Tournaments Fixtures
Manchester Main
Manchester Main 2024
3rd – 4th August
Wythenshawe Sports Ground
Gold
| Time | Pitch E | Pitch F | Pitch G | Pitch H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd August 2024 | ||||
| 10:00 | Meerkats @ Spittin Camels | Meddling Kidz @ Manchester Thunder | Famille Casling @ Camels II | Manchester Mavericks @ Manchester Dodgers |
| 12:00 | Manchester Thunder @ Spittin Camels | Manchester Mavericks @ Meerkats | Manchester Dodgers @ Camels II | Meddling Kidz @ Famille Casling |
| 14:00 | Famille Casling @ Manchester Dodgers | Spittin Camels @ Manchester Mavericks | Camels II @ Manchester Thunder | Meerkats @ Meddling Kidz |
| 16:00 | Spittin Camels @ Manchester Dodgers | Manchester Thunder @ Famille Casling | Camels II @ Meerkats | Manchester Mavericks @ Meddling Kidz |
| 4th August 2024 | ||||
| 09:00 | Manchester Dodgers @ Meddling Kidz | Meerkats @ Manchester Thunder | Famille Casling @ Manchester Mavericks | Spittin Camels @ Camels II |
| 11:00 | Famille Casling @ Meerkats | Meddling Kidz @ Spittin Camels | Manchester Thunder @ Manchester Dodgers | Manchester Mavericks @ Camels II |
| 13:00 | Spittin Camels @ Famille Casling | Manchester Dodgers @ Meerkats | Manchester Thunder @ Manchester Mavericks | Camels II @ Meddling Kidz |
| 14:15 | Plate SF3: G5 @ G8 | Cup SF1: G1 @ G4 | ||
| 15:15 | Plate SF4: G6 @ G7 | Cup SF2: G2 @ G3 | ||
| 16:30 | ️️🍽️ Plate Final | Manchester Main 🏆 Cup Final | ||
Silver
| Time | Pitch C | Pitch D |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd August 2024 | ||
| 10:00 | Manchester Speeders @ Manchester Thunder II | Tigers @ Manchester Screwballs |
| 11:00 | Manchester Screwballs @ Bobcats | |
| 12:00 | Tigers @ Manchester Speeders | |
| 13:00 | Manchester Speeders @ Bobcats | Manchester Thunder II @ Manchester Screwballs |
| 14:00 | Manchester Thunder II @ Tigers | |
| 15:00 | Manchester Screwballs @ Manchester Speeders | Bobcats @ Tigers |
| 16:00 | Bobcats @ Manchester Thunder II | |
| 4th August 2024 | ||
| 09:00 | Manchester Screwballs @ Tigers | Manchester Thunder II @ Manchester Speeders |
| 10:00 | Bobcats @ Manchester Speeders | |
| 11:00 | Tigers @ Manchester Thunder II | Bobcats @ Manchester Screwballs |
| 12:00 | Manchester Speeders @ Manchester Screwballs | |
| 13:00 | Manchester Thunder II @ Bobcats | |
| 14:00 | Manchester Speeders @ Tigers | |
| 15:00 | Manchester Screwballs @ Manchester Thunder II | Tigers @ Bobcats |
| 16:30 | 🏆 Cup Final | 🍽️ Plate Final |
Bronze
| Time | Pitch E | Pitch F | Pitch G | Pitch H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd August 2024 | ||||
| 09:00 | Leicester Royals @ Yorkshire Hippos | Manchester Thunder III @ Liver Birds | Bolts @ Yorkshire Dales | Hackers @ Unicorns |
| 11:00 | Liver Birds @ Yorkshire Hippos | Hackers @ Leicester Royals | Unicorns @ Yorkshire Dales | Manchester Thunder III @ Bolts |
| 13:00 | Yorkshire Dales @ Liver Birds | Yorkshire Hippos @ Hackers | Bolts @ Unicorns | Leicester Royals @ Manchester Thunder III |
| 15:00 | Yorkshire Hippos @ Unicorns | Liver Birds @ Bolts | Yorkshire Dales @ Leicester Royals | Hackers @ Manchester Thunder III |
| 17:00 | Leicester Royals @ Liver Birds | Yorkshire Hippos @ Yorkshire Dales | Unicorns @ Manchester Thunder III | Bolts @ Hackers |
| 4th August 2024 | ||||
| 10:00 | Bolts @ Leicester Royals | Liver Birds @ Unicorns | Hackers @ Yorkshire Dales | Manchester Thunder III @ Yorkshire Hippos |
| 12:00 | Unicorns @ Leicester Royals | Yorkshire Hippos @ Bolts | Yorkshire Dales @ Manchester Thunder III | Liver Birds @ Hackers |
| 14:15 | Cup SF1: B1 @ B4 | Plate SF3: B5 @ B8 | ||
| 15:15 | Cup SF2: B2 @ B3 | Plate SF4: B6 @ B7 | ||
| 16:30 | 🏆 Cup Final | 🍽️ Plate Final | ||
Manchester First Ball
2024 Winners
Gold: Mavericks
Silver: Camels II
Bronze: Bristol BAM!
All Tournaments
Tournaments - North West and the NSL
| Date | Game | League | Field |
|---|
Tournaments organised by MSL
Manchester First Ball (April)
Hosts: Manchester Softball League
The season kicks off with Manchester First Ball at Wythenshawe Sports Ground. Rec and Comp tiers play over both days. Teams play a series of round robin games before progressing to the knock-out final. Contact our events exec, N-J for details.
Manchester Main (July/August)
Hosts: Manchester Softball League
Manchester’s mid-season tournament sees teams travelling from all over the UK, including Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London for a two-day tournament at both Comp and Rec levels.
Other tournaments in the area
North West Series
Hosts: BaseballSoftballUK
The North West Series is a three-tournament series held at Parrs Wood School in Manchester.
The Alex Hall Memorial Tournament
Hosts: The Alex Hall Memorial Fund for Christies
The memorial tournament for passionate softball player Alex Hall, who sadly died of cancer in 2003. Alex was treated for her illness at the Christies hospital and money raised goes to the Christie Hospital Charity Fund. Entry is for individual players, not whole teams, and teams are designated by the organisers. Fancy dress is encouraged and there is a picnic half way through. It is always immense fun and with the randomised teams there is the opportunity to meet new players. Teams are chosen to include players of all levels of ability, so it is a great chance for new players to play with and learn from more experienced team-mates.
Away Day Tournaments
Most leagues across the country host their own tournaments. Softball is inclusive and friendly and players love to travel to play other tournaments. Well known tournaments include those in Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, and Liverpool.
LGBTQ+ Tournaments
Several leagues run LGBTQ+ tournaments each year. The atmosphere is relaxed and fancy dress is encouraged! 🌈
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National Softball League 2024 Preview
