From the Daily Gleaner This is a big season for the bigger boys in the Fredericton DQ Boys Fastpitch Association. Fredericton is hosting the Pepsi U19 Men's Canadian Fastpitch championship this year - and next, in fact - at Prospect Street Park fields. Scott Willis, president of the association, will also be coaching the host entry at the midget nationals along with … [Read more...]
ISC Under 19 Fastball Championships – July 8-10, 2011
North American Male Developmental Tournament Fastball Championships Heritage Park Frankenmuth, Michigan July 8-10 Eligibility (Born on or after January 1, 1992) Cost $350 American (Check or Money Order) Make payable to (ISC Male Developmental Tournament) Send the check and entry form to: Tom Stasik 423 Mary Lane Frankenmuth, MI 48734 Email: … [Read more...]
South Africa establishes national host committee for 2011 IX ISF Junior Women’s World Championships
From Sowetan Live: By RAMATSIYI MOHOLOA South Africa has established a national host committee to prepare for the 2011 IX ISF Junior Women's World Championships. The committee, which includes representatives from the African Softball Confederation, is led by SSA second deputy president Basil Peters as its convenor. The December 6-17 event will be played at the … [Read more...]
Fastpitch clinics set for Kinburn, Fitzroy April 29, 30
From EMC Sports BY JEFF MAGUIRE The sport of softball has suffered a decline in many areas in recent years, especially at the adult level. That can't be said of sections of west Ottawa, including Stittsville and West Carleton, as well as McNab/Braeside in nearby Renfrew County. The second week of May will see the first pitches thrown with the West Carleton Minor … [Read more...]
Good news call took young Raemaki by surprise
When Jerome Raemaki received a telephone call while he was at training confirming selection for the national team, it was the last thing he was expecting. "We had Black Sox squad training that night so I thought he [Black Sox manager, Doug Golightly] was checking up to see how things were going with that," Raemaki said. However, last week's call from Golightly was to tell … [Read more...]
NZ Junior Women’s Team for 2011 Announced
From Softball New Zealand: JWS Team Named to go to World Champs in South Africa Congratulations to the following players for making the Junior White Sox team to attend the World Championships in South Africa later this year. We wish the management team and the players themselves all the best in their preperation for these World Champs. Name Home Base Alexandra … [Read more...]
Hawkes Bay youngsters eager to glove all opportunities
If their on-diamond play is as sharp as their off-diamond No1s, expect the Hawke's Bay-dominated International Softball Academy's under-14 boys side to return home from this week's Australian trip unbeaten. The team - which includes Saints pitcher Adam Woon, Fast Pitch second baseman Daniel Green, Maraenui Pumas first baseman Callum Carson, Fast Pitch catcher-second baseman … [Read more...]