Newfoundland softballers SHINE Five Newfoundlanders helped Canada claim gold at the VIII Men’s Pan American Softball Championship in Medellin, Colombia in September. Jason Hill and Ryan Boland from St. John’s, Stephen Mullaley of Freshwater, Placentia and Harbour Main’s Blair Ezekiel were part of the Canadian roster, as was Petty Harbour native Sean Whitten, who now calls … [Read more...]
YouTube video – 2012 ISF Jr. Men’s Final at Parana: ARG v. JPN
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New Zealand Softball boss not worried by merger with baseball
From RadioLIVE/3 NewsSoftball New Zealand has no fears about being swallowed up by baseball when the two sporting bodies combine at international level. The sports have combined to form the World Baseball-Softball Confederation to try and gain inclusion in the 2020 Olympic Games. The merger is no threat to New Zealand Softball says General Manager Dane Dougan. “It’s … [Read more...]
New Zealand Black Sox worlds squad lacks new blood
Cap tip Bob Henning By TONY SMITH Eddie Kohlhase talked the talk but picked the walk when it came to making a significant shift in the Black Sox softball team's style of play. Since the Black Sox surrendered their world title to Australia in 2009, coach Kohlhase carped about abandoning our baseball-derived power-hitting philosophy for a return to New Zealand's … [Read more...]
New Zealand Black Sox Announce 2013 ISF squad
Canterbury's Penese Iosefo is new to the Black Sox (Photosport) Four players will make their softball world championship debuts when New Zealand attempt to wrest back the title on home soil in March. Nik Hayes, Penese Iosefo, Tyson Byrne and Jerome Haretuku are part of a 17-man Black Sox squad named on Sunday for the tournament in Auckland. Coach Eddie Kohlhase has also … [Read more...]
Black Sox selection, title worth pain for Iosefo
Canterbury pitcher Penese Iosefo has overcome the pain barrier to make the Black Sox team for this summer's world softball championships. Iosefo suffered fractured ribs and a head injury in a car accident last month and did more damage today, as he helped guide his provincial team to the national title at North Harbour's Rosedale Park. Just getting to tournament was a big … [Read more...]
Australian Open Men`s team announced for 2013 ISF World Championship
From Softball AustraliaSoftball Australia is pleased to announce the 17 member Australian Open Men’s team, the Aussie Steelers, who will represent Australia at the ISF XIII Men’s World Championship in Auckland, New Zealand from 1-10 March 2013. This selection process commenced four years ago at the completion of the ISF XII Men’s Championship, when the Aussie Steelers completed … [Read more...]