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Individual effort produced successful tournament
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- Published 06/4/2008
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To the editor,
As the Selah Athletic Director and the tournament director for the 2008 2A Fastpitch Softball Championship Tournament, I would like to publicly thank the City of Selah and the numerous individuals that gave their time and support. It was because of these individuals that the tournament was a success. Sixteen teams (243 female athletes and 76 coaches/staff members) participated in the two-day tournament at Carlon Park.
Jeff Glaspie and his crew did an outstanding job preparing the fields for play before and during the tournament. There can be no better fastpitch facility in the state of Washington or a grounds crew that takes more pride in their work.
The tournament ran smoothly and on schedule due to the tireless effort of the announcers and scorekeepers that worked a total of 28 games over the two days. Their efforts helped spotlight teams’ and athletes’ successes on the diamond and provided stats and scores to newspapers and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association. The Selah fastpitch coaches provided support throughout the tournament as field supervisors and hosting the hospitality tent for coaches, officials, and tournament staff.
Thanks to Mayor Bob Jones and his crew for preparing the dinner Thursday night at the Selah Civic Center. It was a great way to welcome the teams to Selah and start the tournament.
A special thanks goes to the city staff and community members that met weekly for several months to plan and organize the tournament. Without their expertise and help, the tournament would have never gotten off the ground. It was also because of them that varsity and junior varsity fields were prepared for teams to practice on Thursday.
Thanks to the crew of 12 officials and the umpire-in-chief who worked hard to make sure games were officiated fairly. All games were competitive and positive sportsmanship was recognized.
I appreciate the hours and help both the pass gate and ticket gate crews gave. These individuals made my job easier and were a great help to participants and fans alike. Thanks to the crews that worked the concession stand and souvenir booth. The efforts of these individuals created a positive atmosphere and helped make the tournament enjoyable.
Finally, thanks to Danny Speer for introducing the participating teams and Laura Steiner for singing the national anthem during the opening ceremonies.
Selah should be proud of Carlon Park and the community members (too numerous to name individually) that worked behind the scenes to make this tournament a huge success. If Selah is awarded the privilege to host the tournament next year (and for years to come) it will be because of their efforts and the facility that has been built.
Mike Lewis, CAA
Selah Athletic Director
As the Selah Athletic Director and the tournament director for the 2008 2A Fastpitch Softball Championship Tournament, I would like to publicly thank the City of Selah and the numerous individuals that gave their time and support. It was because of these individuals that the tournament was a success. Sixteen teams (243 female athletes and 76 coaches/staff members) participated in the two-day tournament at Carlon Park.
Jeff Glaspie and his crew did an outstanding job preparing the fields for play before and during the tournament. There can be no better fastpitch facility in the state of Washington or a grounds crew that takes more pride in their work.
The tournament ran smoothly and on schedule due to the tireless effort of the announcers and scorekeepers that worked a total of 28 games over the two days. Their efforts helped spotlight teams’ and athletes’ successes on the diamond and provided stats and scores to newspapers and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association. The Selah fastpitch coaches provided support throughout the tournament as field supervisors and hosting the hospitality tent for coaches, officials, and tournament staff.
Thanks to Mayor Bob Jones and his crew for preparing the dinner Thursday night at the Selah Civic Center. It was a great way to welcome the teams to Selah and start the tournament.
A special thanks goes to the city staff and community members that met weekly for several months to plan and organize the tournament. Without their expertise and help, the tournament would have never gotten off the ground. It was also because of them that varsity and junior varsity fields were prepared for teams to practice on Thursday.
Thanks to the crew of 12 officials and the umpire-in-chief who worked hard to make sure games were officiated fairly. All games were competitive and positive sportsmanship was recognized.
I appreciate the hours and help both the pass gate and ticket gate crews gave. These individuals made my job easier and were a great help to participants and fans alike. Thanks to the crews that worked the concession stand and souvenir booth. The efforts of these individuals created a positive atmosphere and helped make the tournament enjoyable.
Finally, thanks to Danny Speer for introducing the participating teams and Laura Steiner for singing the national anthem during the opening ceremonies.
Selah should be proud of Carlon Park and the community members (too numerous to name individually) that worked behind the scenes to make this tournament a huge success. If Selah is awarded the privilege to host the tournament next year (and for years to come) it will be because of their efforts and the facility that has been built.
Mike Lewis, CAA
Selah Athletic Director