Stoolball news in May 2007

The June 2007 edition of ‘Sussex Life‘ magazine features stoolball as one of six summer sports it’s encouraging its readers to try. Independent photographer Kate Eastman came along to a stoolball match between the Lewes Arms and the Gardener’s Arms, which she found on this website, to take photos and learn about the game.

The June edition of ‘Sussex Life’ is out now. Look out for the beach huts on the cover and pick up your copy to find out more.

Officers of the National Stoolball Association (NSA) met at 53 Kings Road, Horsham on Monday 30 April 2007 at 7.30pm. Topics discussed include attendance at the general meeting and umpires’ forum, an NSA presence at league tournaments, insurance, ideas for marketing and publicity, the Club Mark Accreditation Scheme and the American Baseball League visit to Sussex.

Read more on Minutes of officers’ meeting on 30 April 2007…

Have you ever read a sticker on the car in front when you’re stuck in traffic? Millions have, which is why car stickers are a great way to promote stoolball. We’ve got stickers for you to display, and they’re only 50p each. Any window will do: promote stoolball at home, in the car or in the office.

The stickers read “Stoolball: the sport for all ages and abilities” and have the address of this website so that people can find out more. To get your stickers, please contact us.

Yew Tree is holding a mixed tournament at Chalvington on 29 July, and is looking for teams to take part. It’s a friendly tournament open to all teams. Contact Jacqui Davidson on 01323 487445 if your team would like to play.

National Stoolball Association (NSA) Chairman John Price will be talking about stoolball on Chris Evans’ drivetime show on Radio 2 this Friday at around 6.45pm. The show contacted John after one of its listeners mentioned stoolball. Don’t miss it.

The show’s sports presenter, Jonny Saunders, is familiar with stoolball having played it in Eastbourne and will also be talking with John and Chris. Jonny is a regular commentator on the BBC’s Test Match Special.

You’ll be able to catch John’s appearance up to a week after its broadcast using the BBC website’s ‘listen again’ feature.

The umpires’ forum is almost here. We would be delighted to welcome as many as possible to this informal gathering at Wivelsfield Green on 13 May (not at Wivelsfield, as previously stated). Its aim is to discuss all aspects of the umpire’s role and responsibilities, to share some points of view and, if needed, to offer help and suggestions to make our job more enjoyable for all.

For more details see our earlier article.  If you need directions please call 01444 483162 in advance.

After a long period of being able to hold our prices, unfortunately we now have to pass on increased costs for a few items.

• large scorebooks - £4
• tournament scorebooks - £2
• large cans of white marker paint - £8.50