With the close of the 2025 season comes a new chapter for New Forest Baseball, as several long-serving Committee members step down and a fresh team is elected to guide the club forward.
The most significant change is at the top, with General Manager Andy Moore stepping down after three years at the helm. Andy has been instrumental in bringing the ThunderKnights to life and overseeing a period of real growth. His legacy includes two competitive teams and the creation of a brand-new ballpark at Gang Warily. The club extends its sincere thanks and best wishes to Andy for all his dedication and leadership.
Also stepping aside are other founding members of the club. Sam Williams and Shaun Barrett have both stepped down as Treasurers, with Williams also moving on from his role as Knights Co-Manager. Shannon Hall departs as Head Coach and Thunder Manager, while Kieran Jewell did not seek re-election as Social Secretary.
The club is grateful to all outgoing committee members for their tireless contributions. They leave behind a stronger, more vibrant club having laid the foundations that the new members will seek to build upon.
Looking ahead, a new Committee has been formed. Lewis Kelly takes over as General Manager, stepping up from his role as Knights Co-Manager. He will be succeeded in that role by Ben Coxhill and James Knight.
Doug Sutherland becomes the new Thunder Manager, while Bryan Barry and Sam Powell take on the roles of Treasurers.
This year also sees the introduction of a new position: Club Secretary, a role filled by Al Galpin, who will also continue as Communications Officer. He will work alongside returning Social Media Officer Rozi Hathaway, joined this year by Cameron Houghton.
Ben Coxhill and Leigh Froud remain in post as Equipment Officers, while the Committee welcomes Luke Callum as the new Social Secretary. Rounding out the team, Ian Tiffen has been recognised for his outstanding work on the Gang Warily field with the official title of Groundskeeper and a place on the Committee.