SABR and the International Women’s Baseball Center have announced a call for papers for the third annual SABR/IWBC Women in Baseball Conference, scheduled for September 10-12, 2021, at Rockford University in Rockford, Illinois. This year’s conference theme is “Breaking Barriers: Women in Baseball Around the World.” All topics related to women’s baseball are welcome for individual […]

IWBC Reads, our literacy initiative that uses the magic of books to touch on topics relevant to all aspects of women in the sport, continues with a strong lineup for the spring season!​ Join us for in-depth discussions (often with the authors joining the conversation) of great, recently published books that touch on topics relevant to all […]

​​Mark your calendars for Friday, September 10, 2021 at the beautiful Ingersoll Golf Course in Rockford, Illinois for our inaugural Golf Scramble! This wooded 18-hole course with narrow fairways and gently rolling terrain offers 6107 challenging yards on its par 71 course. For more information or to register, visit the official IWBC Golf Scramble Eventbrite Page. Contact IWBC […]

The IWBC and the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) have opened registration for the third annual SABR/IWBC Women in Baseball Conference, which will take place virtually on September 10-12, 2021. This year’s conference theme is “Breaking Barriers: Women in Baseball Around the World.” Register: Click here to register online. The conference is open to all baseball […]

Sponsored by International Women’s Baseball Center and Women in Baseball Committee of Society for American Baseball Research. Adult Contest: Deadline: July 30, 2021 There are two categories for entries for adults (Professional and Amateur).  The winning entry in each category plus runner-up may have their art displayed during an IWBC/SABR event in 2021. The winning entry in […]

The International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) will hold a major fundraising event to help raise money needed to build #APlaceofTheirOwn on Monday, November 1, 2021 at The Standard (214 E. State Street, Rockford IL 61104) from 6pm to 9pm with a VIP meet and greet beginning at 5pm. The evening will include a 50/50 raffle […]

The IWBC is excited to debut its new virtual book club, IWBC Reads!​ Join us for in-depth discussions (often with the authors joining the conversation) of great, recently published books that touch on topics relevant to all aspects of women in sports. Worldwide participation is free but registration is required. Leading off the new year, our […]