Inter-Primary Schools Softball/Baseball League coming next school year- Hon de Castro
She was speaking at a welcome ceremony for Dariér Malone and Claury Scatliffe, who were part of the Great Britain Baseball National Women’s Team, which won the 2025 European Baseball Championships, which was held in Czechia from August 14 to 17, 2025.
Dariér was named Most Valuable Player while Claury was named Best Pitcher.
Government is investing heavily
De Castro said she grew up on the softball field, though she never played; the sport is personal to her.
“This sport means a lot to me, and I’m looking forward to the collaboration from VISBA and stakeholders for softball/baseball to see how we could ensure that, from the grassroots level to the adult level, that we are investing heavily.”
She said an investment has been made in acquiring softball/baseball gear.
“We are actually next school year hoping to start our Inter-Primary leagues among our schools…I got confirmation, the equipment is on its way, and we’re looking forward to starting that next school year.”
More interaction with VISBA
Hon de Castro also said more interaction with the Virgin Islands Softball Baseball Association (VISBA) is needed, where more individuals involved in softball and baseball can access grant funding from the government.
“We’ve given out significant funding to student athletes over the last two years, and that has been made possible through an additional grants program that is accessible, where they can get up to $9000 annually in funding in support of their academic pursuits.”
She added that the government and her ministry are serious about sports.
Hon de Castro revealed that funding was allocated in the budget for facilities upgrade.
“ So we are engaging with VISBA for before the end of the year to make sure that we expend some funding that we have allocated to be able to support the infrastructural development of sports in the Territory as well.”
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13 Responses to “Inter-Primary Schools Softball/Baseball League coming next school year- Hon de Castro”
Keep the pressure on Hon. W. Myron. You are doing a fabulous job as leader of the opposition party in the house of assembly
We are in shambles from years of things being done incorrectly, yet expect everything to be corrected immediately without a national plan.
softball league, ie, Bert ‘Big Man’ Henley, Edward Francis aka Batman, among others. Currently, softball seems to be facing some challenges, so this program can assist in creating more interest in the game, the national sport.