Men’s fastball teams from across Vancouver Island will gather at Glenora’s Waldon Park this weekend for the 49th annual Gord Closson Oldtimers Fall Classic.
The tournament gets underway on Friday at 6 p.m. as Gord’s Geriatrics take on Belfor Restorations and the Rangers face the Bangers.
Action resumes on Saturday with round-robin games at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Sunday will feature playoff games starting at 9 a.m., with the finals set for 3 p.m.
In addition to the action on the field, the tournament will feature a 50/50 draw, beer gardens, and a concession run by the Shriners.
Proceeds from this year’s Fall Classic will benefit Cowichan Valley sports community figures Gerry Rees and Mark MacDowell.
