THE 2009 PNA NATIONAL SOFTBALL
TOURNAMENT

Battle Creek, Michigan - The Polish National Alliance 2009 National Softball Tournament was held in Battle Creek, Michigan on July 31 and August 1, 2009. Five teams from Battle Creek, Michigan, Jackson, Michigan, Glassport, Pennsylvania and Monessen, Pennsylvania participated in the annual event.

Coaches met on Thursday evening at the Lodge 2416 Club to review the rules and set the agenda schedule for the tournament. Vice President Paul Odrobina and National Secretary Charles Komosa met and socialized with the team members who attended the meeting.

The official start of the tournament was held on Friday morning with the ceremonial first pitch, thrown out by Vice President Paul Odrobina. An unofficial first inning took place where National Secretary Charles Komosa batted, along with Vice President David Milcinovic and Commissioner of District 8 Richard Tyszkiewicz, all three were thrown out before they reached first base.

On Saturday after the final round of softball, the Glassport, Pennsylvania team took the top honors. Monessen. Pennsylvania finished second, Jackson, Michigan team 2 came in third. Batlle Creek and Jackson team 1, finished fourth and fifth.

The awards banquet on Saturday evening took place at the PNA 2416 club. Attending the awards banquet was National Director Barbara Martin, and Commissioner of District 10 Edward Nizienski. They assisted Vice President Odrobina, National Secretary Komosa, Vice President Milcinovic in presenting the awards to Glassport (1st place), Monessen (2nd place) and Jackson team 2 (3rd place) their plaques. The MVP was Brian Pavlack from the Glassport team.

Vice President Odrobina and the PNA Sports and Youth Committee would like to thank the members of Lodge 2416, especially Walter and Lee Ann Noga, and Bob Reichel for all their help in making this years softball tournament a success. Bids are still being accepted for lodges or councils to host the 2010 National Softball Tournament.

Story by:
Robert M. Jadach

Photos by:
Janice Odrobina & Mr. Sudemeyer

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			Jackson 1874 Team
Monessen Team	Glassport Team	Jackson Team	Battle Creek Team