2020 ANNUAL REPORT 1 CONTENTS 4 MEMBERSHIP SNAPSHOT 5 STAFF & BOARD 6 CHAIR REPORT 10 EO REPORT 14 MARKETING REPORT 16 DEVELOPMENT REPORT 18 EVENTS REPORT 22 AWARDS & RESULTS 34 HIGH PERFORMANCE 44 COACHING REPORT 48 SCORING REPORT 51 UMPIRING REPORT 54 FINANCE REPORT 2020 Starz Team 2 attending National 3 Championships BOARD DIRECTORS STAFF MEMBERS Karyn Dale (Chair) Paul Brooking James Harris (EO) SNAPSHOT Don Cameron Kim Evans Kelsey Knuckey Jim Manning Stuart Mossman Mandy Layden Nicole Peterson Ben Lucas STATE COORDINATORS 8 Jacqui Crafter - State Coaching Coordinator 10 Adelaide Clubs Lindy Rattigan - State Scoring Coordinator Associations Steve Wallace-Yarrow - State Umpire in Chief Jacqui Dunn - State Team Coordinator 30 LIFE MEMBERS 161 Australian Squad Members 1950 Miss E Summers* 1976 Miss Ry Adey OAM* 2009 Mrs R Robinson State Representatives 1951 Miss J Irwin* 1977 Miss N Whittingham 2009 Mrs H Baker 1958 Mrs K Correll 1982 Mr L Tyler OAM 2012 Mr N Lawrance 1961 Miss K Sims* 1987 Mrs L Brown OAM 2012 Ms L Rattigan 1962 Mrs O Radloff* 1989 Miss V Scarman* 2014 Mrs T Connolly 1963 Miss M Parslow* 1993 Mr R Coombe* 2017 Mr L Hull 1969 Mrs L Mildren 2002 Mr A McAuliffe 2019 Mrs J Dale 2252 1972 Mrs M Pollard* 2003 Mrs L Birks 2019 Mr D Roberts Total Members 1975 Miss J Cahill 2005 Mrs J Williams 1975 Miss M Laing* 2008 Mr K Sampson (*deceased) HALL OF FAME 2009 2019 Ms R Adey OAM* Mr A McAuliffe Mrs A Fidge Mrs B Bawden Mr J McAuliffe Mr W Frances Mrs L Brown OAM Ms B Phillips Mrs T Freeman Ms J Cheesman Mrs M Pollard* Mr N Lawrance Mrs T Connolly Mrs K Sims* Mr D McCauley Mrs J Dale Ms J Stevens Ms M McGie Ms M Laing* Ms R Strapps Mrs L Rattigan Ms K Maloney Mrs S Tomlinson Ms L Martin Ms L White Mrs D Mason* Ms N Whittingham (*deceased) 4 5 CHAIR’S REPORT KARYN DALE Chair On behalf of the Softball SA Inc. Board of Directors, I am pleased to present to you the 2020 Annual Report. Over the past 12 months as the Chair, I have been leading the Board to focus on working together to de- liver the Strategic Plan, as set by the previous Board, and building on the work they had already started. In addition to this, we have been focusing on increasing communications with members and providing greater transparency on the work we are doing. We lost two long-term Board members at last year’s AGM, including our Chair, and welcomed three new Directors to the table. It often takes time for a new Board to find its feet, but I am proud of everything we have achieved over the past year and the headway we have made toward the key initiatives as set out in the strategic plan. Board service is a tough and often thankless volunteer role, so I would personally like to acknowledge the contribution of all Board members. To this end, I would like to thank the following people for their commitment, time and passion: Don Cam- eron, Jim Manning, Kim Evans, Nicole Peterson, Paul Brooking, and Stuart Mossman. I would like to acknowledge the work of the previous Chair, Uby Fadoul, who left us at last year’s AGM for the five-plus years of service he dedicated to the SSA Board, including two years as Chair. Uby led the or- ganisation through significant change from a strategic perspective and had a dedicated focus on key areas such as governance, finance, risk and strategy. His work and leadership helped bring the Board in line with the recommended approach to governance and, while most of the work Uby did for SSA during his time on the Board was not visible to the members, he had a significant impact on the successful running of this organisation and put us in a good position to move forward. 6 7 Throughout the year, we said goodbye to Andie Collett James and the staff have continued to provide direc- Strategically, being competitive and excelling is im- EVENTS who resigned from the SSA Board of Directors after tion and information to members of their responsibil- portant for softball in the state and we will continue Softball Australia recently announced the 2021-2023 a term of nearly eight years. Her input into key ar- ities in getting competition back up and running and to focus on developing our members and high-per- National Championships schedule and we are ex- eas such as human resources, dispute resolution and will continue to do so. The Board also announced at formance pathways. SSA is committed to improving tremely excited to have won the rights to hold a num- governance, amongst others, was greatly appreciated the recent Club Development Forum that there will be our Pathways Development and High Performance ber of them here in South Australia. Whilst the im- by her fellow Directors. I would like to thank Andie no increase in fees and that this year’s budget will be programs over the coming 12 months and beyond in mediate future of all events is unknown, having won for volunteering her time and professional expertise extremely conservative. Without being able to con- order to provide more opportunities for players and the rights to host these events is especially important to the Board and everything she achieved during her fidently predict what is around the corner means we officials. The aim of these programs is to strengthen for our state. tenure. will remain vigilant and ensure we are able to respond the competition across our state and increase our Aus- quickly if required. tralian representation even further. These events will not only be an excellent chance to COVID-19 RESPONSE showcase our world-class facility at West Beach, it will Our season was cut short due to COVID-19 as some STRATEGIC PLAN SSA STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS also provide opportunities for officials and volunteers competitions were heading into finals and others were We are now one year into the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan I would like to thank James Harris – Executive Officer, to be involved in national tournaments. This can also nearly finished. This was a challenging time to nav- which has an overarching vision to nurture softball as Kelsey Knuckey – Sport and Admin Support Officer, act as a pathway to possible roles with Softball Austra- igate, and I would like to commend all association a game for all, for life, through being a thriving, in- Mandy Layden – Marketing and Partnerships Coor- lia for those who want to go further. Presidents and committees for their understanding novative and inclusive sport for the South Australian dinator, and Ben Lucas – Pathways Development Of- and support and for their leadership to members. community. The key areas of focus are: ficer for all their work and dedication this past year. There is a lot of work to be done in preparation for There is no template for managing a situation like this, 1. One Softball – developing and maintaining a sus- Throughout the year, and in somewhat trying times, these events and we’re going to need plenty of help. but I feel we all made it through safely and remained tainable business through collaboration and effec- your focus on serving our members is greatly appre- A volunteer recruitment program is underway and in support of each other. tive business systems. ciated. I would also like to acknowledge the work of there are many roles available, in both the lead up and 2. Participation – growing and supporting the sport Andrew Scott as the Diamond Sports Grounds and during the events, all requiring various skillsets. If you I would personally like to thank and acknowledge the at grassroots level, Facilities Manager . Andrew has recently decided to would like to register your interest now, please contact work of the staff throughout this time and, in par- 3. High Performance – supporting and developing move on from the role and wish him all the best for James or Kelsey on [email protected]. ticular, James for his over-and-above approach that elite players and officials to be competitive at na- his next venture. ensured each association was kept informed and felt tional and international levels. IN CLOSING supported along the way. Taking the time to call and As I mentioned earlier, I’m pleased to report that sig- In addition to our paid staff, we are fortunate to have a In closing, I would like to announce that I will be step- talk at length with every President on the morning nificant headway has been made toward achieving a dedicated group of volunteers who give up their own ping down from the Board of Softball SA after four we made the recommendation to stop play across the number of key initiatives in each area of focus, details time and provide their skills and professional exper- plus years of service, including one year as Chair and state and to discuss their particular situation was evi- of which I provided at our recent Club Development tise to Softball SA. I would sincerely like to thank these one as Vice Chair. I have been honoured to lead this dence of James’ commitment. On behalf of the Board, Forum. hard-working people who are helping grow our sport. organisation and to work with some amazing people I thank James for everything he did during this time. who are so good at their craft and so dedicated to this HIGH PERFORMANCE I would specifically like to acknowledge Jacqui Dunn sport.