The initiative created by these young people has proved a great success, especially with those for whom this has given them the opportunity to play the game of rounders for the first time. The obvious enjoyment on the faces of those we have seen playing rounders in bush villages, is testament to the fact that rounders is such a great and inclusive game. The game appeals to all ages, male and female, and to varying levels of fitness and it’s versatility means it can be played with the minimum of equipment and facilities.

We’d love to encourage more initiatives like this and will try and help those young people travelling to Africa who want to take some bats and balls with them, please contact us on info@wsandl.co.uk.

The Rounders England team intend the tournament to grow into an “around the world event” and have included in the festival, exhibition games, local schools acting as mascots and flag bearers, merchandise stands, raffles, bouncy castle, food, a bar and lots lots more!

They are looking for 12 teams to enter the tournament with the following conditions:

Each participating team may bring a squad of up to 15 players and 3 coaches, thus creating a tournament team of 18 people (at least one of the 3 coaches/managers must speak fluent English)
All teams must include a minimum of 5 players that are of the nationality of the country your team is representing (the rest of the team can be made up of players from any nationality)
Players must be female, aged 16 or over
We are also looking for willing volunteers to work at the festival – please download the Volunteer Expression of Interest Form if you are interested.
…and of course spectators and VIPs are welcome, watch this space for more information!
We already have teams entered from England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Jersey, Afro Caribbean – so make sure that your country is represented and ENTER NOW by downloading and completing the Registration Form.

Deadline for entry: Monday 25th April 2011

For more details visit the Rounders England website.

The 2 day course provides the knowledge for Assistant coaches (working alongside a more qualified NRA Level 2 or UKCC Level 2 Coach) to deliver Rounders activities.

The course receives lots of positive feedback, one candidate commented:

“The UKCC Level 1 Course was well delivered. It provided me with the knowledge I need to become a competent Level 1 coach. It also improved my confidence in my coaching”

Forthcoming UKCC Level 1 Coaching Courses:

1. 16th & 23rd January 2011, Bournemouth University sportBU, Poole, Dorset. BH12 5BB. Price £195.
2. 22nd & 30th January 2011, Cambridge Regional College, CB4 2QT. Price £195.
3. 23rd & 30th January 2011, Wisewood School, Sheffield, S6 4BH. Special Offer £100!

There must be a minimum of 10 candidates per course in order for it to run.