I fixed it! But my latest post got lost in translation! I will have to re-write this evening after work!
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
BGSU Club Softball
Club Softball is an extracurricular activity here at Bowling Green State University. The club is comprised of sixteen women, and one academic advisor. The club is ran by an elected set of leaders: the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, trip leader, and safety officer.
Each year this team participates as a National Club Softball Association (NCSA) member. BG competes within the league, as well as non-league teams in both the Fall and Spring. Each game day consists of triple or double-header games. Travel is a big part of the league. Within our division teams from Grand Valley State, Central Michigan, Michigan State, Indiana-South Bend, University of Michigan, and also BG compete for a bid to Nationals. Some non-league teams are also year to year competition including Ohio State, Miami University, Eastern Kentucky University, and more. These non-league games are double-headers.
Nationals are held each Spring, around mid-March in either Florida or Georgia. National tournaments such as this are all ran by a bid process. A season win (in league comp.) denotes a point value, which stems to a ranking within the NCSA. This ranking is used to determine competition levels at national tournaments.
BGSU women's club has not been to Nationals in about 3 years. Nor a national tournament. Unfortunately, the club does not have the full backing of the University when it come to financing a season. It is very tough in this economy to make ends meet, and especially for voluntary endeavors. We are currently fund raising as much as possible. If anyone has any fundraising suggestions, or questions about BG Club Softball, feel free to leave a comment!
BG kicks off their Fall season Sunday, Sept. 18th vs. Grand Valley State.
'Home' games are held at Fostoria High School, 1001 Park Avenue, Fostoria OH.
Game time is 11am, 1 & 3pm.
Each year this team participates as a National Club Softball Association (NCSA) member. BG competes within the league, as well as non-league teams in both the Fall and Spring. Each game day consists of triple or double-header games. Travel is a big part of the league. Within our division teams from Grand Valley State, Central Michigan, Michigan State, Indiana-South Bend, University of Michigan, and also BG compete for a bid to Nationals. Some non-league teams are also year to year competition including Ohio State, Miami University, Eastern Kentucky University, and more. These non-league games are double-headers.
Nationals are held each Spring, around mid-March in either Florida or Georgia. National tournaments such as this are all ran by a bid process. A season win (in league comp.) denotes a point value, which stems to a ranking within the NCSA. This ranking is used to determine competition levels at national tournaments.
BGSU women's club has not been to Nationals in about 3 years. Nor a national tournament. Unfortunately, the club does not have the full backing of the University when it come to financing a season. It is very tough in this economy to make ends meet, and especially for voluntary endeavors. We are currently fund raising as much as possible. If anyone has any fundraising suggestions, or questions about BG Club Softball, feel free to leave a comment!
BG kicks off their Fall season Sunday, Sept. 18th vs. Grand Valley State.
'Home' games are held at Fostoria High School, 1001 Park Avenue, Fostoria OH.
Game time is 11am, 1 & 3pm.
Shawn & I, assessing the World Baseball Classic
1. In the Klein (2008) article, he talks about "growing the game." What does that mean? How effectively has the WBC enabled baseball to "grow the game?" How would you assess the effectiveness of the WBC compared to FIFA's growth of soccer?
We understand "growing the game" to be an attempt at raising awareness of the sport, gaining popularity and viewership. Also we assume it to be a concept of increasing revenue within the sport.
The WBC is still in the early stages of its venture. So compared to FIFA, who has been years into it's project, the WBC has not been effective. However, we do not speculate about it happening in the future. The WBC has only attempted (2) classics, while FIFA has held numerous competitions.
2. At the end of the article, Klein outlines a way that could you could have global competition in baseball. How well do you think that would work? What would be pros and cons of implementing international play?
We believe, that although in theory it is brilliant, this venture will not work. Travel schedules, costs of travel, etc. would be impractical and ineffective. But there are some pros vs cons to consider. Some of the positives international competition brings would be having international competition. This global market could potentially spike interest in the sport and allow baseball to play on a ''world stage." A few cons to consider are the heavy weight of travel costs, time zone differences (for both play and broadcasting), and the varying styles of play. We also don't believe in the sport, there is a uniform level of talent to make games competitive.
3. Based upon other sports' efforts at globalization, what suggestions would you make to help baseball grow in the global marketplace?
We suggest that WBC leaders should look into expanding withing the European market. Aside from the Netherlands and Italy, baseball isn't popular or even an 'open market.' This could aide the venture in expanding to a global scale, while also creating a market for the sport.
(Repectfully submitted per Stephanie Loomis & Shawn Weimer)
We understand "growing the game" to be an attempt at raising awareness of the sport, gaining popularity and viewership. Also we assume it to be a concept of increasing revenue within the sport.
The WBC is still in the early stages of its venture. So compared to FIFA, who has been years into it's project, the WBC has not been effective. However, we do not speculate about it happening in the future. The WBC has only attempted (2) classics, while FIFA has held numerous competitions.
2. At the end of the article, Klein outlines a way that could you could have global competition in baseball. How well do you think that would work? What would be pros and cons of implementing international play?
We believe, that although in theory it is brilliant, this venture will not work. Travel schedules, costs of travel, etc. would be impractical and ineffective. But there are some pros vs cons to consider. Some of the positives international competition brings would be having international competition. This global market could potentially spike interest in the sport and allow baseball to play on a ''world stage." A few cons to consider are the heavy weight of travel costs, time zone differences (for both play and broadcasting), and the varying styles of play. We also don't believe in the sport, there is a uniform level of talent to make games competitive.
3. Based upon other sports' efforts at globalization, what suggestions would you make to help baseball grow in the global marketplace?
We suggest that WBC leaders should look into expanding withing the European market. Aside from the Netherlands and Italy, baseball isn't popular or even an 'open market.' This could aide the venture in expanding to a global scale, while also creating a market for the sport.
(Repectfully submitted per Stephanie Loomis & Shawn Weimer)
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.
Stephanie, a sports management major here at Bowling Green State University. This is my third year here at BGSU. I am an avid hiker, biker, photographer and I will play almost any sport. But I most enjoy softball, which I am president of the club team for BGSU. I also am the current Youth Sports coordinator for the Geary Family YMCA of Fostoria. Check us out! http://www.gearyfamilyymca.org/
As I mentioned before this is a blog kept to fulfill course requirements for SM3950. Our first meeting we also did an introduction and talked about our athletic like/dislikes and what global sporting event we would want to be involved with. So I will brief you on those.
I enjoy being involved in all types of sports from solo events like golf to team sports like basketball. My personal favorite sport to participate in is softball. I have played for about 18 years now competitively and also coached for 4. I have played in 5 USSSA World Series events from 12u-18u. I have also played basketball, soccer, golf, track, and cross-country competitively.
If I could attend any global sporting event it would be either a Super Bowl, or the Olympics. I do not have a preference on the Olympic event, since they have removed Softball. I would like to experience both a team sport and individual competition though.
I look forward to many more interesting topics and discussions in this course, and I hope you comment along the way!
As I mentioned before this is a blog kept to fulfill course requirements for SM3950. Our first meeting we also did an introduction and talked about our athletic like/dislikes and what global sporting event we would want to be involved with. So I will brief you on those.
I enjoy being involved in all types of sports from solo events like golf to team sports like basketball. My personal favorite sport to participate in is softball. I have played for about 18 years now competitively and also coached for 4. I have played in 5 USSSA World Series events from 12u-18u. I have also played basketball, soccer, golf, track, and cross-country competitively.
If I could attend any global sporting event it would be either a Super Bowl, or the Olympics. I do not have a preference on the Olympic event, since they have removed Softball. I would like to experience both a team sport and individual competition though.
I look forward to many more interesting topics and discussions in this course, and I hope you comment along the way!
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