Softball is a great sport to play. Just ask the 5300 women playing the sport at the Division 1 level. There are 250 NCAA Division I women’s college softball programs. So, what is the difference between softball and baseball? The most...
The need to be comfortable on the sidelines!
Sports Tip of the Day: The sweet 16 starts today. There are still two number one seeds in the playoffs, South Carolina and Virginia Tech. See all the action on ESPN.com The need to be comfortable on the sidelines! The people on the...
Your girls are in good company!
Over the last few years, local recreation organizations and High School Associations have seen a dramatic increase in participation rates amongst girls playing sports. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, there...
Gearing up for Baseball
While everyone is in March Madness now is the time to start getting your family organized for baseball games. So, what do you need to bring? Here are a few items you will want to have with you whether you are going to a major league stadium or a...
Road Trips for Baseball Fans-Planning your “Baseball Loops”
Spring is here and baseball begins in just a couple of weeks. What does that mean? It’s time to start think about road trips. There are several things you will want to consider as you plan your trip. How much time do we have? How long...
Baseball Hall of Fame: VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP: WOMEN’S HISTORY: DIRT ON THEIR SKIRTS
Have you ever been to the Baseball Hall of Fame? It is a magical place filled with baseball's greatest memories. If you cannot get to the Hall of Fame, the next best thing is to have a virtual visit. The HOF, in connection with CILC, the...
The girls won. They deserve their trophy.
As reported in The Comeback, a group of fifth-grade girls in Hoover, Alabama was forced to play against boys in a recreational youth league. And not only did they compete, they also beat the boys and won the league’s championship – but the...
What is March Madness?
The NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament is a single-elimination tournament played each spring in the United States, currently featuring 68 women's college basketball teams from the Division I level of the National Collegiate Athletic...
Pitchers and Catchers! Counting down to Baseball
While everyone is busy with football playoffs you will frequently hear a devoted baseball fan counting down the days until pitchers and catchers report. Normally pitchers and catchers would report to spring training locations about 5 days ahead of...
Sports to Inspire You
No matter where you look in the world, the love of sports binds us together as friends and teammates. That does not mean everyone loves the same sport, but due to the huge variety of sports that are played and enjoyed, everyone has their...