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Upcoming Events
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 Games on June 28 - This week's action featurs the Riveters and Skyline at 9, followed by the Comets and Turtle Rocks at noon. See ya there. full schedule | directions
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Wednesday Night Practices - Work on your fielding, throwing and hitting with your leaguemates. New players welcome. Details |
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CWBL News
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| Riveters, Turtle Rocks Second Week Winners - In the early game, the Riveters topped the Comets 10-4. The weather was hot, but the Turtle Rocks bats were hotter, driving in 20 runs to top the Skyline 20-6.
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| Turtle Rocks, Comets Win on Opening Day - The CWBL opened its season on Sunday, June 14 under sunny skies, a rarity these days here in Chicago. In the first game, the Riveters and Turtle Rocks played a tight game with good pitching and defense, including a couple of timely double plays, before the Turtle Rocks broke it open late to win 6-1. In the second game, the Comets took an early lead on the Skyline, then held on to win 10-5 as the Skyline started chipping away at the lead late, scoring four runs in the last three innings. In addition to the games, players and fans enjoyed a tasty BBQ. Thanks, Ernie, for working the grill all day.
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| 2009 Team Rosters - Find out what the teams will look like this season. Details
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| 2009 Schedule - The matchups are set. Check 'em out.
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| Rulebook Updated - Familiarize yourself with our rulebook.
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| Fees Due - Thanks to all who have paid. Payment info.
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| 2009 Season - We want you to play this summer. Contact us to play ball.
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| Practices and Tryouts - Get ready for the season at practice. Get placed on a team by attending a tryout.
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Gems' News
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| Hobbs Silver Medalists - The Gems reached the finals in the annual Roy Hobbs Women's Baseball Tournament, but were defeated by four-time defending champion New England Red Sox 3-0, whose pitcher threw a no hitter. The Gems went undefeated in pool play, outscoring their opponents 50-12, and obtained the number two seed for the playoffs. The Great Lakes Tide and the Chicago Pioneers both gave the Gems good battles in the playoffs; the leads went back and forth in both games, but the Gems prevailed to earn their first trip to the finals. Pictures |
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Women's and Girls' Baseball News
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| Women's Baseball in 2016 Olympics? - On April 7, the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) announced it will add a women's program to it's proposal to the IOC to reinstate baseball in the 2016 Olympics. There is still much work to be done to get baseball reinstated as an Olympic sport, but having women included in the proposal is a big step in the growth of baseball for women and girls around the world. Help the effort by joining the facebook groups Support Women's Baseball for 2016 Olympics! and IBAF - Bring Baseball Back
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| First Woman to Coach Pro Ball - Justine Siegal makes her coaching debut for the Boston Rox on May 28. Congratulations! article
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| Women's Baseball Growing in Europe - Nice article
on our baseball playing sisters in Europe. |
| Girls Baseball in Chicago - If you are a girl in the Chicago-area who prefers baseball to softball, you are not alone. The Chicago Pioneers
offer girls aged 9-15 the chance to practice and play in an all-girls
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| Sparks 12U Team - Baseball For All is now accepting applications for their 12U team, which will be playing in Coopertown and Japan this summer. more information
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| Play Ball! - Want to play baseball this year, but don't live in Chicago? Check out our handy links page to find a league near you. |
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How to Get Involved
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| Players
-The Gems and teams in the CWBL are always looking for new players. Previous baseball or
softball experience is preferred, but all are welcome. Please email us and let us know your experience level and what positions you play. |
| Fans
-Come to our games! |
| Coaches
-Please contact us if you are interested in coaching. |
| Sponsors -Become a Gems Sponsor and help us provide baseball to girls and women in Chicago. Advertisers are also welcome. |
| Shop -You can help the Gems by purchasing items from: |
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