A change in roster could herald a shift in game plan for the New Zealand men's softball team as they build towards the defence of their world title. A loss of experience and power hitting could mean a change of style for the Black Sox men's softball team under new coach Mark Sorenson. In naming his first squad, Sorenson has cast the net wide as New Zealand begin a … [Read more...]
Midland to host ISF Junior Men’s World softball championship in 2016
From the Midland Daily News: Some of the best young male fastpitch softball players in the world will compete in Midland in July of 2016, thanks to a successful bid by a Midland group to host the International Softball Federation (ISF) Junior Men’s World Championship at Emerson Park and Currie Stadium. The only other time that this event was even held in the United States … [Read more...]
2014 Canadian Junior Men’s National Team Selection Camp Roster
Softball Canada Announces 2014 Junior Men’s National Team Selection Camp Roster (Ottawa, ON) Softball Canada is pleased to announce the list of athletes who have been named to the 2014 Junior Men’s National Team Selection Camp Roster. These athletes will attend a Selection Camp from May 22-25, 2014 in Brampton, ON, with the final team going on to compete at the ISF Junior … [Read more...]
Toronto Gators Announce 2014 Roster
From Adam Sargon:The Toronto Gators are proud to announce their 2014 roster. The Gators have a storied tradition of success and are firmly focused on adding a third ISC Championship to their list of accomplishments. The Gators are sponsored by Toronto’s own Jack Fireman, of Fireman Lawyers, and the team gratefully acknowledges both his sponsorship and dedication as well as … [Read more...]
Bahamian Softball Teams To Be Honoured
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 ISC PRAWN (All World Player) List
Click here for the official ISC PRAWN (All World Player) List. Click here for printable version of the ISC PRAWN (All World Player) List. The "PRAWN" rule limits the number of All World players/pitchers a team may have, in order to promote greater parity and competition. From the official ISC website: Prawn Rules A PRAWN that plays in more than one … [Read more...]
Softball seek annual trans-Tasman series
New national softball coach Mark Sorenson is hopeful an annual series with Australia can become part of the game's profile. The world champion Black Sox traditionally operate on the smell of an oily rag and without the publicity softball enjoyed in the past. However, after the success at the world championships staged in Albany earlier this year, it was felt a … [Read more...]