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Hosting Western Canadian U19 Women’s Softball tourney in August a first for Ladysmith
Eight provincial champions will compete at Aggie Fields as organizers expect about 150 players and family members for the four-day event.
- Ladysmith will host the Western Canadian U19 Women's Softball Tournament at the Aggie Fields from Aug. 6 to 9, featuring eight provincial division title-winning teams from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and B.C.
- Chargers coach Chris Kennedy and co-ordinator Heidi Bianchini successfully bid for the event, seeking a 'welcome atmosphere' outside Vancouver; the group prioritizes local businesses including Bean Time for tournament catering.
- Organizers expect 150 players and families, booking 70 rooms at the Microtel with officials staying at the Temperance Hotel; admission costs $5 daily or $20 for the full tournament supporting local youth softball.
- A $5,000 grant from viaSportBC will cover expenses like fencing and misting tents, while the Ladysmith Softball Association still needs about 30 additional volunteers, including bat girls aged 13 to 15.
- Dedicated volunteers and facility upgrades at the Aggie Fields are helping Ladysmith emerge as a Vancouver Island softball hub, with this tournament marking the town's first time hosting this championship event.
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