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Manchester Baseball Club: competes in the British Baseball Federation (BBF) Northern Leagues - administered by Baseball Softball UK (BSUK), amateur leagues for teams in the North of England. We have teams to suit all ages and all skill levels, and the club is always looking for more new players in all age groups; 7-10, 10-13, 13-16 and for our adult teams (16 and over). If you are interested in joining MBC (in any capacity - no previous experience necessary) sign up here, or see the contact details at the bottom of this page.

The 2009 senior season has now started, training is therefore now on Thursady evening at the ground.

MBC Derby 2007. Eagles in black, A's in green, Umpire Ronan Dunne - see previous squads in the gallery

MBC AGM 2009: The AGM will take place after the BBF AGM (7th March), think now about what you can do for your club, most positions are up for election. Ask Ian for a copy of last year's minutes or talk to any of the retiring executive committee for information of the meeting. 31/01/09

Senior Rostering: To be included in the MBC rosters on the BSUK site for the 2009 season (and therefore to be eligible to play for the teams) you must either reactivate your account on BSUK - for people who registered last year using your old username and password. If you have forgotten it you can get a reminder here. Or register (for new members), you can do that here - remember to apply to join MBC too (found after registering and logging in - left hand menu option). We can then roster you (once your fees / subs are paid) to one of the MBC teams. If you are still confused, BSUK have more details on (re)registering here. 23/04/08

Junior Update: Bronco and Rookie training for 2009 will take place on Wednesday evenings 6.30pm at the ground Allen Field (see maps) from April. Can I remind you all that if you wish to be rostered to play in the matches for the coming season you need to complete a registration form. The fixtures have now been added to the junior area (link on left). If you are new to baseball and want to come along and have a go you are most welcome, bring strong trainers or football boots, you can use our gloves, bats and helmets to see how you get on. If you have any queries about this or anything else email the club junior contact. 09/05/08

BBF League Rules: Recent events (including forfeits, rain-outs and questions over use of DH) have highlighted the need for managers and players to have read the league bye-laws and handbook. It is advisable for all teams to have a copy of each at the game. Do not expect the umpire to know these league rules, their job is to apply the laws of baseball during the game, not league rules that mostly apply before the game starts. The bye-laws (2003) and handbook (2008) are available from the BSUK downloads section. 23/04/09

Match Day: As well as helping set up (and taking down) the field, can all team members remember to clear their rubbish away after matches, its our responsiblity to clean up the field (both dugouts), and each team should take bin liners to matches for rubbish collection. 04/06/07

Training: Takes place during the season (April-Sept.) at Mersey Bank Playing Fields (aka Allen Field), South Manchester. Seniors main training is Thursdays from 6.30pm until its dark. Tactics and analysis takes place afterwards in a local bar. Other senior training sessions (eg. batting practice) and junior training happen on most other week day nights. Weather forecast 17/03/02

Home Games: Are played at Mersey Bank Playing Fields (aka Allen Field), South Manchester. Spectators are welcome and the season runs from April until August. Senior games (16+) are played on Sunday afternoons; 2pm start for single games and 12pm for double headers. Junior games are played on Saturdays; normally 11am for U13's & 2pm for U16's, U10's will be agreed for each event. 17/03/02

New Players Wanted: We are looking for more new players in all age groups, 7-10, 10-13, 13-16 and for our adult teams (16 and over). If you are interested in joining MBC (in any capacity - no previous experience necessary) sign up here. 19/01/03

Archived Updates: More and older news clips are available on the MBC news page. 07/04/08

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