From Softball AustraliaSoftball Australia is pleased to announce the 17 member Australian Open Men’s team, the Aussie Steelers, who will represent Australia at the ISF XIII Men’s World Championship in Auckland, New Zealand from 1-10 March 2013. This selection process commenced four years ago at the completion of the ISF XII Men’s Championship, when the Aussie Steelers completed … [Read more...]
Nik Hayes steals world title shot with Black Sox
Black Sox bolter Nik Hayes was both a happy pitcher and a bitterly disappointed one yesterday. The 23-year-old player was stoked to make the Black Sox squad for the March world championships in Auckland but was gutted at Hutt Valley's National Fastpitch Championship (NFC) semifinal defeat to Canterbury. Hayes said making the squad for the Black Sox's North American tour … [Read more...]
Facebook Page for New Zealand Black Sox
Click here to view the Facebook page for the New Zealand Black Sox. … [Read more...]
Penese Iosefo misses internal tour after car accident
By Tony Smith, Stuff.co.nz Top Canterbury softball pitcher Penese Iosefo has pulled out of the Black Sox internal tour after a car accident and is in serious doubt for next month's national provincial tournament. Canterbury Red Sox management will make a final call on Iosefo's availability after the Albion ace has an x-ray next week to confirm suspected broken ribs. Red … [Read more...]
Softball NZ president backs crisis meeting
Softball New Zealand's own president has gone to bat for provincial associations seeking a special general meeting after a loss of confidence in the national body's management and board. The Press understands 10 provincial associations concerned at softball's steady decline have supported the push for a special general meeting date to be set before Christmas. The request … [Read more...]
Aussie Colts get Bronze in Softball World Championships
From Softball Australia The Aussie Colts have finished the ISF IX Junior Men’s World Championships today with the same fighting spirit they started with four years ago, going down to Japan in a thrilling 10 innings game 5 runs to 4. The Aussie Colts were undefeated during the round robin play, however came up against a tough Japanese side today, who they lost to in the … [Read more...]
Australia eliminates New Zealand at 2012 ISF Jr. Men’s World
From the ISF Website: Australia 2, New Zealand 1. Josh Wagner the home run hero for Australia. Australia, whose only loss in the tournament came to Japan, will advance to play the winner of the USA-Canada game, for continue their quest for a fifth straight gold medal in the Jr. Men's division. New Zealand finished the tournament 5-3, winning their first round … [Read more...]