2024 Hustle Award Finalist Spotlight (and Winner)
Last year the International Women’s Baseball Center created the Hustle Award in honor and remembrance of beloved Rockford Peaches player and IWBC co-founder, Shirley “Hustle” Burkovich, which celebrates an individual who demonstrates outstanding commitment, leadership, and dedication to the empowerment of women in all aspects of baseball and life. This year we invited nominations again […]
Oz Sailors Hustle Thank You Statement
The International Women’s Baseball Center’s 2024 Hustle Award Winner, Oz Sailors, provided these words following her announced winning of the award this year: Shirley Burkovich was one of the most influential and important people in my life. From her gentle and loving presence, to her unwavering faith and the joy she brought to every baseball […]
USA Women’s National Baseball Team Coming to Rockford!
IWBC Peaches Logo Baseball Signed- at Etsy
IWBC SIGNED PEACHES LOGO BASEBALL IMaybelle Blair signed Peaches Baseball! Come and get one! Click on the QR code or go to sportpeachesapparel.etsy.com
Welcome IWBC Project Coordinator~ Ryan Woodward
WELCOME IWBC PROJECT COORDINATOR IBWC Welcomes Ryan Woodward as our Project Coordinator We would like to welcome Ryan Woodward ([email protected]) to the IWBC Team!!! Ryan has been invaluable in his continued work with the IWBC and Women In Baseball Week site AND the Women In Baseball Heritage Trail! Please check out our new creative Project […]
IWBC Book Club~ April 23!
GOOD BOOKS, GOOD TEA, GOOD COMPANY IWBC BOOK CLUB Join us Sunday, April 23, 3-4 p.m. EST for the IWBC Book Club. This month we are dicussing “Fields Apart” with the author J.N. Kelly. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudOGpqTkqGtNmk2mAJ8NPjODLnPbmbKzp
Hustle Award Spotlight
Hustle Award Spotlight The IWBC strives to promote, preserve, and protect every facet of women’s baseball. In doing so, we highlight the achievements of individuals both on and off the field. These accomplishments inspire new generations to learn about women’s sports and take part in the game. Shirley “Hustle” Burkovich, […]
Join IWBC for Founder’s Day February 22, 2023
Founders Day Please join the International Women’s Baseball Center as we celebrate Founders Day on Wednesday, February 22 at 3pm EST. Catch up with the organization to learn what it’s done in the last year; to see what it hopes to look forward to in the coming year; to find out who won the Inaugural […]
As we ring in the New Year…. Happy 2023 ANNOUNCEMENT
The Hustle Award As we ring in the New Year, there is excitement about what is to come. And this year the IWBC has an exciting announcement that will affect the future of the organization on every level. This time of year is always full of anticipation. We look forward to the start of Major […]
Women in Baseball Heritage Trail
The Women’s Baseball Heritage Trail is your guide to celebrating women’s baseball history worldwide. From ballparks to archival collections to historic markers, the Women’s Baseball Heritage Trail unites the worldwide women’s baseball community, serving a launchpad for exploring history that may have previously been confined to local interest. Click on the picture to find the […]