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Flying Squirrels tournament

BY ZACH LONG
If you’re looking for something to do
this weekend and want to get out and enjoy
the warm July weather, look no further
than the Richmond Flying Squirrels Youth
Baseball Tournament.
This weekend, July 15 and 16, will be
the fifth annual edition of the tournament.
Over the years, players, coaches, and
spectators alike have come to love the
event. The tournament provides teams
the opportunity to play teams from other
regions, that they would not normally play.
Squads from Richmond to Windsor and in THE CBC ALL-STARS WILL HAVE A STRONG PRESENCE IN THE TOURNAMENT.
between have been represented in the past. Last year, Chesterfield Baseball Clubs This year, CBC will once again have a important too. The Flying Squirrels will help
The tournament for players 12 and was represented well with four teams in the strong presence with four teams in the field: provide plenty of fun, and if you have the
under is much more than just playing a field of ten. One of those four, the Bronco the CBC All-Stars, CBC National, CBC chance, head out to Iron Bridge this weekend
number of games. Several Flying Squirrels All-Stars, took home the title last year in a Reds, and CBC Green Machine. and catch some of the action.
players will make appearances. They will thrilling 10-9 victory over the Richmond Though each team will come into the
interact with, and sign autographs for Hornets. tournament looking to win, having fun is
tournament players. Of course, beloved
Richmond mascot Nutzy will also join in
on the fun and cheer teams on.
Action will get under way Saturday Vacation
morning at Ironbridge Sports Park; start Vacation Bible be held July 23 through July 27 for
beforehand on Thursday. Games will run Bible School School. An ages three through the fifth grade.
times and brackets will be given to coaches
evening activ-
A carnival will be held the final day
from the morning through the late afternoon ity scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Chester Baptist
on Saturday. Teams will be reseeded on "Barnyard Roundup: Jesus Gath- from 6 p.m. to Church is located at 4317 School
Sunday, and each will play in either a gold ers Us Together" is this year's theme 8 p.m., Bible St. For more information call (804)
or silver division where champions will be school will 748-2939.
crowned. for the Chester Baptist Church's

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NO WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS (ANYONE CAN PLAY RUNNING BACK AND QUARTERBACK)
DIVISION AGE* WEIGHT
ROOKIES 5 Unlimited

6 Unlimited
FRESHMEN 7 Unlimited

8 Unlimited
SOPHOMORES 9 Unlimited

10 Unlimited
JUNIORS 11 Unlimited

12 < 115 lbs
SENIORS 12 > 115 lbs

13 Unlimited
* (August 1 Cutoff)
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Tuesday June 20th thru Saturday July 29th
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