OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Amateur Softball Association (ASA)/USA Softball is proud to announce the selection of Southern California ASA/USA Softball as the host of the 2019 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Junior Women's World Championship. The selection, which was announced during the General Session of the 27th WBSC - Softball Division Congress in Oklahoma City last … [Read more...]
Czech Republic to host 2019 WBSC Men’s World Championship
Cap tip ISC Canada East The 2019 Men's Fastpitch Softball World Championship is headed to the Czech Republic, the first time for the event was to be held in Europe. From the Czech Softball Association: Fantastic news! Czech Republic right on Congress WBSC in Oklahoma has acquired the awarding of the ms men in year 2019. " host ms men is a great honor for us and also a … [Read more...]
USA Softball announces roster for 2016 WBSC Jr Men’s World Championship
From USA/ASA Softball: OKLAHOMA CITY – For the first time in over 30 years, the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Junior Men's World Championship (JMWC) returns to American soil as 19 athletes have earned a spot on the 2016 USA Softball Junior Men's National team. Announced today by the Amateur Softball Association (ASA)/USA Softball, these athletes will face the … [Read more...]
Web-streaming announced for all WBSC U-19 Women’s Softball World Championship games
From WBSC.co The WBSC has announced that all 67 games for the 11th WBSC Jr. Women's Softball World Championship will be web-streamed. The 15-nation event begins 9 August in Oklahoma City, OK, USA at the headquarters of the USA national softball federation. "We are extremely pleased that fans around the world will be able to support the next generation of softball athletes … [Read more...]
North Vancouver slugger helps Canada win softball world title
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...]