After more than 600 name submissions from fans, the new summer collegiate West Coast League franchise in Victoria (BC) has a name and logo. Team Victoria has scheduled a press conference for this Friday, October 12, at 11:30 a.m. to unveil the club’s branding. The public event will take place at the Sharks Club Bar & Grill at the Sandman Hotel. Read more here.
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Expansion Victoria to Unveil Branding Friday
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Watch 2012 Texas Collegiate League All-Star Game LIVE NOW!
If you are interested in checking out the 2012 Texas Collegiate League All-Star Game, you can watch it live from Riverside Stadium in Victoria (TX) by clicking the icon below. Enjoy!
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West Coast League Expands to Medford, Yakima on Deck
The summer collegiate West Coast League has announced that the circuit is expanding to Medford (OR). The team will be owned by Arizona-based Consolidated Sports Holdings International, Inc.. The group has pledged $250,000 in matching funds to help complete Harry & David Field. The franchise will replace the amateur Southern Oregon RiverDawgs (Far West League) beginning Continue reading
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Victoria Welcomes Baseball Back to Royal Athletic Park
PRESS RELEASE – Today the City of Victoria announced the return of baseball to the Capital City with a soon-to-be named team within the collegiate level West Coast League. The Victoria Baseball Club has negotiated a three year agreement as the anchor tenant at Royal Athletic Park starting in June of 2013. Continue reading
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Victoria Could Vote Today to Approve Ballpark Lease MoU with WCL
The Victoria (BC) City Council is expected vote today on whether or not to authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to enter into a confidential non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with the summer collegiate West Coast League for the use of Royal Athletic Park. Read more here
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West Coast League Closing in on Victoria
It’s no secret that the summer Collegiate West Coast League has been targeting the Victoria (BC) market for expansion for the past year or more, but it appears things are finally coming to a head. The league is hoping to finalize a deal in November. That said, we are very familiar with the challenges of securing a workable lease at Royal Athletic Park, but if anyone can plow through the Continue reading
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