Longtime friendships were renewed and much-needed funds were raised at the Comox Valley Women's Fastball League's 30th annual Charity Tournament.
The 20-team tourney took place June 15-17 at Lewis Park. Things kicked off with a Friday night reunion and games under the lights. The fastball continued Saturday and Sunday, with other fundraising events throughout the weekend including a casino, balloon draw, 50/50 draws and a "puppy race" by the beer garden. Another fun event was an alumni game.
Tourney organizers were still tallying the monies raised and expect to have a total early next week, when the recipients will also be announced. Over the years, the event has raised more than $200,000 to support local women and children.
In Sunday's finals, Victoria Wild won the A Division by defeating Victoria S Vee Units 3-2. "Wow, what a great game to watch," a tourney spokesperson said. "There was no score in the first seven innings." Victoria Storm defeated Nanaimo Fubar 7-2 to win the B Division.
The Most Sportsmanlike Team was the Just Abouts from Nanaimo and The Bev Maiden Coach of the Tourney trophy went to Esquimalt Wild bench boss Mike W. Following is a list of team MVPs and MSPs:
Courtenay TULS: Ayslin, Steph. Nanaimo Grizzlies: Donna, Jen. Nanaimo Southside: Jenna, Cassie. Victoria View Royal Heat: Tanya, Sam. Courtenay CV Midgets: Jamie, Sam. SV Knockouts: Bree, Jen. Courtenay Cougars: Tara, Lorien. Victoria Esquimalt Wild: Anne, Alia. Nanaimo Just Abouts: Tina, Kelena. Victoria S Vee Units: Kymber, Amy. Vancouver Mavericks: Ashley, Laura. Nanaimo Storm: Leah, Jenn. Vancouver Pink Panthers: Caroline, Erica. Victoria Storm: Katie, Lonny. Campbell River Muffy's Law: Dana, Alicia. Courtenay HDF: Bobbie, Michelle. Courtenay Slingerz: Jenner, Alex. Courtenay-Nanaimo Classic Rumors: Stephanie, Donna. Victoria Diamond Fusion: Yvonne, Kelly. Nanaimo Fubar: Christine, Dotty.