▲ Players and staff participating in the kick-off ceremony. FIRE REDS MEDICAL SPORTS CLUB NPO (Location: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Director: Morishi) held the 2026 season kick-off ceremony for the Urawa Gakuin Women's Hardball Baseball Club, which it operates, on June 6, 2026. The Urawa Gakuin Women's Hardball Baseball Club, entering its second year since its founding, now has 33 members and has started the 2026 season with a new structure. On the day, players, staff, sponsoring companies, and parents gathered to share their determination for the new season, unveil new uniforms, and announce this season's goals. Sponsoring Companies *Please also refer to the official sponsor introduction page for a list of sponsoring companies. FIRE REDS MEDICAL SPORTS CLUB: https://frmsc.spo-sta.com/sponsor Urawa Gakuin Women's Hardball Baseball Club: https://uragaku-womenbaseball.spo-sta.com/sponsor Comment from Director Morishi Having celebrated its second year since its founding thanks to the support of many, the Urawa Gakuin Women's Hardball Baseball Club has grown into a large team with 33 members. The environment surrounding women's baseball is improving year by year, but this progress is only possible with the support of the local community, sponsoring companies, and parents. At our school, we consider not only athletic ability but also the development of human character as a pillar of our education, and we aim to foster individuals who can contribute to society through baseball. We will continue to challenge ourselves towards the grand goal of national championship, united with our players, coaches, school, community, and sponsoring companies. Comment from Manager Ryota Takada I am deeply grateful for being able to hold such a wonderful kick-off ceremony and for being able to welcome the season with the support of so many sponsoring companies and parents. Our players possess aspirations that are remarkable for a team in its second year, and they are fully committed