Oh, My! It's Over The Line Time! July 15-16 & 22-23

OK, here's the official line, care of the Old Mission Bay Athletic Club (OMBAC): "53rd Annual World Championship Over-The-Line (OTL) Tournament, July 15-16 & 22-23. A form of softball, limited to 1,200 teams of three persons each, playing almost 2,400 games in two weekends with 52,000 expected to attend. OTL serves as the primary fundraising source for OMBAC's year-round charitable programs. OTL is more than 'beer, babes and bats on the beach.' With worldwide competition, OTL began as a San Diego original, played by men and women from 18 to 80 years-old. It is one of the last pure Southern California traditions left untouched by commercialism." But we know better: most of the 52,000 who attend OTL go for the "beer and babes" and occasionally glimpse at the bats. It is pure beach spectacle...and it is something uniquely San Diegan.For details about Over-the-Line, including parking info and directions, go to the official Website.