News Archive
2026 Fixtures Released
The fixtures for the upcoming 2026 South West & Wales Baseball League (SWWBL) have been released, and there’s some very exciting days coming up for both our teams this summer! Opening Day is Sunday 12th April, when New Forest Thunder travel to Yeovil Whirlwinds for their first game in Division
VIDEO: Winter Training
The ThunderKnights are back for 2026 and our winter training is in full swing. This week we returned to Avonbourne Academy in Bournemouth for another great session, where our coaches covered ground balls, fly balls and batting. It was great to see so many new faces over the past two
Ever Thought About Playing Baseball?
You don’t need to have grown up watching it.You don’t need to own a glove.You don’t even need to know the rules (yet). If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to try baseball” or even “I wonder what that’s like” then this is your sign. New Forest Baseball is looking for
Winter Training Dates Confirmed for 2026
New Forest Baseball is pleased to confirm the schedule for our 2026 Winter (Indoor) Training programme, which gets underway on Sunday 11th January at The Romsey School. Winter training sessions will mostly be split between Romsey and Avonbourne Academy in Bournemouth. This split should make it easier for players from
Thank You, and Merry Christmas
As the year draws to a close and the Forest settles into winter, we wanted to take a moment to say a simple but heartfelt thank you. New Forest Baseball exists because people show up, week after week, in all weathers, with energy, patience, and a love for the game.
Join the Team Behind the Teams
New Forest Baseball is already looking ahead to the 2026 season with big ambitions and fresh energy. A brand-new Committee has been elected to guide the next stage of development for our two teams, the Thunder and the Knights, and we’re determined to make this our most exciting year yet;
2025 ThunderKnights Wrapped
2025 was a year of big swings, bigger moments, and absolute chart-toppers on the diamond. From breakout rookies dropping surprise hits to veteran sluggers staying on repeat, the New Forest lineup put up numbers worthy of the year’s hottest playlist. So plug in, turn it up, and scroll through your
The Top 10 Forest-Based Sports Jerseys of All Time
From football to basketball to baseball, a number of clubs have embraced forest iconography, woodland names, or shades of green in their jerseys; just like the New Forest ThunderKnights! With that in mind, here is our completely objective, entirely scientific, and definitely unbiased rundown of the Top 10 Forest-Themed Sports
Our Favourite Baseball Movies
Baseball season may be over, but there’s no off-season when it comes to great baseball films. And as the nights draw in, what better time to curl up with a good movie? We asked the ThunderKnights to cast their votes, and after plenty of debate, here are the team’s top
Double Play: Meet the MLB Stars With Familiar Names
From Major League Hall of Famers to New Forest Rookies, baseball has a way of connecting people. Here we’ve paired up a few ThunderKnights with their MLB namesakes to see if there’s more that links them than just their names. These MLB stars might have played under brighter lights, but
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