Play Slowpitch Softball!
The outdoor co-ed slowpitch softball season will get underway with a few tournaments in April, and most leagues begin play in May. All leagues offer the chance for both new and experienced players to get involved in softball activity and make contacts that can help them find or join a team for the 2013 season.
We've listed the latest announcements on this page, and you can also use the Diamond Finder to locate softball leagues near you.
Anyone who would like to add slowpitch softball activities, training sessions or competitions to this page should send the details to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
London
There are a number of Independent Teams in London that play in weekend tournaments rather than weeknight leagues, and they are more likely to be looking for new players, especially players with prior experience. You can find a list of these on the British Softball Federation .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). You can also email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at the Greater London Softball Mixed League (GLSML) if you want to try finding an existing team to play for this season. She matches new players to teams in London's best open league, and if any teams are looking for players at this point, she will know.
The GLSML will once again be running their Development Nights throughout the summer in 2013. These sessions are aimed at slowpitch softball beginners and those that have limited experience of the sport and any players who want to improve their skills. The Development Nights take place at Regents Park each Monday from June through August. For more information and dates please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Leagues and Teams: South East
• Richings Park Softball Club trains at Richings Park Sports Club, Wellesley Avenue, Iver, Bucks SL0 9BN. Players of all abilities are always welcome and equipment can be provided. For more information, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
• The Oxford Softball League is still recruiting for the 2013 season. Visit oxfordsoftball.net for more info.
• The Solent Softball League is recruiting new players. For more information, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by email or ring 07887-951440.
• Chalfont Softball Club in Buckinghamshire is recruiting new players of all levels of experience. The club has three teams in the Windsor League and attends many weekend tournaments throughout the summer. For more information, please visit our website or contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Leagues and Teams: South West
Local Training 1
Bristol Softball Association will be running an open coaching/training session at Clifton College in Abbots Leigh every Monday night from 6.30 pm. The sessions are open to all and are aimed at improving fundamental skills. Costs are £3.00 per session.
The BSA has a coaching staff of 12 BSUK-qualified coaches and will also be offering team coaching at the grounds throughout the summer to any team that needs it.
See website www.bristolsoftball.com for more details, dates and directions.
Local Training 2
Bristol Softball Association is running beginners' sessions on Friday nights from 7.00-9.00 pm at the Gloucestershire Cricket Ground, Neville Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 and the sessions are open to all.
Intermediates' sessions are at the same venue on Tuesday nights from 8.00-10.00 pm and are open to anyone with some existing softball/baseball experience.
Costs are £5.00 per two-hour session.
Contact Jo Stretton to book a place on: trainingliaisonofficer@BristolSoftball.Com or CoachingOfficer@BristolSoftball.Com.
North and North West
The Manchester Softball League is seeking new players for many of its teams. For more information contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Many teams in the Leeds Softball Association are open to new players. The league plays at Leeds Metropolitan University Playing Fields in Adel (known to most as Bedquilts). For more information email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Northern Ireland
All of Northern Ireland's co-ed slowpitch softball teams will welcome new players. They are: Belfast Sliders, Belfast Brawlers, Belfast Aviators, Belfast Jets, the Smokin' Aces and the Braves. For more information, go to: www.softballulster.com.
