Cleats O' Fire » World Series

First day of pool play: 1-1

srad — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:54:37 +0000

The Cleats o’ Fire began the Madison World Series today, playing two games back to back. The first game, played against Chicago LSD, the Cleats showed off powerhouse hitting and the infamous “wall of fire” on the field. Taking an early lead to boost confidence, we maintained top quality recreation softball and won the game (score to be posted). The second game was not as bright, playing the local Madison L-Team, ladies with tough hitting and aggressive on the bases. The Cleats began a comback late in the game, but were unable to return the hits given up, losing 4-7.

Tomorrow we return to Olbrich field to play the third pool play game, to immediately begin tournament play in the afternoon. Spirits are high, optimism in thriving, and team spirit everlasting.

In other Portland news, the two other women’s teams, Fairies & Swingers, both in the C Division, also completed the first day of pool play with one win and one lose each. Portland is making a good showing, bringing our spirit and cheering to each other, and looking strong. Activities for the night include a pub crawl as we tour local establishments in downtown Madison.

World Series Opening Ceremonies

admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:59:13 +0000

A few scenes from Opening Ceremonies today.

World Series Bound: Follow us!

srad — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:28:53 +0000

Thank you to EVERYONE who has supported us throughout the season in our efforts to raise funds to Madison. With tournement play beginning WEDNESDAY, the Cleats are excited to get settled and acclimated in Madison and start out strong with our first three games. We will play three games within our “pool”, and then be placed among the 12 registered “d” division teams. Then we begin Double Elimination, which means that as long as we win, we keep playing until the championship game. If we lose, we end up in the losers bracket, and then have to lose a second game before we are out of the tournament.

We are hoping, and I feel we have a good chance of making a nice showing at this Series. Follow us here, I will update stats and scores, and give some of the days highlights on this site. In between games, there will be lots of pool play at the hotel too, and the Cleats will dutifully uphold our core values: have fun, don’t get hurt, win games.

You can keep updated here… for more information on the Series visit: www.madtown2009.org

Wish us luck!

Photos from World Series ‘07 & ‘08

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:15:22 +0000

We’re looking forward to a fun and challenging ASANA World Series 2009 in Madison, Wisconsin. Here are some moments from the last two years where we played like champs and had tons of fun! Wouldn’t you like to make a donation to help us get to Madison this year?