GREEK SOFTBALL
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GREEK SOFTBALL |
UMPIRES SELECTED FOR ATHENS OLYMPICS |
The twelve umpires who will work the softball competition at the 2004 Summer Olympics were named today. International Softball Federation (ISF) President Don Porter announced that the ISF Executive Council affirmed the appointment of the group nominated by ISF Umpire-In-Chief Merle Butler. The appointments include six female and six male umpires. There will also be three alternate umpires in the event that any from the initial selection become unavailable. Mr. Butler, who at various ISF events including World Championships, World Cups, regional games, and other major international competitions, has observed all the umpires nominated, said, “I feel we have provided to the ISF the very best umpires available, who have extensive experience at the international level.” Those chosen are as follows: Haruhi Goto, Japan (female) Alternates |
Umpires selected for Olympic Test Event, Athens Greece 2004 |
The Czech Republic, Great Britain, Greece, and Russia will be the teams who will compete in the first competition to be played in the host venue for the 2004 Olympic softball competition. This Test Event will take place, from March 24-28.
The teams will play each other one time each before moving into the playoffs (semi-finals, final, and grand final). Merle Butler U.S.A. U.I.C.
Henry Pollard U.S.A. D.U.I.C.
Miroslav Dolejs Czech Republic
Antonella Garofalo Italy
SPYROS Krithis Greece
Caroline Loggen Netherlands
Gianluca Magnani Italy
NIKOS Petridis Greece
Ralf-Jürgen Rex Germany
Rostilav Vedlich Czech Republic
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