The Scotiabank Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship is operated by the Canadian Open Fastpitch Society, a registered not-for-profit society dedicated to advocating and encouraging the development of the sport of softball by staging a first class, family oriented elite international fastpitch event. The event is devoted to providing young, high caliber, female athletes the opportunity to expand their potential and ability by fielding elite level fastpitch teams, offer exposure to potential university and college scholarships, provide a source of inspiration and mentorship to the youth of the sport and provide an entertaining, fun-filled sporting experience for the Scotiabank Canadian Open Fastpitch spectator.
The Canadian Open Fastpitch Society is registered in the province of British Columbia, Canada by the Registrar of Societies under the Society Act of British Columbia. As such, we operate with a constitution and bylaws.
Mission Statement
To advocate and encourage the development of the sport of softball by staging a first class, family oriented elite international fastpitch event for girls 16 and under and young women under 19. The event is devoted to providing young high caliber female athletes the opportunity to expand their potential and ability by fielding elite level fastpitch teams, offer exposure to potential university and college scholarships, provide a source of inspiration and mentorship to the youth of the sport and provide an entertaining, fun-filled sporting experience for the Scotiabank Canadian Open Fastpitch spectator.Objectives
- To develop an elite level international fastpitch event that will provide the most optimum play possible for young female athletes (U19) and (16U), provide an atmosphere that encourages the athlete to be the best they can be and provide possible college and university scholarship opportunities as well as opportunities to enhance their personal and athletic development.
- To stage a first class event which inspires young talent, promotes the sport, enhances community involvement, profiles sponsors and supporters and provides a great entertainment experience for the spectator.
- To provide mentorship to the youth and support Softball Canada by providing a forum to showcase Team Canada and other top International Women's teams in the Scotiabank Canadian Open Fastpitch International Women's Tournament.
Scotiabank Canadian Open Fastpitch Host Committee
2013 Directors
- Chairman – Greg Timm
- Director of Media & Communications – Laura Ballance
- Director of Hospitality – Kara Walker
- Director of Business Development – Chuck Westgard
- Director of Administration – David Dowhaniuk
- Director of Tournament Services – David Harris
- Director of Technical Services – Jackie Dugger
2013 Committee Chairs
- Chair of Accreditation – Zeone Andrijaszyn
- Chair of Bat Girl Coordination – Karen Hefferland
- Chair of Ceremonies & On-Field Promotions & Awards - Kim Proctor
- Chair of Finance - David Dowhaniuk
- Chair of Game Production – Glenn Granstrom
- Games Supervisor - Women's (Softball City) - Rick Leche
- Games Supervisor - Futures & Showcase (Softball City) - Cliff Pettie
- Games Supervisor (Cloverdale Athletic Park) - TBA
- Games Supervisor (Sunnyside Park)- Bruce Bee
- Chair of Gates & Ticket Administration - Cathy Brady
- Chair of Host Families – Keith Hart
- Chair of Medical Services - Richard Feneley & Steve Mah
- Chair of Merchandising & Uniforming - Cheryl Head
- Chair of On-Site Logistics - Cathy Fasolino
- Chair of Reserved Seating – Gary Rosval
- Official Scorer - Suzanne Sigurdson
- Chair of Scorekeeping (Softball City) - Tarry Jamieson
- Chair of Scorekeeping (Cloverdale Athletic Park) - Daphne McMann
- Chair of Scorekeeping (Sunnyside Park) - Lavaughn Larson
- Chair of Security & Parking - John Cater
- Site Supervisor (Cloverdale Athletic Park) – David Harris & Shelly Gardiner
- Site Supervisor (Sunnyside Park) – Steve Lee
- Chair of Special Projects – Roberto Perez-Leon
- Chair of Sport Heroes Marquee Tent – Heather Bee
- Chair of Tournament Logistics – Arnie Groenewegen
- Chair of Transportation - Frank Demaris
- Umpire in Chief (Women's) – Bob Henning
- Umpire in Chief (Futures & Showcase) – Susan Strafford & Keith Hazel
- Chair of VIP Hospitality – Pam O’Connor
- Chair of Volunteer Services - Jill Battie
2013 Office Staff
- Executive Director - Brittney Prentice
- Administrator - Taylor Harrison
2013 Affiliates
- City of Surrey Liaisons - Jamey Serediuk & Hugh Norris
- International Softball Federation Liaison - Dale McMann
- Softball Canada Liaison - Hugh Mitchener
- Softball British Columbia Liaison - Rick Benson
- Softball City Liaison - Murray Gage-Cole
