BSUK News

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR BSUK TOURNAMENT

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The registration deadline for the inaugural BSUK Tournament, which promises to be a highlight of the 2009 co-ed slowpitch season, has been extended to July 17.

Prizes on offer for teams taking part in CCPR survey

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Your baseball or softball club or team can win some exciting prizes by taking part in a survey being conducted by BSUK and the Central Council for Physical Recreation (CCPR).

Softball featured for the first time at the Medway Youth Games

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The annual Medway Youth Games in Kent included softball for the first time this year, and seven schools took part in the inaugural tournament.

ISF pledges to increase softball development in Asia

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The International Softball Federation has pledged to increase its efforts to develop softball for women and young people in Asia.

Safeguarding Roadshows in July ideal for club or league Welfare Officers

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) is running a series of Roadshows this month that will be ideal for club or league Welfare Officers in baseball and softball.

New Southgate slowpitch league has its first official games

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The new Southgate Hockey Centre Softball League developed by BSUK and Pro Active North in London had its first official games on June 23 after two weeks of training.

British slowpitch promotional video now on YouTube!

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

BSUK has made a short video programme to promote slowpitch softball, and you can see it now on YouTube.

Tournament kickstarts schools softball league in Oxford

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A slowpitch softball tournament involving teams from five Oxford schools was held on Thursday, July 2, and the aim is to set up a Schools Softball League in Oxford next year.

Support the Great Britain Baseball Team: T-shirts for sale

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Preparations are afoot for Great Britain's appearance in the Baseball World Cup this September, and to help with the national team's fund-raising you can buy a GB Baseball T-shirt. Updated! Now available in red.

Major League Baseball games now more accessible on ESPN America

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Major League Baseball fans who were disappointed when Channel Five stopped broadcasting MLB games this year will be delighted to hear that games on the digital channel ESPN America are now a lot cheaper!

IN MEMORIAM: GODFREY PHILLIPS (1928-2009)

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Godfrey Phillips -- always known as Goff to his many friends in both the baseball and softball communities -- passed away on June 14 and will be much missed.

Softball sessions scheduled for the University of Manchester

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

BSUK, in conjunction with the Sports Department at the University of Manchester, will be running open softball sessions for university staff members and friends starting July 1.

BSUK announces Softball Starter Pack equipment deal

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

BSUK has announced a deal with equipment suppliers The Softball Shop to provide high-quality low-cost Youth Starter Kits for schools and youth organisations.