CANADA CUP 2009 TAKES PLACE JULY 4 - 12!

The 2009 Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament at Softball City in South Surrey, BC Canada, takes place July 4 - 12 and what an international sporting competition it will be!

At the centre of it all, as always, will be many of the best in the world of women's fastpitch competing on the diamonds at Softball City for the coveted Canada Cup. Canada Cup fans have been treated throughout the years to exciting, intense championship competition that include spectacular “you had to see it to believe it” plays.  Mark the following dates down as there is more great softball action to come in 2009!

Four tournaments are expected to be part of the 2009 Canada Cup lineup – July 4-12:

But that's not all…this premiere international softball competition will also include an opening ceremonies, special promotions, prize draws and family entertainment - all adding up to super value and a celebratory festival atmosphere at this very special sports spectacular!

The Canada Cup was started by Chairman, Glen Todd in 1993 as an international women's fastpitch developmental tournament. Many teams now regard the Canada Cup as one of the best competitive tournaments in the world and instrumental as they prepare for the World Championships.

The event continues to be a fan favorite with gate attendance reaching 102,647 for the 2008 nine-day tournament. The Canada Cup host committee is extremely proud of its historic success as a premiere competitive event.

It's all part of exciting world-class Canada Cup softball - and it's returning for the 16th time, along with the 8th annual Futures tournament and the 5th Showcase tournament, both of which are already having a profound positive impact on the lives of young athletes! Canada Cup 2009 is a "can't miss" for anyone who loves sport, loves great competition and loves a great festival/celebratory atmosphere. See you there!