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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.

2008 season has now started, see senior updates (below) or look at the message board or the forum for more information.

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

Website Update:

Also to enable players to post scores from the field or during breaks etc I've added a PDA version of the website, here you can access and post to the message board and send emails to the club contacts. Try it out by putting www.manchesterbaseballclub.co.uk/pda into your PDA / mobile. You can see what the new mini-site looks like here. 09/05/08

Junior Update: Bronco and Rookie training for 2008 will take place on Wednesday evenings 6.30pm at the ground Allen Field (see maps) from Wednesday 2nd 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

Senior Update: Training is now Thursday evenings at the ground (see maps <----) from 6pm (or when you can get there). New or prosepective members should turn up to any training sessions or come along to match day to see what its all about. Note: all equipment is provided except a glove, which can be borrowed if anyone wants to try the game first, if you do want to buy anything first speak to Margy about getting it through the club. If you have any queries about this or anything else ask in the forum or email the club senior contact. 17/04/08

MBC AGM 2008: The AGM took place on the 23rd February at the Northern tennis & squash club, Palatine Rd, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 3YA. Ian Marchment will be producing minutes so ask Ian for a copy or talk to any of the new executive committee for news from the meeting. 25/02/08

In memory of Harold Booth: Long time Manchester baseball founder member Harold Booth passed away on Christmas day 2007. Harold one of the founder members of the Manchester Saints and Aces senior baseball teams in the early 1950's, was still umpiring for MBC into his 80's and leaves behind many friends at MBC. Current MBC'er Chris Woodall did a reading at Harold's funeral on the 8th Jan 2008. You can read this on the BSUK website. 10/01/08

Harold catching in 1952

Harold umpiring in 2002 (on left)

Senior Rostering: To be included in the MBC rosters on the BSUK site for the 2008 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. 05/02/08

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 (2007) are available from the BSUK downloads section. 03/07/07

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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