5th Canada Cup 16 & Under Fastpitch Showcase Tournament

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
July 6 - 12, 2009

On behalf of the Canada Cup Host Committee we are pleased to extend an invitation to your elite level team to apply to compete in the Canada Cup 16 & Under Fastpitch Showcase Tournament, July 6 - 12, 2009 in Surrey , British Columbia , Canada . This is a great opportunity for young athletes to develop their skills and showcase their talents by facing other elite level softball teams in international competition.

About the Canada Cup 16 & Under Fastpitch Showcase Tournament:

• 2009 is promising to be an outstanding year for the Canada Cup Showcase Tournament. Canada Cup has extended invitations to national and elite club teams from more than 25 of the top softball playing nations in the world!
• Canada Cup invites hundreds of college and university scouts to the Canada Cup. By participating in this tournament you will be providing your players with an excellent opportunity to be considered for scholarships that will impact and enhance their lives and profoundly affect their futures.
• All players and up to three coaches will be given full Canada Cup accreditation. This will give them complimentary access to both competition venues and the opportunity to be awed and inspired by the best athletes in the sport as they watch the Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament.
• Canada Cup Showcase teams will be invited to participate in the official Canada Cup Opening Ceremonies, along with all Canada Cup International Women's teams.

About The Canada Cup International Women’s Fastpitch Tournament:

• Established in 1993, the Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament was created to assist in the development of high caliber Canadian fastpitch athletes through world-class competition, therefore providing the Canadian National Softball team a better chance to compete for a berth in the 1996 Olympic Games.
• Over the years Canada Cup has hosted top international softball teams from around the world including the USA, Australia, Japan, China, Canada, New Zealand, Chinese Taipei, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Italy, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Denmark and more.
• The 15th Canada Cup International Women’s Fastpitch Tournament featured five of the top eight Olympic teams as they prepared for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.
• The 4th Canada Cup 16 & Under Fastpitch Showcase Tournament was comprised of many elite level teams who displayed exceptional talent as they fought to make it to the final Championship game. The Brantford Bobcats took home the Championship trophy, as they defeated the Victoria Devils 5-1 in the final game.
• The Canada Cup is regarded as one of the premier women's international softball competitions in the world and a sure fan favorite with annual average gate attendance of over 100,000 for the nine-day tournament.

Why compete at the Canada Cup 16 & Under Fastpitch Showcase Tournament?

• Elite USA and Canadian club teams, as well as top international teams will be amongst those likely to compete.
• Host venues located within a 2-hour drive from SeaTac Airport in Seattle, Washington and 10 minutes from the USA/Canada border.
• Favourable US dollar exchange rate (As of November 12, 2008; $100 US would approximately be equal to $115-118 CAD, rate subject to change).
• The opportunity to share the field during the Canada Cup Opening Ceremonies, and the competition venues throughout the week, with members of National teams from around the world.
• All players and up to three coaches will receive free daily entry passes to watch the Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament .
• Hundreds of college and university coaches/scouts invited.

Guidelines to be part of the Canada Cup 16 & Under Fastpitch Showcase Tournament:

• All players competing in the 2009 Canada Cup Showcase Tournament must be born in 1992 or more recently.
• Elite level teams only.
• Entry fee will be $750 CAD. Early registration is available to traveling teams (teams not within the Metro Vancouver Area). These teams are eligible to pay a reduced entry fee of $600 if you apply and submit payment before December 31, 2008.
• The Executive members of the Canada Cup Host Committee will make the final decision on who will compete in the Canada Cup Showcase Tournament.
• PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED within 15 days of application. All payments will be processed, teams not selected to participate will receive a full refund of entry fee.
• Once a team is accepted, no refunds will be issued after February 27, 2009.

 

2009 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

 

**Please make checks payable to:  Canada Cup

Cheques may be mailed to the following address:

Canada Cup
Suite #215 - 17637 1st Avenue
Surrey, BC Canada V3S 9S1