Welcome To The Manchester Lions Softball Website!
The Manchester Lions are the most dynamic and well organised Softball club in the Manchester Softball League (or so the saying goes). The team was formed several years ago and in 2006 the Lions were promoted to Manchester's First Division.
Since then we have continued to improve and finished 3rd in Division 1 in the 2007 & 2008 Season. We are now a very strong C-Comp team and hoping to make the transition to B-Comp this year. Our first test is the C-Nationals in May 2009.
So what is Softball?
Definition:
Softball is a team sport popular especially in the United States. It is a direct descendant of baseball and the rules of both sports are substantially similar. Softball was invented by George Hancock in Chicago, Illinois. The first softball game was played using a rolled up boxing glove as a ball and a broomstick as a bat.
Softball is a recreational form of baseball and if you have enjoyed cricket or rounders in the past then softball should also appeal to you. Softball is one of the very few team sports men and women play together on equal terms and is one of Britain's fastest growing mixed team sports. If you are interested in playing, or just want to learn more, then please get in touch.
We currently have 3 teams in the Manchester Softball League, "The Lions" (us), the "More Lions" & The "C-Lions".
Below is the most recent club video (Thanks Dave!)
