Tag: Canada Cup

Team Canada wins cup

Team Canada and Team Israel at Softball City July 3 to compete for the Canada Cup International Softball Championship, Women’s division. (photo by Cynthia Ramsay)

The Canada Cup International Softball Championship, Women’s division, took place June 28-July 7, with Team Canada winning the competition in a game against TC Colorado (7-0) on the last day of the tournament.

This year, 12 women’s teams competed for the cup: Saskatchewan 222s, TC Colorado, Team Australia, Team Canada, Team Chinese Taipei, Team Czechia, Team Greece, Team Hong Kong, Team Israel, Team Mexico, Team New Zealand and Team Philippines.

Team Canada and Team Israel played each other July 3 at Softball City, and attendees cheered on both teams, despite the presence of anti-Israel protesters outside the stadium. While Team Israel scored the first two runs of the game, Team Canada went on to win 10-3. In all, Israel won four of its seven games and Canada won all its eight games, which included the final.

For more about the annual event, visit canadacup.com. 

Team Israel plays for cup

Catch a championship game at Softball City June 28-July 7. Team Israel plays Team Canada and other elite international teams for the Canada Cup. (photo from Team Israel)

The Canada Cup Women’s International Softball Championship will run from June 28 to July 7 this year at Softball City, in Surrey. The 2024 event has more than 1,500 elite athletes confirmed to compete, including the Israeli national team.

“In these challenging times, the importance of our team participating in international tournaments cannot be overstated,” said Ami Baran, executive director and general manager of Israel Softball National Teams. “Competing on the global stage not only showcases our talent and dedication but also strengthens our community’s presence and solidarity. It provides a platform for cultural diplomacy, where we can celebrate our identity and contribute to a broader understanding and appreciation of our traditions and values.”

photo - Team Israel batting
(photo from Team Israel)

In addition to Team Israel, some of the world’s best teams will take part, including Canada, Australia, Chinese Taipei, Czechia, Greece, Hong Kong, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines and TC Colorado. The event includes five divisions: Women’s International, Futures Select (U19), Futures Gold (U19), Showcase Select (17U) and Showcase Gold (17U).

Team Israel will play Hong Kong on July 1, at 10:30 a.m.; Mexico on July 2, at 6 p.m.; Philippines on July 3 at 10:30 a.m.; Canada, also on July 3, at 6:30 p.m.; and New Zealand on July 4, at 3:30 p.m. The playoffs take place July 5-7 with the gold medal final on July 7, at 6 p.m.

photo - Team Israel fielding
(photo from Team Israel)

The Canada Cup, which is operated by the Canadian Amateur Sport Society, provides young, high-calibre, female athletes the opportunity to expand their potential and ability by fielding elite level fastpitch teams, which offer spectators an entertaining, fun-filled sporting experience. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit canadacup.com. 

– Courtesy Team Israel