Equality Will Have To Wait. Again.
Once again, the local softball league never fails to fail when it comes to doing even the bare minimum to support gender equality in the male-dominated sport of mixed softball.
Category Archives: Softball
Why Am I So Impolite?
Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not your friend.
Official Statement
Statement of John Edwards Regarding the Nomination, Rejection, and Nomination of Aidan Halpin for the 2024 Softball Leinster Committee The last time we were here, a motion of “no confidence” was submitted, and voted on, which resulted in the rejection of Aidan Halpin’s nomination for committee chair. The reasons for this motion were ridiculous: because
If They Build a Straw Man, They Will Burn it Down; and it Might Take You Down, Too.
The membership had their chance for significant improvement and a new direction.
An All-Star Softball Game: What is the Point?
I feel like there needs to be a reminder of what an “all-star game” should be. Primarily, that’s entertainment: there’s an entertainment factor in all sport – otherwise, what’s the point? If anyone thinks it’s about winning… winning what? We’re hitting a ball and running around. We (players) find it fun, but the “trick” is
Handwriting (Sort Of) Analysis: What’s Really Going On Here?
As the end of this season approaches, and the “annual general meeting” is slated for some time in November, there is a good chance all these people will be reinstated in some position of authority, and I do not want anyone to say “I wasn’t aware of that” afterwards… so here I am again. A
Softball in Ireland: Why Behave Like A Secret Society?
The local Dublin softball league starts in just a few days from now. Do you think the league’s schedule would be published? How about publishing the byelaws, with rule changes for the upcoming season? Would they publish a monthly newsletter, perhaps, even a “special edition” to generate some excitement in advance of the new season?
Oh How I Wish For Things That Didn’t Happen.
“The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression & cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people.” –Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Allegation: the current administrators of Softball Leinster do not take complaints against sexual harassment seriously. Proof: upon submission of a complaint of sexual harassment, the Softball Leinster committee
Softball 2022 Hindsight: Would I Have Done Anything Differently?
Abuse of power. Intimidation. Framing. Hypocrisy. Isolation. Negligence. Corruption. Cronyism. This is what softball in Ireland involves. We suffered it all, called it out, have not been publicly vindicated, and probably never will be.
Kill With Kindness. Or a Shovel.
Is there any point to trying to change the status quo, when those in positions of authority don’t follow their own rules, abuse the power of their position, their governing body doesn’t find anything wrong with not following their own rules or any of their clear unethical behavior, no one is ever held accountable and,