“To tell the story of that first Haarlem Baseball Week, we need to start with a little background.” With these words, former Baseball Week chairman Wim Oosterhof begins at his home in Haarlem, just a stone’s throw from the Pim Mulier Stadium. We go back to 1956, when the Dutch baseball team participated in an international baseball tournament for the first time. The players […]
Author Archives: Dennis Duin
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Feb
Feb
The excitement was palpable last Tuesday. The organizers of the 30th (anniversary) edition of Haarlem Baseball Week had invited sponsors and partners to a kick-off event at their catering partner Villa Westend in Velserbroek. It was an update meeting to discuss what’s in store for the summer. The much-needed enthusiasm was definitely there, as a great turnout […]
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Feb
Feb
The organizers of Haarlem Baseball Week 2020 have added Cuba to the roster of participants for this anniversary edition. Along with Cuba, defending champion Japan, Germany, Taiwan, and the Netherlands make up the tournament’s strong lineup. Negotiations are currently underway with several American college teams to round out the six-team roster for the 30th edition.
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Feb
Feb
It was a full house last Tuesday, February 4, at the partner meeting for Haarlem Baseball Week 2020 at Villa-Westend. While enjoying delicious snacks and drinks, the (future) partners received an update from the organizing committee on the current status and plans for the anniversary edition, which will be held from Friday […]
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Jan
Jan
Hans de Bie, who had a long career in journalism and served on the Organizing Committee of the International Haarlem Baseball Week for many years, passed away early Thursday morning, January 23, at the age of 83, after his health had unfortunately declined in recent months. Over the years, Mr. De Bie […]
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Jan
Jan
The KNBSB has announced the umpires appointed for the 30th edition of Haarlem Baseball Week. From June 26 through July 5, 2020, six umpires will be on duty at the Pim Mulier Stadium. The following umpires have been appointed: Edwin Louisa, Martijn Bosschaart, Peter de Haan, Rob Has, Roy van de Wateringen, and Winfried Berkvens.
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Jan
Jan
Fortunately, our chairman is also very good at shaking hands. Another partner for Baseball Week. Chairman Guus van Dee and Rein Braaksma of Collo Architects shake hands. A partnership as solid as a rock. About Collo Architects Collo Architects is a studio with enthusiastic and skilled architects and structural engineers who work primarily in […]
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Dec
Dec
The Ibis Styles Haarlem City Hotel will once again serve as the official team hotel for the participating teams in the 30th edition of Haarlem Baseball Week in 2020. Chairman Guus van Dee and General Manager Andre Aaij of the Ibis Styles City Hotel shook hands after signing the contract. The Ibis Styles City Hotel is exclusively […]