Wednesday 10 March 2010
The Management Committee of Stoolball England met at 53 Kings Road, Horsham, on Thursday, 18 February, 2010 at 7.45 p.m. Topics discussed include new developments on the website, coaching plans for 2010, a revision to the Constitution, and negotiations for a new insurance policy.
Read more on Minutes of Management Meeting, 28 February 2010…
Thursday 4 February 2010
The Management Committee of Stoolball England met at 53 Kings Road, Horsham, on Monday 18 January 2010 at 7.45pm. Topics discussed include clarification of the “no-ball” rule, coaching schemes for 2010, insurance and the Constitution.
Read more on Minutes of Management Meeting, 18 January 2010…
Sunday 31 May 2009
The Spring 2009 Stoolball England newsletter is now available. It includes results from last winter’s indoor leagues, inter-division and county fixtures for the 2009 season, and news about the many Stoolball England initiatives taking place to encourage stoolball in schools. Read the Stoolball England newsletter (PDF format, 240K).
Friday 21 December 2007
The National Stoolball Association’s coaching DVD explains how to bowl spin, how to bat effectively, how to improve your fielding, and suggests practices for your class or team. It’s an excellent way to improve your stoolball.
‘Skills and drills in striking and fielding games through the context of stoolball’ is presented by Melissa Mantle, our Coaching Development Officer.
Read more about our coaching DVD.
Sunday 22 April 2007
Do you want to go on a stoolball coaching course? Do you know someone who might want to go? Melissa Mantle will be running a course at Plumpton Agricultural College, East Sussex on Sunday 29 April from 1pm-7pm.
The course costs £40 per person, which includes a stoolball coaching DVD. ‘Stoolball coach’ sweatshirts are also available for £15 (optional). It will take place on the sports field at the college, or may move into the sports hall if the weather is poor.
For more information or to sign up contact Rhys Beale at [email address available when you sign in] or Melissa Mantle at [email address available when you sign in]. A minimum of 10 people are needed for the course to run, so please sign up as soon as possible if you’d like to attend.
Update: This course has been cancelled due to lack of numbers. It may be re-arranged for a later date.
Saturday 8 July 2006
This DVD, with accompanying booklet, allows anyone new to stoolball see how to play. The film explains the rules and promotes the atmosphere and friendliness which runs through the game.
It shows a league game, a children’s game, a tournament with ladies-only and mixed teams, a school game, indoor stoolball in a sports hall and how to set up.
The accompanying booklet contains rules, helpful hints and useful addresses. The DVD runs for 40 minutes.
Read more about the ‘Let’s Play Stoolball’ DVD.
Thursday 10 March 2005
The National Stoolball Association (NSA) level 1 coaching award took place at University College, Chichester on 1 March 2005 with over 80 participants.
The course is running at Hillview School, Tonbridge on 18 April 2005, and again on 25 April 2005.
We’ve got some photos from this year’s course at University College, Chichester.
Going for a run
Over 150 students have now passed their Level One course, and of these over 30 have achieved Level Two. Melissa Mantle, the NSA’s Chief Examiner, is hoping to put one or two students through Level Three – the highest award. As well as a ‘Let’s Play Stoolball’ video, those who pass can buy a navy blue coach’s sweatshirt.
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