As The Who used to sing, "The kids are alright." The kids being New Zealand's U18 squad from the International Softball Academy (ISA), who are in North America for a two week tour. The squad arrived last Wednesday, based in Anaheim (near Disneyland, of course). They traveled up to Santa Barbara last weekend, and played in one of California's open level tournaments, the Best … [Read more...]
Five players from Newfoundland and Labrador have been chosen for the Canadian men’s senior softball team (with video)
From CBC.ca 5 players from province heading to World Softball Championships They'll be representing the country at the World Softball Championships in Saskatoon, from June 26 to July 5. Full roster for Canadian men's senior softball team The team's catcher, Ryan Boland from St. John's, was a member of the Canadian team that came fifth at the world championships in New … [Read more...]
Ground meet gauntlet
From Al's Fastball: Black Sox begin the pursuit for seventh world title The Golden Homes Black Sox departed from Auckland yesterday, officially beginning their world championship campaign. Seven will be the magic number for the six-time world champions heading into the 2015 WBSC Men's Softball World Championship in Saskatoon, Canada later this month. Click here for the … [Read more...]
ISA New Zealand 18U team opens play tonight in Santa Barbara, CA
The New Zealand Youth Boys Selection Team will open play at the 23rd Annual Best of the West Tournament in Santa Barbara, California, at 7:00 PM PST against the host Clydesdale team. Editor's note: Longtime California pitcher Mark Bennett (son of Best of the West Tournament Director Clyde Bennett) will be pitching against the New Zealand boys tonight. Santa Barbara is … [Read more...]
Softball Canada Announces 2015 Men’s National Team Roster for WBSC Men’s World Softball Championship
(Ottawa, ON) Softball Canada is pleased to announce the list of seventeen (17) athletes who will represent Canada as members of the Men’s National Team at the WBSC Men’s World Softball Championship from June 26 to July 5, 2015 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The final roster was determined at the Men’s National Team selection camp held this past weekend in Kitchener, Ontario. “We … [Read more...]
Softball Canada to announce team for WBSC at press conference – June 3, 2015
The 2015 WBSC World Men’s Softball Championship Host Committee, in conjunction with Softball Canada is pleased to announce a media conference introducing Canada’s final roster for the 2015 WBSC World Men’s Softball Championship You are invited to our media conference to announce this special event and all the details surrounding it. Wednesday June 3, 1:30pm in the Courtyard … [Read more...]
Erie update May 30, 2015 with great news for international players
From Erie Tournament director, Bill Hillhouse: Greeting Fastball fans As the season is underway, so is preparations for the Ed McCormick tournament in Erie PA... which is shaping up to be one of the best tournaments in 2015: Hill United, NY Gremlins, Scarboro Force, Hallman Twins, NE Drilers, Toronto Gators, NY Peligro Gremlins, Circle Tap, Bloomington Stix and CPI … [Read more...]