Monkton 2009 - Opening Ceremonies
June 24, 2009
Monkton, ON
PRESS RELEASE
With only a week to go to hear "play ball" at the World Fastball Invitational, I am pleased to announce in advance details of our opening ceremonies.
As those who have attended know, I personally like to keep opening ceremonies as short and sweet as possible (largley for the sake of the players/pitchers having already warmed-up)
Yet with keeping this in mind, we have felt it long overdue to honour a gentleman -who will be in attendance, for his dedication, passion, love, and hard work for the game of fastball. For many years he has been the "go-to source" for all things fastball, and his website is saved as a "favourite" on hundreds and thousands of computers worldwide. He has travelled the globe to bring us the lastest news and information from fastball events and tournaments for us at home or work to enjoy, and as a result of this, he was bestowed the ultimate honour by being inducted into the ISC Hall of Fame just last year. We are talking of course, about Mr Al Doran.
For this years opening ceremonies, I am proud to have my friend Mr. Larry Lynch - who himself is also a member of the ISC Hall of Fame, (and the man who gave the introductory speech for Al at his induction ceremony), to enlighten the crowd with a few tidbits about Al and his career. Following a few words from Mr Doran, I have the pleasure of introducing the President and CEO of Steelback Brewery ( our new major sponsor www.steebackbrewery.com ) - Mr Ian MacDonald, who will have the honour of throwing out the ceremonial first-pitch. As mentioned in previous press releases, we are extremely happy to have Steelback on board with the World Fastball Invitational, and look forward to many years of continued success in bringing this world class event to Monkton!!!
See you at the park!!
Brian Baillie