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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 14h

Roster Revealed for 2025 Women's National Team Development Program | USA Baseball

Roster Revealed for 2025 Women's National Team Development Program

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 14h

Every donation to the IWBC in October will have their name added to a drawing for an autographed copy of the book All the Way: The Life of Baseball Trailblazer Maybelle Blair by Kat D. Williams. To donate to the IWBC online or by mail, visit iwbc.org/donate/

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks to everyone for making the Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park groundbreaking event so memorable. We were overwhelmed by the support of local organizations, student volunteers, and passionate speakers. Thank you Rockford for your commitment to leveling the playing field. #APlaceofTheirOwn

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 2d

A great day for a groundbreaking! #APlaceofTheirOwn

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 6d

The festivities are set for Monday, October 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. just inside of the ticket booth entrance of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park. Special thanks to the Rockford Park District and Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce, our Groundbreaking Partners.

International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 6d

Join the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) for the historic groundbreaking of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park! This milestone event celebrates the official start of this iconic stadium restoration following the success of IWBC’s A Place of Their Own Phase One Campaign.

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 6d

USA Baseball announce coaching staff for Women's National Team Development Programme - World Baseball Softball Confederation

Three Women’s National Team alumni, a Hall of Famer, a 2000 Olympic gold medalist, and four national team coaches who have been on a combined 24 staffs and secured 14 total gold medals in internationa...

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 7d

www.wifr.com/2025/09/29/r...

Rockford to host nation’s largest girls’ baseball tournament

Three events planned for the Rockford region in July 2026 will put a spotlight on the past, present and future of girls' and women's baseball.

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 9d

Baseball's big summer in Rockford: Largest girls tourney in the country adds to Women's Baseball World Cup

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The largest girls baseball tournament in the country

www.rockrivercurrent.com

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Ryan Woodward @ryangw27.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks again to Midway Village for inviting me to World War II Days. I talked about women's baseball in the war effort and how the Peaches' legacy is celebrated and continues to bring international attention to Rockford. 12-year-old me would be geeking out that I'm still doing this work in 2025.

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Lorene @lorene9.bsky.social · 11d

Who needs a Peaches beanie? Stop by WW2 Days at Midway Village for all of your Peaches needs. @iwbc4me.bsky.social

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 10d

We are back at World War II Days at Midway Village until 3pm with all of your favorite Rockford Peaches gear and goodies. Come see us on the 2nd floor of the Red Barn inside the village. #WWIIDays #MidwayVillage #RockfordPeaches #ALOTO

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Lorene @lorene9.bsky.social · 11d

Another banger presentation by @ryangw27.bsky.social at Midway Village on women in baseball during WW 2 to current.

The cup is coming home! The Women's Baseball World Cup will be played in Rockford next summer.

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Rockford Peaches @rkfdpeaches.bsky.social · 11d

We are all set for this year's World War II Days at Midway Village. Come see us on the 2nd level of the Red Barn. #MidwayVillage #APlaceOfTheirOwn #RockfordPeaches

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 12d

Enjoy networking, a special program with featured guests, photo opportunities with Maybelle Blair, and light food, beverages and music. Special thanks to the Rockford Park District and Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce, our Groundbreaking Partners.

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 12d

The festivities are set for Monday, October 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. just inside of the ticket booth entrance of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park.

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 12d

Join the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) for the historic groundbreaking of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park! This milestone event celebrates the official start of this iconic stadium restoration following the success of IWBC’s A Place of Their Own Phase One Campaign.

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 13d

Don't miss World War II Days this weekend at Midway Village Museum. SPoRT Apparel will be there with your favorite Rockford Peaches gear and our project coordinator will be talking women's baseball during WWII on Saturday. More information at the link below!
www.midwayvillage.com/ww2-days-mid...

2025 World War II Days at Midway Village Museum | Rockford IL

Visitors to World War II Days engage in elaborate 1940s displays in historical buildings on the museum’s 148-acre campus, which becomes the back drop of a European village during World War II. This mi...

www.midwayvillage.com

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 17d

Wrapping up a great Women in Baseball Conference: Baseball Operations Panel: Nicole Briscoe (ESPN), Hannah Snedecor (Rockford Rivets), Alisha Wetzl (Savannah Bananas), moderator Cathy Headley

International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 17d

Excited to welcome Naomi Ryan to the Women in Baseball Conference, "Breaking Barriers with Biomechanics: Dr. Kristen Nicholson Leads the Wake Forest Pitching Lab into the Future"

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 17d

Now up at the Women in Baseball Conference: Leslie Heaphy, “New York Bloomer Girls”

International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 17d

Back from break! Up next in the Women in Baseball Conference: Barrett Snyder, "Rachel Balkovec: A Comprehensive Profile"

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 17d

Batting clean up for the morning session of the Women in Baseball Conference: Liz Thompson, "A New Scorebook"

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 17d

Next up at the Women in Baseball Conference: Bill Pruden, "Ashley Bratcher: The Rewards and Challenges of Life Beyond the Diamond"

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International Women's Baseball Center @iwbc4me.bsky.social · 17d

The Women in Baseball Conference kicks off today with Qingyi “Red” Li, "The Cost to Love: Japanese Women’s Struggle and Rebellion against Patriarchy Through Baseball Storytelling".

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