Sliders welcomed the Cubs to their new grounds at Dixon Playing Fields last night looking to get the new season underway with a win. It was a battle of last year’s third and second placed teams with Sliders looking to end a 4 game losing streak against the guys in purple. Unlike last time out, Sliders had a full roster plus subs with Laura and Emma D making their debuts in the outfield whilst the Cubs were playing shorthanded. Continue reading “Sliders v Cubs Recap”
For the 2018 season the Belfast Sliders are pleased to announce that their new home grounds will be based at Dixon Playing Fields, Grand Parade in South Belfast. Many Softball Ulster members will remember Dixon Playing Fields being the frequent location for Softball Ulster tournaments in previous seasons. If you are unsure where the playing fields are, we have provided a map below for you to follow. Many thanks to the Sirocco Works Football Club for helping us find a new home and hosting us at Dixon Playing Fields. Continue reading “Sliders New Home for 2018”
The Belfast Sliders travelled to Rathmore Grammar School on Saturday 28th April 2018 to attend their first tournament of the season, organised by Softball Ulster. One of five teams, the Sliders faced off against Belfast Softball Club, Belfast Angels, Bangor Buccaneers, and the Sons of Pitches (from Dublin) to rank third in the round-robin stage and third equal (along with the Belfast Angels) in the finals. The overall winners on the day were Belfast Softball Club who beat the Sons of Pitches to take home the trophy for the second year in a row. Continue reading “Start of Season Tournament 2018”
