The Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship is operated by the Canadian Open Fastpitch Society. This is a Society 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.
Canadian Open Fastpitch Directors
Chairman - Greg Timm
Director of Media & Communications - Colleen Goodwin-Ryan
Director of Hospitality - Heather Bee
Director of Business Development - Chuck Westgard
Director of Administration - Brittney Prentice
Director of Tournament Services - Rick Benson
Technical Director - Rob Upton
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 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 in an exhibition series against Team USA.
