By Dan Chalk, Midland Daily News Gregg Sauve and Dave O’Keefe are excited about what lies ahead this summer, and for many years to come, in local men’s fastpitch softball. The two longtime players and coaches have a vision for a new fastpitch organization that’s young, athletic, made up of local players, and built to last for a long time. And that’s why they’ve … [Read more...]
Enoka leads Black Sox testing before WC
Last weekend, the New Zealand men's softball team completed their final round of physical testing before the March world tournament at Auckland's Rosedale Park. "The boys are definitely trending in the right direction and there were a couple of standout performers," says Wellington-based strength and conditioning coach Jamie Tout. "We test them against speed, power, core … [Read more...]
One More Pool, One More Spot Available at 2013 AAU Tournament
The AAU has room for one more team at the Men’s International Fastpitch Championships January 24-27 at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports. One more pool was added as there were seven teams on the waiting list, one of which had already purchased their tickets and hotel rooms. After adding the pool, one team dropped out so there is room for one team in this now-36 team event. The … [Read more...]
New Zealand Black Sox team could be struck out by merger
By Ben Stanley, Stuff.co.nz Next year's softball world championships in Auckland could be the last time New Zealand's men's team play for a world title. The former world softballs champion Black Sox face an unlikely future with the formation of an international diamond sports body. Last Wednesday, the International Softball Federation and International Baseball … [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...]
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...]