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The BBF 2020 Open Baseball Tournament starts this weekend. In appreciation and recognition of the National Health Services (NHS) during these unstable times, all teams involved in the tournament will be making a donation to - NHS Charities Together. NHS Charities Together is a national charity supporting NHS Charities across the UK and community projects.
Donate at the following link https://www.justgiving.com/associationofnhscharities
[All proceeds received for the tournament go 100% to the charity.]
"NHS Charities Together would like to thank all those involved in the British Baseball National Tournament for their support. Donations will allow NHS Charities across the UK to go over and above for their staff, patients, and volunteers. Best of luck to all involved!" Sian Averill, Fundraising Manager
We appreciate everyone making it all possible this weekend. Join us in making a donation above. It's for a great cause and every pound raised goes to those who need it most.
British Baseball Federation

Earlier today BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) released a public statement about their New Strategy for Baseball and Softball in the United Kingdom https://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/news/view/a-new-Strategy-for-baseball-and-softball-in-the-uk
The above BSUK Strategic Plan contains factual inaccuracies and is misleading which requires us to make the following statement:

The BBF has had no input in the BSUK Strategic Plan. The BBF has sought meetings with the independent directors of BSUK for over seven months to discuss the BSUK strategy, other material operational, and performance issues with BSUK but our requests have been dismissed. The BBF board has reviewed the BSUK Strategic Plan and has concluded it cannot support what BSUK is proposing for the following reasons:
In 2019 the independent chairwomen and senior independent non-executive director of BSUK resigned alleging serious corporate governance issues, and the inability for BSUK senior management to reset the relationship and move to a productive relationship;
As a result of the allegations and lack of acknowledgment by BSUK on the above matter, the BBF board issued a “no confidence” letter to BSUK in August 2019; and

In 2019 at the request of Sport England, the accounting firm BDO conducted a review of BSUK’s governance (BDO Report). The BBF board after being denied access for six months, has now been able to review the BDO Report (dated February 2020 but only received by the BBF on 28 July 2020) and considers the finding very significant. Unfortunately, due to confidentiality provisions in BBF’s agreement with BSUK, the BBF is not contractually permitted to share details of the BDO Report. If you would like a copy of the BDO Report (so you know why the BBF decided not to support the BSUK Strategic Plan) we suggest you contact BSUK directly. We strongly suggest you request the full Governance Review which consists of 43 pages.

As a result of the above, the BBF does not endorse the BSUK Strategic Plan.
British Baseball Federation

Clubs with the exception of LYBL to cease operations until further notice as a result of COVID-19.

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the British Baseball Federation (BBF) imposes

enforcement action on SB of the London Mammoths.

The aim of the call is to provide guidance to all of the NBL and Double-A teams taking part in the Finals (19-20 August)

London Eaton Storm 6
Milton Keynes Bucks 12
in Bristol
at Essex

Rebeldes 14
South Coast Pirates 4
in Bristol
at Essex

Essex Arrows 7
London Capitals 9
at Essex

Essex Arrows 7
London Capitals 9
in Essex

In Bristol

Rebeldes 9 CHAMPIONS!
Milton Keynes Bucks 7

in Bristol

South Coast Pirates 3
Long Eaton Storm 15
in Bristol

London Mets 9 CHAMPIONS!
London Capitals 1

in Finsbury Park

The aim of the call is to provide guidance to all of the Triple-A and Single-A teams taking part in the Finals (19-20 August)

Mr Liam Carroll, Great Britain Baseball (GB Baseball) Seniors National Team Manager(*), who has been involved in the programme from 2004 has decided the time is right to move on to new challenges. Mr Carroll leaves the programme in great shape to continue to develop.
"Representing Great Britain has been the greatest honour. From the first time I was selected to play in 1996 all the way to managing the 2019 European Championship squad and preparing for the what-if 2021 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers, I have given the programme my very best. I am incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved and how we’ve grown, especially while having had the privilege to be the caretaker of the Senior age group over the last few years.
Most importantly, I am humbled to have had the best seat in the house to witness the incredible efforts made by so many players, coaches and support staff to Inspire, Develop and Perform for Queen and Country.
Great Britain Baseball will always be inside of me, and although I’m ready to explore some exciting opportunities outside of the programme, I am looking forward to supporting the continued growth of the programme in the future," said Mr Liam Carroll.
Mr Jason Pearce, National Teams Official for the British Baseball Federation, said: "We are so thankful for Liam's many contributions throughout the years, we know his future is bright". He went on to say, "On behalf of Great Britain Baseball and the British Baseball Federation, we wish Liam all the success in his future endeavours."

Sat 19 Sep at 15:00 BST
London Mammoths (h) v East London Latin Boys (a)
at Waltham Abbey, Essex | 7 innings

Sat 19 Sep at 11:30 BST
Kent Buccaneers (h) v Brighton Jets (a)
at Bristol | 7 innings

Sat 19 Sep at 14:30 BST
Essex Archers (h) v Taunton Muskets s (a)
at Bristol | 7 innings

Sun 21 Sep at 15:00 BST
Winner of game 5 (a) v Winner of game 6 (b)
FINALS
at Finsbury Park | 7 innings

Sun 20 Sep at 11:00 BST
The loser of the game (h) 5 v Loser of game 6 (a)
at Finsbury Park | 7 innings