By RENALDO DORSETT, Sports Reporter, Tribune 242 The most successful national teams in Bahamian softball history will have their accomplishments recognised when the local governing body in the sport hosts its year end competition. The stories of the men’s and ladies’ national teams of the early 80s have been heralded by Bahamas Softball Federation president Burket … [Read more...]
2014 AAU Men’s International Fastpitch Championship
AAU Men’s International Fastpitch Championship [ESPN Wide World of Sports, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida] - 27 teams have filed their intent to participate in the highly regarded AAU Fastpitch Championship. Teams from Argentina, Canada, United States, and Venezuela are already polishing their cleats as they prepare for the trip. One in every three teams has … [Read more...]
New Zealand next stop for Canadian fastpitch standout
Bryan Abrey playing for Canada at upcoming World Championships then will suit up for New York based club team By MARK BOOTH / RICHMOND NEWS Don't tell Bryan Abrey there are limited opportunities for elite men's softball players living in B.C. On Saturday, the 25-year-old from Richmond leaves with his Canadian teammates for International Softball Federation (ISF) … [Read more...]
What’s the next move for softball?
Commentary by Graham Hays espnW.com Softball spent eight years hoping it could turn back the clock. It now needs to figure out what to do with the future. The International Olympic Committee vote to restore wrestling to the program for 2020, at the expense of squash and a combined softball-baseball bid, did not qualify as much of a surprise. It's difficult to read the … [Read more...]
Wrestling in, Softball out for 2020 Olympics
BUENOS AIRES – After a seven-month exile, wrestling was welcomed back into the Olympic program with a giant bear hug Sunday. Wrestling defeated baseball/softball and squash for a spot in the 2020 Summer Games as expected. Wrestling received a majority of the votes with 49, followed by a joint bid by baseball and softball getting 24 votes and squash with 22. "Wrestling has … [Read more...]
Channel 8 News Video of the 2013 ISC World Tournament
Teams from Venezuela, Canada in town for World Softball Tournament Nearly 50 teams from Canada, Venezuela, and even Walcott, Iowa, have descended on Moline this week for the International Softball Congress World Tournament. In total, 48 teams from nine countries are participating. Monday, organizers said that although a familiar face is missing from this year’s … [Read more...]
Go Big. Go AAU. – January 2014
"Go Big. Go AAU" billboard a creation of Maddy Flanagan. Click here for AAU Flyer 2014, or view below. #AAU2014 January Tournament - English and Spanish Tuesday, August 13, 2013 The AAU 2014 season is upon us and we are most pleased to announce that the AAU Men’s International Fastpitch Championship will again be held at ESPN Wide World of Sports at the Walt … [Read more...]