First Open Championship to take place in Brampton, Ontario, Canada PLANT CITY, FLORIDA (USA) -- In 143 days, 16 countries will converge on the City of Brampton to play for the opportunity to call themselves world champions. The City of Brampton bid was awarded the World Championship during the 25th ISF Congress in 2011, held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA; this will mark the … [Read more...]
2012 Australian U19 Women`s Squad Announced
A Northern Territory pick up player is one of the hardworking players selected in the 2012 Australian U19 Women's Squad. Nicola Maitland was a pickup player for the NT U19's team who attended the championships in Perth January 2012. Congratulations Nicola! The following athletes have also been selected to attend a camp post Gilley’s Shield, Round 2 in Adelaide from 25-27 … [Read more...]
Debby Day becomes first female pitcher to notch win at NAFA World Series *updated – make that wins *
Former University of Arizona standout pitcher Debby Day became the first female pitcher to notch a win at the NAFA World Series, with an 8-2 victory Thursday afternoon over Smalltown, Michigan. After the win, Day said: "I'm really honored to have earned that first win, and grateful to my teammates for playing so well! In the big picture though, all that mattered was the team … [Read more...]
Olympics: Life after softball – Q & A with Jennie Finch
Pitching legend and La Mirada native Jennie Finch discusses retirement and watching the Olympics now that her sport has been discontinued By Jill Painter, Staff Writer, Whittier Daily News She'll still watch the London Olympics, even though softball no longer is an Olympic sport. The La Mirada native is determined to help get it back. Finch, one of the most recognizable … [Read more...]
Japan downs USA in extra innings for ISF Women’s World Championship Gold
From the official ISF website: WHITEHORSE, YUKON (CANADA) -- It was one for the ages. The gold medal final at the International Softball Federation XIII Women’s World Championship went ten innings before a winner was crowned, as both the USA and Japan put forth unbelievable defensive efforts. Japanese pitching star Yukiko Ueno went all ten innings, allowing just three … [Read more...]
Final Day at ISF Women’s World Championship – Watch Live !
SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012 1:00pm Japan Australia 4:00pm USA TBD Editor's note: Whitehorse is in the Pacific Time Zone (PDT). Adjust yours accordingly. Eastern time, games are at 4:00pm and 7:00pm. From the official tournament website: It took extra innings, but the USA was able to book their spot in the gold medal final, defeating Japan 3-1 at the ISF Women’s … [Read more...]
Fastpitch Legend Chubb Tanga Watches Daughter Shine
Softball: Michal Tangaroa jnr shines Shane Hurndell Hawke's Bay's New Zealand softball pitching legend Chubb Tangaroa is rapt he had the second week of the school holidays to catch up with some sleep after returning from the Black Sox North American tour this month. It allowed the Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga head of physical education and Black … [Read more...]