Canada Cup Returns

To no real surprise the Canada Cup returns to Softball City that features two events with the first being the Select Tournament running from June 28th to July 1st followed by the International event hitting the diamond July 1st wrapping up July 7th.

The Championship draws record numbers each year attracting fans from various areas including the US that sees the return of the team from Ukraine.

Prior to the event Canada Sup was told that the IOC has officially confirmed that Softball will officially be recognized as a sports program in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

In attracting roughly 1,500 softball players, umpires, and volunteers in an event that takes place in one of the most picturesque ballparks in the area.

For those not knowing about the International Softball Championship it is operated by the Canadian Amateur Sport Society and contrary to what some might think it’s not owned by Softball City.

I have had several conversations and covered this event from the first pitch dating back when Rogers and Delta TV actually did a co-production of a pair of opening games with the mobile trucks behind the bleachers.

In discussion with Greg Timm prior to the event he mentioned the event is fully dedicated to providing top class ball for young female athletes wanting to develop and advance their skill in hopes of one day reaching Olympic status.

The event was founded by Glen Todd who sadly passed away who worked over the years with Greg Timm but it was the enthusiasm of Glen who rallied teams to return to the diamond the following year.

At one point the event welcomed a Special Olympic Division that saw several not just sign up but also played in front of crowds that cheered them putting smiles on their faces which are moments they will never forget.

One area of note is the Canada Cup Medical team with Mark O’Neil as well as Steve Mah  who became a Lifetime VIP member to Canada Cup, for his 30 years of volunteering as Host Committee Physiotherapist and Medical supervisor.

Mark, albeit lives in North Delta, has been a king-pin in the medical tent for years along with his Canada Cup Medical assistant Labrabeagle dog who is a “hit” with everyone.

Team Canada arrived somewhat late this year so they were unable to arrange a media day for those on hand which realistically speaking is where all the interviews are normally obtained.

Make plans to attend another fun filled exciting Canada Cup!!