The Royal Dutch Baseball and Softball Association (KNBSB) announced on Friday that the Dutch National Team definitely is going to play in the 2011 IBAF Baseball World Cup in Panama. Technical Director Robert Eenhoorn confirmed the decision. In February he stated that a trip to Central America wasn’t a foregone conclusion since the 2011 BWC wasn’t announced until the end of January. However the 39th edition of the tournament was shifted from the last week in September to October (October 2-15), which helps erasing scheduling conflicts. The KNBSB also announced that a Dutch team will play at the 2011 16U Baseball World Championship in Lagos de Moreno in Mexico, which will be held from August 19 to 28. The Netherlands are the reigning European champion in this age category.