BFA News

March 29, 2018

90+ Delegates from 11 countries to attend WBSC International Baseball Seminars in Hong Kong

Over 90 officials from 11 countries are expected to attend the upcoming World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) International Baseball Seminars for scorers, umpires and technical commissioners, hosted by the Hong Kong Baseball Association (HKBA) from 30 March to 2 April.

Seminars and workshops will be led by representatives of the WBSC Baseball Scorers Commission (Anna Maria Paini, ITA), Umpires Commission (Gustavo Rodriguez, USA) and Tournament Commission (Jim Baba, CAN), as well as Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) Umpire Supervisor Takeshi Hirabayashi (JPN).

The instruction programme aims to further boost the growth, development and standards of baseball in China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, in cooperation with the respective National Federations and leagues.

On-field instruction will take place at Sai Tso Wan Recreation Ground Baseball Field.

Seminar Schedule

·         Scorers Seminar (4 days) 30 March – 2 April

·         Umpires Seminar (3.5 days) 30 March – 2 April

·         Technical Commissioner Seminar (2 days) 31 March – 1 April