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Swiftsure Restaurant & Lounge: Notice Board
August 15, 2008
Swiftsure has another Great Season |
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The Swiftsure ball team wrapped up the 2008 season by taking the League title with an imprssive 21-3 record. Last night they also took the title of Playoff champs by defeating a very scrappy Bart's team that hung in tight. It wasn't until the 6th inning when Swiftsure broke a 3-3 tie by scoring 5 runs in the 6th and then closing the door in the seventh to take the game 8-3.
This season had some very good highlights and some very good individual performances but it is the team work that reall y makes this great team. Some of the other team accomplishments this year was winning the Umpires Tourney, second in the MacPark Tourney and some good play at the Kokanee Classic( still think they need a name change to Lucky Classic). It has been a pleasure playing with all of you guys again this year and all the best to the 2009 season.
D47 Out. |
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May 12, 2007
Swiftsure blanks Emery |
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Swiftsure improves to 3-0 after defeating Emery on the strong pitching of Sam and Dan mopped up the last inning. This was a steady attack as Swifsure scored in every inning except the 4th (Bud, Chris, Jay and Naylor up that inning). The offence started in the 1st when Cardiff reached on an error and Jay Smith hit a high flyball that got taken with the strong Macpark wind and landed on the other side of the fence for a 2-0 lead. In the 4th inning Jonathon Naylor again made a pitcher pay the price for throwing him a change up as he belted his 2nd home run of the year to make it a 5-0 game after 3 innings. In the 5th inning the Swifties wrapped it up by scoring 4 on the strength of Bud Livingstone who had his second triple of the game in that inning. |
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May 7, 2007
Swiftsure Opens with an Impressive Win |
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The Swiftsure team took on the tough Sooke Junior team facing Koster on the mound. It turned out to be a pitchers duel as it remained scoreless until the top of the forth. That is when Showers with an 0-2 count hit a blast to left to make it 1-0 Swiftsure, an inning later Isreal hit another shot to center to make it 2-0. In the bottom of the 5th Sooke finally got to Aldrich. With a runner on 1st Sooke hit a line drive to Left that took a bad skp on the wet grass the eluded the outfielders and allowed Sooke to score there first run and make it a 2-1 game after five. Then another long ball hit By Naylor who sat on a belt high Change up and launched it to Left center for a 3-1 lead. It went to the 7th and now the hitters started to come through. Swiftsure with runners on 2nd and 3rd hit a roller to 3rd and with the runner going on contact scored at the plate(not how it really happened but sounds better). Then with runners again at 2nd and 3rd J. Smith hit a Lazor to Right to score the 2 runners and make it a 6-1 lead going into the bottom of the 7th. Sooke had a small rally in the 7th that came up short as the Swifties closed out the game with a 6-3 victory. |
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May 7, 2007
Swiftsure Wins on Crown Royal Night |
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A great night down at Mac Park for this game as the sun Finally shines in Victoria. In this game Juricic took to the mound and had a strong first outing. Swiftsure were shut down in the 1st but scored 2 in second on back to back RBI singles by Penner and Rogers. In the 3rd they sent 8 batters to the plate and scored 3 with 2 coming off the bat of Whip Cream Smith as he lined a double to the gap. The Sooke squad also responded with a few runs of there own with a couple long balls to make it tight. Then Juricic took maters into his own hands and pulled a ball ( if he were a lefty) down the right feild line for solo shot. Then later in the Inning with 2 on Showers hit a liner to the gap for a double and cashed in both runners making it 8-5. Juricic seemed to find his groove in the last few innings mowing down the Sooke players on route to his 1st win of the season. |
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May 5, 2007
2007 Season Opens May 06 |
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The 2007 Season is almost here and the Swiftsure Team ready or not will take the field on Sunday against the strong Sooke Junior Team. The Swiftsure team has made some new additions this year along with losing some key players as Brandon Thistle has reloacted to the Vancouver area and Darby Cameron fealt he could not commit fully at this time. These 2 will be greatly missed , thanks for all the good times and memories over the years you two. |
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June 21, 2006
Juricic Pitches a Gem Against Rival Smithson |
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The Swiftsure Team had a very exciting game against Smithson Drilling on this Monday Night. Juricic stepped to the hill with confidence and a new found swagger. He shut down Smithson in the first and strander base runners on all the pillows. Swiftsure then went to bat and Ray Spouse Ripped a ball to the wall and came away with a lead off triple. The next two batters went down to Willie Gowers bringing Roy "any fish" Carver to the plate with two out. After a battle with Willie he fisted one out to short right scoring Spouser from third. In the 4th inning with bases loaded and none out it looked like Smithson was sure to score. BUT NO!!!!!! The Swifties pulled out a great Home to First Double play, Juricic took it into his own hands and struck out the next batter ending the Smithson Threat. I the bottom of that inning with one on Jay "I love the Internet" Smith hits a shot to center giving Swiftsure a 3-0 lead. It would stay that way until the 7th when Smithson hit a 2 run shot of there own. It was too little too late as Juricic shut the door on Smithson with by far his best pitching performance of the year. |
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June 17, 2006
SURE Victorious on Roy Fuller Bobble Head Night |
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With the appearance of local celebrity Roy Fuller at the park tonight the Swiftsure Club coasted to an 11-6 win over the Vctoria Thunder. The first 1000 fans recieved a free Fuller bobblehead as well as a hitting display by the Swifties.
Darby Cameron took the mound for 5 strong innings and 9 punch outs.
The offence was jump started in the 3rd inning with Jay Smith hitting a solo shot, followed by Brandon Thistle's 3 run fence grazer 4 batters later. Eric Rogers kept his hot hitting up with a solo bomb in the 4th. Dan Juricic and Don "WTP" Showers went back to back in the 5th to finish off the assault by Swiftsure.
Next action for your Swifties is Monday night at Mac Park. |
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June 16, 2006
Swiftsure Pulls Out A Gritty One On Eddy's Nuts |
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The return of Shayne Eddy was an ironic one as he pitched against his old squad tonight.
Swiftsure pulled out a 10-6 win in a see saw game.
Roy Carver got the start against the nuts and went 5 strong keeping the Swifties in the game. Dan Juricic came in during the 5th inning, shutting the Nuts out the next 2 innings. The Swifties bats came alive then. Jay Smith hit a solo shot , followed by Darby Cameron's 2 run game tying bomb in the 6th. After a Juricic single gave the Swifties the lead in the Top of the 7th, Eric "TATER TOT" Rogers pounded a 3 run job into the left field fans. Coach Ray Souse said in victory,"This is a key win after a tough week last week. We are needing to get going now in preperation for the Mac Park Tourney"
Next action for Swiftsure is tonight art Mac Park at 630pm. |
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June 6, 2006
ISREAL AND SMITH HAVE ALL STAR WEEKENDS AS WELL |
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Here are the game stats for the Swiftsure Fastball Club after the Kokanee Classic Weekend.
R. SPOUSE 10-17 .580 7 sin, 2 DB, 1 TR, 1 SB, 3 RBI, 5 Runs, 1 sac, 2 Ks
B. LIVINGSTONE 5-16 .310 , 2 sin, 2 DB, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 5 Runs, 2 sac, 1 SB, 1 BB, 2 K
J. SMITH 8-15 .530 6 Sin, 2 DB, 6 Runs, 1 BB, 2K
D. SHOWERS 6-13 .460, 3 sin, 1 DB, 2 HR, 6 Runs, 6 RBI, 3 BB 1 K
A. ISREAL 7-16 .430, 5 sin, 1 DB, 1 TR, 3 RBI, 4 Runs, 5K
M. MELLINGS 6-15 .400 4 sin, 1 CB, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 6 Runs 1 BB, 3 K
E. REMPLE 5-12 .410, 5 sin, 2 BB, 2 SB, 2 Sac, 2 RBI, 3 Runs, 2 K
C. CARDIFF 0-1 1 HBP
D. JOHNSTON 3 Runs
D. CAMERON 1-2 .500 1 Sin, 1 BB, 1 Run
B. MACDONALD 1-6 .160, 1 Sin, 1 K
S. KOSTER 3-4 .750 2 sin, 1 Grand Slam, 4 RBI, 2 Runs, 1 BB, 1 K
D. KOSTER 0-4 1 sac, 1 BB, 1 K 1 Run
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June 5, 2006
SHOWERS SHOWS OFF NEW BALCO GUNS |
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Swiftsure showed alot of grit this weekend in the 2006 Kokanee Classic. The Swifties finished the weekend with a 3-2 record with wins over Squamish,Cambell River, and Nanaimo. Both losses coming to C9 and Duncan.
Swiftsure captured 3 all star awards.
ALL STAR PITCHER SHAUN KOSTER
ALL STAR 3RD BASE DON SHOWERS
ALL STAR OUTFIELD RAY SPOUSE
The weekend was an overall all star effort by the whole team as key plays and at bats were had by the whole roster.
Dan Juricic and Shaun Koster awed the Courtenay crowd with there youthful looks but it was there veteran poise that was most noticed by tournament director Daryl Robbins.
Swiftsure would like to thank the Junior A's for loaning us Mike Mellings and Eric Remple for the weekend.
As well we would like to thank the Sooke Midgets for loaning us the supertwins Shaun and Darrin Koster.
The team has a well deserved week off to rest the body and now get ready for the July long weekend Mac Park Tourney.
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May 31, 2006
CAMERON AND ROGERS POWER NOT ENOUGH |
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Swiftsure played a gritty game against the Upper Deck squad last night at MacDonald Park. The Swifties came up short in a 7-6 loss in a game that went to the final batter. Dan Juricic pitched his heart out for the Swifties who held an early 5-1 lead after 5 innings. Darby Cameron and Eric Rogers both hit key homeruns to pace the Swifties to the early lead. Upper Deck proved to be better team on this night with the winning run crossing the plate on a bases loaded, 2out walk in the botrtom of the 7th. |
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May 12, 2006
C9 TOPS SURE WITH LAST BAT |
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Roy Carver threw a gem for the swifties on Wednesday night at Central Park. Carver kept the Western Canadian Champs in check for the majority of the game with his off speed pitching.
Eric Rogers hit his 1st bomb of the year in the 4th inning to help put the Swifties up in the early going.
Roy Carver chipped in with a 2-3 night. Brandon Thistle going 2-4.
The game was lost on a 3 run shot with 2 out , in the bottom of the 7th inning.
Next game for the Swifties in tomorrow night, against Emery Electric. |
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May 12, 2006
SURE BATS COME ALIVE 12 - 5 OVER Emery Electric |
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Thursday night saw the Swiftsure bats come alive with a 12-5 win over Emery Electric.
Swiftsure got on the board in the 2nd inning with Eric Rogers getting the Rbi on some solid hitting putting the Swifties up.
The 3rd inning the team showed some character with 4 rbi's with two out capped by a Thistle 2 run shot to straight center.
Bud Livingston hit a 5th inning 2 out double to score 2 more runs.
Jay Smith capped off the scoring with a 3 run tape measure shot in the 6th inning to put the score out of reach.
Strong starting pitching by Darby Cameron got him his 1st win of the season . The save going to Dan Juricic.
Swifties are back on the field Monday Night and Wednesday with games vs Sooke and Smithson Drilling. |
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April 30, 2006
SWIFTSURE ANNOUNCE SIGNINGS |
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Swiftsure Coaches, Spouse & Showers, are pleased to announce the new additions to the Swiftsure Fastball Club. Dan Juricic, Darcy Johnston, Darcy Penner, and Brad Macdonald have been added to the 2006 squad. The team had a BBq at the Vantrights clubhouse to bring in the new season.
First game was cancelled due to the fields not ready due to Rugby still being played.
The fields should be ready on Thursday, May 4th for their new season opener against the Victoria Thunder.
The Swifties have a 25 games schedule in the Macdonald park league. A 4 game schedule with C9 and Harbour City from the Old Central League. The team is also to be in 5 tournaments, Umpires , Cumberland, Sicamous, Mac Park and the provincials. |
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April 24, 2006
SWIFTSURE UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT |
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The Swiftsure Lounge & Restaurant Fastball CLub is under new management for the 2006 season.
The Coaches will be Don Showers and Ray Spouse, two veterans of the team.
Retiring from the team is 2005 coach Del Christensen as well as Roy Fuller, Brad Smith, Kim Stanley and Jack Lomax.
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April 24, 2006
FIRST PRE SEASON GAME GIVES LOOK AT OLD& NEW FACES |
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The Swifties had their 1st preseaon game against the Junior A's on Sunday.
The team had Roy "Hot Tuna" Carver on the mound to debut the new look Swifties, and lead them into a new era.
The team showed good defence and strong overall hitting to give the new coaches, Showers and Spouse, a positive start to an improved club.
The swifties flexed their biceps with bombs by Jay Smith, Roy Carver, and Brandon Thistle to take a 9 inning game against the Junior A's.
All 12 players at the field got in for substantial playing time to prepare for the new season.
The Swifties have picked up 2 pitchers to compliment Weepee and Carver and also have made a bit of a youth movement, to gain overall in all aspects from speed to defence.
First game for the Swifties is next Sunday at Macdonald park at either 12 or 2.
All new players will be unveiled then, and the site will be updated with new names and numbers accordingly.
A post game interview with Coach Spouse was condusted.
Coach Spouse stated that the team has a good feel this year, very relaxed and seem to be having fun again on the ball field. This team will be one to contend again with this year as we are going to play our hardest game in and game out.
The team is having a meet and greet this weekend to introduce the new members to our fastpitch family. Hot Tuna Carver will be catering the event. |
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April 24, 2006
RETIREMENT OF JACK LOMAX |
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Swiftsure is sad to announce the retirement of Jack Lomax. Jack has been apart of Swiftsure for the past 5 seasons since the team came together.
Jack has been a most valuable player as well as tournaments all star in the previous years for Swiftsure.
Jack is now a proud father and has dedicated more time to his family.
The whole Swiftsure family would like to wish a special thanks to Jack for his dedication and leadership throughtout the years and wish him well in the future. |
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July 16, 2005
CARVER'S THUMB LEADS SWIFTSURE PAST SMITHSON |
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Roy Carver threw a masterful game on friday night to lead his Swiftsure troops to an 8-5 victory over the Smithson Drilling squad. Both Pat Bruce and Willie Gowers saw action on the mound against Swiftsure.Adam Isreal hit a tape measure shot down the left field line and Brandon Thistle was 3-4 with a pair of rbi's against the Drillers.
Next up for Swiftsure is the Junior A's and the Merchants next Wednesday and Friday. |
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July 15, 2005
SHOWERS SHOWS BALCO POWER |
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NO WARNING TRACK POWER AS DON SHOWERS LEADS HIS SWIFTSURE TROOPS TO A 13-3 WIN OVER THE EMERY ELECTRIC TEAM.sHOWERS HIT HIS FIRST HOME RUN OF THE YEAR TO SHOW THAT HIS STINTS WITH BALCO'S MAGIC POTION AND VIAGARA HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL.
MARK ARDIEL ALSO HIT THE LONG BALL AS THE SWIFTIES GOT A GOOD PITCHING PERFORMANCE FROM DARBY CAMERON WITH ROY CARVER MOPPING UP THE LAST COUPLE OF INNINGS.
NEXT UP FOR SWIFTSURE IS FRIDAY NIGHT WHEN THEY PLAY THE RIVAL SMITHSON DRILLING. |
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July 7, 2005
NOTICE TO ALL GOATLICKERS |
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The site is updated as to June 17 th against the Sooke Juniors. Donnie got all the tounament stats in as well.
Hit on overall totals to get the full year of stats as some of the touney stats fell into league stats.
One month to go till provincials.
Time to pick up the jockstraps and play ball. |
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May 20, 2005
Umpire Tourney Games |
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Sat 8:00 against Smithson B diamond
Sat 4:00 against Jr A's A diamond
Sun 12:00 againt Salties B diamond
Sun 6:00 against Team B.C. Midgets B diamond
Monday depends on seating in round robin |
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May 16, 2005
PREPARING FOR THE UMPIRES TOURNAMENT |
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The Swiftsure Lounge team has started the 2005 campaign 3-1. This week they will face the Junior A's on tuesday followed by Upper Deck on Thursday. Both will be good games in preperation for the Umpires Tournament at MacDonald Park on the weekend of May 21st to 23rd. |
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April 8, 2005
SWIFTSURE GEARING UP FOR 2005 SEASON |
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After a successful run to the Senior C Provincial championship the Swiftsure team is in preperation for another memorable season. The team is in training camp and looking at the first game of the season in 3 weeks time. Coach Del Christensen has kept his core of veterans together and added to the battery of Shayne Eddy and Jim Peers with some new strong arms to help pitch some innnings. The hitting lineup is looking better with some key additions and signings in the off season. May we have a safe and successful season. |
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