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Get ready to celebrate World Softball Day on June 13 by joining in the fun with friends and family! This day has been celebrated since 1997, when it was created to bring awareness to the sport of softball and its importance in our society. Softball is a popular game played all over the world, and it can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you’re playing a pickup game at the park or having an all-out tournament in your backyard, this is a great opportunity to get active and have some fun. So grab your gloves and bats, because it’s time for World Softball Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1887</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Softball Invented</div><div class='timeline-text'>Softball was invented on Thanksgiving Day in Chicago, initially as an indoor game.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1933</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Softball Tournament</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first national softball tournament is held at the Chicago World’s Fair.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1952</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>International Growth</div><div class='timeline-text'>The International Softball Federation (ISF) is established to govern the sport worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Olympic Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>Softball makes its debut at the Atlanta Summer Olympics.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Softball Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>The ISF declares June 13 as World Softball Day to promote the sport globally.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play a friendly softball game</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get a group of friends together and play a friendly game of softball at the local park or field. Make sure to have some snacks and drinks to enjoy afterwards.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize an all-day tournament</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get all the members of your local softball league involved in an all-day tournament. Have teams compete for the highest score and offer prizes for the winners.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a softball game</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time out of your day to go watch a professional or collegiate softball game and cheer on your favorite team.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a potluck picnic</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather all your friends and family together for a potluck picnic at your local park or field. Play some softball or just relax and enjoy the company.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go shopping for softball gear</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make sure you have all the necessary gear for a successful softball season. Go to your local sporting goods store and get new bats, gloves, cleats, and more!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Softball is fun and easy to play</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>It doesn't take a lot of skill or experience to be able to enjoy playing softball. The rules are simple, the equipment is affordable, and it's a great way to get friends and family together outdoors for some friendly competition!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Softball promotes teamwork</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Even if you don't consider yourself an athlete, everyone can participate in softball and become part of a team. From lobbing the ball across the diamond to executing perfect double plays, working together is essential for success on the field.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Softball builds community</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From pickup games at the park to organized leagues at local schools,softball brings people from all walks of life together in a positive environment. Whether you're playing or just cheering on your favorite players, being involved with softball can help build strong relationships that last long after the game is over.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Softball was initially aimed at men</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite its widespread popularity among women today, softball was originally invented as an indoor game for men to play on Thanksgiving Day in a Chicago gymnasium.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The first Softball had a very peculiar design</h3><p class='facts-content'>The first softball was not a ball at all. It was a boxing glove, tied up so tightly that it was virtually a round ball.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Softballs aren't really soft</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite its name, a softball is not soft. It's actually harder than a baseball. The term 'softball' refers not to the ball's hardness, but to the 'soft' or significantly lower speed at which it is pitched.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Softball has two distinct variations</h3><p class='facts-content'>There are two main types of softball – slow pitch and fast pitch. The biggest difference between the two lies in the way the ball is pitched to the batter. Fast pitch games tend to be more competitive with more advanced defenses, while slow pitch games are more conducive to high scoring games.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Famous Celebrities played Softball</h3><p class='facts-content'>Celebrities like George Clooney, Carrie Underwood, and Tom Hanks played softball. It shows the sport's accessibility and popularity across various spheres of influence.</p></div></div>
World Softball Day iscelebrated on June 13 every year. In 2024, World Softball Day will occur on a Thursday.
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