BSUK Softball News

Fastpitch League fixtures postponed this Saturday

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Women's Fastpitch League fixtures scheduled for this Saturday, July 4, have been postponed, but GB Women and Under-16 players will train on Sunday in Richmond.

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).

Slowpitch is on the move in Belgium

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Slowpitch softball is gaining momentum in the Flanders area of Belgium, and Belgian teams will play in this year's World Series in the UK and in the 2010 European Slowpitch Championships in Holland.

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.

Pub Quiz to raise money for GB Women's Team

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A Quiz Night will be held on Wednesday, July 8 at The Fox pub in Putney to raise money to send the GB Women's Team to the European Championships, and quiz teams of five players are welcome.

BSF ADVICE ON HOT WEATHER PROTECTION

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The BSF has come up with some sound advice for avoiding the health issues that can come with playing tournament softball for hours in the hot sun.

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.

London Mets launch free summer youth sessions

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The London Mets Youth Baseball & Softball Club is running a number of programmes this summer at Finsbury Park, plus a new Under-10s programme in Hackney.

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 to kickstart schools softball league in Oxford

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

GB Men prepare for their World Championship adventure

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The GB Men's Fastpitch Team will assemble in Vancouver, Canada on July 7 to begin final preparations for the ISF Men's Fastpitch World Championships.

Softball seeks inclusion in the Mediterranean Games

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The 2009 Mediterranean Games has started in Pescara, Italy, and the International Softball Federation will try to get softball on the programme when the multi-sport games are held in 2013 in Greece.

BSF MEETING REPORT: JUNE 22, 2009

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The BSF Executive held a conference call meeting on Monday, June 22. Click through for highlights from the discussions and decisions.

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.

H2O and Muppets are the big winners at Canterbury

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Pioneers Tournament at Canterbury on June 20-21 hosted the first National Softball League competition alongside a B Tournament. H2O took a early lead in the NSL standings while the Muppets were B Champions.

GB Women's Team back from training and games in Holland

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ten GB Women's Team players won their first international caps during a four-day training and competition trip to the Netherlands from June 18-21.

London Raiders set to take five teams to 2nd Outgames

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

London Raiders Softball Club will fly the flag for Britain at the 2nd Outgames in Copenhagen from July 25-August 2 by taking up to five teams.

International softball expands its media reach

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

TV coverage of this summer's prestigious Softball World Cup in Oklahoma City will be available in Britain, and the ISF's World Softball magazine is now available online.

WINDSOR AND MANCHESTER TRIUMPH AT THE LEAGUE ALL-STAR NATIONALS

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Windsor & Maidenhead League took their second Gold title in three years at the BSF's League All-Star National Championships played in Birmingham on June 13-14, while Manchester took the Silver title and reached the Gold Final.

Women players wanted for BSUK Single-Sex Summerball 1

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Any women interested in playing for a team entered in the BSUK Single-Sex Summerball 1 tournament on July 12 in London should contact Kym Wheatley.

Sutton Softball Club to celebrate 20th anniversary

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Sutton Softball Club in the Redhill & District League will celebrate its 20th birthday on July 5 with a challenge match against the rest of the league, and everyone who has had a connection with the club is invited.