Trott, Don Minard.,
Next Row L-R:
Tony Rico, Kayla Rice, Jessica Shults, Baillie Kirker, Perelini
Koria, Alexandra Skinkis, Dana Perez, Hallie Wilson, John Dakes,
Next Row L-R:
Rebecca Patton, Allee Allen, Ensley Gammel, Kristen Arriola, Lisa
Akamine, Front Row: L-R:
Ashley Hansen, Elia Reid, Sara Acosta, Jamia Reid, Rebecca Walker. |
Worth Firecrackers Gold (Rico)
and
Runner up
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First row L-R:
(kneeling) Samantha Dodd, Michelle
Takeda, Gianna Cippolone, Michere Koria, Faith Koria, Olive Naotola,
Christina Zambrana,
Standing , Left to right ; Head coach Mel
Seivers, Assit. coach Julie Hoshizaki, Nikole Afusia, Cece Luster,
Namoi Amu, Asst coach Dean Lappin, Lindsey Sisk, Melanie Fagalay,
Manager Andy Anderson, Courtney Craig, Kim Bruins, Justeen Maeva,
assitant coach Dennis Sisk.
Not pictured:
Lauren Yao, Jenna Rich, Vangie Galindo, Krista Donnenswirth |
CA Cruisers Gold (Sievers)
2008 Champions Cup Championship
Bracket
FINAL
Official order
of finish
NOTICE: The scholarship program deadline
to submit nominations/applications is November 1, 2008.
June 7,
2008
It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the Fifth Annual
Champions Cup, which is elite, multi-divisional fastpitch softball
event being held from July 16 – 20, 2008 in Irvine, California. The
Champions Cup is organized and operated by the Southern California
International Softball Festival and all net proceeds from this tournament
will be deposited to a fund that will distribute awards directly to athletes
that require financial assistance in the continuation of their college
education. 2007 scholarship’s have been awarded.
The Champions Cup Junior Olympic Showcase will include top Gold and
18-Under teams from throughout the United States and Canada. Teams entered
include the 2005, 2006, and 2007 ASA-USA Junior Olympic National Champions
in both the 18U Gold and 18A divisions. Many of these teams will
participate as preparation for their National Championship tournaments in
August.
The Champions Cup is extremely pleased to announce that the USA
Softball team will be participating in an Exhibition game to be held
Saturday, July 26, 2008. This game may be your last chance ever to
see an Olympic Softball team play. It will also be the last exhibition game
played in United States, as part of the “2008 Bound 4 Beijing Tour”. Our
best wishes will go with the great players, coaches and parents that
comprise United States Olympic Softball. The Champions Cup wishes them
continued success in their date with Olympic glory and quest for a fourth
consecutive Gold Medal. Tickets are nearly sold out. More information can
be found at
www.socal-asa.com
This year will not include the newly formatted Play-In Tournament due to
schedule conflict, but will return in 2009. In 2007, 5 berths were awarded
for the 2008 Champions Cup.
The Champions Cup will be hosted by the City of Irvine,
centrally located in Orange County, California and one of the prime vacation
destinations in the United States. The Col. Bill Barber Marine Corps
Memorial Park and Harvard Athletic Park will again serve as the primary
venues for all tournament activity. We also want to thank the Irvine
Chamber of Commerce for their help in providing entertainment opportunities
off of the softball field.
We are happy to announce that The Hyatt Regency of Irvine has agreed to
return as one or our host hotels along with the Crown Plaza (Irvine). In
2007, both of these hotels provided extra help and support in making the
Champions Cup the success that it was. The Irvine/ Orange County Airport
Hilton is also providing support and lodging for this year’s Cup.
The Champions Cup is also pleased that Worth Sports and Ringor
have chosen to remain as founding sponsors of the Champions Cup.
These companies manufacture and represent the finest equipment and apparel
available in fastpitch softball and have been tremendous supporters of the
sport for many years. The Champions Cup is proud to join with
them in continuing a new tradition in fastpitch softball.
Jim Bollinger
Tournament Director
2009 TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM
College Coaches - Please sign-in and pick-up
ChampionsCup packets at HARVARD PARK
If you are a college or university coach
please sign in early by using our form.
(College Coach
Sign Up Form) NEW!
The information will be sent to Lorrie
Ivie
