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News 2020

Haarlem Baseball Week closely follows developments surrounding coronavirus

Baseball Week Haarlem is closely following developments surrounding the coronavirus. Meanwhile (15/03/2020), our government has promulgated sharp measures. This means that our preparations take this new reality into account. Of course, the organizing committee is busy working out scenarios if these measures are still in effect after April 6. The safety of volunteers, teams and […]

Baseball Week Haarlem 2020 canceled!

Dear people, The measures regarding the coronavirus infection risk are far-reaching and have major implications. Tonight, Prime Minister Rutte informed the Dutch people at a press conference that regulations should be tightened even more. Until June 1, all events will be canceled. Aware of its responsibility, the HWH board has decided that Baseball Week Haarlem […]

Baseball week is underway

The fun splashed off last Tuesday. The organizers of the 30th (anniversary) edition of Baseball Week Haarlem had invited sponsors and partners to a Kick-Off meeting at catering partner Villa Westend in the Velserbroek area. An update meeting what will happen this summer. The much-needed enthusiasm was there, as a fine turnout filled the organizing […]

Baseball Week will be played with five teams; no U.S. team to Haarlem

The 30th edition of Baseball Week Haarlem (June 26-July 5) will be played with five teams. In addition to the Netherlands, Cuba, defending champion Japan, Germany and Taiwan are coming to Haarlem. The intention was to complete the field of participants with a strong American team, but it did not succeed despite all efforts. “We […]

Looking back on Baseball Week Haarlem 2018

Japan wins successful Baseball Week Haarlem The 29th Baseball Week Haarlem is now history. On Sunday, July 22, Japan became the convincing (and undefeated) winner of the event that started on Friday, July 13. It was Japan’s fourth Baseball Week title, but their first since 1994. In the final, Japan won 5-0 over Chinese Taipei […]