Thursday, May 15, 2008

Jamie meets members of the ISF Task Force Back Softball Campaign

Today I had the wonderful opportunity to meet some of the team members of the International Softball Federation's Task Force for the Back Softball Campaign.
 
I introduced myself to them and explained what I am trying to do.

They applauded my efforts and stressed that I continue to spread the word about softball being taken out of the Olympic Games for 2012 (to those who may not already know) and encouraged me to direct focus to the Back Softball Campaign.

For those who are unaware, the Back Softball Campaign has been ongoing since the vote of the removal of softball from the Olympic Games for 2012. This task force is providing a direct plan for presentation to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and is enacting steps necessary to prove the accomplishments of softball as a world sport.
 
The Back Softball Campaign has already had a tremendous positive effect on people world wide.

For instance, fast pitch softball is growing. More international programs are being implemented, causing girls to learn the game at an earlier age. These programs are crucial in developing more athletes, and allowing them to compete at higher levels.

The ISF, and members within the task force, are THE leaders in the progress of getting fast pitch softball re-instated to the Olympics. Because of their efforts, young hopefuls, like me, might have a future chance to play fast pitch softball in future Olympic Games.

Please visit BackSoftball.com for more details regarding the plan already set in motion.

I thank the ISF President, Don Porter, for allowing me the time to meet with this extraordinary group of inspiring people. I will be working closely with the Back Softball Campaign in the future, and continuing with my online petition.

My online petition is to create awareness, and to help the Back Softball Campaign prove to the IOC, that softball does deserve the chance to once again become an Olympic Sport.

I will remain dedicated to my cause. I will continue to stand up for what I believe in, and for what I deserve. I want the chance for all, Olympic softball, young hopefuls, to represent our home countries, playing the game we love.

Please help me in my quest.

With your help, my dream can come true. 

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

TEAM USA vs Florida Southern

Pictures from my trip to Plant City to see Team USA vs Florida Southern. Team USA won 12-0. I went with my mom and my friend from my travel team Pepper. I got to meet the players and coaches again and get lots of pictures plus we visited the ISF and met with Don Porter the President of the ISF.