And now we have the formalities over, we'll have the National Anthems.

Four successive national anthems -- it was just an unbelievable sight. To have the New Zealand flag raised four times ... very moving, very emotional, and just great for our sport.

The formalities are not important. We remain open to the number of participants.

It's very informal. I have some formalities at the beginning of the parade, but pretty much it's fall in where you fall in.

We're making about an $80,000 investment with $40,000 going to the national Babe Ruth. The rest goes for equipment, balls, field maintenance, the banquet . . . and to house the coaches and umpires.

He just dominated in his position, and you could see that as he graduated to the National Hockey League.