Saturday, 18 January 2014 Dear Ange Date  Time Last week some of our Under 17 Girls and Boys 18/01/2014 A1 SAINTS 1 REDSOX 1 1 16:15:00 and Open Women competed in the National 18/01/2014 A1 BEARS 1 REDSOX 1 1 18:15:00 Championships. 18/01/2014 A2 BEARS 2 REDSOX 2 1 12:15:00 18/01/2014 A3 BEARS 3 REDSOX 3 2 16:15:00 On behalf of Redsox I would like to congratulate 18/01/2014 U17A BEARS 4 REDSOX 4 4 12:15:00 all of our Redsox players who competed at their respective tournaments. We are very proud to 18/01/2014 C2 WAR SOX 1 W/GRANGE 2 17 16:15:00 say the following players are from Redsox:- 18/01/2014 C2 WAR SOX 1 RAMBLERS 1 17 14:15:00 18/01/2014 U15A/B REDSOX 7 SPRINGWOOD 2 1 9:15:00 Under 17 Team 18/01/2014 U15A/B REDSOX 6 SAINTS 8 2 9:15:00 Phoebe Collins 18/01/2014 U13A REDSOX 10 REDSOX 9 5 10:45:00 Rebecca McEachern 18/01/2014 U13A REDSOX 8 BYE Georgia Prestwidge Dorinda Stone 18/01/2014 U13B SAMFORD 3 SIS 3 10 9:15:00 Tegan Trindle 18/01/2014 U13B SIS 1 SIS 2 10 8:00:00 Tamieka Whitefield Sunday, 19 January 2014

Under 17 Boys South Australia Team Rescheduled From 30/11/13 Shannon Goffer 19/01/2014 A2 REDSOX 2 BEARS 2 1 16:15:00 19/01/2014 A3 REDSOX 3 BEARS 3 1 12:15:00 Open Womens Queensland Team 19/01/2014 C2 SAMFORD 2 WAR SOX 1 13 12:15:00 Aimee Murch Dani Opperman Tara Speakman Melinda Weaver Stacey Webber IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER The following players in particular received the 18 JANUARY 2014 FIRST GAME BACK AFTER following accolades:- CHRISTMAS

Open Womens Australian Team 8 FEBRUARY 2014 YELLOW SOCKS DAY Melinda Weaver 1 MARCH 2014 BSA GALA NIGHT Non Travelling Reserves 8 MARCH 2014 DAY Stacey Webber SUNDAY, 30 MARCH 2014 RED & WHITE

Under 17 Best Batter Award TROPHY PRESENTATION DAY Rebecca McEachern VIRGINIA GOLF CLUB 2 JUNE 2014 REDSOX AGM Under 17 All Tournament Team 3rd base – Rebecca McEachern Outfield – Georgia Prestwidge

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL,! Our Redsox Queensland Players 2014

We would also like to wish the girls also competing at the Under 19 girls National Championships this week the best of luck. We look forward to hearing all about your tournament too!

Photo courtesy of Lesley McEachern

"SOFTBALL GIRL "

She puts on a helmet, picks up a bat And walks to the plate, "Gotta hit, and that's that!" The crowd starts to cheer, the game's on the line Last inning, two outs, and the score's 9 to 9. PHOTOS Dad yells "Go get it!" and Mom's clenching her hands,

If anyone would like copies of Coach says "Hit the ball" but alone there she stands. any photos published in any of Heroes are made on seconds such as this, our newsletter’s please contact But she's just a little girl, what if she should miss? Katrina – our club photographer [email protected] Years after the the game's ended and she's little no more, and she will be more than Will she remember this day, the outcome, the score? happy to forward them to you One day she'll have forgotten if she was out, hit or run,

OR She will only look back on all her friends and the fun.

If you have something that you would So cheer this girl on,alone with her fate, like to share with the club – a funny Help her remember with fondness this stand at the plate. story, a recognition, a congratulations Spend your time wisely and help in her quest, or even something small, pop me an email and I will make sure it hits the To be a hitter with confidence, always her best. headlines. And when the game's over, this girl can stand tall, For you've helped her prepare to give it her all! [email protected]

SUNDAY 30 MARCH 2014

VIRGINIA GOLF CLUB ELLIOTT ROAD, BANYO

11:30AM

AGES 5 and under $ 5.00 13 and under $10.00 Under 17 $20.00 Seniors/Parents $25.00

OPTION TO PAY OFF YOUR TICKETS

THERE ARE STILL FEES OUTSTANDING!!! NO PAY NO PLAY

Redsox is still owed a considerable amount of fees which we need to pay to BSA!

As of this week Redsox players who have not paid their fees or made a payment plan with our treasurer Heather will not be permitted to take the diamond and play for Redsox . This could mean that teams may have to forfeit if fees are not paid, and nobody wants this to happen. Could you please attend to payment of your overdue fees as a matter of urgency!

All outstanding fees can be paid into the following account:- REDSOX SOFTBALL CLUB INC. SUNCORP-METWAY LIMITED BSB 484 799 ACCOUNT 030 496 790 PLEASE REMEMBER TO PUT YOUR NAME AS A REFERENCE ON THE DEPOSIT

If you are going to have trouble finalizing your fees this week please urgently contact Heather either via email [email protected] or alternatively by phone 0409 532 176 to discuss.

YELLOW SOCKS DAY

Sports celebrities pitch for a cure

Legends of the NRMA Broncos , , Kevin and Kerrod Walters, , and are taking to the Softball diamond to ‘Play for a cure’, battling it out against a team of Softball legends in the next big Play for a Cure Yellow Socks Charity Softball Challenge.

To be held on Saturday 8th February at the Downey Park Softball Complex, the event will be hosted by the Play for a Cure Foundation and the Brisbane Softball Association, with the support of the ‘Deadly Choices’ Health Initiative.

Softball legends will include three time Olympian Brooke Wilkins, current Australian captain & Olympian Stacey Porter and current ‘Aussie Spirit’ players Mel Weaver and Chelsea Forkin. Australia’s longest serving softball captain and Olympian Joyce Lester will also be on hand to entertain the crowd.

The inspiration for the event comes from the sad passing of Jannita Dunn, elder sister of great Gorden Tallis and Deb McColm the wife of former long time Broncos kicking coach Graham McColm, in late 2009. Both women had strong ties to the and Brisbane Softball Association and for Graham and Gorden it was only fitting to create an event in remembrance of them and to broaden the focus on others impacted by cancer.

“I feel humbled to see the people who are selflessly giving their time to find a cure for cancer” McColm stated. Since the inaugural event four years ago, the Yellow Socks Charity Softball Challenge has grown each year and is expected to attract its biggest crowd this year.

The day will begin with a warm up session of Touch Rugby League before players take to the pitch to battle it out in the name of cancer.

Aside from being treated to a star studded softball match, attendees can also take part in free rock-climbing, face painting, Zumba and other fun activities coordinated by the ‘Deadly Choices’ crew.

Deadly Choices is a health initiative aimed at engaging with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to promote healthy living and regular health check-ups. It aligns with the Play for a Cure Foundation and Brisbane Softball Association’s promotion of sport and healthy living for all.

Manager of the Deadly Choices initiative Ian Lacey sees the Yellow Socks Charity Softball Challenge as a perfect opportunity to draw light on an important initiative while encouraging more people to get in and get a health check.

“It is important that we support this event to encourage more people to come in and get a health check while raising awareness around finding a cure for cancer,” Lacey said.

The event also aims to bring to light the great social and health opportunities involved in taking part in the sport of softball. The teams will suit up in yellow socks representing the daffodil flower used internationally as the flower and colour of HOPE for a cure to cancer.

Fans will also get the unique opportunity to win a spot playing on each team by getting online and auctioning for a position in this wonderful event.

To win a place on the team got to www.playforacure.com.au/auction-page/ and click on the bid tab. The top two bids will win a spot on the teams. The auction will open on Thursday 30th January at 5pm and close on Thursday 6th February at 5pm. The successful bidders will be contacted by email with payments accepted through PayPal.

All are welcome to attend this one-of-a-kind charity event. Admission is free but a gold coin donation on entry would be appreciated. There will be a major raffle with great prizes, plenty of food, drinks, & the aforementioned fun participation activities, which will add to the festive atmosphere of the day.

All funds raised will go to support cancer research programs supported through the Play for a Cure Foundation and to junior softball development through the Brisbane Softball Association.

Tax deductable donations can also be made directly by visiting www.playforacure.com.au/news/yellow-socks-softball-challenge- feb-2014/ To see the Broncos’ report on last year’s Yellow Socks Charity Softball Challenge, click on the following link - www.broncos.com.au/news-display/2013-Ep-2--Yellow-Sox-Challenge/74293 Media are also encouraged to attend the event.

What : Play for a Cure Yellow Socks Charity Softball Challenge’ Where : Downey Park Softball Complex, Green Terrace, Windsor, on When : Saturday 8th February 2014, from 10am for Deadly Choices activities and Midday for the Broncos v P4AC legends touch and softball game

FOR MORE INFORMATION, please contact: Graham McColm – 0400 897898 Media contact is Jason Greenhalgh – 0400 716 166 Glenda Tanna- 0422 563 340 [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – YELLOW SOCKS DAY

Hi All,

Please see below a message from Leigh regarding the Yellow Socks Day.

This year we want to make the day our best yet. Deadly choices are supporting the event and will be on hand providing fun events like rock climbing, jumping castles as well as fun participation games from 10am to midday. And of course the showcase game which will feature a warm up touch football game before the broncos play the Play for a cure softball legends (this year including 3 current Aussie Spirit players).

As members probably know it is a free day and our main fundraising event from the day is the gold coin donation (entry) and raffles.

In order for these to be a success we need the best spruikers we have at Downey. People not afraid to walk the grounds and 'sell' the gold coin donations and raffle tickets. We are calling on folk to volunteer to be a part of the day. Most people we know have been affected be cancer and clearly our softball community want the best for softball so this is the perfect opportunity to play a part in ensuring our fundraising efforts are a success.

If interested please contact me on my email at [email protected]

With thanks,

Leigh

C/- Tanya Neish

BSA Secretary

0418 726 327

ALL UNIFORM ORDERS SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY NOW HOWEVER IF YOU DO NEED SOMETHING THROUGHOUTTH ROUGHOUT THE SEASON.

Please contact Shirley via [email protected] or 0403 063 608

Please Note --- NO other Association or Club hat/visor is to be woworn.rn. All club members should be wearing Redsox uniform on the diamond.

PARENTS AND SUPPORTERS SHIRTS ONLY $5.00!!! See Shirley on Monday to get your shirt. Nothing better than looking on a side line from a distance and knowing exactly who is playing by the colour on the bench!

NEW CLUB JACKETS NOW ON SALE ONLY $65.00

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