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, we have reached our fundraising goal and are now set to build a dedicated baseball field at Gang Warily Recreation Centre.
This milestone marks a huge step forward for the ThunderKnights, one of the fastest-growing baseball clubs in the UK. Since our inception, we have fielded two competitive teams and expanded rapidly, proving that baseball has a strong and passionate following in the New Forest. With this dedicated facility, we can provide a consistent, high-quality playing environment and continue to grow the sport within the community.
But the hard work doesn’t stop here! The ThunderKnights will be rolling up their sleeves and putting in the labour to construct the field themselves, ensuring that every member plays a part in shaping the future of baseball in the New Forest.
What’s Next?
With the funding secured, work on the field will begin in the coming weeks, with the goal of having it ready for the upcoming season.
This dedicated baseball diamond will not only benefit our current teams but will also allow us to explore new opportunities such as Youth Baseball, ensuring a bright future for the sport in our region.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to this campaign—whether through donations, spreading the word, or offering support in other ways. This is a momentous achievement for our club, and we can’t wait to take to the field and play on a pitch that we can finally call home.
Thank you for making this dream a reality—see you on the field!