First pitch of the 2015 WBSC Men's Softball World Championship just a day away, as teams and fans make their final preparation here in Saskatoon. We'll be on hand for the duration of the tournament, as part of the Ballpark Broadcasting team, which includes Lance Winn, Kyle Smith, Joe Todd and Blair Setford. (Last summer's Whitehorse broadcast team for the ISF Jrs. plus Blair … [Read more...]
Poll Question: Pick the 2015 WBSC Finalists
[poll id="2"] (Pick two teams and click the "VOTE" button) … [Read more...]
WBSC World Championship update including the first edition of Champ’s Chatter the official newsletter of the championship
We have less than 40 hours to the start of the championship and the excitement is building in Saskatoon. There is a lot of action going on right now, and here is your first official update. Champ’s Chatter the Official Newsletter of the 2015 WBSC Men’s World Softball Championship (English Version) is now available online. Click here to go to the page to download or catch if … [Read more...]
2015 Bob Law Memorial Vancouver Challenge Recap (with stats)
Thanks to Craig Donaldson for this detailed recap, which includes line scores and stats ! Click here to view Game scores and details. Click here for stats. … [Read more...]
Fastpitch twinbill kindles memories (Richmond BC)
From the Richmond Review Japan’s visit reminds many of old days at Steveston Park The past is still unmistakably present at venerable Steveston Park. Though the Richmond senior men’s and Nisei fastball leagues have long faded from existence, the memories of games from yesteryear continue to echo throughout the ball yard. The tales tend to grow taller as time wears on, but … [Read more...]
Umpiring Staff Announced for the 14th WBSC Men’s Softball World Championship
The World Baseball Softball Confederation Softball Director of Umpires, Bob Stanton, has appointed sixteen umpires from eleven countries to officiate in the 14th WBSC Men's Softball World Championship in Saskatoon, SK, Canada later this year. Officials will be represented from Argentina, Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, USA, … [Read more...]
2015 WBSC Men’s World Softball Championships NEW Updated Schedules
As the event nears, we have had to make a couple of changes. As some of you are aware, Team Indonesia is no longer attending the World Championship. You will notice in the attachments that there has been some slight changes in the schedules. For the tournament schedule, you will see all Indonesia games are "Cancelled." The WBSC will explain the ruling of that at the teams … [Read more...]