Indoor softball sessions will be offered for the first time in Birmingham this winter and spring by the Birmingham Bobcats Softball Club. Starting on 10 January, ten indoor sessions will be run at the Kingsbury School and Sports College in Erdington on Tuesday evenings from 7.00-8.00 pm through 13 March.
The game
Indoor softball is a fast and furious adaptation of slowpitch softball, with a few special rules added to cater for the compact nature of the indoor game. It is a great way to learn to play softball for the first-time player and equally good for more experienced players looking to hone their skills ahead of the 2012 outdoor season.
In fact, the game is so good that Liam Carroll, BSUK's Regional Coach and Club Development Officer for London, even recommends indoor softball to baseball players, as the faster pace of the indoor game will be great preparation for the baseball season.
Indoor teams consist of a minimum of eight players and should be half men and half women. If you are planning to come as part of a group, be sure to call ahead and let the Bobcats know.
Where and when
The Birmingham indoor sessions will be held at:
Kingsbury School and Sport College Leisure Centre
Kinsgbury Road
Erdington
Birmingham B24 8RA
The venue is only a few minutes away from Spaghetti Junction (J6 of the M6) and has good public transport links. Download a location map or set your Sat Nav for B24 8RA.
Sessions will be held every Tuesday evening from 7.00-8.00 pm from the January 10 through March 13.
Everyone welcome
The Birmingham Bobcats welcome all enthusiastic players aged 12 and over to the indoor sessions. Men and women (and boys and girls) are able to play together and the game is suitable for all skill levels, even for those who have never played softball before.
All coaches are fully qualified at Level 2 and CRB-checked, and will be ideally suited to help you learn the game.
Contacts
For more information please call Chris on 07896-419736 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Alternatively you can find the Birmingham Bobcats on Facebook or follow the them on Twitter.