Kommende begivenheder er hermed opdateret.
Se mere her: https://www.softball.dk/events/
Turnering
Vi kan nu løfte sløret for årets slutspilsværter:
Slowpitch DM – Lørdag d. 20 juni → Nordfyns Softball Klub
U12 DM – Lørdag d. 5 september → Gladsaxe Softball Klub
Senior DM – 1. dag – Søndag d. 6. september → Amager Vikings
U15 DM – Søndag d. 12 september → Hørsholm Softball Klub
Senior DM – 2. dag – Søndag d. 13. september → Amager Vikings
Senior DM – 3. dag – Lørdag d. 19 september → Hørsholm Softball Klub
Senior DM – 4. dag – Søndag d. 20 september → Hørsholm Softball Klub
Senior DM – 5. dag – Lørdag d. 26. september → Hørsholm Softball Klub
Senior DM – Reserve dag – Søndag d. 27 september → Hørsholm Softball Klub
Til sidst skal der blot lyde et stort tak til alle jer, der har ønsket at være slutspilsvært.
Vi ses på banerne!
Invitationen samt programmet til årets sæson- og turneringsmøde er nu sendt ud til jer i klubberne.
Årets møde bliver afholdt d. 9. november kl. 10-14 i det nye klubhus i Hørsholm Idrætspark.
I kan tilmelde jer via. nedenstående link:
Tilmelding – Sæsonevaluering og turneringsmøde – Dansk Softball Forbund
Så er de foreløbige DM programmer 2025 klar til gennemsyn.
For at ansøge om at være vært til DM-slutspillet, klik på knappen her:
Bemærk at slutspillet hos både herrer og damer vil blive et page-system, hvor de 4 bedste hold fra grundspillet deltager.
Meningen med gennemsynet er som tidligere år at:
1. fange tekniske fejl i DM-programmerne, såsom datofejl, overlap af tidspunkter m.m. – som uden videre kan tilrettes.
2. klubberne har mulighed for at foreslå kampflytninger, hvis der kan siges at være ”vægtige” argumenter eller forhold der taler for dette.
3. specielt for landsholdene: Der kan ikke lægges landsholdstræninger på kampdage for aldersgruppen. F.eks. kan u18 landsholdet ikke træne på dage, hvor der ligger u19 kampe.
Alle klubber har mulighed for at komme med forslag til rettelser frem til og med fredag d. 14. februar 2025.
Rettelsesforslag fremsendes til: tudv@softball.dk.
Bemærk! At det generelt påhviler holdene selv at komme med forslag til alternative løsninger, for så vidt angår forhold under ovenstående pkt. 2. Og at der skal være “vægtige” argumenter til grund for ændringsforslag. Alle velbegrundede forslag vil naturligvis blive taget op til overvejelse.
Det er målet at kunne udsende de endelige tilrettede DM programmer senest 1. marts.
Ovenstående information er udsendt direkte til klubberne på mail den 31. januar.
Landsholdstræner Kevin Stockford har givet lidt indsigt i U22 damernes tur til EM, der lægges status og gives et bud på hvad der fortsat skal til for at drive niveauet op i dansk kvinde softball.
“The Danish Under-22 Women’s Softball Team recently attended the first U22 European Championships held in Kutno, Poland. This tournament was more than just a competition; it was a significant step in the development of our young athletes, many of whom are poised to become the next generation of leaders in Danish softball.
The team, comprised of mostly youth players and newer talents, demonstrated remarkable skill, determination, and growth throughout the week long competition.
The pathway for player development has been shown here at this tournament. Many of the top nations sending their youth players abroad to play in collage programs in America. It was evident in the number of USA college players, playing at this year’s European championships. A lot of the teams also having American based duel citizen passport holders.
Where to from here?
This was a great step in the right direction for women’s softball in Denmark, it shows us the gap between our U18, U22 and women’s programs is very big and needs to be addressed. We must develop more pitchers and give them the game time needed to learn to be competitive throwers. We have gained a valuable insite as to where we are as a softball nation, and also where we stand in relation to development.
We have been extremely focused this season on nurturing our young athletes through comprehensive training and development opportunities.
The players, though young, exhibited a maturity and understanding of the game that they should be proud of. Over half the team are eligible for the U18 women’s national team for next year’s European championships.
As these athletes continue to develop, the experience gained at the this year’s U22 Championships will be valuable. Competing at such a high level not only enhances their skills but also strengthens their mental resilience, preparing them for future challenges both domestically and internationally.
The Danish Under-22 Women’s Softball Team’s journey at the European Championships is a promising indicator of what’s to come for Danish softball. With continued support and investment in youth development, Denmark is on the right path. These young athletes are not just the future; they are already making their mark today.”
-Kevin Stockford, Landsholdstræner for U22 damer
