Do you have your tickets for the greatest softball event on the planet? If not you are in luck! The 2015 WBSC World Men’s Softball Championship Host Committee, is pleased to announce the extension of our Ticket Package Special to see all 73 games, in reserved Grand Stand seating as well as reserved parking. Event Reserved Seat - $299.00 Canadian all taxes & surcharges … [Read more...]
Argentina announces their roster for WBSC World Championship and Pan-Am Games
(Cap tip Blair Setford) (Rough Google Translation) "We're going for glory!" Argentina already has the names seek glory in Canada. The National Team coaching staff, headed Julio Gamarci, today announced the list of players who will represent our country in the two major powers of the Men's Softball: Saskatoon World Championship and Pan American Games in Toronto. The list of … [Read more...]
Men’s fastball greats in the women’s collegiate coaching ranks
Editor's note: My favorite Facebook post of the day, from former USA team member Thomas Crouch of DeKalb, Illinois: Do you think the ladies commentating the Oregon vs NC St game have any idea that the two coaches are arguably one of the best 4-5 pitchers in history and the best American hitter ever in men's fast pitch? He's referring of course, to Oregon's head coach, … [Read more...]
Tokyo opens bidding for sports to be added to 2020 Olympics
From Yahoo News: TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Olympic organizers opened the application process Monday for sports hoping to be added to the 2020 Tokyo Games. The Tokyo organizing committee launched a two-stage procedure that gives the host city a chance to add one or more sports to the program. "Baseball and softball, which have been off the Olympic program since the 2008 Beijing … [Read more...]
Waterloo second baseman part of Canada’s core for Pan Am Games
Cap tip Al's Fastball From the Record By Josh Brown WATERLOO — Brandon Horn is all heart. It's one of the main reasons the Waterloo second baseman was identified as one of the seven core players for Canada's national softball team ahead of the Pan Am Games in Toronto. "He'll do anything to make a play," said head coach John Stuart, who isn't naming the rest of his … [Read more...]
Introducing the “World Series All Stars” and “South East Queensland Invitational” Teams (AUS)
Information courtesy of Barry Jackson. The World Series All Stars Exhibition Fastpitch Softball Match is breaking down the barriers and bringing players together from different generations and a range of associations to celebrate our game and bid a fond farewell to the Aussie Steelers representatives that will be competing at the 14th ISF World Championships in Canada. All … [Read more...]
Team Australia looking to crowd-funding to help 2015 National Teams
Financing a national team for international tournaments, especially when it comes to travel costs, can be a very expensive proposition. So like so many start-up companies and other projects, Team Australis is looking for community support by the use of crowd funding. Here is their gofundme tweet: National Team Travel - Softball http://t.co/CtW3ODBf99 via @gofundme Donate to … [Read more...]