Click link for official press release from Softball New Zealand: GOLDEN HOMES BLACK SOX NAME NEW SQUAD FOR PRAGUE TOURNAMENT Text of the press release (link to original above): 20 March, 2018 Six new players have been named for the GOLDEN HOMES NEW ZEALAND BLACK SOX’S next tour but head coach Mark Sorenson and some of his senior world champions are taking time out. … [Read more...]
Teams named for the 2018 WBSC U19 Men’s World Championship
From PA Now We now know who will come to the 2018 WBSC Junior Men’s World Softball Championship in Prince Albert July 7-15, 2018. Showing up will be the host nation Canada, as well as the defending champions from Japan, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Argentina, India, Denmark, South Africa, Hong Kong, the Czech Republic, Venezuela and … [Read more...]
New Zealand Black Sox name blend of seasoned softballers and rising talent in new-look training squad
From Stuff.co.nz Veteran Black Sox captain Nathan Nukunuku heads a 32-strong national training squad. New Zealand Black Sox men's softball coach Mark Sorenson has kept faith with his world champion team and has also called up 11 uncapped newcomers in naming a 32-man training squad to prepare for a series with the Czech Republic. Veteran infielder Brad Rona and … [Read more...]
New Zealand Men’s Softball to receive $50K increase for 2019 World campaign
Editor's note: The New Zealand Black Sox won gold in 2017 at the WBSC World Championship at Whitehorse. Their efforts have been rewarded with a $50,000 increase for the coming 2019 campaign. From tvnz.co.nz "Men's softball will get an increase of $50,000 to help it prepare for the 2019 World Cup." … [Read more...]
Bahamas defeat Panama at 2017 Pan Ams, clinch spot in the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Game
The Bahamas squad finished their Pan American Games schedule Friday, winning three games and clinching a spot in the 2018 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, set for August 3–19, 2018, in Barranquilla, Colombia. Among the members of the squad were a couple of names familiar to longtime Fastpitchwest readers, coach Haziel McDonald and Lyle Sawyer. Haziel was the … [Read more...]
Grande Prairie Alberta Pirates to compete in 2017 ISC World Tournament
From the Daily Herald Tribune By Logan Clow, Grande Prairie Daily Herald-Tribune Playing internationally is a rare opportunity for Grande Prairie fastball players. From Aug. 12-19, the Grande Prairie Senior A Pirates are playing at the 2017 International Softball Congress’ Men’s World Fastball Tournament in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Shayne Milligan, team manager … [Read more...]
Hill United Chiefs still on top of ISC rankings
Mississauga, ON - Hill United Chiefs will spring into action this weekend at the Hallman Memorial Tournament in St. Clements as the top-ranked team. Joining them will be five other teams from the Top 12, making for a great test for all teams in the field. Special congratulations to the Elmira Expos, breaking into the Top 10 for the first time on the heels of a solid … [Read more...]