News Archive
Committee Update: New Leadership Team Elected for 2026
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
Knights and Thunder Stars Crowned in 2025 Awards
The weekend marked the club’s annual End of Season Awards Night, the final one overseen by outgoing General Manager Andy Moore. Held at Brockenhurst Football Club, the evening featured 11 awards recognising individual excellence throughout the 2025 season. Three players stood out by collecting double honours. For the Thunder, Bobby
2025 Season Recap: Thunder and Knights Show Fight, Build for Brighter Future
The 2025 campaign will be remembered as a season of challenges, but also of growth, resilience, and lessons learned for both the Thunder and the Knights. While the final standings may not reflect the full story, the foundation has been laid for stronger seasons ahead. For the Thunder, their debut
My First Taste of UK Baseball with the New Forest ThunderKnights!
Guest Writer: Alex Markiewicz Having only ever experienced live baseball a handful of times across the Atlantic, I decided it was time to experience what the sport had to offer in the UK. Last Sunday, I headed down to Gracelands Field at the Gang Warily Recreation & Community Center to
Knights pick up first win in comeback against Yeovil
The Single-A Knights headed back to Yeovil for Game Week 2, technically a home game but being played at Bradford Abbas due to field availability. Mackenzie Wylde made his season debut on the mound, while there was also a competitive debut for Ian Tiffen. Knights Battle Hard in Game Three
2025 Opening Day Results
Sunday April 6th was Opening Day for the South West & Wales Baseball League, with both our teams in action. The New Forest Knights returned to Single-A action for the second year with a trip to league newcomers Yeovil Whirlwinds. While The New Forest Thunder moved into Double-A for the
Ground-Breaking News! New Forest Baseball breaks ground on a diamond at Gang Warily Recreation Ground.
The New Forest Thunder Knights have taken a huge step towards bringing a home for baseball to the New Forest. Entering their third season, New Forest Baseball Club have installed a diamond at Gang Warily Recreation Centre to provide a dedicated space for training and for games in the South
2025 Fixtures Announced
The 2025 British Baseball season is fast approaching, and now we have confirmation of which leagues our teams will play in and who their opponents will be for 2025. New Forest Knights will continue at the Single-A level in the South West & Wales Baseball League; Severn Division. This year
ThunderKnights Crowdfunder Success
After launching a Crowdfunding campaign in late 2024, New Forest Baseball are thrilled to announced that the campaign has successfully raised the funds required to allow the build of a permanent home diamond. Thanks to the incredible generosity and support of our players, their families, friends, and the wider community,
New Forest announced for Showdown by the Severn
New Forest Baseball is excited to announce that they will be sending a team to take part in Showdown by the Severn, a four team one-day tournament being held in Bristol on Sunday March 30th 2025. Joining the ThunderKnights will be Bournemouth Bears, hosts Bristol Baseball Club and newcomers to
New Forest Baseball Launches Recruitment Drive Ahead of 2025 Season
New Forest Baseball is inviting new players to come and try the great American pastime as they work on developing a permanent home. Following permission from Fawley Parish Council, the club will soon be installing a pitching mound and bases at Gang Warily Recreation Centre. This will give the Thunder
ThunderKnights Launch Crowdfunder to Build Baseball Field in the New Forest
New Forest Baseball are launching a crowd funded to support their goal of building a brand new baseball field in the New Forest. Being one of the newest and fastest growing teams in UK Baseball, The ThunderKnights provide two welcoming, inclusive, and competitive teams based in the New Forest. Growing