From the Andy Prest / North Shore News By Andy Prest / North Shore News Derek Mayson mans the hot corner as Canada claims first world championship since 1992 North Vancouver's Derek Mayson lays down a bunt during the World Softball Championships held recently in Saskatoon. Team Canada claimed gold with a 10-5 win over New Zealand in the championship final. Photo Softball … [Read more...]
Seeds for a gold medal
The comment below was posted to the page displaying the YouTube video of the 2015 WBSC World Championship gold medal game by Jim Williamson. As many/most of you know, Jim was one of the founders of the North Amnerican Fastpitch Association (NAFA) and is one of the game's most asute observers. I thought the comment warranted a blog post of its own, in case any of you missed … [Read more...]
Gold Medal Game from 2015 WBSC Men’s World Championship
Courtesy SportsCanadaTV and Ballpark Broadcasting - The Gold Medal Game from 2015 WBSC Men's World Championship - Canada v. New Zealand. All 65 games still available, via Video on Demand, click Sports Canada logo below. Broadcasts of the 2015 WBSC World Championship a joint production of Ballpark Broadcasting and Sports Canada TV The 2015 WBSC World Championship … [Read more...]
Three teams left fighting for gold at 2015 WBSC World Championships – Sunday July 5
Following a 9-5 loss to New Zealand last night, Canada will face Venezuela in the bronze medal game at 11:30am local Saskatoon time. The game will be live streamed on Sports Canada TV. Click here for direct link to live stream ($ubscription required) Sean Cleary gets the start for Canada, lefty Erick Urbaneja for Venezuela. Venezuela won two games yesterday, over Japan and … [Read more...]
USA v. Mexico – 2015 WBSC Consolation Championship – 3:30 p.m. Saskatoon time
Team USA (5-3) will take on Mexico (5-4) in the 2015 WBSC Consolation Championship game. Watch it live on SportsCanada.tv Click ticket for direct link to game. … [Read more...]
The Preliminary Round is now over, but the last day had a little bit of everything
The Preliminary Round is now over, but he last day had a little bit of everything.: dramatic victories, major personnel updates, a huge upset, a melee on the diamond and suspensions. You can read all about in edition 8 of Champ’s Chatter. The teams have now been divided into two groups: the top 4 in each pool will play in the Championship Playoff round and the rest will … [Read more...]
Schedule of Games for Medal Round at 2015 WBSC Men’s World Championship
Schedule of Games for Medal Round at 2015 WBSC Men's World Championship International Softball Federation Champion Playoff Round / Ronde éliminatoire Champion National Tourism Saskatchewan Day- Friday, July 3rd PR1 BVI July 3 10:30am A5 – Great Britain VS B8- Netherlands PR2 GHP July 3 B5-WIN BYE United States VS A8-Indonesia C1 BVI July 3 1:00pm A3 Czech … [Read more...]