1 May 2025 - Romania national team manager Mircea Lucescu was at the Mutti Training Centre this morning for a visit before the beginning of the training session met Cristian Chivu and the Gialloblu players Valentin Mihaila and Dennis Man who he then went on to have a brief meeting with Questo sito Web utilizza i cookie per migliorare la tua esperienza durante la navigazione nel sito Web i cookie classificati come necessari vengono memorizzati nel browser in quanto sono essenziali per il funzionamento delle funzionalità di base del sito Web Utilizziamo anche cookie di terze parti che ci aiutano ad analizzare e capire come utilizzi questo sito web Questi cookie verranno memorizzati nel tuo browser solo con il tuo consenso Hai anche la possibilità di disattivare questi cookie Ma la disattivazione di alcuni di questi cookie potrebbe avere un effetto sulla tua esperienza di navigazione I cookie necessari sono assolutamente essenziali per il corretto funzionamento del sito web Questa 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inning ending a great pitching duel between starters Held (Saronno) and Lopez (Collecchio) The first day of the Serie A1 Softball continues on Sunday with the Itas Mutua Rovigo-Bollate and Thunders Castellana-Blue Girls Bologna series The Macerata-Caronno and Italposa Forlì-Old Parma matches scheduled for Saturday which will be rescheduled for May 1 and April 8 THE PROGRAM OF THE FIRST DAY The first match of the 2025 Serie A1 softball season is between Inox Team Saronno On a sunny afternoon during a weekend characterized by rain the Lombard team relied on the offensive quartet of Alessandra Rotondo Sara Cianfriglia and Sara De Luca to get the better of the Emilian squad who were good at staying in the game until the last pitch despite the 5 runs conceded between the third and fifth innings After the initial back-and-forth - Collecchio's double advantage on Christina Toniolo and the home team's prompt response on Silvia Aroldi - Saronno breaks the deadlock and takes a 4-2 lead thanks to a two-run double by De Luca who was good at pushing home Rotondo (single) and Cianfriglia (base on balls) successive home runs by Bartoli for two points and the only homer by Cianfriglia on the opposing reliever Alessia Melegari bring the Inox Team to 7-2 good at staying mentally in the game despite the deficit taking advantage of several opponent errors and thus reduced the deficit to the final 7-5 THE SCORESHEET OF GAME TWO the main players were Hannah Held and Lindsay Lopez respectively from Inox Team and Bertazzoni allowed a point at the beginning of the game to the two attacks but are then good at recovering and giving life to an exciting pitching duel characterized by 33 total strike outs (20 to 13 the count in favor of the Saronno pitcher) The decisive moment comes in the top of the seventh inning Elena Chiesa took the strike out but reached first on a wild pitch while Elena Slawtiz got the base on balls fresh MVP of the Mexican Softball League Final Bertazzoni took advantage of the favorable moment by scoring the fifth and final point of the game: it ended 5-1 for the Emilian team THE SCORESHEET OF GAME TWO La foto di copertina è di Laura Massarenti Reserved area Transparent Federation Privacy policy Copyright © 2022 FIBS (Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball) - Viale Tiziano 74 This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial - Share with same attribution 4.0 (CC BY-NC-SA) which is available on the Internet Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here There are currently no upcoming/recent events Thanks for visiting Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker who has played 127 games in her Azzurre career returns to the diamonds of the Serie A1 Softball for the first time since winning the Italian title with Forlì in 2021 After her memorable Athletes Unlimited action in the USA and her experience in the Japan Diamond Softball League playing for SG Holding Galaxy Star since 2022 Born in Modena in 1996 and raised in North San Diego County who has served as Bertazzoni Collecchio coach since last summer in the Serie A1 Softball League Her mother was a historic figure for the Italian national team which qualified for the Sydney 2000 Games she wore the uniforms of Fortitudo Bologna and Crocetta Parma before ending her career in Forlì where Erika made her debut in the Italian Cup in 2012 and then played 72 championship games between 2018 and 2021 with 25 home runs 69 runs batted in and a triple line (avg/obp/slg) of .421/.532/.763 (Photo of Erika Piancastelli signing with Bertazzoni Collecchio during the press conference held on Friday From left to right: Bertazzoni Collecchio head coach Loredana Auletta Erika Piancastelli and Collecchio Baseball Softball President Oreste Ponzi) 1 April 2025 - The Gialloblù got back to work to prepare for the match against Inter scheduled for Saturday 5 April at 18:00 CEST At the Mutti Training Centre in Collecchio the team split into two groups: those who played against Hellas Verona undertook recovery work in the gym whilst those who played less minutes or didn't feature took part in physical activation exercises strength work and drills on the pitch focussing on possession and a series of mini matches The team will train again on the morning of Wednesday 2 April 13 March 2025 – It has been an intense and informative day at Mutti Training Centre Parma Calcio welcomed 40 people to the course for Youth Sector Staff organised by the FIGC Technical Department head of FIGC's 'Youth and school football department' underlined the importance of the club's historical dedication to the development of youth players FIGC Technical Department Secretary and Irene Pesci thanked the Federation for choosing to carry out the course at the club reiterating the responsibility of those who work in the Youth Sector and the importance of being a true educational and sporting leader The informative day was then led by head of the Gialloblu Youth Sector with the help of Giovanni Manzani (head of the Youth Sector administration) and Gianluca Baschieri (head of Technical Management) strategic goals and organisational hierarchy to the attendees throughout which the attendees worked on practical exercises before presenting their results and discussing real-world case studies before Mattia Notari said some final goodbyes After making an appearance at CON-X 2024 the Italian Baseball and Softball Convention San Diego Padres and Team Italy catcher Brett Sullivan will travel to Collecchio Baseball Softball’s Giannino Zinelli complex on Monday afternoon Team Italy coaching coordinator Gianguido Poma has invited fifteen catchers from the Northwest region of Italy to work with Brett Sullivan and Azzurri captain Alberto Mineo in Collecchio  Every player will be accompanied by his coach so that they will be able to work together long after the clinic Team Italy manager and National Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza created ‘Mission Classic’ as a vehicle in developing the pool of Italian talent and both Sullivan and Mineo have been strong supporters of this ongoing initiative in light of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games (Photo of Team Italy catcher Brett Sullivan and relief pitcher Joe LaSorsa during the 2023 World Baseball Classic Quarterfinal against Japan in Tokyo by RL-IABF) 11 September 2024 – This morning at the Mutti Training Center in Collecchio the Gialloblu continued their preparations for the upcoming match against Udinese with a session focused on strength and conditioning Dennis Man and Valentin Mihaila returned to Collecchio after their international duties with Romania (against Lithuania and Kosovo) and completed a gym session the training schedule includes a morning session The third day of the Serie A1 Softball has four games scheduled for Saturday 12 and one for Sunday 13 April Away games for the two teams with full points: Bollate goes to Collecchio The Varese derby in Saronno stands out on Saturday's program Bertazzoni Collecchio-MKF Bollate5 pm (game 2: +40' after the end of game-1)Bertazzoni Collecchio - Bertazzoni is ready to face the Italian champion team with determination Alessia Melegari is not yet 100% on the Italian platform (and has only been seen as a relief so far): trust in the young talents Silvia Aroldi Alessandra Marmo and Federica Forlani.MKF Bollate - Full roster for the Bollatesi who arrive at the Collecchio away game after the sweep of Rovigo and the home one against Castellana the Italian Laura Bigatton (at this link the interview with the Bollatesi pitcher) Italposa Forlì-Mia Office Blue Girls Bologna 5 pm (game 2: +40' after the end of game-1)Italposa Forlì - Italposa Forlì faces Mia Office Bologna in good shape after the double obtained against Oltretorrente in the recovery of the first day played on Tuesday and in which the young Monti Berto and Fantinati made their debut in A1 The only doubt concerns the use of Ilaria Cacciamani The injury suffered at the end of game two against Caronno is improving but not completely healed: a final decision on his use will be made by the technical staff shortly before play ball.Mia Office Blue Girls Bologna - With full points after two series against Castellana and Macerata the Blue Girls will try to maintain a clean run in Forlì: the roster available to Veronica Casella will still be complete Inox Team Saronno-Rheavendors Caronno5 pm (game 2: +40' after the end of game-1)Inox Team Saronno - The atmosphere around Inox Team Saronno is one of great confidence and harmony after the two victories obtained in Emilia against Oltretorrente on the last day The team trained by head coach Willy Pino arrives complete for the challenge against Rheavendors Caronno.Rheavendors Caronno – For the derby in Varese obtained on Saturday in the eighth inning of game-2 on the diamond of Forlì has one series less than the other teams (it will be recovered on May 1st) Macerata Softball-Thunders Castellana5 pm (game 2: +40' after the end of game-1)Macerata Softball - There will be two main novelties for Ares Macerata for the series against Castellana: among the Marche players a utility player last season in the Saronno roster and it will also be a debut for Elizabeth Rebecca “Lizzy” Avery a Californian pitcher who arrived in Macerata on Wednesday.Thunders Castellana - Thunders Castellana go to Macerata in search of their first win of the season During the week the team worked on some defensive and offensive schemes as well as on recovering from some small physical problems April 13Itas Mutua Rovigo-Pubbliservice Old Parma11 am (game 2: +40' after the end of game-1)Itas Mutua Rovigo - After the first victory of the season obtained last Saturday in game-1 in Collecchio Rovigo should present Yamerki Guevara Limonta on the platform in game-2 on Sunday a pitcher already seen at work at the Blue Girls and at Old Parma today's opponent.Pubbliservice Old Parma - Pubbliservice Old Parma is recovering all its players and is ready for the away match against Itas Mutua Rovigo The entire roster is available; American pitcher Ashely Daugherty is about to make her debut LA CLASSIFICA - LE STATISTICHE - TUTTO SULLA SERIE A1 SOFTBALL 2025 Cover image: A moment of Mia Office Pianoro-Macerata Softball (photo by Lauro Bassani) 12 June 2024 - Parma Calcio’s 2024/25 pre-season will begin on Monday 1 July They will be coordinated by the medical staff composed of Dr Giulio Pasta (Head of the Medical Area) and the team doctors Dr who will work in collaboration with the Performance&Analytics Area with Fabio Pecchia and the technical staff handing out the orders the team will hold their first session at the Mutti Training Center in Collecchio The session on Wednesday 3 July will be open to Gialloblu fans More information will be provided in due course 2024/25 PRE-SEASON: FIRST FRIENDLY AGAINST FC LUGANO The Gialloblu will play their first friendly on Saturday 13 July (19:00 CEST kick-off) who Parma faced in a friendly at Collecchio in March The fixture will take place at the Cornaredo Stadium in Lugano Following a successful workout in Godo last month Team Italy pitching coach Bill Holmberg has summoned 20 pitchers and catchers to the diamond in Collecchio for an extensive day of training on Monday He will be assisted by coaches Paolo Ceccaroli and Mario Mascitelli as well as athletic trainer Gianni Natale Visiting coach Claudio Carsaniga from Bolzano will also be on hand to help coordinate the Team Italy workout The following players are expected to report to Collecchio: Mattia Aldegheri P (San Martino Junior B.S.); Maurizio Andretta Viterbo-Montefiascone B.S.); Francesco Bonvini P (Staranzano Ducks B.S.C.); Alessandro Ercolani P (Titano Bears-San Marino B.C.); Diego Fabiani P (Cervignano Baseball-Collecchio B.C.); Ettore Giulianelli P (Milano 1946-Collecchio B.C.); Andrea Pizziconi P (Nettuno Baseball City-Modena B.C.); Cesare Astorri 28 March 2024 – It was a special morning for a group of 20 boys who had arrived here without their families welcomed and taken in by Parma organisation born thanks to the ASP (Azienda Servizi alla Persona) who gave the chance to these young people to visit the Mutti Training Center in Collecchio and get to know head coach Not even the rain stopped their desire to attend the Men's first team’s training session at the training ground There was great enthusiasm and adrenaline among the boys who at the end of the session were accompanied to the Mutti Training Centre’ press room to wait for the team representatives “Support for refugees is one of the policies of the social responsibility strategy for the Italian Football Federation The aim is to help refugees and asylum seekers stay physically and mentally healthy and become part of the host community in the protection and inclusion of refugees through sport This project with the ASP offers the opportunity for our Club to start to put into practice with the possibility of further development,' commented Giuseppe Squarcia Parma Calcio is part of a project promoted by ASP with football becoming a vehicle to welcome and include these minors and foreign children they reside in Casa Baloo in Porporano and in the l'Alveare community in Parma an official PUMA kit and an invitation to the match between Parma and Catanzaro on Monday 1 April where the group of refugees will be guests in the stands at the Tardini the ASP is also collaborating with the Municipality of Parma the Aquila Longhi club and the parish of Porporano who all contribute to working in a shared vision for the future of these children Team Italy manager Andrea Longagnani has summoned 14 of his finest U18 softball prospects to Collecchio for a brief workout on Tuesday 2021 beginning at 4 pm followed by an exhibition game against a local Serie A1 squad Italian softball skipper Andrea Longagnani will be joined in Collecchio by coaches Paola Marfoglia and Simona Nava as well as pitching coach Marco Villani Alessandro Buttà and delegation manager Claudio Marinelli will also provide assistance The following players are expected to report in Collecchio: then the playoffs and the Italian Softball Series which will decide the winner of the championship: the new edition of the top Italian softball championship won its 14th championship by beating Inox Team Saronno the vice-champion Inox Team Saronno will host Bertazzoni Collecchio and Italposa Forlì on the diamond of the Buscherini Sports Centre Then on Sunday it will be a challenge between Thunders Castellana and Mia Office Bologna and the seasonal debut of MKF Bollate which will debut at the Tassina in Rovigo against Itas Mutua back in the top division ten years after the last time following the promotion obtained last summer the challenges Macerata-Caronno and Italposa Forlì-Old Parma will be rescheduled respectively on May 1 and April 8 which will be played over 18 days (always with the now classic format with game-1 dedicated to the AFI pitchers scheduled 40' after the end of the first game) will end on the weekend of July 19-20: the top four ranked teams will play the playoffs starting from the weekend of July 26-27 while the ninth and tenth in the standings will face each other in the playout foreseen only in the case in which there are three or fewer games difference between the two teams at the end of the regular season with the first two games and conclude on the weekend of August 16 and 17 Coppa Italia - The top four teams in the regular season will participate in the Coppa Italia The separate ranking will only consider the match played with an AFI pitcher March 29-Inox Team Saronno-Bertazzoni Collecchio 7-5 / 1-5-Italposa Forlì-Pubbliservice Old Parma POSTPONED (will be played on April 8)-Macerata Softball-Rheavendors Caronno POSTPONED (will be played on May 1) March 30-Itas Mutua Rovigo-MKF Bollate Noon (game 2: +40' after the end of game-1)-Thunders Castellana-Mia Office Bologna 1 p.m THE SERIE A1 SOFTBALL SCHEDULE ALL ABOUT THE 2025 A1 SOFTBALL SERIES A number of cities and organizations have staged relatively quiet firework displays These firework shows are not entirely silent and they typically don't include the large aerial explosions found in traditional shows nor make use of some new form of 'quiet' decorative explosives One town in Italy is taking a big step to reduce the fear of fireworks in their non-human population The local government of Collecchio made a law that fireworks in their town must be silent It's a way of reducing the stress that the loud noises cause to animals–not just pets There's a company called Setti Fireworks that makes these silent explosives and can customize them for each event Many readers seemed to come away with the impression that these "silent fireworks" would appear just as big and bright as traditional fireworks but without the loud explosive booms normally associated with them however: No matter how advanced pyrotechnicians may be at developing fireworks they haven't quite yet figured out a way to remove noise from these large explosions these "silent firework" displays (which are probably better described as "reduced noise" displays) don't typically include the big aerial explosions found in traditional fireworks shows Rather than employing some new form of pyrotechnology that dampens the noise of traditional fireworks such "quiet" displays mostly make selective use of existing non-loud forms of fireworks: they are used routinely in classic firework shows as visual effects to accompany the loud bangs Think of the "comet tail," which shoots into the sky with a trail of sparkles before quietly fizzling out Or the "flying fish," which features tiny tadpole embers scattering away from a silent burst What is new is the emergence of a genre of low-key quiet fireworks displays for audiences that want the fanfare of fireworks without the auditory disturbance [But] quiet fireworks can be more colorful The colors in a firework are packed in pellets called "stars." When certain chemical compounds are heated they emit signature colors to get rid of their excess energy red comes from strontium and blues are made with copper these types of displays are generally more appropriate for smaller crowds rather than for large there are pros and cons to a quiet fireworks show Because they do not include big aerial explosions quiet shows cannot entertain a large audience a professor emeritus of chemistry at Washington College in Maryland traditionally big shows — like those on the Fourth of July — would need to be divided into smaller viewings Although many readers may have only recently learned about the concept of "silent fireworks," most of them have probably already seen forms of these relatively noiseless displays Here's a video of the "flying fish" firework referenced above: reports about "silent fireworks" are less about the development of new noiseless products and more about how some towns are focusing on putting on quieter displays These shows range from nearly silent displays featuring large sparklers to aerial shows that employ most everything other than the massively loud aerial "skyrocket" shells Paul Singh, the director of Epic Fireworks in England, said that his quiet firework displays are typically softer than the accompanying music and are well below the 120 decibel limit placed on fireworks sold in the UK: The World Health Organization lists 120 decibels as the pain threshold for sound including sharp sounds such as thunderclaps and can even reach up to 170 decibels or more," said Nathan Williams an audiologist at Boys Town National Research Hospital in Nebraska but they are nowhere near the 120-decibel cap placed on consumer fireworks in Britain The fireworks he uses in quiet shows are softer than the music he plays to accompany the visuals His company has done quiet firework shows for school groups senior citizen homes and venues near easily spooked animals like horses A 2012 video from Gala Fireworks shows just how quiet (or loud) these "silent firework" displays can be This footage was taken during a wedding at Browsholme Hall in England and the company explained that they used "low-noise" fireworks because the venue was surrounded by farm land and they didn't want to scare the livestock: Although companies may bill these displays as "silent" or "quiet," the fireworks can still generate a good bit of noise. In fact, when the Birmingham Botanical Gardens advertised a quieter fireworks show in 2015, a number of parents still complained that the "silent" explosions were far too loud: Helen Panayi posted on Facebook: "Very disappointing that the advertised 'silent fireworks' weren't actually silent Lots of upset children and angry parents." Katie Harrison wrote on the same site: "Very disappointed that the advertised 'silent' fireworks were far from silent My frightened two-year-old (who I never would have taken to a normal display) did not appreciate them." the term "silent fireworks" does not refer to a new form of firework that produces huge explosions with little or no noise but rather to shows that selectively utilize existing forms of relatively quiet fireworks   "Town in Italy Switches to Silent Fireworks to Reduce Anxiety in Animals."     DogTime   "'Silent Fireworks' Display Was Too Noisy   "Fireworks Curfew to Take Effect."     6 August 2004   "'Quiet Fireworks' Promise Relief for Children and Animals."     The New York Times This material may not be reproduced without permission Snopes and the Snopes.com logo are registered service marks of Snopes.com By The Museo Ettore Guatelli is a world-famous ethnographic museum housed in a restored farmstead in the country village of Collecchio that presents a stunning collection of over 50,000 everyday objects “The beauty of the everyday life events we have always neglected and their inner value that we have not recognized were disclosed to us by a simple man from Parma’s countryside His name is Ettore Guatelli.” (Werner Herzog For people believing that a museum’s mission is something different from the simple act of preserving and storing findings and that a museum should be able to involve its visitors in a unique and fascinating experience such kind of magic can be found in the Guatelli Museum of Ozzano Taro a rural village close to the northern Italian city of Parma The objects have completely concealed the building walls and bunches of mugs produce the effect of an accessible art installation that looks even more powerful in the smaller rooms of Guatelli’s home No objects are exposed as a single specimen but rather in a hundred samples creating patterns that somehow remember the rocaille ornaments of a 16th-century grotto plaster stalactites or precious incrustations of nacre and gems such ornaments are made of the humble objects that Guatelli collected throughout his life: disused things that so regain their dignity used as the letters of an original alphabet aimed to narrate our everyday life a man collected the rural cultural objects and created the largest gathered pieces related to agricultural society as well as to peasants’ everyday life and collected them with an EXCEPTIONAL open-mindedness without preferring one object to another copyright Inexhibit 2025 - ISSN: 2283-5474 All the metrics and data collected during the Club Italia LA28 Olympic Camp beginning at the Kansas City Royals Spring Training facility in Surprise Arizona and continuing at the University of Tampa in Florida will be analyzed by the specialists who supported the Azzurri staff to implement digital platforms and create individual programs for each pitcher Pitchers will be able to upload data and images into their online profile which will be constantly analyzed in detail by staff to foster the growth and development of the off-season program to yield maximum performance A special pitchers clinic for those who participated in the recent Club Italia LA Olympic Camp and those who were unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts at their respective U.S college will be held in Collecchio on November 3 The Team Italy coaching staff will work with each individual pitcher in developing an off-season program using the latest technology available LA Angels pitcher Samuel Aldegheri will be available to meet with fellow Azzurri hurlers and offer advice The pitching clinic will be hosted by Collecchio Baseball Softball in via Montessori Club Italia LA28 development director Gianguido Poma and pitching coaches Rolando Cretis and Matthew Boccardi will be assisted by athletic trainer Daniele Santolupo and physiotherapists Massimo Baldi and Marco Mennella The following pitchers are expected to report in Collecchio: CLUB ITALIA LA28 (Photo of Team Italy pitchers at work at the Kansas City Royals Spring Training facility in Surprise mister-baseball.com Passionate about European baseball since 2007 will join T&A San Marino in the Italian Baseball League The 24-year-old is coming from the German Baseball-Bundesliga club Buchinder Legionaere Regensburg He already played in Italy during the 2011 season Afterwards he was a member of the Texas Rangers organization playing three seasons in their farm system Prior to the start into the 2015 season he joined Regensburg and went 8-0 with an ERA of 2.58 in 14 games He threw a seven-inning no-hitter against the Stuttgart Reds a distinctive image of his run with the Buchbinder Legionaere the Gialloblu were back out on the grass to carry their first session of pre-season 2024/25 Without the players busy with their respective national sides (Man the squad were at work on pitch 2 in rainy conditions The session lasted about 90 minutes and useful to start preparations ahead of the first friendly against Lugano (Saturday 13 July some ball possession and further fitness work Sessions are scheduled on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 July at 10:00 CEST while on Saturday 6 July the Mutti Training Center in Collecchio will be open for fans to watch training (how and what time will be announced shortly) 9 January 2025 - Pontus Almqvist is a perfect example he was the only Swedish player to score a goal in his Serie A debut a mere pawn in Parma's offensive department He leaves nothing to chance; he is a player who sacrifices himself and runs tirelessly for the team His contribution is not limited to goals or assists: Pontus is the one who does the dirty work the one who puts his heart into every play and is always ready when he enters the game It is no coincidence that he is the Parma player with the most appearances as a substitute in this Serie A: 13 out of a total of 16 A significant figure that highlights his ability to get on the pitch and make a difference to enter an open game and try to get it done In terms of minutes played as a substitute Almqvist ranks at the top of the table: only Atalanta's Lazar Samardzic (388 minutes) has played more minutes as a substitute than the Swede's 360 minutes his constant appearance has led to him starring in two goals: an assist in the match against AC Milan on 24 August just one less than in his entire previous season in Serie A with Lecce (where he scored three) Pontus is one of five Swedes to have found the net in the Gialloblu shirt: the company is illustrious The forward is also known for his tactical intelligence a talent that has been noticed since the moment he stepped through the gates of the Mutti Training Centre in Collecchio: among players with at least 500 minutes played in this Serie A Important numbers that tell us he is a complete striker but also creates chances and disrupts opposing defences with his speed and tactical intelligence Pontus is not simply a striker: he is a key player capable of leaving his mark every time he gets on the pitch The Team Italy U13 softball squad dominated the 2023 European Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy (EMRYT) in Collecchio by scoring 99 runs and allowing only 13 runs in seven games Team Italy winning pitcher Sabrina Bottazzi surrendered just one run on two hits with nine strikeouts and one walk in the 9-1 victory The Italian offense was fueled by catcher Giorgia Colino Leadoff hitter Alessandra Metta doubled and scored once Cleanup hitter Sabrina Bottazzi was a perfect 1-for-1 with two walks Rebecca Soldi walked twice and crossed the plate three times Cloe Guzzon collected two hits and one RBI Viola Masini also contributed with her one hit ITALY-ISRAEL BOX SCORE VIDEO REPLAY In the battle for the EMRYT Sport Division bronze medal FINAL STANDINGS (Photo of the Team Italy U13 softball squad after winning the gold medal at the 2023 European Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy by Giacomo Canali/Collecchio Baseball) 22 February 2024 - The Gialloblu took to the field this morning at the Mutti Training Center in Collecchio to continue their preparation for Saturday's match against Como and personalized individual work for each player the schedule includes a training session in the morning spoke with Sky Sport at the Mutti Training Center in Collecchio “It’s great to be part of such a young team There’s so much life in the locker room and a lot of enthusiasm in training I try to bring my experience and also my energy and my desire to do well I aim to share this with the younger players because it’s beneficial and uplifting We need to stay calm and continue on our path maintaining confidence in what has been achieved We want to showcase our style of play and our qualities There’s a lot of joy and also a lot of potential and the players should stay calm and express what they have inside but we have the qualities to handle any challenge We need to find our rhythm in our work and our play and aim to replicate what was achieved last year' We learn along the way from what we do in the Youth Sector and then we need to have the personality to put our own mark on it because that’s what leads to winning' “I’m really happy here; I’ve given my full availability to the club and I’d be pleased to continue here for many years Sharing a room with Partipilo during the retreat Spending a year together makes a difference The 10,000 season ticket holders and our relationship with the fans We hope they support us as much as they did last season 14 March 2024 - The morning session for the Gialloblu took place at the Mutti Training Center in Collecchio in preparation for the match against Feralpisalò tactical drills with a focus on the offensive phase the schedule includes a morning session before departing in the afternoon for the match in Piacenza any celebration that involves fireworks is a bad day Most dog owners I know dread New Year’s Eve and for those of us State Side Fourth of July is the worst day of the year (as are the days even weeks leading up to it when impatient kids are setting off crackers early) my Facebook feed is full of angry dog parents wishing people would just “stop with the fireworks.” those with the fireworks do have the right to set them off (as long as they are legal) And it’s hard to make someone who doesn’t own a frightened dog understand how bad it is I’ve heard stories from clients of dog’s that have broken through second story windows in terror of the noise Countless dogs go missing on July 4th each year some even opting to board their dog at a facility not near any displays meaning they are not getting to join in on the fun of the holiday Until now. A firework company called Setti Fireworks in Italy has created silent fireworks for the comfort of dogs and children Their spectacular displays can be set to music adding to the visual display without dogs thinking the world is ending The fireworks aren’t ENTIRELY silent but the noise that accompanies the pretty lights are significantly quieter has decided that the welfare of its pets is more important than those big booms associated with firework displays The local government recently introduced legislation requiring all citizens to use silent fireworks The following is an example of their “silent firework” shows which are often used for weddings and intimate settings Whether you have a frightened dog at home or not we want to know what you think about silent fireworks – should all cities have this legislation for the comfort of our animals or do you think it takes away from the show (H/T: Travel.excite.co.uk) Interested in learning even more about all things dogs Get your paws on more great content from iHeartDogs You must be logged in to post a comment We appreciate your business and support! 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The suspect responsible for the TD Canada Trust Bank robbery on August 12 turned himself into Halton Regional Police in the early morning hours of August 13 Charged with one count of Robbery is 27 year old Corbin COLLECCHIO of Toronto He is scheduled to appear in court in Milton on September 12th a lone male entered the TD Canada Trust Bank at 321 Iroquois Shore Road (at Trafalgar Road)in the Town of Oakville where he presented the teller with a note demanding money The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash and is believed to have fled the area in a burgundy sedan No TD Canada Trust staff members were injured during the incident The suspect was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt a black baseball hat with the word 'Imperial' written in white Anyone who may have information pertaining to the robbery of the TD Canada Trust on Iroquois Shore Road is asked to contact the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825 4747 ext. 2216, Halton Crime Stoppers "See Something, Hear Something, Say Something" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca or by texting "Tip201" with your message to 274637 (crimes) Local Breaking News can be delivered to your email daily and/or weekly. 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To set up your subscription click here:  OakvilleNews.Org Israeli ministers approve plan to expand operations, seize Gaza Strip Trump threatens 100% tariffs on imported movies, film industry in shock 15th annual Red Dress Day remembering First Nations women, girls Canadian vets honoured during 80th anniversary of Netherlands Liberation Day ceremony in Hamilton Red Dress Day ceremony on Hamilton Mountain raises awareness for abused people Political analyst discusses the seriousness behind Alberta’s referendum idea A 27-year-old Toronto man has been arrested in connection with an Oakville bank robbery Halton Police say the man went into the TD Canada Trust bank at 321 Iroquois Shore Road around 3:30 p.m The man allegedly passed a note to the teller demanding money and was caught on camera According to police he indicated he had a weapon but no weapon was found Corbin Collecchio turned himself into police early Sunday morning He has been charged with one count of robbery and will appear in court in September Emily Vukovic went birding at Urban Nature Store in Ancaster To celebrate Mother’s Day and raise funds for Halton Women’s Place A beautiful and powerful new piece of jewelry has joined Lofttan‘s collection The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is taking place at the ‘Women of Soul’ is a captivating production that is revitalizing timeless soul CHCH-TV started broadcasting in 1954 and is proud to be the news leader for Hamilton and the surrounding Halton and Niagara regions Copyright © 2025 CHCH. All Rights Reserved. ZWD COLLECCHIO, ITALY - NOVEMBER 12: Mario Balotelli during Italy training session on November 12, 2012 in Collecchio, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) Mario Balotelli does not want to leave Manchester City, despite a struggle to make a lasting impact at the club, which saw him dropped from the squad for Sunday's win over Tottenham. After his outstanding European Championship with Italy, Balotelli has started only six games this season, with his contribution in the 2-2 draw at Anfield in August the only one which could be considered a big game for the club. His continued struggle to prove the doubters wrong led to weekend reports that he may be destined to head back to Milan, with Internazionale and Milan said to be interested and unlikely to blanch at a £20m price tag. But the 22-year-old's agent, Mino Raiola, said yesterday that the striker wanted to see out his contract, which expires in June 2015 and retained a belief that he could establish himself at City, despite Edin Dzeko's emergence which has pushed him to fourth in the pecking order. "There's no Italy and no plans to go there," said Raiola. "He'll work until the end of his contract. He doesn't want to leave." Of Mancini's decision to drop Balotelli from the entire squad, Raiola said: "There's no player happy with not playing in a game but he accepts it. It's all part of the game. It doesn't mean he wants to leave Manchester." Balotelli is yet to score in the Premier League for City in this campaign, and his only goal in open play came in the 4-2 home defeat to Aston Villa, in the Capital One Cup. It is not what he had expected when he proved to be one of the surprises of this summer's championship in Poland and Ukraine, scoring two superb goals in his national team's 2-1 triumph over Germany in the semi-finals. Joe Hart said he wants no comparisons with Manchester United, despite City's ability to come from behind in games, like they did on Sunday, reflecting United's ability to do the same. City have come from behind to win four times this season, to United's eight in all competitions. "That's what they [United] do. We're our own team now," Hart said. "We're developing a real identity." Neither would the goalkeeper say that recoveries like on Sunday – when City trailed Spurs with 25 minutes to go – instilled belief in the side. "I think we've got that belief anyway," Hart said. "With the quality and the spirit, we're not here for anything else other than to win. We don't turn up to tick boxes or make people happy." Hart agreed that winning when things were not going their way was a sign of being champions. "Of course, that's the only way you're going to win things because people are snapping at your heels, so you have to win regardless of how you play." we could all stand to take a leaf from their book Aerial fireworks consist of four components according to How Stuff Works: There’s a cylindrical container made of pasted paper and string to hold everything; the “stars,” which are little pellets packed with specific chemical compounds which create the colors you see in a fireworks display; the bursting charge which is what’s responsible for making the firework explode; and the fuse which “provides a time delay so the shell explodes at the right altitude.” The latter three elements are combined with black powder in the container tube and then launched with a mortar However, according to the New York Times, “the most explosive fireworks… have only a hint of color” due to the initial burst being “too powerful”; an overly powerful burst causes the stars to shatter professor emeritus of chemistry at Maryland’s Washington Collage told the Times that with these kinds of fireworks Here’s why all this matters: Loud noises stress a lot of animals out — and fireworks can be one of the worst triggers one of the best things you can do is to avoid putting them in those situations whenever possible Ark.; officials believe they were distressed by the fireworks the town had set off and had flown into chimneys and other obstacles as they tried frantically to escape