Wednesday 23 rd April2008   Leeds Tournament is back on!
 Leeds Tournament will take place on June 21/22 at Morley RFC Scatcherd Lane, LS27 0JJ. The competition level is C Comp and will be capped at 16 teams. Details and links will appear on the website soon, or to be sent an entry form please email LeedsSoftball@gmail.com subject: Leeds Tournament
   
Saturday 8 th March2008   1st Annual Lakenheath Co-ed Softball Tournament
 Lakenheath men's softball team are hosting a co-ed softball tournament on the weekend of 12/13 April at RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk. The level will be A and B Comp and rules will follow ASA. The competition is open to the first 16 teams to enter. Camping is allowed on site. If you would like further details please email leedssoftball@gmail.com subject: Lakenheath
   
Friday 7 th March2008   Umpire Training 2008
 LSA will once again be running an umpire training course on 12/13 April 2008. The course will be taught by a BASU umpire and will cover everything you need to know about umpiring from the basics to the infield fly rule! The course will be have both a theory and practical element. All teams are required to send at least one member to the course but it is open to all should you wish to attend. Full details will be announced at the Captains' meeting.
   
Monday 25 th Feburary2008   Captains' Meeting
 Captain's Packs are currently being compiled. The Captain's meeting will be on Tuesday 1st April 6.30pm in the Albert Room at the Victoria Hotel Pub Great George Street LS1 3BB
   
Saturday 23 rd Feburary2008   Glasgow Indoor Tournament
 Central Scotland Softball League in Glasgow are having an indoor tournament in 3 weeks(8/9 March) and there are still a couple of spots available. If you would like to enter please contact leedssoftball@gmail.com subject: Glasgow Indoor
   
Monday 11 th Feburary2008   14th February - Deadline for BSF AGM Motions and Nominations
 The 2008 BSF AGM will be held on Saturday, March 15 at Parrs Wood School in Didsbury, Manchester, and the BSF is now calling for nominations for posts on the BSF Executive and any motions that members would like to put before the AGM. The deadline for nominations and motions to be received, in writing, is 5.00 pm on Thursday, February 14, 2008. Nominations or motions should be sent to Liz Graham though the BSF Contacts webpage. In the case of new nominees, a current softball CV and a signed document from a person other than the nominee is required, which must include a statement that he or she has consented to stand for Office and attest to the candidate's qualifications for the Executive and that Office. For more information about positions available and what each position entails, see the document titled BSF Standing Orders in the Download section of the BSUK website under Softball.
   
Monday 4 th Feburary2008   Fun Golf day for Softballers
 A fun Golf day is being organised by a player from independant southern team the Niners. It will be held on Friday 11th April at Richings Park course in Buckinghamshire www.richingspark.co.uk and the cost will be £50 per player. The format will be Texas Scramble, with prizes for the winning team, longest drive, nearest the pin. Bacon rolls beforehand and dinner afterwards! It's a fun day for softballers from various leagues to get together pre-season, but if non-softballers are interested they are welcome. If you are interested please get in touch via the normal LeedsSoftball@gmail.com subject: Golf Day, to be put in touch with the right people!
   
Sunday 2 nd December2007   Your 2008 Committee
 President - Amanda Schonfeld
Vice-president - Leroy Sanford
General Sec - Kate Hendrick
Treasurer - Paul Ellingham
Div 1 rep - Adam Moger
Div 2 rep - Richard Handby
Div 3 rep - Paul Dempsey
Equipment officer - Tim Warren
Fixtures sec - Jon Round
Social Sec - Liz Green
Tournaments - Vacant
Umpire in Chief - Richard Handby
Communications - Vacant

The vacant positions are open to any LSA members. Please contact Amanda Schonfeld via leedssoftball@gmail.com if you are interested.

Contact details for all the committee members will be issued at the 2008 Captains Meeting.
   
Sunday 2 nd December2007   Key Rule Changes for New Season
 At the AGM this year it was decided to bring LSA rules in line as much as possible with the governing bodies - ISF and BSF. To do this the following rule changes have been made.

1: 5 male and 5 female players - where a team cannot field 5 female they are allowed to have a maximum of 1 female batting twice in the order, meaning there is only 1 automatic out for a team fielding only 3 female and no automatic out for a team fielding only 4 female.
2: Boys play as Men - regardless of age NOTE: The lower age limit for players is currently 13 and upper is 18, with players under 18 requiring appropriate parental or guardian supervision.
3: Maximum of 2 male players in the outfield.
4: No safety plate at home from div 2.

The full ISF rules are available from: www.leedssoftball.co.uk
   
Sunday 2 nd December2007   Tournament News 2008
 LSA aiming to hold Leeds Tournament in 2008. Location and dates to be confirmed.

Other tournaments - each year LSA sends teams to other tournaments across the country. Members of the committee will be recruiting for the tournaments across the course of the season - if you are interested contact the tournament manager, your divisional rep or any other committee member for details.

Tournaments entered 2008:
Glasgow Tartan Tournament - w/e May 24th & 25th
League All Star Nationals - w/e June 14th & 15th
World Corporate Games (Leeds) - July 10th - 13th - Although LSA is not entering as we are encouraging member teams to enter
Windsor Tournament - w/e July 19th & 20th
Manchester Tournament - w/e August 9th & 10th
Edinburgh Festiball - w/e August 23rd & 24th
Co-ed Nationals (Keele) - w/e September 6th & 7th
   
Saturday 1 st December2007   Registration Opens For LSA 2008
 Registration Opens for LSA 2008

That`s right! Registration is open early this year to book your place in the coming season email leedssoftball@gmail.com

Captains from last seasons teams will be emailed shortly with registration forms.

January 31st 2008 - Registration closes
February 29th 2008 - Release schedule
March 31st 2008 - Subscription fees due
April 1st 2008 - Captain`s Meeting
w/e April 12th & 13th 2008 - Umpire training
April 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th, May 1st 2008 - pre-season training
May 6th 2008 - Season starts

Individual players looking to play this season - we can find you a team - drop us an email to leedssoftball@gmail.com
   
Tuesday 31 st July2007   Manchester Tournament Off
 The LSA will not be entering any teams to the Manchester tournament this year due to a mix up between the tournament organisers and the LSA. The next tournament will be the Edingburgh Festival on the 26th and 27th of August, if you want to play then register your interest on the website now or contact your divisinoal rep.
   
Tuesday 31 st July2007   Single Sex Nightmare
 The Yorkshire Pudding Mens team came home with their tails between their legs after the single sex nationals in Birmingham this weekend. The tournament boasted the highest turnout ever since its induction but the Puddings team unfortunately weren't able to match up to the strength of some of the other team playing. The calming influence of the girls team members was heavily missed as tempers rose and heads dropped, the tournament was however the debut for a few new faces who we hope return and form the base of the next generation of Yorkshire teams.
   
Saturday 30 th June2007   New BSUK Bulletin Available
 The July edition of the BSUK softball bulletin is now available for downlaod from the BSUK website (www.baseballsoftballuk.com) or alternatively get it right here
   
Thursday 10 th May2007   Aileen Kozsdiy Memorial Match
 "To commemorate Aileen Kozsdiy's life and her contribution as women's goalkeeper in our football club, Republica Internationale is holding a memorial match.Sunday 20th May - kick off 1pm at the University pitches up at Weetwood, by Lawnswood roundabout. We would like to invite all Aileen's friends from outside the club to come and inaugurate a trophy in her memory. There will be food and drink available afterwards. If you would like further information, or just to let us know that you will be coming so we can arrange enough refreshments, then please get in touch. Cathy: c.a.brennan@leeds.ac.uk 0113 3432705" For those who didn't know, Aileen passed away in February. She had been unwell for a number of years – not that you would have known when you saw her play – but it still came as shock to us all. Aileen has contributed greatly to Leeds softball as a player, umpire and committee member and will be greatly missed. Aileen's Life
   
Thursday 10 th May2007   Glasgow Team Decided
 The LSA today released the team that will travel to Glasgow to take part in the Tartan Tournament. Both the Terriers and the Puddings travelled to Glasgow last year, the Terrriers finished 6th in the plate competition whilst the Puddings were runners up in the cup. Stella Bradbury Kate Hendrick (assistant coach – injured) Rowena Houston (one day only) Brandy Lyons Amanda Schonfeld (coach - injured) Grace Spedding Lindsey Texel (one day only) Colleen Wade Kurt Baldwin Paul Brown Paul Ellingham Frank Houston (one day only) James Pearson George Smith Keith Texel (one day only) Jack Williams Lets hope the Puddings can do just as well again this year if not better! Good Luck!
   
Tuesday 8 th May2007   LSA Leeds Softball League Begins
 After a long off season the 2007 Leeds Softball League officially kicks off tonight with Jokers taking on Castaways and the Terriers hosting the Cheeky Monkeys. Now the season has started official training sessions will be on a Monday night.
   
Monday 7 th May2007   Glasgow Tournament Confirmed.
 The first tournament of the season takes place in Glasgow on the 26th and 27th of May and the LSA will be putting forward a team. What this space for team news closer to the date.
   
Tuesday 24 th April2007   Softball Training Dates Revealed.
 With only a few weeks to go before the official start to the 2007 Leeds Softball League the LSA has organised training sessions for new players to come along and learn how to play as well as inviting back existing players to hone their skills or just get in shape for the new season. Schedule: Tuesday 24th April – Fielding (Div 1) Wednesday 25th April – Fielding (Div 2) Thursday 26th April – Fielding (Div 3) Tuesday 1st May – Batting (Div 1) Wednesday 2nd May – Batting (Div 2) Thursday 3rd May – Batting (Div 3)
   
Monday 16 th April2007   Tournament Dates Decided.
 The LSA has decided to put teams forward for the following tournaments. May 26-27 Tartan Tournament Glasgow June 9-10 All Star Nationals Birmingham July 28-29 Single Sex Nationals Birmingham August 11-12 Manchester Tournament Manchester August 25-26 Edinburgh Festiball Edinburgh September 8-9 Co-ed Nationals Keele Uni Website members should have received their e-mails to register their interest. All others interested should register their details now. For more information on tournaments see the tournaments section.
   
Wednesday 14 th March2007   2007 Fixtures Released
 The fixture list for the 2007 Leeds Softball League is released today so check when you’re playing and when you’re umpiring. All games start at 6.15PM prompt so players please be on time. If your team can’t provide an umpire please do your best to arrange for someone else to do it on your behalf.
   
Sunday 17 th December2006   LSA President Wins Coach of the year award
 Our LSA president was among those awarded at the BSUK AGM in London this weekend. Amanda picked up the award for adult coach of the year as voted for by all BSUK members nationwide.
   
Monday 11 th December2006   New Website Revealed.
 The official website of the LSA and Leeds Softball League is now available for all members, containing information on team registration, training, the 2007 season and much more.
   
Friday 1 st December2006   Team Registration for 2007.
 Team Registration. Existing team captains should have had their invite to re-register for the up and coming 2007 season. Please be quick to re-register as the LSA will soon be taking entries from new teams so act now to secure your teams place.