Brandon Comets representing Canada in the 2016 Special Olympics North America Softball Invitational Tournament in Virginia, USA

More than 450 athletes, comprising 32 teams from across the United States and Canada will converge on the Roanoke and Salem, Virginia area for the 2016 Special Olympics North America Softball Invitational Tournament.

The Brandon Comets Softball team is one of two Canadian teams that will be participating in the tournament. Comets pitcher Jason Norminton has been training hard for the team’s trip to Virginia. 

"I'm going to be leaving my best effort on the field," said Norminton. 

The tournament will kick off on Friday, August 19 with the medal rounds concluding on Sunday, August 21.

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