BSUK News

GUEST PLAYERS NEEDED BY CHROMIES FOR THE EUROPEAN SLOWPITCH CUP

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Chromies are competing in the European Slowpitch Cup in Bulgaria from September 2-6 as defending champions, but urgently need guest players to be able to field a team.

SEE YOU IN SOUTHAMPTON!

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The GB Slowpitch Team will be trying to win its sixth straight European title when the BSF hosts the European Slowpitch Championships in Southampton from July 9-12. See you there!

LIVE WEBSITE PLAY-BY-PLAY TO BE PROVIDED FOR EUROPEAN SLOWPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Those who can't get to Southampton for the Finals Day of the European Slowpitch Championships on July 12 will be able to follow playoff games on a play-by-play basis on the tournament website.

EUROPEAN SLOWPITCH CHAMPIONSHIPS TO FEATURE ON NATIONAL BBC TELEVISION

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The European Slowpitch Championships will be featured on the BBC Weekend Breakfast show on Saturday, July 12 after presenter Mike Bushell spends a day with the GB Slowpitch Team and local kids on July 7.

�1000 grants available from London Summer of Sport

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Grants of up to �1000 are available to support sports activities in London this summer -- but act quickly because the application deadline is July 11.

US quiz show looking for Americans in Britain

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A version of the British trivia quiz show Who Dares Wins is being made for American audiences, and the producers are looking for Americans resident in the UK to take part.

Baseball and softball getting radio airtime in Manchester

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Members of BSUK's Regional Development Team in the North West have been explaining baseball and softball projects on local radio.

Three million children to take part in first-ever National School Sports Week

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This week is the inaugural National School Sports Week, managed by the Youth Sport Trust and designed to highlight the improvement and expansion of sport in schools.

Baseball is a big hit at Manchester Grammar School

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Baseball was introduced to Manchester Grammar School through two days of training and playing on June 23 and 24, and now looks to have a bright future at the school.

Sport England launches consultation on sports Lottery funding

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sport England is running a public consultation on how the process of awarding Lottery funds to sport can be improved, and would like all those who play and administer sport to take part.

Southampton schoolkids to cheer on GB at the European Slowpitch Championships

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Primary and secondary school kids from eight schools in the Southampton area will be attending the European Slowpitch Championships on July 9, 10 and 11 to cheer on the GB Team and continue their softball education.

BSUK ANNUAL REVIEW 2007-2008 NOW AVAILABLE AS A DOWNLOAD FROM THIS WEBSITE

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

BSUK's first Annual Review document covering the financial year 2007-2008 is now available as a download on this website.

Level 1 Course delivered at Fakenham High School

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sixteen teachers and coaches at Fakenham High School in Norfolk completed a Level 1 Softball Coaching Course in June as the school looks likely to become a centre of softball development in the east of England.

Newcastle gains Awards for All grant to start slowpitch league in 2009

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Tyneside Baseball and Softball Club has received an Awards for All grant of close to �8,000 to get a slowpitch league going in Newcastle next year.

Good weather aids softball development in the North West Region

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Good weather in May and June has led to a blossoming of softball development projects in Manchester.

It's a busy time for BSUK's Summer Coaches

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Six summer Import Coaches, three from a baseball background and three from a softball background, are currently boosting BSUK's development efforts.

Corporate Softball Days in full swing!

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With the glorious sun out and London parks getting busier more than ever, a large number of eager new comers join the game of Softball, but in a slightly different, more of a corporate interesting way. Click on more for full article.

London Youth Baseball League aims for Little League glory

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The London Youth Baseball League will be sending two teams to European Championships in Poland in July with hopes of getting one or both to Little League World Series tournaments in the United States.