SOFTBALL IN BIRMINGHAM
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Edgbaston, Birmingham

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Ever fancied playing a new sport ? A 6 week programme of Softball 4 Beginners catering for beginners or experienced participants funded by Sportivate will be run by the Birmingham Bobcats for any anyone aged 14 and up. A great way to play a new sport and meet new people.

The six week course will start on Thursday 7th June and continue every Thursday until 12th July. All sessions will be run at Hallfield School playing fields in Edgbaston starting at 6:30pm. The sessions will be run by qualified coaches, lead by Sapin Patel and Meg Gallahan with support from other Bobcats and BSUK's Regional Development Manager Will Lintern. Each session will cost 2 pounds or you can pay 10 pounds up front for a 20% saving. Don't worry if you miss the first session - anyone can join throughout the course.

Softball is fun social sport that anyone can pick up and play regardless of their of previous experience. Softball is typically played in a co-ed format meaning that a team comprises of both men and women. All equipment will be provided so all you need to bring is suitable athletic attire and either trainers or football boots, a fun attitude and keenness to learn will make you feel right at home with the group.

Programme

The six week programme will introduce beginners to the game of softball, starting with the basics of putting on a glove and how to throw before progressing to playing a game. Each week will focus on a different skill including pitching, hitting and fielding before culminating in a game.

The final session will see the 'Softball for Beginners' cohort mix in with the rest of the Birmingham Bobcats and form several mini-teams to play a friendly intra-club competition, the first of its kind for the Bobcats.

More information

Costs: 2 pounds per session or 10 pounds for all six session if paid up front.

Time: 6:15pm-8:00pm

Location:

Hallfield School Playing Fields (accessed through Edgbaston Girls High School)

Westbourne Road

Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 3TS

If you would like more information then please get in touch or visit our website www.westmidsoftball.com
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