South Australian Baseball League Inc. Contents Pg President’s Report 2 General Manager’s Report 3 Australian Baseball Federation 5 Baseball Operation’s Report 6 Finance Report 7 Finacial Statements 9 Youth Operations Report 14 Development Manager’s Report 15 Development Officer’s Report 16 State Director of Coaching Report 17 S.A.S.I Report 18 State Director of Umpiring Report 19 Coopers Division 1 Grand Final 21 Capps Medal 22 Junior Medal Presentation 23 A Tribute to Ken Wesslink 24 Masters / Memorabila Report 25 Affiliated Associations Report 26 South Australia Country Baseball Association Report (SACBA) 27 Baseball Umpires Association of South Australia (BUASA) 28 South Australia Baseball Scorers Association (SABSA) 29 Winterball Report 30 State Representative Team Reports - Claxton Shield 31 - Under 23 State Team 32 - Under 18 State Team 33 - Under 16 State Team 34 - Under 14 State Team 35 - Under 12 State Team 36 - Women’s / IBA Friendship Series Report 37 Completion Awards and Results 38
History of Capps Medallists 43
South Australian Baseball League Inc.
President’s Report
Congratulations to West Torrens for not only winning the Divi- The Australian Baseball Federation continues to assure us sion 1 premiership, but also, for the manner in which the game that the National League will be reintroduced in late 2008 was played, and for the presentation of the final and conduct of and, whilst we accept these assurances, we wait with some the club supporters and volunteers. Glenelg, West Torrens op- impatience for the public announcement and greater detail of ponent in the final, also deserve to be applauded for the manner how the League will operate. Of course, our participation in in which their players and supporters conducted themselves in the League will depend on us having a facility suitable for the what was an enthralling battle over the two days. With two of purpose. The General Manager provides more information on the games going into extra innings, the final series was a fitting these matters in his report. culmination to a pretty good season. Whilst on the Australian Baseball Federation, I would like Well done, also, to our Claxton Shield team who came within to express the thanks and best wishes of Baseball SA to Don a whisker of playing in the final of the Claxton Shield Tourna- Knapp who is resigning his role as Chief Executive Officer of ment held in Perth. From reports received, Mark and the team that organisation to take up a role elsewhere. Don has always were a credit to our state in all aspects, and were rewarded been available to assist Baseball SA in many ways, in particu- with our first appearance in the finals for many years. Perhaps lar in our dealings on facility development. we can go that next step in the next Claxton competition, to be conducted under a new two zone “home and away” format. After many years of discussion, the Board has decided that a significant part of the celebration of our centenary, in 2008, The National AA Championships were held at the Southern will include the introduction of the Baseball SA, Hall of Fame. Districts ground in January, and all who attended expressed In this regard, the Board has asked Life Member and Past admiration for the standards set by that club both in the ground President Alan Waldron to chair a Hall of Fame sub-committee. presentation and the support provided by the many volunteers. Their task will include development of the process and criteria Baseball SA appreciates the work done by Southern Districts for elevation to the Hall of Fame, along with any ancillary and the local council to ensure that the Championships re- tasks. I ask that Clubs and their supporters assist this process flected so well on baseball in this state. wherever possible so that our Hall of Fame has the prestige it deserves. It is expected that a major function will be held in Once again we are trying to find answers to the perennial October 2008 to announce the inaugural inductees. problem of umpire recruitment, development and retention. A new strategy, which will involve greater use of Club umpires, Finally, I wish to acknowledge the work of our staff and the a resource essential to our game, is expected to provide some performance of the members of the Board over the last twelve help. Whilst it is easy to sit back and criticise the officials, this months. In addition, it is appropriate to express appreciation does little to address the issue. Critics are welcome to under- to those Club volunteers who have assisted the League in a take some level of umpire development and try the job them- variety of tasks. As more volunteers get involved in the League selves, to get a better understanding of the challenges that our processes, particularly Operations matters, a greater apprecia- officials face. tion is gained of the difficulties faced in trying to meet the requests of all of the Clubs. If the number of players sent to the tribunal is seen as a measure of improvement in their behaviour, then this season Kevin Jennings has been particularly successful. Although there was a marked PRESIDENT reduction in numbers, Chairman Paul Begg, along with fellow members Hugh Franke and Ron Wright, continued to apply their experience and independence to the cases that came be- fore them. For this I express our thanks, and hope that they continue to make themselves available for this role.
At the time of preparing this report the Board has just final- ised the budget for 2007/2008, and has found it necessary to increase Club fees and levies for the first time in a number of years. Whilst this is regrettable, and every opportunity was taken to reduce the level of the increase, I am sure that Clubs will understand that increasing costs must eventually force such an action. Clubs should also be aware that, but for the funds coming from the Australasian Masters, the increases would have been greater.
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Creation of a Home for Baseball and a proposed National However, reality suggests that, even if given an immediate Competition have dominated previous annual reports. Unfortu- green light for facility development at State Sports Park, com- nately this year is no different. The baseball public is becom- pletion of construction would take at least 2-3 years, therefore ing increasingly frustrated with the perceived lack of progress placing our involvement at great risk. Therefore, a major focus in these areas. It is pleasing to report that progress (whilst in the short term is the development of an interim facility that slow) has been made. satisfies the requirements to host national competition events.
Facility Development High Performance Facility development is a very detailed project that requires all Progress has been made in the development of our elite play- cards to fall into place perfectly before progress is made. Re- ers. The introduction of the BEES Program was well supported member we are applying for $8.4 million dollars from taxpayer with feedback being very positive from the experience of funds and whilst Baseball is in a sound position, we are not squad members. Increased focus on the development of South a high profile sport compared to many others. However, this Australia’s best young talent will result in an improvement at does not curb the frustration with the continue stream of funds the top in time, as young players learn similar skill sets from being poured into many of the high profile sporting arenas. under 12 through to Claxton Shield
Baseball SA and Hockey SA has submitted a joint facility South Australia’s inaugural involvement in the Under 23 Tour- funding application with the Federal Minister for Sport, Sena- nament was a success. Hype and anticipation from the group tor George Brandis. The joint application is based on matching leading up to the tournament certainly proved that the concept funding from both Federal and State Governments. Discus- is one that should continue. Tournament experience for this sions had with Senator Brandis indicate strong support for a age group will become vital during the upcoming National national standard facility at State Sports Park. However, State Competition, and will provide coaching staff with great guides Government funding needs to be committed before Federal as to the performance of individuals during tournament pres- funds may be forthcoming. sure situations.
Baseball SA has received face to face support from Major The performance of the Claxton Shield squad in Perth this League Baseball International Director, Tom Nicholson and year was a credit to all involved. Head coach Mark Haylock the CEO of ABF, Don Knapp in discussions with the Minister prepared the squad well leading up to the tournament. Warm for Recreation, Sport & Racing, Hon Michael Wright. This di- up games against the Perth Heat (in Perth) together with the rect involvement has certainly given Baseball and the National Victorian Aces series on home soil provided the group with Competition the attention and kudos it deserves. Major con- tournament play prior to the testing week long Claxton Shield cerns have been raised with the State Government over the risk Tournament. The performance of the group was the best result to the sport if South Australia does not have a suitable facility in SA Baseball for in excess of 20 years. able to host national fixtures in 2008.
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Baseball Operations Finally I would like to thank Baseball SA’s Board of manage- Baseball Operations during the past season were significantly ment for their continued support. I look forward with con- enhanced by the League’s investment in providing comput- tinued drive to achieve positive outcomes for the sport and ers to each club in the metropolitan area. Posting of results in particular development of a facility able to host national and general maintenance of the operations were significantly competition events. more efficient than has been the case in previous years. Michael Carter Of particular disappointment, however was the production of GENERAL MANAGER the program booklet. Unfortunately, this seems to be a peren- nial problem, but we will continue to address the issues with a view to overcoming them. On a positive note, competition management and ground allocation at all levels improved, and will continue to do so with stability in personnel manag- ing League operations.
Introduction to My Competition (a product being used in WA and VIC) will positively impact further on the operations of the league.
Those reading this report will note that Baseball SA has ap- proximately $130,000 in term deposit earning interest at a rate of 6.1% per annum. Whilst this is a great improvement L-R: Ron Harvey, Trevor Piasente, Peter Cesco, Michael over the situation several years ago, repayment of the State Carter, Lauren Hill, Ben Arthur, Government loan ($70,000) is due in December 2007. Once Derek Slater, Paul Chandler this debt is finalised, Baseball SA will have $60,000 remain- ing in term deposit.
Business experts strongly recommend organisations should have cash reserves allowing it to trade for a period of 6 months without any income. Baseball SA is not currently at that point.
Achieving a small profit result of $6,596 throughout 2006/07 is a great result for Baseball SA. However, the ever evolv- ing climate of increasing costs in all areas, which our sport faces, has resulted in inevitable increases in club levies in the coming season.
Staffing Baseball SA has welcomed new staff members Paul Chan- dler (Development Manager), Ron Harvey (State Director of Coaching) and Derek Slater (Data Base Co-orinator). Retaining the services of Ben Arthur (former Development Manager) to fill Adam Lewis’ role as School Clinic Coordina- tor, was a bonus for the office.
Changes to staffing levels are expected with the re-introduc- tion of the National Competition, where recruitment of an Event Manager (funded by the ABF) is highly likely. It seems that this change will ultimately require Baseball SA to once again relocate office premises for the third time in 5 years.
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Australian Baseball Federation
No doubt this will be the last message in a Baseball South Australia Annual Report that I have the pleasure of writing. That day will come... It is with a degree of inner conflict that I leave the Australian Baseball Federation on 24 May to take up a new role as the Sincerely, CEO of Australian University Sport on 4 June 2007. On the one hand I look forward to getting back to my professional Don Knapp area of expertise which is health and sport promotion in an CEO educational environment, where as on the other, I will miss being at the helm of Australian baseball and the exciting times that are about to permeate the sport at all levels.
In the next two years, Australian baseball will experience the advent of three competition initiatives, including:
Little League Baseball – (October 2007) Re-establishment of the National League (targeted for November 2008) National Clubs Championships (targeted for March 2009)
Baseball SA is particularly well poised to maximise sport growth and development opportunities on the back if these new competition products. Baseball SA has established itself as viable “sports-business” through visionary long-term finan- cial planning put into place originally by past President and ABF Life Member Alan Waldron; and, brought to fruition by the current administrative and executive leadership provided by President Kevin Jennings and CEO Michael Carter respec- tively.
South Australia has a great track record in respect to compe- tition initiatives dating back to the long-gone days of night baseball. Adelaide also has a great track record at attracting good crowds to major baseball events. Crowds attending Gi- ants games in the old ABL attest to this. Both Little League and an Adelaide Team in the new ABL should and will flour- ish in the next couple of years.
Additionally, the Club Baseball program in South Australia is one of the strongest in Australia, steeped in traditional rivalry and passion. The battle to determine the first SA Club to qualify for the inaugural National Clubs Championship in March 2009 will be an enthralling tussle indeed.
Alas, we still need a major event baseball venue in Adelaide to showcase what Baseball SA has to offer. I will miss my fre- quent baseball trips to Adelaide – I made three in three weeks earlier this year working with Kevin and Michael on what is becoming a protracted project, the establishment of a State baseball facility. I hope my visits have helped as the mission is vital and must be pursued with ongoing vigour. I genuinely look forward to the day when visiting Adelaide in my new role, I am able to take in a ballgame and enjoy the spectacle with about five thousand other baseball fans in a purpose built facility.
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Baseball Operations Report
A number of new initiatives were trialled this year and some Derek Slater joined the team late last season as data entry from last year were dropped, largely as a result of club feed- assistant, his job will greatly assist the smooth functioning of back and voting at operations meetings. the Operations group by having quality data available at all times during the season. Under 18 games were programmed at the opposite ground to clubs Division 1 side at the same time and Under 16 Divi- The Operations Committee is currently conducting post sion 1 was programmed to be ahead of them. This worked season reviews with the aim of making the next season even very well as Under 16 players were able to ‘play up’ to ensure better than the last. quality games in this division. Peter Cesco Jeff Kevan The trial of Division 1 and 2 playing some Saturday games OPERATION CO-ORDINATOR OPERATIONS DIRECTOR has now become a feature of our season. Other senior Saturday teams accepting the occasional 11.30 am start and unevenness of programming home games as a result with good grace.
As usual a number of late inclusions and exclusions caused disruption to the start of the season and caused the program book to be very late; this is currently being addressed for the future.
A new heat rule was instigated for all senior divisions except Division 1, causing the loss of a number of games. This is currently being reviewed, but it must be said that player and officials safety in very hot conditions must come first.
Umpire numbers are slightly down this year, with allocation generally well coordinated. The continuation of giving ‘club umpires’ a role in 2 man systems was, in the most part suc- cessful. A new umpire training and progression is currently under development which, should it be successful, bring the 2 umpire systems to the majority of games in the future.
Again this year we had a slight increase in number of teams, vastly better than the slow decline we were seeing prior to 2004
Ejections were well down on previous years. If this is a result of better umpiring or greater player discipline will have to be decided in the future, it is hoped that this trend will continue. The Baseball SA computer initiative was embraced whole- heartedly by some clubs and less enthusiastically by others, however, as a direct result premiership tables were able to be updated faster and more accurately than last season. The premiership table system is being upgraded this season to the ‘MyClub’ competition format and if accurate reporting is done by clubs we will see a vastly better and more consistent premiership table system.
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Finance Report
Introduction
$800,000 Over the last four years, it has given me great pleasure to Turnover present the annual accounts for Baseball SA (“BSA”) on behalf $700,000 Net Income of the Board. The net profit for the year was $6,596 compared $600,000 to $88,196 in the previous year. After achieving our strategic $500,000 $400,000 aims for BSA in just 3 years, our budget set for the year was $300,000 expected to be balanced with a small projected profit of $1,800. $200,000
Accordingly, we are satisfied with the higher profit and it has $100,000 been allocated for improved facilities and conditions for our $0 members in 2007/08. Therefore, the performance to budget is -$100,000 1989/90 1993/94 1997/98 2001/02 2005/06 very pleasing but should be read in context with the rest of our report. The table regarding trading profits/losses (or detailed income and The first initiative to reinvest directly in the clubs wasthe expenditure statement) is also illustrated. As discussed above, improvement in information technology by spending nearly we were not pursuing higher profits this year and set a budget for $20,000 on new computer equipment to allow for improved balance (or no surplus). technology in the clubs and communication with BSA. A small profit was achieved through tight control by management In my fourth year as a director of BSA, continued solid and some additional income received from sponsorship and performance by our management team has provided BSA with government assistance.. another result which allows for better decisions to be made for the future of the members. Income & Expenditure Gross Income for the year at $582,377 was considerably lower Financial Review than 2005/06 (of $649,738). The major reduction in income included: a. the Masters Games income in the previous year
$ 3 5 0 , 0 0 0 Members Funds ($53,301); $ 3 0 0 , 0 0 0 Assets b. the significantly lower grants provided by $ 2 5 0 various government, organisations0 ($70,000) for0 0 $ 2 0 0 , 0 0 0
$ 1 5 0 development, and coaching0 – offset by a large0 grant 0
$ 1 0 0 for the indoor, batting0 tunnels; 0 0 $ 5 0 c. , lower0 State youth income as0 one of the carnivals0 $ 0 was held in Adelaide; and - $ 5 0 d. other income, associated0 with Sponsorship. 0 0 - $ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0
- $ 1 5 0 , 0 0 0 1 1 91 92 92 8 90 The90 growth9 in 3income0 came70 /from: / 1 9/ 5 9/ 9 0 / 0 4 80 2 6 a. club levies due to a greater number of senior and We have continued this year with the historical review of our junior teams in the competition; fortunes since 1990. The key factor affecting our negative b. State Under 23 and Under 12 International income position in 1997/98 was the demise of the Adelaide Giants. The for the first time. resultant losses have taken nearly 10 years to recoup.
Since the mid 1990’s, the SABL struggled with high debt and without the support of the State Government and the members, would probably have not survived. Over the last four years, this has changed considerably. BSA is in a stable position with our balance sheet at the end of April 2007, members funds remain at levels not seen since before 1990. This creates the position to allow many choices to be made in relation to our future which could not be contemplated in our recent past.
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This reduced income was generally matched by lower ex- Future Strategy penditure in the same categories except for the lottery income. The President and General Manager have outlined several exciting developments for the Baseball Community in their In relation to the $575,781 in expenditure for the year, it reports. In order for several of these initiatives to come to generally matches the factors above such as youth team costs, fruition, BSA needs to continually show strong financial man- development and coaching expenses. It also includes the agement. The ABF and Office of Recreation and Sport have savings from insurance paid to the ABL. With improved BSA shown us considerable support in the last financial year as we performance, we have marginally increased personnel resourc- pursue our new facility. It is our belief that BSA’s financial es within BSA and accordingly, this is one of the key expenses position and their support will allow us to convince govern- which increased over the past year. ment to allow us to have our fist real home since Norwood Oval. While I would like to report that the small profit can be repeat- ed on an ongoing basis, this is not the intention of the BSA We will seek to work with a balance position (small loss in directors. With considerable resources available to BSA, we 2007/08) from small increases in fees for the first time in four are now seeking to invest conservatively in long term infra- years and Masters Games income. This will come after we structure for the benefit of the members over the next two or invest further in baseball facilities through sponsorship to three years. certain groups.
Initiatives & Review Two years ago, we reported that our ultimate aim was to have BSA’s direction moving forward is the development of our na- over $200,000 in assets that can be used for our own develop- tional facility that is referred to elsewhere in the annual report. ment or our own Ball Park of international standing. We have We are seeking to have this home without the risk of manag- now reached this aim. ing and maintaining this operation. Our fiscal responsibility will continue to assist our representation to both State and To all of the BSA management, in particular Michael Carter Federal government that baseball in SA deserves a national and his team, I would like to thank them for their contribution standard facility as our home at States Sport Park and that to the running of baseball in South Australia. BSA will be able to manage our own affairs into the future from that home.
Our strategy is also to continue to increase senior and junior Chris Day playing numbers, therefore fee income. Both groupings have FINANCE & MARKETING DIRECTOR grown marginally over the past 4 years and with a national league team back in SA, we believe that this growth continue. The advent of Little League in 2008 and the growing num- bers in T-Ball (which hopefully flows through to our member clubs) is critical to our future support by SA and Federal government.
Debt Reduction The $70,000 set aside over the last four years for the repay- ment of debt to the State government is due in December 2007. In 2006/07, this money continued to earn interest in- come for BSA and prior to its repayment, the interest income is being targeted for special programmes in youth develop- ment. After this date, the funds will not be available to gener- ate income for BSA. However, from December 2007, BSA will be debt free for the first time since 1998. We thank the member clubs for achieving this milestone for BSA.
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Balance Sheet
South Australian Baseball League Incorporated Balance Sheet as at 30 April 2007
ASSETS Note 30 April 2007 30 April 2006
Current Assets Cash 2 $ 190,618 $ 233,000 Receivables 3 46,719 23,662 Other 4 10,703 5,154
$ 248,040 $ 261,816
Non Current Assets Fixed Assets 5 $ 51,292 $ 45,232
Total Assets $ 299,332 $ 307,048
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities Creditors & Accruals 6 $ 37,154 $ 51,466
Non Current Liabilities Loan 7 $ 70,000 $ 70,000
Total Liabilities $ 107,154 $ 121,466
NET ASSETS $ 192,178 $ 185,582
ACCUMULATED FUNDS 8 $ 192,178 $ 185,582
9 South Australian Baseball League Incorporated Detailed Income & Expenditure Statement Year Ended 30 April 2007
INCOME 30 April 2007 30 April 2006 ABF Royalty 15,727 - Administration 405 4,364 Australian Masters Games - 53,301 Club Levies 192,012 179,035 Development & Coaching Income 42,956 27,369 Donation 200 200 Event Income 8,274 Grant - Dept of Rec & Sport 92,676 96,260 Grant - Indoor Batting Tunnel - 33,850 Insurance 55,187 62,806 Interest & Refund Fees 10,852 7,525 Major Lottery Income 14,700 13,927 Other Income 90 23,005 Sponsorship 21,923 30,818 State Under 23 16,408 - U12 International Series 10,481 - Umpire Income 34,237 36,208 Youth Income 66,249 81,070 TOTAL INCOME 582,377 649,738
EXPENDITURE Affiliation/Registration Fees 10,509 4,990 AGM Expenses 422 0 Annual Report Costs 0 1,298 Audit Fees 2,470 2,260 Australian Masters Games 619 14,181 Bank Charges & Interest 490 630 Board Expenses 1,050 1,708 Bookkeeping Expenses 1,764 1,980 Capps Medal 16,520 13,370 Claxton Shield 17,004 12,069 Competition Expenses 2,774 3,132 Computer & Internet Expenses 866 2,260 Consultancy Expenses 20,000 0 Depreciation 11,046 10,662 Development & Coaching Expenses 51,234 54,236 Electricity -1,327 2,085 Entertainment 725 650 Event Expenses 7,098 8,214 General Expenses 1,173 4,203 Insurance 47,043 68,126 Leasing Expenses 4,089 1,168 Major Lottery 4,217 3,777 Member Fees Fund Shortfall 0 1,160 Memorabilia Purchases 250 0 Motor Vehicle Expenses 638 1,388 Payroll 197,796 178,479 Postage, Printing & Stationery 7,677 5,486 Promotions & Advertising 1,656 2,694 Recruitment Costs 956 0 Rents & Rates 8,019 9,373 Repairs & Maintenance 102 680 Sponsorship Expenses 450 635 Staff Amenities, Uniforms & Training 1,661 1,813 State U23 Expenses 23,713 0 Telephone 14,118 15,121 Travel Expenses 5,999 2,624 Umpire Expenses 37,536 40,654 Under 12 Tournament Expenses 10,495 7,657 Youth Expenses 64,929 82,779 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 575,781 561,542 NET PROFIT 6,596 88,196
10 South Australian Baseball League Incorporated Notes to and forming part of the Accounts Year ended 30th April 2007
1. Statement of Accounting Policies
These Financial Statements are a special purpose financial report prepared in order to provide accounts which satisfy the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act 1985 to prepare accounts.
The Directors have determined that the association is not a reporting entity and, therefore, as there is no requirement to apply Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements (Urgent Issues Group Consensus Views) in the preparation and presentation of these statements, they have been adopted only to the extent shown in Note 1 to the accounts.
The following Accounting Standards have been applied in the preparation of these statements:-
AAS 5: Materiality in Financial Statements AAS 8: Events Occurring after Balance Date
No other Accounting Standards or other mandatory professional requirements (Urgent Issues Group Consensus Views) have been applied.
The Statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act 1985.
Note 30 April 2007 30 April 2006
2. Cash Petty Cash $ 450 $ 450 Cash at Bank 59,677 160,606 Term Deposit 130,942 71,944
$ 191,069 $ 233,000
3. Receivables Current: Club Debtors $ 29,856 $ 10,878 State Debtors 5,278 1,350 Trade Debtors 11,585 11,434
$ 46,719 $ 23,662
4. Other Other Debtors $ 10,253 $ 5,154
$ 10,253 $ 5,154
11 5. Fixed Assets Office Equipment at Cost $ 42,120 $ 25,542 Less Accumulated Depreciation 24,958 18,577
$ 17,162 $ 6,965
Building Improvements $ 3,558 $ 3,558 Less Accumulated Depreciation 2,314 1,784
$ 1,244 $ 1,774
Outdoor Equipment $ 2,145 $ 2,149 Less Accumulated Depreciation 2,145 1,832
$ 0 $ 317
Photocopier (instalments) $ 19,701 $ 14,444 Less Accumulated Depreciation 19,701 14,444
$ 0 $ 0
Sporting Equipment $ 38,181 $ 0 Less Accumulated Depreciation 5,296 0
$ 32,885 $ 0
6. Current Liabilities Other Creditors $ 37,948 49,251 GST Tax Refundable (4,509) (2,277) Payroll Tax 2,715 3,492 Junior Team Funds 1,000 1,000
$ 37,154 $ 51,466
7. Non Current Liabilities Department of Recreation & Sport Interest free loan $ 70,000 $ 70,000
8. Members Accumulated Funds Opening Accumulated Funds $ 185,582 97,386 Add Net Profit 6,596 88,196
Closing Net Accumulated Funds $ 192,178 $ 185,582
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Independent Audit Report cont:
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Youth Operations Report
The Baseball SA Youth season for 2006/2007 commenced with the and youth culture of this State. winter off season programmes. The U14 programme was co-ordi- nated by Paul Chandler with a focus on developing skills for the The State Teams departed in early January 2007 with the U14’s Under 14 State team. The Coaches did an excellent job with the to Sydney, U16’s at home at the Southern Districts Baseball Club support of State Director of Coaching, Ron Harvey. and U18’s to Geelong. Thank you for the input by the Players, Coaches, Executive Officers, the Baseball SA Office and all sup- The U16 programme was set up, run and co-ordinated by Phil portive parents both financially and physically being there. All Burgess with help from his Assistant Coaches and overseen by teams did their best, with the U14 and U16 teams performing well. Ron Harvey. The U18 team was well credentialed but unfortunately could not deliver at the tournament. There are some promising signs for the The Baseball SA Tornado programme, co-ordinated by Jeff Kevan, future at all levels. Again, our basic skills and depth are still not up commenced its last year, temporarily, as a combination of several to the other States and we lack pitching power, strength and size at age groups leading to the July Friendship Series. It has been a very all levels. Success was also measured in other ways, by how these good underpinning programme for the SASI Baseball scholarship young players represented their State and the way they behaved programme. The reports received on the programme were very and carried themselves, which from all reports was very good. positive. Thank you to Jeff and all involved for their excellent and We would like to congratulate the Southern Districts Baseball Club dedicated input. and all concerned on a superb performance in putting on the U16 National Championships. It was something to be proud of and well Finally, the SASI Scholarship programme run by Head Coach, done to all at the Club and associated with the tournament. Warwick Marks who will report on this separately in this Annual Report. Post tournament debriefs and meetings have been held to address all areas with the State Director of Coaching and staff. Together In May the Secondary SA Schoolboys team was selected and par- with the support of Club Coaches and the State Coaching Panel ticipated in the Championship which is reported on elsewhere in we will continue to pursue improvement and progress in all areas, this Annual Report. Thank you to all Coaches and the Manager. especially in the off season programmes. Participation in these will go along way in preparing our players for the 2008 Nationals. The 2006 ‘Friendship Series’ was held at the Glenelg Baseball Thank you to every one involved with the State Youth teams. Club with the assistance co-ordinator Peter Fischer, Director Peter Thompson and the Baseball SA Office staff. Teams from the USA Baseball SA together with Head Coach, Peter Gee, again, selected again travelled to Adelaide to play against the Tornado’s, SASI and and sent a 12 and under team to again go to Melbourne to partici- many other sides. The Tournament again grew in size and num- pate in an International Series using “Kenko” balls. Thanks to the bers. Thank you to all the Player’s, Coaches, Umpires, Scorer’s great assistance of all the Coaches, Executive Officer and Baseball and the Volunteers for putting on a successful Tournament despite SA the team travelled to the tournament and had some success and some rain, as usual. A very good off season series with great gained valuable experience. This will continue to be a great build- friendships renewed. An excellent series to continue. ing block for U14 State team selection and will continue on as a Thank you again, to all who contributed to this series. annual event for Baseball SA with games being held in Adelaide, also. State Team open tryouts commenced in August for U14, U16 and U18 teams. Baseball SA also started canvassing for potential U23 Bob and Jim would like to congratulate all Youth Championship players for the Easter 2007 Championship, a new initiative. teams and Medal winners for 2006/2007 season and hoped they enjoyed the season and had fun. The Junior Capps held again at the The summer season then commenced in October. Unfortunately Olympic Hall was another great night and will continue to grow late team nominations and changes again contributed to late pro- and improve as a baseball showcase. Well done Paul Chandler and gramming. The Youth Club Delegates input and feedback in many fellow staff. areas before and during the season was invaluable and positive. Club Youth Delegates and Operations Managers still tend to put Bob and I again sincerely thank President Kevin and our fellow opposing views on issues from the same Club from time to time. Directors for their input, work and support during the season, Bob and I, again, most sincerely thank all Club Delegates for their Michael Carter the Baseball SA General Manager and all Staff attendance, input and support outside committee meetings. A great who we could not do without and their fantastic work, and lastly bunch of baseball orientated people. the many volunteers who put in their free time.
The ‘Goodwill Series’ at the Woodville Baseball Club between our Baseball in this State continues to move forward with a Home Youth State Teams and a Goodwill Team from the USA was held Ground facility still on the horizon, the announcement of a new at the end of December. Unfortunately there was a small number National League and a great financial position that Baseball SA is from the USA this year. Thank you to the Management and Staff in. Further new initiatives to grow the sport in SA are coming also. of Baseball SA, Noel Annear and the Woodville Committee, Bob Numbers are increasing thanks to the work being put in by all. Let Williams and all volunteers. Another great series. Thank you also Baseball in South Australia continue to pull together to achieve the to the Umpires and Scorer’s. The billet families, again, must be best results for the game now and in the future. thanked for taking a guest into your house from the USA, it is greatly appreciated. It would not work without your help. State Jim Wilton Bob Neiswander Coaches still agree that this series prepares our State Teams for the VICE PRESIDENT YOUTH DIRECTOR Nationals. It continues to be very much part of Baseball SA year
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“Because of the economics of sport in today’s society, the confirmed dates for the 2007 Goodwill Se- pressure to win at the top levels has become enormous, and ries with an increased number of US Teams and for the second just like with almost everything else in our culture, that pres- time in its history an U14 Team will be traveling to Adelaide sure starts to trickle down to the lower levels. which all goes well for our U14 State Team.
The win-at-all-costs mentality, especially at the youngest ages Our Youth State Team Programs continue to evolve under the hinders the sport. Some of these players will grow up and guidance of our State Director of Coaching, Ron Harvey. I transfer this type of approach to their children at even younger must thank all Coaches, Players and Parents at all age groups ages. The game gets serious fast enough. There’s no reason on representing their State during the past year. Again we have to rush the process. If we handle the players correctly at the had a number of players selected to represent their country and youngest levels, we’ll create lifelong baseball players, fans and sign professional contacts, and with the commitment and en- coaches – that’s the key to cultivating this wonderful game.” thusiasm shown by Ron our State Programs are in good hands and will move our Coaches and Athletes to the next level. Cal Ripken, Jnr – Member of MLB’s All-Century Team We again recognized our most talented junior players and That’s what all sports in our community are striving for, “Keep youth state players at our Junior Medal Presentation Night. It it simple and keep it fun”. There are so many sporting oppor- was great to see some 400 in attendance to celebrate our “Top tunities for our children to enjoy, so we in the sport of baseball Ten” vote receivers in each Junior Division along with our must provide a product that is attractive, well structured, well MVP’s from the Youth State Teams. Congratulations to all supported and FUN. winners on the night and the West Torrens Baseball Club for taking out the Baseball SA Junior Shield. Throughout the 2006-07 season the development team, along with our many volunteers, continued to move the sport We continue to promote our game through our successful forward in this highly competitive environment, and was able School Clinic Program and the Australian Sports Commission to again stage a number of quality events, competitions and Active After-school Communities Program and strengthen tournaments within the ever increasing busy Baseball SA Cal- our relationship with seventeen T-Ball groups across Adelaide endar. Three new programs were introduced; (please refer to Development Officer’s Report).
• Team BEES – an off season development program was Australian Little League is on our horizon and with it comes launched that catered for approximately 40 participants in the major change and excitement to all junior players aged under Under 16 and 14 age groups. A theory / information session 12 across the country. The Little League concept is based for both player’s and parent’s introduced - with the U14 BEES around growing and rewarding local clubs and their commu- also working with our Umpires pre-season. Next season’s nities – its not about the strongest and most talented players, Team BEES to also cater for the U18 age group and expanded its about growing the local club and rewarding its players. I to some 70 plus participants. see Little League as our vehicle to grow our numbers at entry level, however it won’t happen over night and a lot of hard • IBA Boy’s Tokyo Series – a team from Japan visited our work will be required over the next 12 months. shores during January and participated in games against a Representative South Australian Team as well as club teams I would like to thank Michael Carter and the Board of Base- from Henley & Grange, East Torrens and the Adelaide Base- ball SA the opportunity to work in the sport I have lived all ball Clubs. A great success as the IBA Boy’s have committed my life. My predecessor has left “large shoes” to fill and I am to again visit South Australia and have extended a invitation to indebted to the support and guidance of Ben Arthur during Baseball SA to send a team to Japan. my initial 6 months in the job. It is to Baseball’s good fortune that Ben has remained in the sport and his work as Develop- • June Friendship Series – a ‘12 and Under’ Team from ment Officer has made and will continue to make a significant Baseball Victoria traveled to South Australia for the first time impact in the area of promotion, development and recruitment to compete against a South Australian ‘12 and Under’ Team to the sport of Baseball. and Seaton High School during the June Long Weekend at the Glenelg Baseball Club. This series looks to become a regular Baseball is a game, and the very nature of a game is fun. When event with the 2nd series just completed at the time of writing this report. it ceases to be fun we will lose participants.
The Goodwill Series continues to provide excellent prepara- Paul Chandler tion for our Under 16 and Under 18 State Teams, and although DEVELOPMENT MANAGER the number of participants from the US decreased in 2006, it gave Baseball SA the opportunity to also provide game time to our Claxton Shield Squad and the newly formed State U23 Squad. Bob Williams (President, Goodwill Series Inc) has
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Development Officer’s Report
Baseball SA continues to increase the number of children mon rules to simplify the game. Baseball SA will continue to enjoying a ‘baseball experience’ across the state. Through work hard to continue the close relationship with the groups the School Clinic Program, Active After-school Communities into the future, including developing a process to track players Program and T-Ball development, Baseball SA is ensuring a through to baseball. high level of promotion for the sport, enabling us to achieve success in a very competitive sporting market. Staff Once again, Baseball SA has utilised the services of our visit- School Clinic Program ing international players to conduct school clinics and ses- Baseball SA, through its School Clinic Program, aims to sions through the Active After-school Communities Program. achieve two critical development goals – promotion and These players provide a wealth of experience in terms of recruitment. Through the successful promotion of our sport coaching and instruction to our ‘stars’ of the future. I would in schools across the state, local clubs, in conjunction with like to congratulate them on their dedication and support, as Baseball SA, have the opportunity to recruit players to their T- well as the locally based coaches who continue to promote Ball and baseball programs. In the twelve months since May our sport across the state. 2006, Baseball SA has promoted both T-Ball and Baseball to in excess of 15,000 children in over 100 schools across the state. This includes targeted sessions in the metropolitan Ben Arthur area to promote both newly created and established T-Ball DEVELOPMENT OFFICER competitions, as well as promotional sessions within specific regional areas of South Australia.
Coach development has also been a focus of the past twelve months, with greater than75% of our casual coaches success- fully completing the Australian Sports Commission’s Active After-school Communities Program ‘Community Coach Course’. This, along with the specifically developed session and lesson plan guide, will continue to ensure the sport is be- ing promoted with the highest degree of professionalism.
Australian Sports Commission Active After-school Com- munities Program The Active After-school Communities (AASC) program is an exciting initiative that has been developed by the Aus- tralian Sports Commission (ASC) as part of the Australian Government’s Building a Healthy, Active Australia package. AASC is an after school hours program that aims to improve the health and well being of Australia’s primary school aged children through structured physical activity. All those involved in the AASC program are committed to delivering a quality, safe and fun after-school physical activity program for primary school-aged children. Baseball SA also assists in successfully linking schools to local clubs to provide a smooth transition from school-based T-Ball/Baseball to club based programs.
Baseball SA, in conjunction with a number of clubs, has de- livered T-Ball and baseball to more than 600 children in over 16 schools. These numbers place Baseball SA in the top ten sports delivering in schools through this program.
T-Ball in South Australia Once again Baseball SA has continued to build on the positive relationship with the seventeen T-Ball groups across Adelaide. Through a successful grant application, these groups, field- ing over 2000 players across 200 teams, now have access to targeted school clinics, education programs for managers and coaches as well as equipment to assist teams entering compe- titions. The groups have also been pivotal in developing com-
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State Director of Coaching’s Report
Review, analyse, adjust are key words in coaching. “I” is the worst word and “We” is the best word. It is not my intention to use flowery words or to make statements that will please everyone.
Under the heading of review and analyse we are on the right track. The common denominator in the whole process is the district clubs who are still recruiting young players into the system. Because it is the goal of every player to enjoy the game it is the responsibility of the club to ensure that every player has the chance to do their best. For this reason it is the responsibility of the clubs to ensure that every coach they appoint has the credentials to teach the game.
In the future the Australian Baseball Federation will make the decision encouraged by the Australian Sport’s Commission that every coach has suitable accreditation to the level at which they coach. If clubs are accountable, Baseball SA must structure our system to accredit every coach.
The model is in place with some clubs making that decision. One club has completed this task and others have made the commitment. Coaches from the regional centres affiliated with Baseball SA have made this commitment.
At this time fifty-four new coaches have started their Level one accreditation. There will be a Level Two course based in South Australia. We have done the review, analysed the problem areas and the adjustment has just been identified.
In the last twelve months the slogan of this portfolio has been “How does it benefit South Australia?” Development programmes have been introduced as the “BEES.” The review has been done the analysis says that there needs to be adjustment. For this reason the development programmes will be more directed at overcoming weaknesses. The review and analysis phase of our state teams showed this.The player commitment was identified and changes made in our selection process.
Under the banner of TEAM “Together Everyone Achieves More.” Clubs are encouraged to send their coaches out to all programmes.
The coaches advisory panel has been restructured with convenors identified to look after various development phases. The Under twelve group is up and running. The theme of “How does it benefit South Australia?’ is still in place.
Ron Harvey STATE DIRECTOR OF COACHING
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S.A.S.I Report
Once again our main focus was to increase speed, arm strength, present at the 2006 MLBAAP. Angus Roeger signed with the fundamentals and overall conditioning. Education in drugs in Philadelphia Phillies Organisation while playing in the 2007 sport, time management, driver education, nutrition and sports Under 18’s National Championships. Both players have been psychology. involved in the SASI program for many years. Dusan Ruzic, after an outstanding Claxton Shield Tournament, where he was named Our major emphasis of training was to physically and fundamen- Pitcher of the tournament, was given the chance to resign a profes- tally prepare the players for the Australian Academy, Senior Team, sional contract with the Cincinnati Reds Organisation. Junior Australian Teams, club season and the Nationals. COLLEGE ATHLETES The training sessions concentrated on strength and physical condi- SASI athletes who attended Colleges in the US. tioning as well as pitchers’ bullpens lives hitting in the indoor cage Tyrone Hambly – Grayson County College in Texas. and fundamentals in all positions. Scott Gladstone – Parkland Community College Shaun Pearce – Citrus College in California The athletes worked three days a week indoor (hitting and pens), Brendan Pett – Clarendon College in Texas outdoor (fielding and defensive work), plus in the gym under the supervision of the Head Coach, gym staff and Strength and Condi- SATALITE PROGRAM tioning Co-Ordinater Michael Riggs. SASI/SABL satellite program in Mt Gambier, three-month off-season programs giving the country athletes extra work lo- SASI also offers its facilities and back up support to the profes- cally and giving some relief from travelling to Adelaide. sionals when they are back in Australia. This helps them to prepare for any National representation and their next professional season. SASI ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Stefan Welch was named the SASI athlete of the year for his For further information on our program, please checkout the SASI outstanding achievements throughout the year, which included baseball home page. http://www.recsport.sa.gov.au/sasi/baseball. Academy selection, Claxton Shield selection, Australian School- html boys Team, which toured South Africa and the AAA Australian Team selection that travelled to Cuba in August 2006. He was also FITNESS, STRENGTH & CONDITIONING PROGRAM named the All-Star 3rd baseman for the Div. 1 South Australian Individual programs have been implemented and are presently league. Stefan’s work ethic and desire to succeed was second to concentrating on improving general fitness levels and strength for none. each athlete. Each program is designed for a specific outcome. Be- ing able to peak at certain times for competition. A great emphasis FRIENDSHIP SERIES is being placed on core strength, how to control your abdominal For the 4th year running thank you very much to the Glenelg muscles and to be able to switch these muscles on when required. Baseball Club and Peter Fisher for running the series and organ- ising the visiting teams. Once again there were two visiting US NATIONAL TEAM TARGETED PLAYERS teams ages 18 and below competed against the SASI team, a team The following players have been targeted for National Team selec- from Canberra and a team form both the West Torrens baseball tion in 2006/07: club and the Adelaide baseball club. This series is very valuable as Junior Team – Chris Doyle, Dylan Child, Ben Lodge, Josh Tols, it gives the South Australian players an International competition Mitchell Fienemann, Angus Roeger, Josh Golotta, Stefan Welch, out of the regular season. Tom Fiebig and Daniel Lee Senior Team – Tom Brice, Adrian Burnside, Dusan Ruzic, Tom SMARTPLAY GOODWILL SERIES Brice and Paul Mildren In December the Goodwill Series was held at the Woodville District Baseball Club against the Goodwill Baseball Academy MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY who are affiliated with some Major League organisations. The two PROGRAM visiting teams from the US were both 18 and under. They played To commence in June athletes throughout Australia have been against S.A.’s under 16 and 18 teams. Just like to acknowledge offered scholarships for this 8 week program. Live in tutors and the Woodville Baseball Club for continually doing a great job in teachers will be available to continue the athletes schooling while areas such as behind the bar, at the canteen and the up keep of the in camp. ground. The ground looks immaculate and is like carpet to play on. Once again great tournament and lead up for the Nationals in Following the 2006 Nationals the following players were offered January 2006. scholarships to the Academy. Stefan Welch, Tom Fiebig, Shaun Harvey and Ben Onofrio. Warwick Marks S.A.S.I. HEAD BASEBALL COACH Following the 2007 Nationals the following players were offered scholarships to the Academy. Chris Doyle, Dylan Child, Ben Lodge, Josh Tols, Mitchell Fien- emann, Angus Roeger and Josh Golotta RECENT SIGNINGS Tom Fiebig from the West Torrens baseball club signed a pro- fessional contract with the Cincinnati Reds Organisation while
18 State Director of Umpiring
As my fifth year as State Director of Umpiring comes to a Halligan and Paul Chandler for an exceptional job. close, personally, this season has been one of the hardest to complete. To all the League Umpires that officiated this season, you all have worked hard in what is often a thankless job. With Training for the season began in August with preseason train- continued hard work and dedication this will ensure the stand- ing held at St. Clair. Thanks to Ron Harvey, the Coaching ard of Umpiring will continue to improve. This years finals Staff and players of the State Under 14 and Under 16 Squads were handled well under extreme pressure, with many new with assisting in running simulation drills. These players were Umpires appointed to their first finals series. Special mention able to learn another aspect to the game, and we look forward to the Division 1 Grand Final Squad, Greg Chapman, Blake to this association continuing in the future. The State Seminar Halligan, Andrew Bell, Mark Wilson and Neil Poulton for an was held at Seaton High School and although numbers were excellent series. down, the group worked hard all weekend. Thanks to Bruce Daley for looking after all our needs. Thanks to Peter Gee for Umpire Development will take a new course next season with his continued support. Thanks also to BUASA for looking the advent of Zones. All Clubs will be allocated to Zones after the catering for the weekend. and be serviced by League Accredited Instructors which will be able to offer intensive training with Club Umpires which Prior to the season commencing we were able to utilize trial will ensure that the standard of Club Umpires will rise in the games and the Country Championships at Glenelg on the future. A new level of Umpire will be formed, called Zone October long weekend as our final preparation for the season. Umpires. These Umpires will be appointed by the League to Thanks to Jeff Wright, the South Australian Country Baseball games inside their Zones. Association and the Glenelg Baseball Club for their continued support to Umpiring. New and existing League Umpires will have a very different pre-season and in-season training next season. I will be able The Masters competition has continued to allow the Instruc- to inform all as the finer details are put together. tors to utilize these games to give new and existing Umpires intensive game situation training. Thanks to the Woodville I wish to thank Michael Carter and all of the staff especially Baseball Club and all the other teams for their continued sup- Lauren for their continued support of Umpiring. port and patience. I hope more Clubs can become involved next season. It is my intention to re-apply for the position of State Director of Umpiring, and if successful look forward to the challenge. Congratulations to
Blake Halligan Claxton Shield, Perth WA Trevor Piasente Neil Poulton AA Series, Southern Districts, SA STATE DIRECTOR OF UMPIRING
Greg Chapman AA Series, Southern Districts, SA Michael Peacock AA Series, Southern Districts, SA Mark Wilson AA Series, Southern Districts, SA
Graham Halligan AA Series, Southern Districts, SA Blake Halligan AA Series, Southern Districts, SA Mark Wilson Baseball SA Paul Begg Umpire of the Year Mark Wilson Most Improved Umpire of the Year Mark Wilson All Star Umpire (Plate)
Blake Halligan All Star Umpire (Base)
Appointing Umpires to the right level is always a tough job. Thanks for the continued support of Peter Cesco and for the first time Blake Halligan to the Appointment Panel.
A greater emphasis on the standard of Umpiring and Accredi- tation in the country areas was undertaken this year. Level O courses were held in Mt. Gambier, Pt. Augusta, Whyalla, the Riverland and Mildura. Thanks to Kevin Jennings, Graham
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The Victorions West Torrens Division 1 Squad s Div 1 Grand Final West Torrens claimed the 2006/2007 South Australian Base- ball League Davison 1 Coopers Grand Final – 2 games to 1 West Torrens did not lie down replying with a run in the 8th and – against a very worthy opponent in Glenelg. 9th but the lead was too great with Glenelg forcing Game 3. Final Score – Glenelg 9 def West Torrens 6. As West Torrens finished higher on the ladder at the end of the minor round the Grand Final took place at the home of the Chris Lawson for the Bays and Daniel Redden of the Eagles Eagles – Lockleys Oval. took to the mound as the Game 3 starters with Glenelg jumping on the board with a single run in the 1st. Game 1 took place on Saturday afternoon, with Tristan Stevens taking the hill for the visitors and Jonathon Rex like wise for Both pitchers were in control with both sides unable to score the home team. until West Torrens tied up the game in the 5th on an RBI single by Jared Kempf. Both pitchers controlled the opposing hitters, with the West Tor- rens defence turning a couple of double plays to keep the Tigers Glenelg then replied in the 6th to again take the lead on a Ben from getting on the board early. Hilterbrand SAC fly to score Matt Davies.
West Torrens scored the opening run in the 7th on an RBI single Glenelg then added another run in the 9th on a RBI single to from catcher Tory Williams. Glenelg came right back at them Adam Shaw, to take a 2 run lead and were only 3 outs away in the 8th scoring 2 runs of West Torrens reliever Tom Fiebig from a Grand Final win. courtesy of a Matt Davis signal and a Dan Wilson double. Tory Williams from West Torrens had other ideas and lead off Down but not out West Torrens tied it up in the bottom of the the 9th with a single to left, Adam Spencer got aboard on a 8th off reliever Danny Page via a Mark Taintey lead off single fielder’s choice and David Forbes picked up his 3rd hit of the and a Michael Forbes RBI single to right. game to load the bases. Adam Lewis then brought 2 home on an infield hit to tie the game but Glenelg were able to limit the After a scoreless 9th, Glenelg went down in order in the top of damage with a fine defensive play to force extra innings. the 10th. Adam Lewis led off the 10th with a single and crossed the plate for the game winner on a 2 out RBI single from the bat Young Mitchell Fienemann sat the Tigers down in order in the of Michael Forbes. Final Score – West Torrens 3 def Glenelg 2 10th. Michael Forbes for West Torrens then worked a lead off base on balls, Capps Medalist and Coach Andrew Scott put Both Teams returned Sunday morning to take the field in game down a sacrifice bunt to put his team mate in scoring position. 2 – a must win situation for Glenelg. Sam Tibbits was then intentionally walked by Glenelg to set up the double play. Tory Williams then hit safely to centerfield Jay Ziersch started for the Tigers and kept West Torrens score- to score the winning run and bring the Premiership Cup to the less through 4 while Steve O’Connor took the pill for West West Torrens Baseball Club – some 12 seasons since their last Torrens, with Glenelg scoring 1 run in the 2nd and 2 more (all victory in 1994/95. unearned) in the 3rd. Final Score – West Torrens 4 def Glenelg 3.
The West Torrens bats came to life in the 5th putting up 4 runs Dan Wilson from the Glenelg Baseball Club took out the Grand on 3 hits and then managed to hang onto this 1 run lead until Final Series MVP for 3 outstanding games. the top of the 8th when Glenelg broke the game open with 6 runs off a tiring Steve O’Connor and Simon Borlace. Jamie For West Torrens it was truly a team effort with great perform- Kloeden led the innings off with a single, followed by a double ances from Tory Williams, Daniel Redden and Jonathon Rex. to Ben Hilterbrand and a single by the coach Nathan Davison. Another single by Matt Davis was followed by Dan Wilson’s 4th hit of the game, a double, and Glenelg were up 9 to 4.
21 WINNER Andrew Scott
The Park Convention Centre (AAMI Stadium) again hosted the annual Capps Medallion Dinner. With a record attendence nearing 500 people including Sponsors, Life Members, Previous Capps Medallist, Club Of- ficials, Players, girlfriends and supporters. An enjoyable and entertaining evening hosted for the fifth year by Brent Felice, the event was a night to remember.
Former Australian Baseballer Andrew Scott claimed a last-gasp South Australain Baseball League Capps Medal win to add to an already glit- tering baseball career. Andrew polled maximun votes in the final round of the regualr season to climb to the top of the final leader board with 29 votes ahead of last years Capps Medallist Darren Fidge (26 votes) and Cincinnati Reds bound Dushan Ruzic (25 votes). Congratulations to Andrew Scott from West Torrens.
Refer to page 38 for a list of all Medal Winner.
2007 Capps Medal
2007 All Star Team
Dan Wilson (Glen)
Jaron Vandyke (PA) Nick Trainor (Wood)
Andrew Scott (WT) Ben Hilterbrand (Glen)
Stefan Welch (Good) Dushan Ruzic (PA) Ben Brusnahan (SD)
Designated Hitter Pitchers Ryan Simunsen (ADEL) Taj Merril (SD) Jonathon Rex (WT) Sam Tibbits (WT)
Coach Umpires Mark Gruetner (PA) Mark Wilson & Blake Halligan
22 The Junior Medal Presentation was held at Olympic House on the 23rd of March. The event was a great success with an attendance of approximately 380. Baseball SA and the Baseball community acknowledges the junior players of baseball from the under 12’s through to the under 18’s. Acknowl- edgement is also given to the State players (U12, U14, U16 and U18) awarding MVP’s for all three teams. Baseball SA would like to congratulate all players on such a successful season and looks forward to the season ahead.
League Medal Winner Club Under 18 Don Rice League Baseballers Club Medal Mitchell Fienemann West Torrens Under 16 (1) Greg Elkson League Len C Poole Medal Nick Clifton Northern Districts Under 16 (2) Dave Mundy League Len C Poole Medal Markus Dunatov West Torrens Under 14 (1) Kevin Greatrex League Don Carter Medal Brett Hattersley Adelaide Under 14 (2) Max Puckett League Alan Waldron Medal Braeden Leonello Henley & Grange Under 12 (1) Ron Macbeth League Ron Macbeth Medal Josh Frick Adelaide Under 12 (2) Ron Chandler League Ron Chandler Medal Shaun Hee Northern Districts Under 18 State Team Most Valuable Player Andrew Chapman WestTorrens Under 16 State Team Most Valuable Player Ben Lodge Woodville Under 14 State Team Most Valuable Player Jarryd Klemm GGCD Most Consistant player Don Klaebe Medal Daniel Lee Sturt Hee
Leonello
Junior Medal Presentation
Frick
Hattersley
Shaun Josh Brett Braeden Dunatov Chapman Fienemann
Clifton
Nick Mitchell Andrew Marcus Lee
Klemm
Lodge
Ben Daniel Jarryd
23 A Tribute to Ken Wesslink
Ken was born 14th of April 1927. He turned 80 this year. 6. RLBL – Coached players and Umpires since 1987. His baseball career has so far spanned 1955 – 2007. 7. Lower Murray Baseball League – Coached players and Umpires 1978 -80 South Australian Baseball League – SABL 8. Ken has literally travelled tens of thousands of kilometres 1. Director SABL – 1987 - 89, 2000 – 2002. representing all aspects of baseball in South Australia dur- 2. Match and Grounds, Programming 1978 – 2003, 25 ing the last 52 years. years. 9. Australian Accreditation Level 2 for Coaching at Austral- 3. Night Baseball Committee. ian Institute of Sport in Canberra. 4. Shared with John Bannister collecting and collating all match scores at the Advertiser in readiness for Awards publication. 1. Life Member South Australian Baseball League. 5. Coach, Umpire, Liaison Officer, Executive Officer 2. Life Member South Australian Junior Baseball League. in many teams at all levels which included Youth 3. Life Member South Australian Country Baseball Asso- Australian Series. 2 x U13, 2 x U14, 3 X U18, plus 7 ciation. X U16 Country teams and. 4. Claude Pearce Memorial Trophy for Services to Umpir- 6. Local Country Championships at Glenelg 4 years ing. and. 5. Australian Baseball League Volunteer Recognition Award 7. Australian Provincial Series and. 1995. 8. Friendship Series 4 years and 6. Australian Sports Medal 2000 presented by the Austral- 9. Adelaide Giants 10 years and ian Government for outstanding service to Baseball. 10. Adelaide Bite and 11. Claxton Shield 1981 – 86. Accreditations. 12. Volunteer extraordinary for the SABL office 10 1. Level Three Australian Umpire. years. 2. Level Two Australian Coach. 3. All Australian Softball Umpire. South Australian Junior Baseball League – SABL.
1. South Australian Junior Baseball League Treasurer 3 years. 2. South Australian Junior Baseball League Secretary 3 years.
Baseball Umpire Association South Australia – BUASA 1. Umpire Appointments Panel 20 years. 2. BUASA secretary 2 years. 3. Attended seventeen 3 day Umpiring Seminars eg Goolwa. 4. Attended the Bill Kinnamon Umpiring School for four weeks in the USA 1981 5. Umpired High Schools, U12 to Div 1, ABL, Claxton Shield, Nationals and Internationals – eg visiting Japanese teams. 6. Received Level 3 Australian Accreditation for Umpiring. 7. All Australian Umpire – Softball in 1955, the 10th recipi- ent.
South Australian Country Baseball Association – SACBA. 1. Founded the Riverland Baseball League [RLBL] in 1989. 2. Patron RLBL from that period and still presents the Ken Wesslink Medal for Best and Fairest each year.
Coaching. 1. Assistant coach to Mark Peters at Southern Districts in Division 1. 2. Coach for Division 2, U18 Premiership, U15 for Southern Districts 1982 – 1985 3. Adelaide Baseball Club Division 1. [As a favour] 4. Goodwood Baseball Club U16 1973. 5. Coached Chinas National team in china for three months 24 South Australian Baseball League Inc.
Masters / Memorabilia Report
History in the making Baseball SA Museum Each year South Australia has a history week and I want us to be involved so we need a clubroom to hold it in. We can then show of a host of items but I need some help with how to do this plus with how to present our memorabilia.
I am hoping we can all make our AGM reports better by I am assisted by including the complete names of all of our committees, teams The History Trust of South Australia. - http://www.history. or who received awards. Team photos with names would sa.gov.au/history/adelaide.htm also help future generations trying to find out who and what happened in the past or present. We also must give a copy of The USA Hall of Fame. - http://www.baseballhalloffame.org our AGM Report to the Mortlock Library each year. The Australasian Masters Games. - http://www. I am still trying to get a website up and running using the australasianmasters.com banner above and created a draft site in mid 2006. It is taking too long but I will still persist. Artlab’s - http://www.artlabaustralia.com.au
Albox. - http://www.albox.com.au Masters Baseball. South Australian Baseball League. Masters Premiers 2006-2007 Adelaide Brewers
Adelaide Metro League: The Monday night competition was won again by the Adelaide Brewers over the Woodville Senators, we always have great games together. Make sure your club or group put in a team for next season. Peter Thompson has come up with a great idea and I hope it gets of the ground, the Adelaide Metro masters winner plays the winner of the proposed country masters competition. A great idea.
National: The 1st Australasian Masters Games will be held in Adelaide during October 2007, the amount of teams Back: Trev Smerdon, Kevin Sheperdson, Scott Crutchley, looking to play is well down from the 2005 AMG Mark Brougham, Garry O’Connell, Graham Langley, Steven series. Time will tell what happens here. We will have Dew. it again in 2011 at hopefully our home ground. Front: Frank Pinto, Laurie Moore, David Freak, Darren Roberts, Gordon Penhall. Baseball SA History. Large Right: Darren Roberts - Starting Pitcher. Robert Laidlaw and I are still trying to get Division Large Left: Laurie Moore – Closing Pitcher. One premiership photos from clubs plus any other ones of interest but it is a very hard slog. Alan Waldron is well on the way with our Baseball Gordon Penhall Hall of Fame and if you are asked to assist us please MASTERS / MEMORABILIA DIRECTOR do, it is a huge job chasing up peoples personal baseball history. Who do you think should be in our Hall of Fame, put in your suggestions now.
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Affiliated Associations Report
Some exciting news has evolved this past year with the umpires to this great game of ours. An increased focus will be facility improvements to Glassey Park in Berri as well as Pt on spending critical time with club umpires involved in metro- Lincoln. politan areas. Increasing their level of expertise will improve their enjoyment in officiating in matches. Mentoring processes Glassey Park three diamond complex will add great impetus will be implemented as we move toward season 2007/08 to to Baseball in the entire Riverland Region. I look forward to ensure constant contact is maintained with club umpires. exploring future opportunities for touring teams to venture to this part of South Australia in future years in order to continu- I would like to thank Kevin Jennings and Graham Halligan for ally promote the sport to many of the young up and coming their great work in traveling to many country regions to con- players in the region. duct introductory accreditation courses for budding umpires. Feedback from all country courses conducted was fantastic. I Pt Lincoln facility improvements have taken shape in the hope this continues well into the future. past 12 months. The shared facility, located at the Ravendale Sports Complex, is a credit to the local area and will again The Affiliated Associations, as mentioned above in my report, provide fantastic opportunities for growth in such an impor- form a vital part of Baseball SA. Continued work will contin- tant sector of South Australian Baseball. ue in my role to promote open communication and assistance where required to ensure progress is made. I look forward to Baseball in Mt Gambier continues to go from strength to working with each association closely over the coming 12 strength. The committee and general structure with huge vol- months. unteer support continues to hold the association in good stead. Peter Thompson Some recent developments in Burra could see a new club AFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS DIRECTOR formed and become associated to the SA Country Baseball Association.
It was however disappointing that we were unable to field a team in either the Regional Youth Championships or the Aus- tralian Provincial Championships, this is to be addressed next year with improved communication i.e. announcements of Championship Date’s earlier to allow greater time to assemble the teams.
The Country Championships held at the Glenelg Baseball Club last October also had a reduced number of senior teams however it was pleasing to note an increase of junior teams competing.
Winterball It is pleasing to report that a decrease in the numbers of regis- tered teams has not continued in season 2007.
SA Baseball Scorers Association Baseball SA in conjunction with the Southern Districts Base- ball Club hosted the AA National Tournament in January this year. Whilst some challenges faced the association in terms of the number of scorers required to officiate at the champion- ships, once again the scorers did a fantastic job. The work that is involved throughout a National Tournament is significant and requires continued concentration and accuracy. I would like to congratulate the association for the efforts over the 10 day period.
Baseball Umpires Association of SA Accredited numbers of umpires officiating within the metro- politan competition continues to challenge the League and its operations. Throughout the past 12 months work has conclud- ed on a future direction for the retention and recruitment of
26 South Australia Baseball Country League Inc (SACBA)
We are pleased to report that two regional centres have SACBA recognizes the full accreditation of Grant High completed significant infrastructure programs. Both Lower School in Mount Gambier as being the first Regional school in Eyre and the Riverland have shown great Leadership in country Australia with a fully accredited baseball program as part of baseball by completing their new and improved baseball their curriculum. It has also been announced that in support facilities in their areas. It will be a great baseball development of the accreditation, the Mount Gambier & District Baseball launching pad for those areas that are obviously well managed League will fully fund education scholarships for selected and progressive. Mount Gambier also announced recently students undertaking baseball as a subject at Grant High. that it too will be entering the next phase of infrastructure development within their community. We congratulate and thank all volunteers in our country areas who have worked so hard to keep baseball alive. Our first State country masters champion will be determined in October 2008. SACBA will progress its plan to have all Yours faithfully, country families able to compete together in a central location during our expanded SA Country Championships. The SA Country Masters competition will be a welcomed addition. The Jeff Wright incorporation of the Little League State country Championships PRESIDENT may also need to be considered. SACBA
It has been announced by the ABF that Little League will be commencing in Australia in late 2007. I would recommend all regional areas focus on introducing Little League into their development program. The successful US model will be an ideal opportunity for baseball generally to ‘brand’ its product and thereby ‘attract, engage and retain’ players and volunteers. It is important that all regions plan in advance for the take-up of Little League. Country or regional teams will be represented in a stream of competition that may eventually take them to the USA to play in the Little League World Series through the Asia/Pacific Region.
The BEES development program is having remarkable success within Mount Gambier and the Riverland. The BEES program is the new State development program for youth players. Mount Gambier has 30 youth players that undertake specialist training throughout the winter which is program approved and overseen by The State Director of Coaching. The BEES program links with the ABF and our country development pipeline. The commencement of a BEES program in your region is recommended.
The selection of Ace Prokopec from the Riverland and Craig Wright from Mount Gambier to represent SA in the National Schoolboys Championships is a credit to the boys and the youth development through the BEES program within their regions. Both young men were great ambassadors of country Baseball and represented their State in the highest order. I was privileged to witness the Nationals in Geelong and commend the coaching staff on their professional approach within a learning environment. The boys came home with a bronze medal and an experience they will never forget in an elite competition.
SACBA is considering applying for a grant to support the purchase of a motor vehicle and equipment appropriate for use as a mobile development unit for country SA. Our view is that this will likely assist in the provision of support for regions supporting and prepared for a Little League development phase.
27 Baseball Umpires Association of South Australia (BUASA)
Perhaps it’s a sign of age but the seasons seem to pass more As part of our constitution our entire management committee quickly every year. This one was no exception. For BUASA is up for election at our AGM and I wish the incoming com- this was a year of change, consolidation and stabilization. mittee, hopefully with new faces, the best of luck in building After a number of years of turmoil and disharmony between on what we have begun this season. the umpires association and Umpire Development a change in board, constitution and approach has brought a new focus to Neil Poulton the association. PRESIDENT BUASA in essence is about supporting umpiring and it’s umpires in South Australia. This support takes the form of establishing monthly meetings in which the umpires can get together and discuss baseball and umpiring. Providing social functions and building the team environment among the um- pires. Representing the umpires in negotiations with Baseball SA in terms of pay rates, working conditions etc. Providing assistance wherever required to Baseball SA in its implemen- tation of the Umpire Development program.
This past year the new BUASA Management Committee made the decision to restructure it’s financial model having -fi nally moved away from a percentage deduction from its mem- bers which in the past was shared between Development and Administration. Umpires now pay a nominal $20 membership fee per year and I am pleased to announce that the association has not only managed to operate on this very modest budget but even come out slightly ahead.
A major re-write of our constitution was undertaken involving the input from all our members and culminating in an open fo- rum to finalize the content and direction our association must take. This was so successful that at the special general meeting to adopt the new constitution it was passed in 35 seconds with no amendments required. A testimony to the coherence of our members at the start of last season.
BUASA provided support to Baseball SA and Umpire Devel- opment in managing the catering for our state seminar keeping the costs within budget by $2-$3 whilst ensuring that our umpires were well fed and watered. One of our biggest expen- ditures in a single event this year was our Christmas function held at Norwood Football Club. Our annual dinner this year saw our biggest turnout in memo- ry with nearly 60 guests celebrating not only our past season but the 80th Birthday and 50th Year in umpiring to one of ours and baseballs elder statesman Ken Wesslink. My congratula- tions to all award winners on the night.
BUASA now stands in good stead this coming season. With a solid governance structure, stable and healthy financial posi- tion and the ability go grow in any direction baseball needs this is sure to be an exciting time in umpiring. My thanks to our management committee for all their efforts this year, although we didn’t meet all our goals, what we did achieve was effective and of high quality.
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The 2006 / 07 season has been a learning one for me as my Celebrations: first year as President of the SA Baseball Scorers Association. The recognition of Anne Bradbrook by the ABF for her tire- less contribution to the establishment of CABS; congratula- It has been a busy year with tournaments such as the Friend- tions and well deserved Anne. ship Series, Goodwill Series, Cope Challenge and the Na- Lorraine Dunn elected as a CABS Technical Commissioner. tional AA Youth tournament. I sincerely hope the 2007/2008 season sees a more collabora- Each occasion is an opportunity for our scorers to extend their tive and inclusive approach between all parties involved with learning and make links with other members, intrastate & this great spectator game. interstate. Carolyn Smith The U16 tournament was perhaps the most challenging and PRESIDENT Lorraine Dunn is to be congratulated for her fabulous effort as Scorers Coordinator for the event. This involved many meetings, phone calls with event organisers, Umpires and Baseball SA to ensure all games had sufficient scorers (usual- ly 2 to 3 and an official) at a CABS level 3 or above utilising both manual and automated score books. This tournament was a challenge for our members and our interstate visitors and not just because of the extremely hot weather. It was also unfortunate that the lack of necessary equipment or thought for comfort was not forthcoming, particularly when every ef- fort was made in advising what equipment was required, and assured it would happen.
The seeming indifference to the role of a scorer – an official of the game, is disappointing.
Thank you to the following members for coordinating the above tournaments; Lorraine Dunn, Enza Henty, Bev McGeary and Sue Jennings.
Thank you also to Hugh Franke for giving his time to col- late the statistics that Division One scorers forwarded to the league each month. Thank you also to all scorers for volun- teering your time to score the games played each Saturday, Sunday and twilights. Without your commitment the teams/ club/league would not have access to the information you col- lect/collate at each game.
The aim of the association is to encourage participation in the game of baseball by way of scoring; scoring to a nationally recognised standard set by CABS. 2006/07 was no differ- ent with the association conducting clinics for beginners and levels 1, 2 and 3 at metropolitan and country venues through the season and following this through with testing at levels 1, 2 and 3 and 3IT.
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Winterball Report
I have much pleasure in presenting this my second president’s report for the SAWBA.
In the past 12 months we have seen the formation of a wom- en’s baseball competition (known as the Margaret Ralston Division) , we started with 4 teams and held our grand final on the long week end in October at the Glenelg Baseball Club, it was pleasing to have approx 200 spectators at the game, the final was played after the country association final.
I must offer a very special thanks to Georgina Gorden and her hard working committee for their tireless work in getting this competition up and running.
This season as seen the tribunal convened twice during the sea- son with one player being found not guilty and a second player being suspended for two years.
At last years AGM of the SAWBA, Mr Michael Peacock was awarded life membership of the Association, Michael has worked tireless for the association for over the last 20 years and has held many positions on the committee.
And in closing I would like to express my thanks to my com- mittee for their work during the last 12 months.
Peter R.J. McGearey PRESIDENT
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Claxton Shield
The 2007 South Australian Claxton Shield campaign was very appearance, led the tournament in batting average at .417 and successful with our team finishing 3rd after just missing the Ben Wigmore led the RBI’s with 8. Our young infield of sec- Grand Final. The teams’ performance was outstanding and lit- ond year players Stefan Welch (3B), Josh Cakebread(SS) and tered with some brilliant individual performances. Jeremy Cresswell(2B) were faultless in being errorless for the week and 53 plays including 7 doubles. SA had a solid minor round with hard fought victories against WA by one run and Australian Provincial by one run in 11 All the players are to be commended on their performance and innings. We had narrow loss to NSW (2-4), a beating by QLD sacrifice. Their success was built on commitment and attitude. (1-13) and a sound effort against Victoria (5-9) with a semi They did themselves and their State proud. final assured.
SA went into the semi-final against QLD having not won a Mark Haylock final at this level for over 20 years and QLD confident after HEAD COACH the minor round. SA dug in and on the back of a Dushan Ruzic complete game shut out, had a terrific 5-0 victory. The defence was superb and errorless and SA scored on some clutch hitting.
In the preliminary final SA took on tournament favourite and strong NSW line up. Taj Merrill gave us terrific start through 7 and we took a 2-1 lead into the bottom of the 9th. Unfortu- nately, after a bit of bad luck and some execution by NSW, SA couldn’t hold on and went down 2-3. Ruzic was the winner of the Golden Arm award for the tourna- ment after pitching 2 winning games and 16 shut out innings. His was one of the most dominant performances seen at this level. Marc Taintey, in what would be his swansong Claxton
Back Row: L to R Exec Officer: David Hilterbrand, Todd Langman, Taj Merril, Stefan Welch, Chris Lawson, Dushan Ruzic, Daniel Redden, Darren Fidge, Lachlan Eldridge, Paul Mildren, Assist Coach: Laurie Moore, Head Coach: Mark Haylock. Front Row: L to R Josh Cakebread, Nick Talbot, Ben Hilterbrand, Daniel Wilson, Ben Wigmore, Torey Williams, Jeremy Cresswell, Marc Taintey
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Under 23’s Report
For the very first time Baseball South Australia participated in the Australian Under 23 tournament held at the Redlands Base- ball Club in Queensland over the Easter long weekend.
The coaching staff and selection panel was Brian Cakebread, Jeff Downs and Ron Harvey
The selection process was begun with an open invitation to all clubs to nominate their under 23 players. Trainings were restricted so as not to impact on the local season with players only coming together for the December Friendship series and once teams dropped out of the premiership race players com- menced full time training with the squad
Final team selection was limited to players who could be projected to possibly move onto Claxton Shield representation. The squad selected comprised 22 players and contained a mix of rookie players and one graduate under 18 player.
The tournament was a round robin format with each team play- ing a double header to gain seeding and then an elimination round was held. South Australia started slowly but at the end of the seeding round it had a place in the playoffs courtesy of wins against NSW and Queensland. At the end of the tournament South Australia won the bronze medal by defeating Western Australia.
With the possible advent of the Australian Baseball League in the future the continued participation in this tournament is essential for the growth of baseball in this state. The end results showed us that the gap between the other states and South Australia is decreasing
I would like to congratulate the players and coaching staff for the way they prepared themselves. They were a credit to South Australian baseball.
Ron Harvey STATE DIRECTOR OF COACHING
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Under 18 State Team
Congratulations to the following players who have thoroughly earnt their opportunity to be attending this years Major League Baseball Academy on the Gold Coast - Josh Tols, Josh Golotta, Angus Roeger, Mitchell Fienemann and Justin Roe.
The application and dedication of the boys throughout the whole exercise was fantastic. The 18 young men that came away to represent the state acted professionally throughout the trip and showed great respect to their coach’s, state and the game of baseball.
A special thanks to the coaching staff, Darren Bromley, Jeff Keaven, Tom Brice and Clive Fiebig. This group of coaches provided me and the lads great support throughout the journey. Back Row L-R: Darren Bromley (Assist Coach), Tom Brice (As- Thank you and best wishes sist Coach), Justin Roe, Michael Corbett, Angus Roeger, Michael Bishop, Tane Bowels, Michael Florance, Mitchell Fienemann, Matthew Spencer, Tob Feibig, Andrew Chapman, Jeff Kevan (Assist Coach), Justin Clark (Manager), Clive Fiebig (EO) Justin Clark Front Row L-R: Elliot Ross, Jason Ellery, Troy Riley, Dale Evans, HEAD COACH Andrew Rodgers, Acelin Prokopec, Josh Tols, Josh Golotta
The tournament was held at a truly world class facility something that the South Australian Baseball League is working hard to obtain. The tournament was well run and all involved with the Geelong Baseball Club should be commended.
The team was assembled relatively late in comparison to other State teams from South Australia and especially late in comparison to other State programs. This didn’t seem to bother too many of the players or coaching staff, with a very committed 22 players training extremely hard for the weeks leading up to the Goodwill series and consequent National Championships.
The team make-up was very reassuring for the coaching staff, with a very sound pitching rotation. This rotation offered great flexibility in determining the game plan and providing confidence we would be able to compete.
The Goodwill Series provided the team the opportunity to hone our skills and to ensure that all players where able to execute defensive and offensive plays. However we may have played our tournament a little early. Our Pitching and Hitting were excellent all week and the execution of plays perfect. Stand out player for the tournament was Josh Golotta.
The Nationals proved to be a little more challenging for the squad. The players work hard throughout the tournament without luck on a number of occasions. When reviewing the tournament it was easy to see that the difference between our squad and the other states was the ability to play and maintain concentration throughout 9 innings. On many occasions 1 inning would show to be the difference of us winning or losing. Stand-out players for the tournament were Josh Tols, Andrew Chapman and Josh Golotta.
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Under 16 State Team
Victoria Provincial, SA and CNSW all had very good tourna- ments and should consider their respective results as successful and worthwhile outcomes. Road to selection After an exhaustive effort from Phil Burgess to scout and put together an off season development squad, with the objective to work on deficiencies outlined from previous tournaments, we were more than prepared for both the Goodwill and Aus- tralian Championship series. Phil’s hard work in this area has been invaluable to the development of these players both in their short term and long term futures. Thanks Phil. Thanks also go to Baseball SA for their cooperation and to the parents of the development squad participants for their willingness to be involved in the program through the winter months.
Front Row L-R: Nick Clifton, Troy Weinert, Allistair Young, The host club Dayle Child, Jamie Nikoletos, Jonathon Munro, Patrick Burns, This year’s National Tournament was held in Adelaide, more Ben Lodge, Callum Brown, Jesse Duval, Mitchell Duval (Bat Boy) specifically at the Southern Districts Baseball Club. As part of Back Row L-R: Peter Wyatt (Manager), Adam Lodge (Coach), the baseball fraternity here in South Australia, it is with pride Anthony Webster, Dylan Rollins, Kyal Williams, Matt Simons, that I thank the Southern District Baseball Club for the way Daniel Lee, Michael Patenaude, Dylan Child, Chris Doyle, Grany- they embraced this tournament. Everything was done with en- ley Weinert (EO), (Absent Ian Reval Coach) thusiasm and a smile, which had all teams enjoy their stay and the competition. The grounds were presented beautifully after a The Tournament lot of hard work put in by club members, a task made difficult This years Tournament was a lost opportunity for us to at least by Mother Nature’s lack of rain leading up to the event. Thank make the top four. We had a good solid all round squad of guys you Southern Districts a job well done. that all participated well throughout this tournament. We played well as a team and gave ourselves every opportunity to proceed Stay together or at home? to the final four by defeating a respected WA team, an in form We debated long and hard as to whether or not to book accom- Victorian Provincial squad and confidently beating Territories modation for the team or for the players to stay at home. It was who had some good individuals. We had to beat an unconvinc- decided to let the players ‘sleep in their own beds’. A deci- ing QLD team to go through to the ‘Top Four’ round. Unfortu- sion that was not taken lightly, but with cost and players well nately we left our bats in the dugout and we couldn’t get off to being in mind it was in hindsight, I think, the correct decision. the start we needed defensively and took a loss that put us back However this meant that parental involvement in getting the in the pack. That meant that we had to play NSW three times players to the ground on time and to make sure players were during the tournament. That was a good thing though, as it rested, recovered and fed properly was pivotal and an important was a highlight for us to be able to get ourselves into winnable way in which family could participate in a team environment. positions late in all of these games against quality opposition. Congratulations and big thank you to all parents for helping us Our overall improvement both offensively and defensively from with that. previous tournaments has meant that our baseball program has developed positively, but SA baseball success in the future, at Summary all levels, means that we have to start winning these games. Thank you to Adam Lodge and Ian Reval for their time, expertise and baseball acumen. Thanks again to Phil Burgess Results for his passion, commitment to baseball in SA and the winter Competition this year was very even, although teams that had development preparation program. Thank you to Grant Weinert the better, whole of squad, overall skill sets, rose to the top. I for stepping into the role of Executive Officer, a tough job done can confidently say we are on track to be one of those teams. with the utmost professionalism, fun and proficiency. Thanks The Championship winning team, Country NSW, was an must also go to the State Director of Coaching, Ron Harvey example of what could have been. Their confidence bolstered for his input, guidance and support throughout the journey. In by their aggressive hitting, steady fielding and solid pitching summary, SA State Junior teams can be secure in the knowl- depth ensured that they were playing good baseball right the edge that they are making progress towards being even more way through the tough 10 day tournament. We continually try competitive, earning respect on and off the field, and playing a to compare our results to the more populous eastern state as- good brand of tough, hard baseball. We need to keep working sociations but by comparing ourselves to the similarly placed together to enjoy the success that hard work will bring. Provincial associations (with their comparable number of base- ball participants) we can get more of a guide as to how we are Peter Wyatt developing. With this in mind, particularly in this tournament, MANAGER
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Under 14 State Team
Lamonby and Guy Page. The team trained Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings at the East Torrens Payneham Baseball Club from mid September up until we left for Sydney in early January.
The team stayed at the Rooty Hill Holiday Inn, which was adjacent to the Rooty Hill RSL and only some 10 minutes away from the playing venue – Blacktown Olympic Park.
Having the opportunity to play at the Olympic complex was a great thrill for the boys (and coaches!), and something that will remain with the boys for a long time to come.
Our pre tournament goal was to win 4 games during the round robin which would place us in the top 4, and play off for a Back Row L-R: Brain Sanderson (Assistant Coach), Paul Chandler medal. Three tough wins from our 1st six games gave us the (Head Coach) Joel Chapman, Jarryd Klemm, Angus Bills, Ben Eblen, opportunity to do so however it was not to be as we were out Matthew Jacquier, Bryce Fulton, Blake Horrocks, John Couch (EO) Andrew Qualmann (Assistant Coach), played by Queensland and had to settle for 5 position after the Front Row L-R: Dylan Duval, Jay Sanderson, Joel Ettridge, Mat- round robin. thew Macbeth, Mitchell Harvey, Jackson Brener-Russ, Brett Hattersley, Nathan van der Linden, This meant we played Victoria Provincial for 5th and 6th Brodie Macbeth (Bat Boy), Absent David Nicholas – unfortunately we gave up to many runs in the early innings and although we got ourselves back into the game we run out Under the guidance of newly appointed State Director of of petrol in the late innings and went down. Coaching, Ron Harvey, a winter development program was introduced – Team BEES. To the boy’s credit we never gave up in any of our games, This program ran from the middle of June 2006 until with a great come from behind win early in the tournament September 2006 and it provided an opportunity for some 22 over Victoria Provincial and pushing the eventual undefeated aspiring Under 14 players to develop their skills leading into champions, NSW all the way to the full 7 innings. the 2006/2007 summer season. I would like to thank Brian Sanderson (Iron Brian) and Andrew This winter program also provided the U14 State Coaching Qualmann who as Assistant Coaches made outstanding Staff with an opportunity to work with a number of athletes contributions to the program. John Couch as Executive Officer for a period of some 3 months who where in contention for a ensured we had plenty to eat and young Brodie Macbeth did a position in the 2007 U14 Team. great job as Bat Boy. Thanks must also go to Ron Harvey for all his support during the program and last but not least to all This concept was most beneficial to all participants and will be the parents who were able to make the trip to Sydney and those expanded during the coming seasons. who followed via the phone thanks for your support.
State Tryouts were attended by 60 participants, held during Paul Chandler September at the Port Adelaide Baseball Club and Seaton High HEAD COACH School, and the difficult process of choosing the 16 successful athletes began.
The successful members of the 2007 SA Under 14 Team were: Angus Bills Bryce Fulton Jackson Brebner-Russ Mitchell Harvey Joel Chapman Brett Hattersley Dylan Duval Blake Horrocks Ben Eblen Matthew Jacquier Joel Ettridge Jarryd Klemm
As previously stated it proved a difficult task to choose our final 16 and I must congratulate the following young men who had continued to train with the team as emergencies, in the knowledge that they were not selected in the traveling team – a great effort that did not go unnoticed. Scott Couch, Sean
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Under 12 Representative Team
through the series and his efforts on training nights; Darren Mitchell and David Lightbody, who were always available to help on and off the field; Mark Snelgrove, for his photographic documentation of the boys throughout the tournament; and Brian Addison, for assisting with umpiring duties at various stages.
Assistant coach Damien Spavin and pitching coach Bob Baker combined well throughout the training and competition phases. Damien is a young coach on the rise and no doubt his value to our state teams will continue to grow. His enthusiasm to learn and overall development was tremendous. Bob was an asset both on and off the field and I am sure there are still some kids shaking their heads trying to work out some of Bob’s jokes. Bob is a tireless worker for youth baseball and his input was valued by all.
Standing L-R: Peter Gee (Head Coach), Lukas Kangur, Jarrod Rol- Tournament Dinner lins, Matthew Scharenberg, Joshua Frick, James Snelgrove, Rhys The tournament dinner is always a highlight and this year was Owen, Nick Carfora, Sam Roberts, Damien Spavin (Assist Coach), no exception. Each team performs an act on the night and the Bob Baker (Assist Coach) South Australian Team were fantastic with their dance perform- Seated L-R: Connor Cameron, Harrison Lightbody, Jesse Toepfer, ance of “We Will Rock You”. Jane Roberts and Louise Basher Simon Wark, Callum Chandler, Jake Mitchell, Nico van der Linden, developed a spectacular routine with the SA Team setting a new standard for everyone to follow.
Success The State Under 12 team played in the Melbourne Friend- Every player showed tremendous growth throughout the train- ship Series (24th-30th March). The competition contains ing and competition. The step up from local Under 12’s to teams from Japan (5), Victoria (4), Gold Coast (1) and SA (1). baseball with leading, pickoffs etc demands a great deal of the Games are played with Under 14 rules using Kenko (rubber) boys and to their credit they thrived on the challenge. Congrat- baseballs. A change in format this year had the teams placed in ulations to Lukas Kangur from West Torrens who was named groups, with results counting toward a placement in the group Most Valuable Player for South Australia. and ultimately a chance to play off for the tournament champi- onship. South Australia lost a tight game 6-7 against Victoria Peter Gee Black on the Tuesday, which ultimately cost us a chance to HEAD COACH play off in the medal games. Wins against Washimia and the Gold Coast were highlights but not the focus of the series as we were there to develop players for the future.
Selection and Training Process Open tryouts were held during December. The initial list of 53 was cut down to the final selection of 16. The team contained three players from Sturt, five from West Torrens, Kensington (2), East Torrens (1) and Adelaide (1). The imbalance in club numbers was also reflected in the dominance of both Sturt and West Torrens in the district competition. Trainings were held at Seaton High School utilizing the excel- lent indoor and outdoor facilities at the school. Additional specialist coaching was provided by Ron Harvey and Lawrie Moore.
Support The parents were a supportive group always willing to lend a hand and provide support for the team. Their involvement was a highlight of the tour with opposing teams recognizing South Australia as a tight cohesive unit. Their “nothing is too much trouble” attitude was fantastic. Special mentions to Belinda Chandler in keeping pitching stats; Gary Chandler on train- ing nights; Greg Frick, for performing a bench coaching role
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State Women’s Report
After a year long hiatus from the National Championship, A special thanks to Georgina Gordon and Tamara Harkin for SA Women’s Baseball is back on track. The 2007 Women’s their exceptional leadership and organizational skills to keep- National Baseball Championship was held in Perth and the SA ing this team together during the off-year. I was extremely team was extremely competitive against several teams. Unable proud of the way we conducted ourselves on the field, as we to notch our first win of the program, the women improved played hard for every out, no matter what the score. The future each game and led twice in our last game against Victoria Pro- looks bright for SA Women’s Baseball and Sydney 08 is our vincial. The competition seemed to be a two tier tournament, time to shine. Any woman interested in trying out for this with New South Wales and Victoria clearly the class of the year’s state championship needs to contact Billy Vincent, SA field. Of the remaining teams; WA, Country NSW, Queensland Women’s Baseball Head Coach at: [email protected] and Vic Provincial, SA held their own. Our junior players of Taylor McKay, Katie Withers, Anne Beard and Paige Mattsson Billy Vincent showed extreme promise. HEAD COACH
IBA Friendship Report During January 2007, a visiting Team of Under 12 Japanese coaching staff of Keiran Cassidy, Paul Souter and Damien Baseballers,mainly from Tokyo, visited Adelaide over 4 days Spaider, our scorer Barb Jamieson, our EO Mark McGarry and played against some of our best 12 and under boys, call and bat boy Sam McGarry, along with the very supportive them a State Under13 Team. They also played against some parents who made such an impression, that I am sure this Club Teams whose average age would have been a little Series has created some permanence in our baseball timeta- higher. Instrumental in creating this opportunity was Seaton ble/program for the future. To the host Clubs involved, viz High School’s Peter Gee when he was in charge of our Under West Torrens, East Torrens, Adelaide and Henley & Grange, 12 State Team in the International Friendship Series in Mel- again I, with Baseball SA do thank the many many volunteer bourne in March 2006. helping that went on. And by no mean last many thanks too to the Umpires. The reins were eventually taken over by Ben Arthur who impressed everybody, particularly the Japanese, with his Bob Baker organizational and administrative skills. MANAGER
I was recently in Melbourne with Peter for the 2007 Inter- national Friendship Series and spoke to the same Japanese entourage, who are very keen to come back in January 2008.
From a State perspective I thought our boys were particularly impressive for the preparation time they were afforded. This, together with fact that we had 5 Under 12 boys in our Squad that had not been involved in pick offs and runners on bases taking leads until the Series, I thought we did very well in being competitive for the major part in all games, and even managing to pick up a win along the way. I do though think if greater preparation time could be a focus when looking at 2008, we should just not be more competitive, but we will also be honoring our visitors with our best efforts. And this is probably on and off field.
The standout performer as voted by the boys and the coach- ing staff was Sam Underwood. His ability to execute whether pitching/playing first base and/or the outfield, alongside of his preparedness to lead and motivate his peers was outstanding.
On behalf of Baseball SA as well, I would like to thank the
37 Awards Division 1 Finals GORDON ROSS MEMORIAL TROPHIES Semi FInals - March 17 2007 (Game One) Golden Glove Out Field of the Year West Torrens 8 def Port Adelaide 7 Dan Wilson - Glenelg Southern Districts 5 def Kensington 0 Golden Glove Infield of the Year Goodwood 4 def Glenelg 1 Jason Scott - Semi Finals March 18 2007 (Game Two) BASEBALL SA BATTING AWARDS Port Adelaide 4 def West Toirrens 8 The top three Batting Averages for Division 1 in 2006/07 Southern Districts 9 def Kensington 2 1st: Andrew Scott - West Torrens - 477 Glenelg 12 def Goodwood 3 2nd: Ryan Simunsen - Adelaide - 412 3rd: Sam Tibbits - West Torrens - 405 Semi Finals March 18 2007 (Game Three) Top Three Runs Batted in for Division 1 in 2006/07 Port Adelaide 14 def West Torrens 8 1st: Jaron Van DYke - Port Adelaide - 49 Glenelg 10 def Goodwood 1 2nd: Andrew Scott - West Torrens - 39 3rd: Sam Tibbits - West Torrens - 33 Preliminary Finals March 24 2007 (Game One) Glenelg 11 def Port Adelaide 4 BASEBALL SA PITCHING AWARDS West Torrens 8 def Southern Districts 6 Top three pitching Earned Run Average for Division 1 in 2006/07 1st: Dushan Ruzic - Port Adelaide - 0.93 Preliminary Finals March 25 2007 (Game Two) 2nd: Taj Merril - Southern Districts - 1.46 Port Adelaide 6 def Glenelg 3 3rd: Jonathon Rex - West Torrens - 1.82 Southern Districts 6 def West Torrens 2
BOB FINN MEMORIAL AWARD - MVP Claxton Shield Preliminary Finals March 25 2007 (Game Three) Dushan Ruzic - Port Adelaide Glenelg 5 def Port Adelaide 4 West Torrens 5 def Southern Districts 2 CLUB VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Beverley McGearey - Glenelg Grand Final March 31 2007 (Game One) MOST OUTSTANDING UMPIRE West Torrens 3 def Glenelg 2 Mark Wilson Grand Final April 1 (Game Two) SASI SCHOLARSHIP - Athlete of the Year Glenelg 9 def West Torrens 6 Stefan Welch Grand Final April 1(Game Three) ELITE YOUTH AWARD West Torrens 4 def Glenelg 3 Justin Roe - Adelaide Valuable Players History of Premiers - Division 1 / 91 MOST VALUABLE PLAYER - SENIOR 1931 Goodwood 1962 Glenelg 1991/92 West Torrens Division 2 - Ron Sharp Medal 1932 Goodwood 1963 West Torrens 1992/93 West Torrens Robert Wilson - Port Adelaide - 23 1933 Goodwood 1964 University 1993/94 West Torrens 1934 University 1965 West Torrens 1994/95 West Torrens Division 3 - George Chapman Medal 1935 Goodwood 1966 Port Adelaide 1995/96 Henley & Grange Jamie Thomas - West Torrens - 17 1936 Goodwood 1967 West Torrens 1996/97 Henley & Grange 1937 Goodwood 1968 Port Adelaide 1997/98 East Torrens Division 4 - Max Galloway Medal 1938 Goodwood 1969/70 Port Adelaide1998/99 East Torrens Kym Johnston - Southern Districts - 20 1939 Kensington 1970/71 Port Adelaide 1999/00 Goodwood 1940 West Torrens 1971/72 Port Adelaide 2000/01 Glenelg Division 5 - Graham Fisher Medal 1941 Goodwood 1972/73 Woodville 2001/02 Adelaide Josh Lands - Playfrod City - 36 1942-45 WAR YEARS 1973/74 East Torrens 2002/03 Goodwood 1946 West Torrens 1974/75 Woodville 2003/04 Kensington Divsion 6A - John Tyson Medal 1947 West Torrens 1975/76 East Torrens 2004/05 Glenelg Paul Bevan - Glenleg - 26 1948 West Torrens 1976/77 Glenelg 2005/06 Goodwood 1949 University 1977/78 Sturt 2006/07 West Torrens Division 6B 1950 West Torrens 1978/79 Glenelg Mick Bell Snr - Northern Districts - 14 1951 West Torrens 1979/80 Glenelg 1952 West Torrens 1980/81 Woodville Masters - Ken Wesslink Medal 1953 Prospect 1981/82 Port Adelaide Adam Lodge - Woodville - 16 1954 West Torrens 1982/83 Glenelg 1955 Prospect 1983/84 Kensington 1956 Kensington 1984/85 Kensington 1957 Goodwood 1986/87 West Torrens 1958 Port Adelaide 1987/88 West Torrens 1959 Kensington 1988/89 East Torrens 1960 Adelaide 1989/90 West Torrens 1961 West Torrens 1990/91 Sturt
38 1 Andrew Scott West Torrens 29 Capps Medal 2 Darren Fidge Goodwood 26 Final Round Votes 2006/07 3 Dushan Ruzic Port Adelaide 25 3 Michael Forbes West Torrens 25 3 Ryan Simunsen Adelaide 25 Winner 2006/07 Capps Medal 4 Jaron Van Dyke Port Adelaide 24 Andrew Scott 5 Josh Small Port Adelaide 23 5 Tristan Stevens Glenelg 23 6 Josh Cakebread Port Adelaide 22 6 Lino Mariot Northern Districts 22 7 Ben Wigmore Kensington 21 7 Geoff Freeborn Northern Districts 21 8 Taj Merrill Southern Districts 20 Team Div 1 Div 2 Div 3 Total
Ohlstrom Senior Shield Adelaide 9 3 12 Champion Senior Club of the Year East Torrens 16 14 11 41 Glenelg 23 14.5 12.5 50 First: West Torrens GGCD 8 5.5 0 13.5 Goodwood 22 9.5 5 36.5 Henley & Grange 11 8 19 Second: Glenelg Kensington 18 9.5 13 40.5 Northern Districts 7 3 10 Third: Port Adelaide Port Adelaide 29 13.5 3 45.5 Southern Districts 23 15.5 4 42.5 Sturt 6 5 3 14 Tigers 5 5 West Torrens 27 14.5 13 54.5 Woodville 7 4.5 7.5 19
Team U18 U16 U14 U12 Total
SABL Junior Shield Adelaide 0 4 10 8 22 Champion Junior Club of the Year Blues 0 4 7.5 0 11.5 East Torrens 3.5 5 9 6.5 24 Glenelg 14 0 0 0 14 First: West Torrens GGCD 11.5 0 8.5 7 27 Goodwood 5.5 0 0 0 5.5 Second: Sturt Kensington 5 9.5 3 11 28.5 Northern Districts 0 9 7.5 0 16.5 Port Adelaide 7.5 4.5 2 3 17 Third: Woodville Southern Districts 7 0 9.5 6.5 23 Sturt 3 15 15 13.5 46.5 Saints 0 4 4 0 8 West Torrens 11.5 12 13.5 14 51 Woodville 11.5 16 6.5 5.5 39.5
Team Played Won Lost Drawn Points RF RA % Div 1 Premiership Table Port Adelaide 33 29 4 0 58 244 93 72% Premiers: West Torrens West Torrens 33 27 6 0 54 284 100 74% Glenelg 33 23 10 0 46 201 77 72% Southern Districts 33 23 10 0 46 170 96 64% Goodwood 33 22 10 1 45 239 148 62% Kensington 33 18 15 0 36 184 168 52% East Torrens 33 16 17 0 32 180 196 48% Adelaide 33 9 23 1 19 142 246 37% GGCD 33 8 23 2 18 134 214 39% Woodville 33 7 25 1 15 131 207 39% Northern Districts 33 7 25 1 15 119 307 28% Sturt 33 6 27 0 12 129 305 30%
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Southern Districts 19 15.5 3.5 134 51 82% 72% Division 2 Premiership Table West Torrens 18 14.5 3.5 195 69 81% 74% Premiers:Glenelg Glenelg 19 14.5 4.5 155 44 76% 78% Semi Finals - 11th March 2007 East Torrens 19 14 5 137 60 74% 70% Port Adelaide 9 def East Torrens 1 Port Adelaide 19 13.5 5.5 148 66 71% 69% Henley & Grange 18 11 7 137 98 61% 58% Southern Disricts 6 def West Torrens 0 Kensington 18 9.5 8.5 80 90 53% 47% Glenelg 10 def Henley & Grange 1 Goodwood 19 9.5 9.5 100 90 50% 53% Preliminary Finals - 17th March 2007 GGCD 20 5.5 14.5 90 149 28% 38% Southern Districts 7 def Port Adelaide 2 Sturt 19 5 14 86 149 26% 37% Woodville 19 4.5 14.5 83 115 24% 42% Glenelg 1 def West Torrens 0 Adelaide 19 3 16 58 220 16% 21% Grand Final - 24th March 2007 Glenelg 4 def Southern Districts 1 Team Played Won Lost FR RA WL Ratio % Division 3 Premiership Table Kensington 15 13 2 132 65 87% 67% Premiers: West Torrens West Torrens 16 13 3 198 76 81% 72% Glenelg 16 12.5 3.5 191 110 78% 63% Semi Finals - 10th March 2007 East Torrens 15 11 4 165 66 73% 71% Glenleg 11 def East Torrens 7 Woodville 15 7.5 7.5 95 116 50% 45% West Torrens 29 def Kensington 11 Henley & Grange 16 8 8 132 182 50% 42% Goodwood 14 5 10 96 140 36% 41% Preliminary Finals - 17th March 2007 Tigers 15 5 10 105 128 33% 45% Kensington 13 def Glenelg 5 Southern Districts 15 4 11 97 119 27% 45% Port Adelaide 15 3 12 80 166 20% 33% Grand Final - 24th March 2007 Sturt 15 3 12 66 162 20% 29% West Torrens 6 def Kensington 5
Team Played Won Lost RF RA WL Ratio % Division 4 Premiership Table Henley & Grange 15 14 1 220 50 93% 81.48% Premiers: Henley & Grange Southern Districts 16 12 4 168 101 75% 62.45% Woodville 16 11 5 148 104 69% 58.73% Semi Finals - 10th March 2007 Northern Districts 16 9 7 145 94 56% 60.67% Woodville 9 def Northern Districts 4 Glenelg 16 9 7 140 102 56% 57.85% Henley & Gramge 8 def Southern Districts 6 Sturt 16 9 7 133 112 56% 54.29% GGCD 16 5.5 10.5 110 166 34% 39.86% Preliminary Finals - 17th March 2007 Adelaide 16 3.5 12.5 98 226 22% 30.25% Woodville 11 def Southern Districts 8 West Torrens 16 3 12 89 189 19% 32.01%
Goodwood 16 2 14 74 181 13% 29.02% Grand Final - 24th March 2007 Henley & Grange 15 def Woodville 8
Team Played Won Lost RF RA WL Ratio % Division 5 Premiership Table Goodwood 15 13.5 1.5 169 67 90% 72% Premiers: East Torrens Southern Districts 16 14 2 207 99 88% 68% East Torrens 16 12.5 3.5 175 76 78% 70% Adelaide 16 11 5 240 119 69% 67% Semi Finals - 10th March 2007 Playford City 16 11 5 182 120 69% 60% Goodwood 9 def Southern Districts 4 GGCD 15 9.5 5.5 139 143 63% 49% East Torrens 20 def Adelaide 4 Port Adelaide 15 8.5 6.5 155 112 57% 58% Sturt 15 7 8 122 129 47% 49% Preliminary Finals - 17th March 2007 Kensington 16 5.5 10.5 125 170 34% 42% Glenelg 16 5.5 10.5 110 176 34% 38% East Torrens 6 def Southern Districts 3 Woodville 15 5 10 94 152 33% 38% Northern Districts 16 5 11 97 155 31% 38% Grand Final - 24th March 2007 Henley & Grange 16 1 15 71 261 6% 21% East Torrens 10 def Goodwood 1
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Division 6A Premiership Table Team Played Won Lost RF RA WL Ratio % Premiers: Gleneleg Glenelg 15 14 1 228 57 93% 80% Semi Finals - 10th March 2007 Adelaide 16 13 3 186 113 81% 62% East Torrens 16 13 3 184 131 81% 58% East Torrens 14 def West Torrens 3 West Torrens 16 10 6 189 136 63% 58% Glenelg 10 def Adelaide 9 Sturt 16 5 11 136 149 31% 35% Preliminary Finals - 17th March 2007 Southern Districts 15 3 12 138 224 20% 38% Goodwood 16 3 13 133 251 19% 44% Adelaide 14 def East Torrens 3 Port Adelaide 16 2 14 109 236 13% 34% Grand Final - 24th March 2007 Glenelg 16 def Adelaide 4 Team Played Won Lost RF RA WL Ratio % Division 6B Premiership Table Kensington 16 13.5 2.5 228 93 84% 71% Premiers: Kensington GGCD 14 10.5 3.5 225 114 75% 66% Semi Finals - 10th March 2007 Woodville 15 11 4 216 126 73% 63% GGCD 8 def Kensington 7 Northern Districts 15 8 7 151 160 53% 49% Henley & Grange 16 6 10 156 177 38% 47% Woodville 11 def Northern Districts Playford City 14 2 12 87 183 14% 32% Preliminary Finals - 17th March 2007 Squaws 15 1 14 63 262 7% 19% Kensington 7 def Woodville 4 Grand Final - 24th March 2007 Kensington 17 def GGCD 14 Team Played Won Lost RF RA WL Ratio % Division 18 Premiership Table Premiers: Glenelg Glenelg 16 14 2 173 36 88% 82.78% Semi Finals - 11th March 2007 Woodville 16 11.5 4.5 90 51 72% 63.83% GGCD 8 def Port Adelaide 5 West Torrens 16 11.5 4.5 108 64 72% 62.79% Glenelg 3 def Woodville 1 GGCD 16 11.5 4.5 79 59 72% 57.25% West Torrens 10 def Southern Districts 1 Port Adelaide 16 7.5 8.5 82 101 47% 44.81% Preliminary Finals - 18th March 2007 Southern Districts 16 7 9 86 106 44% 44.79% Glenelg 9 def GGCD 0 Goodwood 16 5.5 10.5 69 125 34% 35.57% Woodville 5 def West Torrens 2 Kensington 16 5 11 74 97 31% 43.27% Grand Final - 25th March 2007 East Torrens 16 3.5 12.5 83 130 22% 38.97% Glenelg 5 def Woodville 2 Sturt 16 3 13 77 165 19% 31.82%
Team Played Won Lost RF RA WL Ratio % Division 16/1 Premiership Table Premiers: Woodville Woodville 16 16 0 229 25 100% 90% Sturt 15 15 0 181 31 100% 85% Semi Finals - 11th March 2007 West Torrens 15 12 3 164 52 80% 76% Kensington 9 def Northern Districts 8 Kensington 15 9.5 5.5 122 88 63% 58% West Torrens 11 def East Torrens 1 Northern Districts 15 9 6 93 92 60% 50% Woodville 5 def Sturt 0 East Torrens 15 5 10 93 137 33% 28% Preliminary Finals - 18th March 2007 Port Adelaide 14 4.5 10.5 53 136 32% 28% Sturt 8 def West Torrens 7 Adelaide 15 4 11 90 129 27% 41% Saints 15 4 11 82 155 27% 35% Woodville 10 def Kensington 0 Blues 15 4 11 76 163 27% 32% Grand Final - 25th March 2007 Woodville 5 def Sturt 1
Division 16/2 Premiership Table Team Played Won Lost RF RA WL Ratio % Premiers: Glenelg West Torrens 14 11 3 157 89 79% 64% Semi Finals - 11th March 2007 Dodgers 15 9 6 187 118 60% 61% Glenelg 15 def Woodville 3 Woodville 15 8 7 156 107 53% 59% West Torrens 16 def Dodgers 11 Glenelg 15 7.5 7.5 118 125 50% 49% GGCD 15 7 8 115 111 47% 51% Preliminary Finals - 18th March 2007 Goodwood 15 4.5 10.5 88 144 30% 38% Glenelg 22 def Dodgers 2 Henley & Grange 14 3 11 95 188 21% 34% Grand Final - 25th March 2007 Playford City 14 1 13 44 276 7% 14% Glenelg 13 def West Torrens 1
41 Team Played Won Lost RF RA WL Ratio % Division 14/1 Premiership Table Sturt 15 15 0 253 70 100 78.33% Premiers: West Torrens West Torrens 14 13.5 0.5 191 53 96 78.28% Semi Finals - 11th March 2007 Southern Districts 13 9.5 3.5 137 102 73 57.32% East Torrens 15 9 6 161 127 60 55.90% West Torrens 12 def Sturt 11 Adelaide 15 10 5 136 111 67 55.06% East Torrens 10 def Adelaide 6 GGCD 15 8.5 6.5 161 113 57 58.76% Southern Districts 11 def GGCD 8 Blues 15 7.5 7.5 158 121 50 56.63% Preliminary Finals - 18th March 2007 Northern Districts 15 7.5 6.5 110 109 50 50.23% Woodville 15 6.5 8.5 137 189 43 42.02% Sturt 7 def East Torrens 6 Saints 14 4 10 121 180 29 40.20% West Torrens 12 def Southern Districts 4 Kensington 14 3 11 100 180 21 35.71% Grand Final - 25th March 2007 Port Adelaide 15 2 13 92 218 13 29.68% West Torrens 13 def Sturt 10 Goodwood 15 0 15 51 227 0 18.35% Team Played Won Lost RF RA WL Ratio %
West Torrens 15 12 3 233 84 80% 74% Division 14/2 Premiership Table GGCD 15 11 4 198 132 73% 60% Premiers: West Torrens Semi Finals - 11th March 2007 Sturt 15 9 6 183 152 60% 55% Sturt 26 def Henley & Grange 22 Henley & Grange 15 9 6 163 156 60% 51% West Torrens 13 def Dodgers 5 Glenelg 15 8 7 163 151 53% 52% Preliminary Finals - 18th March 2007 Rams 15 5 10 129 180 33% 42% Kensington 15 5 10 95 192 33% 33%SS Sturt 19 def Dodgers 11 East Torrens 15 1 14 112 229 7% 33% Grand Final - 25th March 2007 West Torrens 15 def Sturt 4 Team Played Won Lost RF RA WL Ratio % Division 12/1 Premiership Table West Torrens 15 14 1 161 56 %93 %74 Premiers: West Torrens Sturt 15 13.5 1.5 221 49 %90 %82 Semi Finals - 4th March 2007 Kensington 15 11 4 149 92 %73 %62 Adelaide 15 def GGCD 11 Adelaide 15 8 7 131 116 %53 %53 Sturt 13 def West Torrens 4 GGCD 15 7 8 98 125 %47 %44 East Torrens 10 def Kensington 7 East Torrens 15 6.5 8.5 143 143 %43 %50 Preliminary Finals - 11th March 2007 Southern Districts 15 6.5 8.5 108 123 %43 %47 East Torrens 12 def Sturt 9 Woodville 15 5.5 9.5 118 131 %37 %47 West Torrens 14 def Adelaide 6 Port Adelaide 15 3 12 89 161 %20 %36 Grand Final - 18th March 2007 Goodwood 15 0 15 43 261 %0 %14 West Torrens 13 def East Torrens 7
Team Played Won Lost RF RA WL Ratio % Division 12/2 Premiership Table Premiers: Eagles Eagles 14 11.5 2.5 144 74 %82 %66 GGCD 14 11 3 183 115 %79 %61 Semi Finals - 4th March 2007 Glenelg 13 9.5 3.5 121 78 %73 %61 Glenelg 16 def West Torrens 1 West Torrens 14 10 4 152 87 %71 %64 GGCD 8 def Eagles 1 Saints 14 10 4 158 110 %71 %59 Northern Districts 14 9 5 122 97 %64 %56 Preliminary Finals - 11th March 2007 Playford City 15 8 7 123 112 %53 %52 Eagles 7 def Glenleg 6 Sturt 13 6 7 131 119 %46 %52 Kensington 14 6 8 113 130 %43 %47 Grand Final - 18th March 2007 Woodville 14 4 10 98 159 %29 %38 Eagles 14 def GGCD 5 Henley & Grange 14 2 12 108 164 %14 %40 Rams 13 1 12 73 142 %8 %34 East Torrens 14 1 13 67 168 %7 %29
42 Histrory of Capps Medallists
1936 Charlie Puckett* 1974 Neil Page / Les Behrendt 1937 Clem Scott* 1975 Colin Alexander 1938 Geoff Noblett* 1976 Kevin Greatrex 1939 Phil Brideoake* 1977 Don Masters 1940 Fred Catt* 1978 Mark Peters 1941 Garth Burton* 1979 Greg Elkson 1642-45 WAR YEARS 1980 John Galloway 1946 Jim Puckett* 1981 Gary Challen* 1947 Phil Brideoake* 1982 Phil Alexander 1948 Phil Brideoake* 1983 Greg Elkson 1949 Ian Leahy* 1984 Greg Elkson 1950 Barrie Wiles* 1985 Jeff Feichtner 1951 Bill Fuller 1986 Jeff Feichtner 1952 Doug Othams 1987 Tony Harris 1953 Colin Watts 1988 Greg Elkson / Brian Farley 1954 Des Vaughton* 1989 Brian Farley / Barry Lunnon 1955 Phil Brideoake* 1990 Greg Elkson 1956 Doug Othams 1991 Brain Cakebread 1957 Peter Box 1992 Barry Lunnon 1958 Peter Box 1993 Barry Lunnon 1959 Jim Tamlin 1994 Phil Burgess 1960 Jim Cocks 1995 Russell Dart 1961 Don Rice 1996 Ian Reval 1962 Don Rice 1997 Mark Born 1963 Don Rice 1998 Scott Marshall 1964 Ian Glover 1999 Scott Marshall 1965 Neil Davey 2000 Craig Watts 1966 Kevin Greatrex 2001 John Callinor 1967 Don Rice 2002 Ryan Simunsen 1968 Don Rice / David Hutton 2003 Darren Fidge 1969 Ron Chandler 2004 Darren Fidge 1970 David McLoud 2005 John Callinor 1971 Kevin Greatrex 2006 Darren Fidge 1972 David Mundy 2007 Andrew Scott 1973 Kevin Greatrex
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