The first annual firefighters/law enforcement softball tournament in honor of FDNY firefighter John McNamara (FDNY E-234) will take place on Sept. 8, 2012 at Flynn Memorial Park in Kings Park, NY
McNamara passed away from aggressive colon cancer related to his work at the World Trade Center on 9/11 and in the months afterwards. He left behind his wife, Jennifer, and their son, Jack, who was barely 3 years old when he died on Aug. 9, 2009. Â
The tournament is open to all firefighter and law enforcement softball teams. Cost is $495 per team and guarantees each will play in four games during the tourney. Proceeds will go to the Johnny Mac Foundation.
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There will be seperate brackets for Law Enforcement and Firefighter teams. The Law Enforcement winner will play the Firefighter winner in a separate final CHAMPIONSHIP game. Teams must have either Law Enforcement or Firefighters/EMT (paid or volunteer) on roster. Can have no more than 3-non Law Enforcement/Firefighter players on field at any time. Winner of Law Enforcement bracket and winner of Firefighters bracket receive fee back, awards for MVP’s and Team Award. Overall Champion will receive payment for your World Tournament entry fee.
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