Hit the Pitch™

What is it?

Hit the Pitch™ is BaseballSoftballUK's development programme aimed at creating new playing opportunities and attracting youth, college, university and adult players to softball and baseball. Hit the Pitch™ programmes are wide-ranging but often include fun softball or baseball sessions followed by tournament and/or league play to satisfy people's competitive spirit!

Where?

Hit the Pitch™ programmes take place all over the country in colleges, universities, workplaces and with adults and children in the wider community. The programmes are run indoor, outdoor and on astroturf and 3G surfaces, meaning they are easy to set up and take part in.

Why Hit the Pitch™?

Fun introductory sessions and competition for all ages.
Men and women play together.
Perfect for developing friendships and socialising.
No prior playing experience is necessary, so baseball and softball can be used to widen sporting participation in your school or organisation.
Helps to break down cultural and diversity barriers.
Great opportunity for youngsters, students, and adults to develop leadership and volunteering skills.
Good for developing health and fitness levels.
Opportunities for local community engagement.

What else?

As well as the chance to play softball and baseball through Hit the Pitch™ there is a great opportunity for participants to sign up to BSUK's coaching, officiating and leadership courses. Sign up today and develop the skills to progress as a coach, umpire or volunteer!

Check out our ongoing Hit the Pitch™ programmes

Chester University Padgate (Warrington Campus)

Dates: TBC
Time: TBC
Venue: Padgate Campus, Crab Lane, Fearnhead, Warrington WA2 0DB
Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

University of Liverpool

Dates: TBC
Time: TBC
Venue: Roscoe and Gladstone Hall, Greenbank Lane, Liverpool, L17 1AH
Details: Free, Sportivate Funded
Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

London Colleges

Dates: Various dates across four colleges in North West London. Indoor baseball and softball sessions running in spring and summer term at:

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Stanmore College: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
St. Dominics College: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Uxbridge College: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

To find out more and register interest in taking part please contact your college representative listed above. Sessions are FREE for all students!

London Universities

Two blocks of six indoor softball sessions open to all London-based university students. Universities involved in the programme include:

University College London (UCL): .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
King's College London (KCL): .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
London South Bank University (LSBU): .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
University of Westminster: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

The sessions are FREE! Sessions run on a Thursday and Friday. To register interest in taking part please contact your university representative listed above.

LSBU and KCL
Venue: Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre
Time: 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Dates: Thursdays from 9 February

UCL
Venue: Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre
Time: 3.00pm-4.00pm
Dates: Fridays from 27 January

University of Westminster
Venue: TBC
Time: TBC
Dates: TBC

The University of Manchester / Manchester Metropolitan University (combined programme)

Dates: Saturdays, starting 6 October
Time: 4.00 - 5.30pm
Details: Free, Sportivate Funded
Venue: The Armitage Site, Moseley Road, Fallowfield, M14 6HE
Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Richmond-upon-Thames College

Dates: TBC in spring/summer term
Time: 11.30am – 1.30pm
Venue: Indoor sports hall (on campus)
Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Roehampton University

Six weeks of outdoor softball sessions followed by intramural competition for all students at Roehampton University.

Dates: TBC in spring/summer term
Time: TBC
Venue: Sports fields (on campus)
Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Bucks New University

Six indoor softball sessions for all students at Bucks New University. Sessions are FREE and if you attend all six sessions you get your own softball glove!

Dates: Mondays from 6 February 2012
Time: 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Venue: Indoor sports hall (on campus)
Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

University of Hertfordshire

Four outdoor softball sessions on campus for all students at the University of Hertfordshire. Tournament dates to follow after Easter holidays.

Dates: Mondays from 4 March 2012
Time: 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Venue: Outdoor playing fields (De Havilland campus)
Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Warrington Universities

Dates: TBC
Time: TBC
Venue: Chester University - Padgate Campus, Crab Lane Fearnhead Warrington Cheshire WA2 0DB
Details: Free, Sportivate Funded
Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Oxford Brookes University

Six weeks of softball sessions and fun intramural league play for all students at Oxford Brookes University.

Dates: TBC in spring/summer term
Time: TBC in spring/summer term
Venue: Cheney Fields (on campus)
Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)