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Branco Events website!
- New Bedford Area Softball league.
- Co-ed adult family sporting activity.
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If you are in New Bedford, watch Cable Public Access Channel 95 every Thursday from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. to view a Branco Events Softball League game! Your announcers are Bob Branco, Frank Smith and/or Sean Sousa, and camera work is provided by Frank Smith, Sean Sousa and/or Minister Paul. The Branco Events Softball League is involved in a new promotion. During each game that we broadcast on Channel 95 in New Bedford, as of Thursday, May 7, I will be asking a trivia question. If anyone guesses the question correctly by calling the Branco Events office, their name will be placed in a drawing for a grand prize package at the end of the regular season. The prize package will consist of a varsity jacket with the words, "I Support Branco Events Softball" on the back, and the winner's name on the front, dinner for two at the Pasta House, and the opportunity to be a guest during one of our play-off game broadcasts. This contest will begin as of the May 7th broadcast on Channel 95. It's obvious that anyone who participates in the contest will be watching Branco Events Softball faithfully, and may tell others to watch the games. Also tune into Sports Round Table, Bob Branco's weekly sports talk show on Cable Public Access Channel 95 every Tuesday at 6 PM. Watch an episode online! |
Branco Events is an adult co-ed softball league of the greater New Bedford area comprised of 8 teams for adults age 19 and older. Our softball league is open to all adults who wish to participate.
Our mission is to promote sportsmanship and goodwill for competitors and fans of the sport of softball.
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We are a slow-pitch, co-ed adult league, whose players range in age from 17 to 76. Our games are played on two fields this season: Buttonwood Park in New Bedford and Jones Beach field in South Dartmouth. In order to secure the field permits, Branco Events had to raise a lot of money to cover insurance costs, equipment costs, umpire fees, etc. We had a fund-raiser during the winter, however, a great deal of our revenue came from our dedicated sponsors. Each sponsor owns their own team, and has direct input in what goes on the players' uniforms. In return for their investments, the sponsors will be mentioned many times throughout the season in the newspaper, on our web site, and during broadcasts of our games on Channel 95 in New Bedford.
I also have a sports talk show on Channel 95 in New Bedford and on the internet, and I will give a weekly report of the league standings.
If you or someone you know would like to purchase a team, please email me or call the Branco Events office at 508-994-4972.
Funding for Branco Events softball teams is comprised of:
- Business sponsorships for our team uniforms
- Annual player registration fees that cover general operating expenses including equipment, insurance, and any other miscellaneous items
- Occasional fundraisers such as car washes, yard sales, and other approved activities proposed by team members
- Donations of cash or in kind from individuals or local business
Our game schedule runs from Wednesday, April 15, to Saturday, August 29. Each team will play 24 games, 3 games against each of the other eight teams. There are also 27 built-in slots throughout the schedule for practice sessions or make-up games.
We play our games every Monday at Buttonwood Park from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Jones Beach from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and on Saturdays at 10:00, 11:45 and 1:30 at Jones Beach.
Until April 15, the league is looking for additional players to fill out a couple of rosters, and we are also trying to find dedicated umpires who can appear at most games. We at Branco Events know that umpires can't be available all the time, so this is why we are trying to find several. Being an umpire is a paid position. If you know anyone, please email me email me or call the Branco Events office at 508-994-4972.
If you or someone you know would like to contribute to our League, please email me or call 508-994-4972 for further details.
Here are the Branco Events Soft Ball League Team Standings as of Tuesday, June 23rd.
First Place, Kat Man Sports, 11 wins, 2 losses
First Place, Knuckleheads, 10 wins, 1 loss
Second Place, Tremblay Bus, 9 wins, 3 losses
Third Place, Majestic Movers, 6 wins, 7 losses
Fourth Place, Car Tunes, 6 wins, 8 losses
Fifth Place, Dick's Sporting Goods, 4 wins, 8 losses
Sixth Place, INDevelopment Designs and Service, 5 wins, 10 losses
Sixth Place, Rua's Pizza, 4 wins, 9 losses
Seventh Place, John A. Sylvia III Masonry and Home Improvements, 1 win, 12 losses
Branco Events
359 Coggeshall St.
New Bedford, MA
02746
Tel.: 508.994.4972
Email: branco182@worldnet.att.net
Website:
www.brancoevents.com
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Below is a list of teams and their coaches.
- Knuckleheads Bar and Grill, coached by Derek Sylvia
- Dick's Sporting Goods, coached by Mario Riber
- Rua's Pizza, coached by Skip Goulart and Rick Medeiro
- Car Tunes, coached by Brian Berube, Chris Wallace and Kevin Allain
- Kat Man Sports, coached by Ron Rodrigues and Josh Fortin
- Magestic Movers, coached by Brian Hickey and Josh Hathaway
- Tremblay Bus, coached by Sean Sousa and Rick Marshall
- INDevelopment Designs and Service, coached by Cote Bergeron
- John A. Sylvia III Masonry and Home Improvement, coached by Lisa Sylvia
I belonged to many community-minded organizations over the years, and became well-versed in coordinating activities. I ran trips, dances, workshops, class reunions, surprise parties, talent shows, candy sales, car washes, Christmas parties, bowling leagues, softball teams, etc. When I started Branco Events, I was quite confident that my personal experience in planning activities would serve to benefit the business a great deal, and help it become a complete success. As you continue to look through my web sight, you will probably have questions, comments and opinions. Please submit them to me at branco182@worldnet.att.net.
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