<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252" ?><!--  RSS generated on 2008-05-14 01:07:01 UK local time --><rss version="0.91"><channel><title>BSUK Softball News</title><link>http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/softballnews.php</link><description>News about softball in the UK</description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright 2003-2008, BaseballSoftballUK.</copyright><managingEditor>bob.fromer@baseballsoftballuk.com (Bob Fromer)</managingEditor><webMaster>webmaster@baseballsoftballuk.com (Webmaster)</webMaster><image><title>BSUK Softball News</title><url>http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/images/cutlogo_144x67.gif</url><link>http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/softballnews.php</link><width>144</width><height>67</height><description>News about softball in the UK</description></image><item><title>Places still left for co-ed and single-sex teams in the GB Slowpitch Open</title><description>A few places are still available for both co-ed and single-sex slowpitch teams in this weekend's GB Slowpitch Open.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2449&amp;this_page=softballnews</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2449&amp;this_page=softballnews</guid><source url="http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com$rss_subfolder.php">BSUK Softball News</source></item><item><title>GB Junior Women in valuable dress rehearsal for the European Championships</title><description>A GB Junior Women's Fastpitch Team with a mix of U-19 and U-16 players earned a sixth-place finish against strong opposition in a tournament in Belgium that turned out to be a dress rehearsal for the European Junior Championships in August.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2443&amp;this_page=softballnews</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2443&amp;this_page=softballnews</guid><source url="http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com$rss_subfolder.php">BSUK Softball News</source></item><item><title>Chaos is the early leader in the race for B Nationals places</title><description>Independent B Teams need to qualify for the Co-ed B Nationals again this year by amassing points based on tournament placings, and Chaos is the early-season leader.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2450&amp;this_page=softballnews</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2450&amp;this_page=softballnews</guid><source url="http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com$rss_subfolder.php">BSUK Softball News</source></item><item><title>Meteors Men take 4th place in Zeist</title><description>Meteors Men's Fastpitch Team lost to Denmark in the semi-finals and finish fourth out of ten in the annual high-level Zeisterslot Tournament in Holland on the weekend of May 10-11. Full story to follow soon.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2444&amp;this_page=softballnews</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2444&amp;this_page=softballnews</guid><source url="http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com$rss_subfolder.php">BSUK Softball News</source></item><item><title>Entries now open for second David Allen Co-ed Classic</title><description>Entries are now being accepted for the second annual David Allen Co-ed Classic, scheduled for June 27-29 at RAF Lakenheath in memory of long-time BASU umpire Dave Allen.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2445&amp;this_page=softballnews</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2445&amp;this_page=softballnews</guid><source url="http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com$rss_subfolder.php">BSUK Softball News</source></item><item><title>Places still left for Euroball Tourney</title><description>There are a few places still left for B and C-grade teams at the Euroball Tournament that will be run on the weekend of July 12-13 in Southampton, in conjunction with the European Slowpitch Championships. Don't miss one of the top events of the year!</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2437&amp;this_page=softballnews</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2437&amp;this_page=softballnews</guid><source url="http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com$rss_subfolder.php">BSUK Softball News</source></item><item><title>Last chance for May Ball places</title><description>There are a few places still available in the May Ball tournament that Tina Franchi is running at Riverside Lands on the Bank Holiday weekend, May 24-25.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2439&amp;this_page=softballnews</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2439&amp;this_page=softballnews</guid><source url="http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com$rss_subfolder.php">BSUK Softball News</source></item><item><title>Schedule released for European Slowpitch Championships</title><description>The full game schedule for the European Slowpitch Championships, to be hosted by the BSF at Southampton University from July 9-12, has been released by the European Softball Federation.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2436&amp;this_page=softballnews</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2436&amp;this_page=softballnews</guid><source url="http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com$rss_subfolder.php">BSUK Softball News</source></item><item><title>Bank Holiday tournament choice: Glasgow or Ljubljana?</title><description>For those who fancy travelling to find a slowpitch tournament on the May Bank Holiday weekend, there's an intriguing choice: Scotland or Slovenia?</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2434&amp;this_page=softballnews</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2434&amp;this_page=softballnews</guid><source url="http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com$rss_subfolder.php">BSUK Softball News</source></item><item><title>Rejects edge out Baker Tomkins A to take the title in Jersey</title><description>Rejects won the Cup and Baker Tomkins B won the Plate at the annual Jersey Tournament played on the island on the weekend of May 3-4.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2435&amp;this_page=softballnews</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2435&amp;this_page=softballnews</guid><source url="http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com$rss_subfolder.php">BSUK Softball News</source></item><item><title>Men's A Nationals back on the calendar this summer -- but B &amp; C places may be limited</title><description>The BSF will revive the Men's Slowpitch A Nationals this summer, to be held with the B & C Slowpitch Nationals in Birmingham in June. But places for all competitions may be limited.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2428&amp;this_page=softballnews</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2428&amp;this_page=softballnews</guid><source url="http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com$rss_subfolder.php">BSUK Softball News</source></item><item><title>CORPORATE SOFTBALL FACILITATORS NEEDED!</title><description>BSUK is looking for experienced facilitators/umpires to run Corporate Softball events this summer. Click through for more information.  </description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2421&amp;this_page=softballnews</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2421&amp;this_page=softballnews</guid><source url="http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com$rss_subfolder.php">BSUK Softball News</source></item><item><title>Twelve places available at spring Cotswold Tournament</title><description>Places are already being taken up for the spring Cotswold Tournament, scheduled for Sunday, June 8 in Stroud, Gloucestershire.</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2422&amp;this_page=softballnews</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2422&amp;this_page=softballnews</guid><source url="http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com$rss_subfolder.php">BSUK Softball News</source></item><item><title>GB Slowpitch Team gets uniform sponsorship from Kukri Sports</title><description>The GB Slowpitch Team has announced a three-year partnership deal with the leading international sportswear manufacturer Kukri Sports.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2416&amp;this_page=softballnews</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/gen_insert.php?from_level3=Articles&amp;db_story=2416&amp;this_page=softballnews</guid><source url="http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com$rss_subfolder.php">BSUK Softball News</source></item><item><title>Entries complete for 2008 European Championships and Cup tournaments</title><description>The European Softball Federation has announced the complete list of entries for all 2008 European Championship and Cup competitions. 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