Over the last few weeks, Herts Baseball Club has been in discussions with the British Baseball Federation to co-ordinate the best way to approach the scheduling of the 2021 Herts Spring League.
Prior to the government’s announcement of the current national lockdown, the BBF indicated that, subject to Covid restrictions, the Opening Day of the 2021 BBF league season is likely to be Sunday, 11 April, and that this date would be revised, if and when required.
Monday’s announcement by the Prime Minister has added further uncertainty. 22 February was mentioned as a date when the government may review the current lockdown guidance, but the outcome of that review is not certain.
Herts has confirmed that, if the relevant regions move to Tier 3 or lower by early March and if the Covid-secure protocol for playing baseball games outdoors is reactivated, they will be looking to stage the Herts Spring League on the provisional dates listed below.
| DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, 27-Mar-21 | Herts Spring League | Grovehill Ballpark, Herts |
| Sun, 28-Mar-21 | Herts Spring League | Grovehill Ballpark, Herts |
| Sat, 03-Apr-21 | Herts Spring League | Grovehill Ballpark, Herts |
| Sun, 04-Apr-21 | Herts Spring League | Grovehill Ballpark, Herts |
These dates may be revised if the BBF changes its Opening Day plans or if there are Covid or other constraints. The HSL is usually played over three weeks, but it is likely to be reduced to two weeks this year due to Covid.