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ASA Long Haul Bombers Cincinnati & Brian Wegman preview, NCAA Women’s College World Series preview with Venus Taylor, ASA Super Series Slow Pitch preview & ASA USA Challenge with Jessica M. and ASA Long Haul Bombers in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Coverage from Capital City Classic in OKC, Minute Maid Park Preview & Taylor Made Tip, ASA Hall of Fame & USA ASA SB Challenge and ASA Long Haul Bombers Event Round 1 Minute Maid Park!
Show 1 of Softball 360, presented by the ASA. Host Carly Aplin has a preview and review of the ASA Super National, tour of the ASA Hall of fame. Reporter Venus Taylor shares softball secrets at the Bo Jackson Elite trainer center in Chicago. We take a look at the upcoming ASA Long Haul Bombers Stadium Power Tour.
5/8/2014 – OKLAHOMA CITY — The Amateur Softball Association (ASA) / USA Softball is proud to announce several of its events across the country in the 2014 season will be featured on Softball 360, a syndicated 30-minute feature television show that focuses on all aspects of the game. Produced and edited by Long Haul Productions, the show enters its 10th season and will create 13 original air dates that reach over 97.4 million households through a series of 25 networks. Check your local listings for scheduled air dates and times or log on to Softball360.com for the complete network lineup.
“We are thrilled that Softball 360 will be at some of our best ASA and USA Softball events this summer and fall,” said ASA/USA Softball Executive Director Craig Cress. “The show has a large following in the softball world and by showcasing some major events we hope to promote our brand and most importantly the athletes, coaches, parents, umpires and everyone who supports all levels of our great game.”
Co-hosted by Carly Aplin and Venus Taylor, the show will feature several ASA/USA Softball sanctioned teams, events, features and programs across the country. From Adult and Junior Olympic (JO) tournaments both in fast pitch and slow pitch, accompanied by umpires and administration stories, the hosts will take an in-depth look at several of the opportunities playing ASA/USA Softball can provide. Softball 360 is also the home of the ASA Long Haul Bombers Stadium Power tour that travels to approximately eight Major League Baseball (MLB) Stadiums throughout the country showcasing some of the best hitters in the game in a competitive series seeking the Manufacturers Cup title. Read more here about the world’s greatest softball home run hitters and their tour across the U.S.
“We are excited to produce a TV show that covers the sport of softball,” said Softball 360 Executive Producer Joe Harewicz. “The passion for the sport, great athletic skills, and compelling characters are all on display. Softball is fun and a lifestyle for so many and we are excited to tell their stories from all levels.”
Listed below are some of the locations where Softball 360 will be in attendance covering the event to package segments on the Softball 360 show.
ASA Long Haul Bombers Stadium Power Tour (Click here to check out the MLB Ball Parks)
Combat Capital City Classic – Oklahoma City, Okla.
Corky’s Early Bird – Owatonna, Minn.
ASA Hall of Fame Stadium Renovations – Oklahoma City, Okla.
12U/14U/16U ASA/USA Softball Qualifier – Route 66 Ballpark – Edmond, Okla.
NCAA Women’s College World Series – Oklahoma City, Okla.
USA Softball Junior Men’s Training Camp – Midland, Mich.
World Cup of Softball IX – Irvine, Calif.
McQuade’s Slow Pitch Charity Tournament- Bismarck, N.D.
ASA/USA 12U National Championships – Bloomington, Ind.
ASA/USA 14U National Championships – San Diego, Calif.
ASA Men’s Major Fast Pitch National Championship – South Bend, Ind.
ASA Super Series Championship – Ft. Worth, Texas
NOTE: Other events are to be determined
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May 10, May 24, June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2, August 16, August 30, September 13, September 27, October 11, October 25
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About ASA
The Amateur Softball Association, founded in 1933, is the National Governing Body of softball in the United States and a member of the United States Olympic Committee. The ASA has become one of the nation’s largest sports organizations and now sanctions competition in every state through a network of 76 local associations. The ASA has grown from a few hundred teams in the early days to over 165,000 teams today, representing a membership of more than 2.5 million. For more information on the ASA, visit http://www.asasoftball.com/.
About USA Softball
USA Softball is the brand created, operated and owned by the ASA that links the USA Men’s, Women’s, Junior Boys’ and Junior Girls’ National Team programs together. USA Softball is responsible for training, equipping and promoting these four National Teams to compete in international and domestic competitions. The USA Softball Women’s National Team is one of the only two women’s sports involved in the Olympic movement to capture three consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games since 1996. The U.S. women have also won nine World Championship titles including the last seven consecutive as well as claimed six World Cup of Softball titles. For more information about USA Softball, please visit http://www.usasoftball.com/.
The Long Haul Bombers will invade Busch Stadium, home of the 11 time World Champion St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, July 23rd. The Cardinals will be playing the Philadelphia Phillies
Game time is 7:15pm and the Bombers will be hitting Pre Game.
Team Miken’s Denny Crine, Kevin Filby and Ed Vega will take on Team DeMarini’s Chris Larsen, Donavan Pokraka and Adam Rockoff.
DeMarini and Easton: New hitters, same goal.
Las Vegas, Nevada (April 6, 2013) – As Team DeMarini took batting practice at Big League Dreams, it was obvious, these guys know the meaning of power. Evil Softballs were soon flying out of the Dodger Stadium Replica. Led by former Stadium Power Tour Champ Chris Larsen, new team mates Donovan Pokraka and Adam Rockoff stepped up to the plate and did not disappoint the fans on hand. Larsen knows his new team will be ready.
“Team DeMarini is going to swing deep in the yard, we have new bat and a new team, but the same winner take it all attitude ”
Scott Kirby – Team Easton
Team Easton’s won the Manufactures Cup last season and have added a new power hitter with a familiar name.
Scott Kirby hit a few times on the tour when Brett Helmer was injured. But now Kirby has to be ready for full time duty along side Helmer and Brian Wegman. “Those two, Helmer and Wegs, can flat out crush the ball, but I am sure I can make a big contribution, while it’s an honor to be surround by softball greatness, I have to carry the load and earn my spot on the team.“
The Long Haul Bombers Stadium Power Tour season opener is part of San Diego’s Softball night, Saturday April 27 at Petco Park after the Padres game. Ticket info is online.
Miken’s Kevin Filby: “Not the Dream Team yet“
Las Vegas, Nevada (April 4, 2013) – Stadium Power Tour Champ, Kevin “Flip“ Filby down played what appeared to be Miken’s own version of “Murderer Row.“ Despite a team with two time champ Denny Crine and slugger Ed “Kid“ Vega.
Filby thinks there is a balance of power this season. “Sure, Miken has all the parts to take the championship, but take a look, all the teams on Stadium Power Tour are loaded, its going to be a battle.“
Dustin Roberts – Team Reebok
Reebok’s Dustin Roberts heads up one of teams sure to challenge. Dustin is ready, he spent the winter in preparation for the championship chase.
“Every day in the weight room, each day at the gym, it was all to get us ready for today. I’m sure Reebok will be there at the finals in St. Paul come August.”
We’ll hear from Easton and DeMarini tomorrow, as they head to Spring Training at Big League Dreams in Las Vegas.
The Stadium Power Tour season begins Saturday April 27 in San Diego at Petco Park.
Long Haul Bombers Stadium Power Tour returns to Great American Ball Park Friday Night May 24th.
Stay tuned for a “Softball 360” fan contest in Cincinnati after the Reds and Cubs game.
In his third stint with the USA Men’s Slow Pitch National Team, Dennis Rulli helped the Americans extend their Border Battle record to 3-1 over the Canadians with a 32-21 win in 2012. The infielder finished the game going four-for-five with two home runs, four RBI and three runs scored.
“It’s a tremendous honor to be named the USA Softball Male Athlete of the Year for 2012,” said Rulli. “Without supportive teammates, sponsors and family I would have never had this opportunity. After 24 years of playing slow pitch, it’s still a very exciting and humbling sport and I’m very thankful to the ASA and USA Softball for such an unforgettable experience playing for Team USA.”
In four games with the USA Slow Pitch Team in 2012 Rulli went 14-of-18 from the plate for a .778 batting average and scored 13 runs. The California native hit five home runs and two doubles while picking up 10 RBI.
The 2013 Long Haul Bombers Open the Season Saturday April 27th at Petco Park in San Diego.
The Bombers will hit post game after the Padres Giants game, as part of San Diego’s Softball night.
Teams and details will be announced soon.