NEW ZEALAND SOFTBALL

ASSOCIATION INC

PRESENTS IT’S

73RD ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2010

CONTENTS CONTENTS ...... 2 NEW ZEALAND SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION OFFICE BEARERS ...... 3 MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS...... 5 CAPITATION FEES ...... 6 SECTION ONE – THE BOARD ...... 7 President’s Report ...... 7 Chairman’s Report ...... 8 General Manager’s Report ...... 10 Administration ...... 11 Softball New Zealand Carded Athletes ...... 13 Prime Minister’s Athlete Scholarships ...... 13 2010 – 2011 Strategy ...... 14 Scorecard ...... 15 Honours ...... 16 Awards ...... 19 Commercial Partners ...... 20 SECTION TWO - REPORTS ...... 21 High Performance Manager’s Report ...... 21 National Director Of Coaching Report ...... 22 National Director Of Pitching Report ...... 24 Chief Umpire ...... 26 Chief Scorer ...... 28 SECTION THREE – THE GAME ...... 30 National Team Results ...... 30 National Tournament Results ...... 42 National Tournament Batting Averages ...... 53 New Zealand Selectors 2009 / 2010 ...... 53 2010/2011 Tournaments Fixtures ...... 54 National Trophy & Award Winners 2009 / 2010 ...... 55 National Tournament Entries 1978 - 2010 ...... 59 SECTION FOUR - FINANCIAL ...... 61 Financial Statements and Notes to the Accounts………………………………………………………………………………………………………1 to 9

AUDIT REPORT

2 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 NEW ZEALAND SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION OFFICE BEARERS Patron Roy Dalton

President Danae Goosman MNZM

Chairperson Rex Capil

 Matthew Boyd  Mark Carter Board Members  Nicky Sheriff  Hadyn Smith  Ray Tibbits

General Manager Dane Dougan

Business Development Manager Glen Roff

Administration Manager Chris Gates

High Performance Manager Megan Harlick

Fiona Patterson (nee Picken) – Resigned Feb 2010 Event & Association Relationship Manager Eugene Gilbert

National Teams Coordinator Alison Boys

National Director Of Coaching Naomi Shaw

National Director Of Pitching Debbie Mygind

 Neil Morrison - Resigned (Upper North Island)  Venita Hokai (Upper North Island) Regional Game Development Officers  Dave Render (Lower North Island)  Lesley McIntosh (Upper South Island)  Kath McGilbert (Lower South Island)

Project Support (6 Month Contract Role) Clarissa Coffey

Umpire In Chief Wayne Saunders

 Mark McFarlane Deputy Directors Of Umpiring  Cass Seeling  Daphne Turner

Chief Scorer Sandy Wallace

 Marie Byrne Deputy Chief Scorers  Cat Hancock  Christine Nukunuku

New Zealand Statistician Ronlynne (Ronnie) Gurney

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 3 Webmaster Vance Foster – Resigned March 2010

Solicitor Gibson Sheat

Auditor Grant Thornton

 Roy Dalton  Ed Dolejs  Merrell Ferguson  Danae Goosman MNZM Life Members  Rusty Hay  Lyndsey Leask QSM  Bob Leveloff  Dale Eagar

 Harry Atkin  Emma Bright  Don Freeman  Jim Gibson  Paul Higgins  David Howe  Alf Jenkins  Gerry Marshall In Memoriam (Life Members)  C (Mick) R Murphy  Colin J Pringle  C (Tex) L Shields  Joyce Smith  George Vincent OBE  Tom Voyle MBE  Ray Weaver  Alf J Whelan MBE  William (Bill) H Wilson

4 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 NEW ZEALAND SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION INC

rd 73 ANNUAL REPORT

Ladies and Gentlemen

Your board takes pleasure in presenting herewith the Seventy-Third Annual Report and Accounts of the Association to cover the 2009/2010 season.

MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS The following is a list of affiliated associations, together with their playing strengths

Open Social School Open Social School Open Social School Grade Grades Children Grade Grades Children Grade Grades Children

2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008

Auckland 89 12 266 89 0 271 86 0 235 Canterbury 73 30 181 68 30 161 66 21 161 Central Otago 0 4 21 0 9 34 0 3 30 Counties Manukau 23 0 53 20 0 43 14 0 33 Hawkes Bay 26 0 156 26 0 145 23 0 123 Hutt Valley 41 5 90 37 6 89 35 10 92 Marlborough 5 0 32 8 0 32 7 0 13 Manawatu 7 0 50 6 0 55 8 0 56 Nelson 10 0 36 10 0 19 15 0 21 North Harbour 32 22 64 30 17 64 30 16 63 North Otago 0 3 41 0 3 43 0 3 43 Otago 11 10 139 11 13 132 6 17 127 Tairawhiti 11 0 13 9 0 9 8 0 0 Central Rotorua (previous Rotorua) 2 0 0 9 0 12 9 0 12 Southland 14 0 33 10 0 40 10 0 37 Taranaki 7 0 1 6 0 1 3 0 2 Waikato 13 6 68 7 0 68 9 0 56 Wanganui 4 10 42 5 4 37 5 10 37 Wellington 82 29 125 79 30 145 84 50 143 West Coast 0 0 18 0 2 9 0 0 13 Western BoP 9 8 10 11 0 13 13 0 17

459 139 1439 441 114 1422 431 130 1314

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 5 CAPITATION FEES

Adult School-Children 2009/2010 2008/2009

$ $ ($) Total ($) Total

Auckland 25,454 2,761 28,215 25,700

Canterbury 20,878 2,013 22,891 19,400

Central Otago 0 352 352 320

Counties 6,578 693 7,271 5,750

Hawkes Bay 7,436 1,562 8,998 8,060

Hutt Valley 11,726 1,430 13,156 10,900

Manawatu 2,002 726 2,728 2,290

Marlborough 1,430 440 1,870 2,480

Nelson 2,860 429 3,289 2,790

North Harbour 9,152 1,023 10,175 8,690

North Otago 0 286 286 310

Otago 3,146 1,287 4,433 4,200

Tairawhiti 3,146 176 3,322 2,460

Central Rotorua (previous Rotorua) 572 0 572 2,340

Southland 4,004 473 4,477 3,190

Taranaki 2,002 22 2,024 1,580

Waikato 3,718 1,056 4,774 2,820

Wanganui 1,144 440 1,584 1,380

Wellington 23,452 1,837 25,289 22,580

West Coast 0 220 220 100

Western Bay of Plenty 2,574 154 2,728 3,070

148,654 130,410

6 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 SECTION ONE – THE BOARD President’s Report

This has been a year of change for Another change is the decision of the International Softball New Zealand with the return Federation to hold world championships every two years of the Provincial Championship at instead of every four years. There are a number of the expense of the National Softball countries that will struggle to sustain entry or be able to League; a change from the host including New Zealand – this could well affect Management Support Programme to future player availability and should be of serious Regional Game Development concern to us as a sport. I urge our delegates to be Officers; the introduction of a proactive in establishing a sustainable international pitching/catching development programme funded by model. SPARC; a change in the Men‟s World crown with the Black Sox achieving a very creditable silver medal. National sports administration can be measured by the strength and success of its‟ regional members and the Discussions still continue over the National League successful delivery of programmes. This requires a versus the shorter four day tournament concept for our strong communication ethos regardless of size and a elite players. It is essential that we are all clear on the strong desire to find solutions to meet actual needs. objectives of our top provincial championship. If it is to Rarely will there be a “one size fits all” solution. I firmly provide an opportunity for our top players and promote believe this will be even more important as we move into our sport at the same time, then hosting associations will a new Board structure where it is possible that there will need to “lift their game” and Softball NZ will need to be little or no softball knowledge by some new members. resource it to a greater level. Sound governance can only be effective if there is good honest communication, flexibility in approach and a The Softball New Zealand Championships are core shared vision within the organisation. business and yes, they cost money. However, it is a relatively small percentage when compared to the I am heartened to see the work being done in the regional contributions made. It is ultimately the pathway Wellington and Hutt Valley areas. Merging of resource we can provide for our members whether they are but retention of identity is no easy task. The challenge is players, coaches, officials, managers or host to find a structure that is not only workable, but associations. It is also one of the major talent sustainable. identification opportunities available. I believe these tournaments to be one of the best investments we can In closing I would like to thank our funders, sponsors make in our sport. and supporters for your continued confidence in our sport. Our programmes are reliant on you and we are Whilst the disappointment of the men losing their crown very thankful for your support. last winter remains, the incredible Black Sox mana and history make us all so proud of their achievements. I Change continues and after a 25 year association with have no doubt they will come back the stronger in 2013 Softball New Zealand at national level I am not seeking at North Harbour. Congratulations Eddie and team. re-election as President. I thank the Board for indulging me; thank all those volunteers and workers in the It is timely that SPARC have invested resource into a regions for your amazing work – long may it continue. I development programme for our pitchers and catchers also pay homage to those administrators that have gone for both our men and women – a target area that has before and thank them for their hard work over the been needed for sometime. years. They established the „baseline‟ – it is now up to those in the present to strengthen it for those to come. The White Sox will have completed their World Championship campaign in Venezuela by the time this To each and every “softballer” – all the very best for the report goes to print. These women have made more future. personal sacrifice, more personal financial contribution than any other senior women‟s team to leave our shores and represent our sport. My congratulations and thanks go to all and I can only hope the efforts can be Danae Goosman MNZM translated into results – you deserve them. PRESIDENT In another positive change, it was extremely pleasing to SOFTBALL NEW ZEALAND see our Junior Women's team beat Australia in a Test series. This is a first for sometime and very encouraging for the future.

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 7 Chairman’s Report

The 2009-2010 year for Softball service delivery agent are important milestones for the has been another where much Softball NZ office. has happened and many accomplishments can be Stakeholder engagement has improved and the softball acknowledged. community network benefits. The financial result for this year is a credit to the prudent management and There are many achievements improved relationships with various stakeholder groups that Softball New Zealand which has allowed this position to be attained. This not proudly highlights in the past year only provides security for the future but allows for new – across the whole spectrum of the game. initiatives to be investigated and trialled and for the benefits to be filtered through to the games delivery arm Our High Performance programmes continue to prosper – our associations. – and the High Performance programme was reviewed during the year. This leads to reiterating the Softball NZ Board and office focus for 2010-2011 – that of Regional Game The Junior Black Sox and Junior White Sox teams Development and support and alignment within our continue to develop and advance their preparations for current delivery structure. Softball NZ‟s regional game the upcoming World Championships. development function is about support, assisting, influencing and aligning with our regional associations The Black Sox finished runners up at the Men‟s World and clubs. Softball NZ programmes should benefit our Championships in Saskatoon, Canada – while this may regions and clubs – just as much as our regions and not have been the result the team aspired to – second in clubs should not be operating in isolation – but be the world is still no mean feat, and I can proudly aligned with an overall game plan and strategy. Where commend the management and players for their softball really happens is at the regional and local level exemplary behaviour and ambassadorial qualities which and it requires great delivery of local softball I observed as Head of Delegation for this campaign. experiences. This will assist all in achieving OUR aspirations for OUR sport. So what is it we aspire to? The White Sox increased their presence on the world stage – and made the most of the increase in resource and support shown by participating in the Australian domestic competition – the Gillies Shield – as solid preparation for the Women‟s World Championship in Venezuela.

From a competitions perspective – considerable debate and discussion took place – ultimately resulting in the status quo for age grade tournaments and with the abolishment of the National League – replaced by the ALAC National Fastpitch tournament at the elite level. This was significant in that it provided the opportunity for ALAC to come on board as a sponsor/partner – and assisted in creating some alignment and synergies with the improvement of the image of softball – a point highlighted by the Board and Softball NZ member associations the previous year.

Softball NZ is also well represented administratively on the international stage. New Zealand had a presence at the biannual ISF Congress held in Venezuela – where Bob Leveloff was elected as the ISF 2nd Vice President and Don Tricker, Mark Sorenson, Wayne Saunders, Change is inevitable – progress is optional and the Naomi Shaw and Rhonda Hira all being elected into the opportunities we take up on rely on a game of singles – ISF Hall of Fame – our congratulations goes out to these not home runs. The ball is in our ballpark – we must very worthy recipients. Also – during this year – Rex make it happen as a collective. Capil was elected Chair of the Oceania Softball Confederation.

The office also bedded down its structure after significant review of the operation and delivery of service requirements. Continuous improvement and a quality

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At this point I take the opportunity to thank our major our volunteer sector is priceless - and is of immense stakeholders – including our association members, the value. I also wish to thank Dane and the Softball New New Zealand Community Trust and SPARC. The Zealand staff – a challenging and rewarding year. Thank continued support and confidence shown is greatly you all for your efforts and support - greatly appreciated appreciated – and our efforts can only be enhanced with by all in our Softball Community. the support of all.

Finally - it is a pleasure to continue to work with so many good people in Softball – can I once again thank and Rex Capil commend all involved – especially our volunteers. Our reliance on the skills, commitment, energy and efforts of CHAIRMAN SOFTBALL NEW ZEALAND

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 9 General Manager’s Report

Men‟s World Championship. A great deal of work has 2009-2010 has been another very already been completed by the project team and Softball interesting year in the world of New Zealand look forward to working with them over the softball, with a lot of happenings next two years. across all the different areas we operate in. On the domestic front, there was a great deal of discussion around the Domestic Provincial competition I would like to outline a number of and the form it should take. This resulted in a change highlights, but as always it is from the National Softball League to the ALAC National important to thank our major Fastpitch Championship. We are very supportive of funders, SPARC and the NZCT whose support we are ALAC coming on board as a key partner of the extremely grateful for. There are a number of other tournament and we look forward to working with them in partners who have come on board over the last two the future. Timing of the tournament this year was years who continue to support Softball New Zealand, cause for great debate and as such, timing has been and I would like to acknowledge and thank them for changed to reflect the feedback. assisting Softball New Zealand to operate effectively throughout the year. From an administrative perspective, after nearly a year with our new structure in place we are now committed to Firstly it is important to acknowledge the performance of further improve over the next year in terms of the Black Sox at the World Championships in 2009. The stakeholder engagement. One of the organisations key team headed off shore looking for an unprecedented 4th priorities for the year is resourcing and embedding in of World Title in a row. After what was an impressive run our new Regional Game Development Structure. This is through the round robin they were looking good. vital for our sport as we look for alignment across the Unfortunately, after a tough loss in the playoff round they board. had to fight their way through to the finals, where an impressive Aussie team played some very good Softball Looking forward, there is a great deal of work going on to beat our guys. I would like to formally congratulate in a number of areas, but one key area is improving the Eddie and the team on a very credible second. running and in turn the commercial appeal of our tournaments. I appreciate all the work you do in the With extra resources and increased emphasis the White regions to make these tournaments happen and we Sox have managed to have a solid build up to the World need to continue to up the delivery of these Championships in June. Participation in the Gillies tournaments. Shield has been a success, with a commitment from Australia for the team to continue to compete into the I would like to thank all 23 of our Associations who in future. Bartercard was a key partner in allowing this to tough times do stellar jobs within their regions in the happen and I would like to formally acknowledge their delivery of Softball. I encourage you all to utilise the support. resources and expertise in the form of the local Regional Game Development Officers. They are there to help We are also seeing continued development in both our and support you. Junior Programmes as we head into their respective World Championships over the next two years. I would like to thank all the staff who have done a great job throughout the year with the passion you all show for Clearly the decision made at the 2009 Congress to shift the sport shining through in everything you do. Special World Championships to every two years has changed thanks to those who have left this year, including Fiona our thinking and we are currently working through the Patterson who left to go home to Scotland and Neil best pathways to address this. Morrison.

Softball New Zealand are extremely proud of our The Board of Softball New Zealand deserve a great deal International Softball Hall of Fame Inductees, Rhonda of thanks for their support and guidance and a special Hira, Naomi Shaw, Wayne Saunders, Mark Sorenson thank you for Ray Tibbits who is standing down after a and Don Tricker. It has been great to be able to number of years of service. Ray you will be missed. recognise their contribution to the sport. Finally, a big thank you to all the volunteers who keep On the world stage Softball New Zealand are very well the sport running. Without you we would not have a represented with Chairman Rex Capil also Chair of the sport. Oceania Softball Confederation and Bob Leveloff elected to 2nd Vice President of the ISF. Well done to both individuals and we look forward to working with you Dane Dougan to create more influence on the international stage. GENERAL MANAGER The other major announcement for New Zealand was SOFTBALL NEW ZELAND the confirmation that North Harbour will host the 2013

10 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 Administration

The financial result reported for the 2009/2010 period is ALAC National Fastpitch Championship very positive primarily due to prudent management of costs in an uncertain year and relationship building with This year saw the inaugural ALAC National Fastpitch new funders. The result allows us to operate in an Championship (NFC) played in Christchurch. There had uncertain environment with some certainty. For the been a considerable amount of debate regarding the 2010/2011 year Softball New Zealand are currently format of our domestic provincial competition and we budgeting a $27k profit. As with last financial year this is have now embedded this structure for the next three somewhat misleading as the Board has indicated that years. This event needs to be seen as the pinnacle the budgeted surplus is there to be used on a project event on the domestic softball calendar. type basis. Essentially it gives Softball New Zealand After a rocky start to the tournament there were some flexibility to apply to the Board for funding certain activity strong sides competing at the four day event. In the based projects. Softball New Zealand are not aiming to women‟s competition, Hutt Valley won the title for the make a $27k profit, but are looking to break even. fourth year in succession (inclusive of three National League Titles) which is an outstanding effort. No different to last year, a review of the accounts will show that Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) After initial fears that the team may not be able to and New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) are our compete at the tournament, Wellington dominated it and major funding partners. Softball New Zealand are turned out to be deserved winners of the Mens extremely thankful for the support and confidence shown competition. in us by these key partners. I would like to acknowledge all involved with the ALAC It is also important to acknowledge the support of other NFC. As always Cheryl, Moira and their team down in partners such as SAS Sports, Bartercard, Sirus Sports, Christchurch who do a great job in running tournaments. Air New Zealand and Exclusive Sports who with their A Good job as always and I look forward to working with assistance give Softball New Zealand the means to you again in the future. Finally I would like to formally operate efficiently and effectively. We appreciate the acknowledge ALAC who came on board this year as the support they have all given us. naming right sponsor of the tournament. The organisation is an integral part of Softball New Zealand‟s push to increase the spectical that is the ALAC NFC. Publicity

This area continues to be a challenge for our sport. National tournaments

However, during the year one of Softball‟s pinnacle As always tournaments are a key pillar of the work events, the Mens World Championship from Saskatoon conducted at the Softball New Zealand office and with Canada received excellent coverage in print media and 16 tournaments nationwide, a lot of work goes into radio. Due to the lack of TV Coverage, there was little getting these up and running. Feedback this year has exposure on our screens. been positive in terms of the running of these tournaments and the standard of play. We will continue to work on this area and look for innovative ways to improve the coverage of Softball in A big congratulations to all the winners! this country. I would like to thank all those players, coaches, Softball New Zealand are also working hard on securing administrators and other volunteers who sacrifice their a TV deal which will of course increase the commercial time to attend these tournaments. I am sure you all attractiveness of our sport. have a great time and I look forward to seeing you all there next year. I would like to acknowledge the work and support of Tony Smith from The Press and Doug Golightly who Finally, thanks to all the Associations and volunteers have been and still are strong supporters and advocates who ran tournaments and did a great job. The work you for our game. We appreciate all your hard work. all put in is amazing and very much appreciated. You provide the opportunity for our players who wish to A big thankyou to Robbie Neha, his team at Woolf TV exceed in our sport. and Maori TV for funding, producing and screening the Black Sox documentary A Band of Men. The program was well received and the office was inundated with International Tournaments positive feedback. The major international event in the years calendar was the Men‟s World Championship in Saskatoon Canada. The Black Sox went there with the clear goal to win their

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 11 fourth successive world title and although that goal Communication wasn‟t achieved, a very credible second was attained. Always an area where improvements can be made but Softball New Zealand are excited to have Eddie Softball New Zealand have endeavoured to be as open Kohlhase and Dave Workman back on board and with and honest in their communication style as possible. the introduction of Doug Golightly, Chubb Tangaroa and We will look to continue to improve in this area Clayton Willocks we all await the development of the throughout the 2010-2011 year as we refine our team as they build towards the 2013 World processes. Championship in North Harbour.

The White Sox have had a busy build up with inclusion Partnerships in the Australian Domestic Competition and the introduction of the Edebone-Weber Shield. This With a general downturn in the economy over the last provided and will continue to provide the team with a two or three years, building partnerships that have a consistent programme of a high quality. The team learnt financial return for the sport has been difficult. a lot over there and now have a greater understanding of what it takes to compete on the international stage. As indicated earlier both SPARC and NZCT contribute At the time of writing the team was about to assemble greatly to Softball New Zealand and for that we are for the World Championships in Caracas and this is thankful. The relationship with both parties is strong and where the hard work and build up will pay dividends. will continue to grow in the future.

Both the Junior White Sox and Junior Black Sox went on With SPARC we have continued communication with tours to Australia. Both teams have started their build Michael Taylor, our Relationship Manager who provides up to their respective world champs and both teams relevant and timely information. This year SPARC also performed to a high standard in Australia. The Junior identified the importance of the White Sox and White Sox not only won the Waverley Easter tournament contributed financially to a special “battery” project in the in Australia but also won a 5 game test series against build up for the World Championships. For this and the the Australian Junior National Team. All positive signs continued support of Softball New Zealand and the as we move towards world championships. Black Sox we are most thankful.

The Junior Black Sox have a series against Australia in the coming year.

12 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 Softball New Zealand Carded Athletes

Rhys Casley HV Gareth Cook CB Ben Enoka AK

Thomas Enoka AK Roman Gabriel AK Michael Gaiger CB

Karl Gollan WN Marty Grant NN Vaero Hagai WN

Donny Hale AK Wayne Laulu WN Gus Leger AK

Thomas Makea WN Jeremy Manley HV Jarrad Martin WN

Stacy McLean OE Daniel Milne CB Nathan Nukunuku AK

Stephen Ratu CB Brad Rona NH Patrick Shannon AK

Heinrick Shannon AK Travis Wilson CB Megan Farrell WN

Courtney Maihi AK Michal Tangaroa AK Sheree Cartwright HV

Cindy Potae HV Kiri Shaw HV Kyla Bromhead AK

Alison Boys WN

Prime Minister’s Athlete Scholarships

To be considered for a Prime Minister’s Scholarship a player needs to enrol in any tertiary or vocational qualification that is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. This includes most university and polytechnic qualifications, teaching and trade courses. The education provider must be a New Zealand organisation and the player must also meet the criteria as established by Softball New Zealand.

2010 Recipients

Athlete Association Course Of Study Bachelor of Sport and Jeremy Manly Hutt Valley Exercise Structure

Bachelor of Teaching Gus Leger Auckland (mixed media programme)

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 13 2010 – 2011 Strategy

PRIORITY ACTIVITY FOR 2010-2011: High Performance

 The White Sox finish in the top 8 at the World Championships;  White Sox improve their finishing position in the Edebone Webber Shield from 6th to 3rd  Black Sox programme defined and supported through to World Championship;  Black Sox win 90% of games played;  Recommendations from Black Sox review implemented;  Junior Black Sox programme defined and supported through to the World Championships;  Junior White Sox programme refined and supported through to the World Championships;  Develop a network of top class pitching coaches;  Ongoing review of all National team programmes and management; and  Applications for scholarships and contestable funds to support programmes and develop innovation.

PRIORITY ACTIVITY FOR 2010-2011: Local Softball Delivery

 Define and implement an RGDO structure that will have a positive influence on relationship building;  Create innovative ways for the delivery of softball by utilising our RGDO structure; and  Create strong relationships with key stakeholders including RSTs and Territorial Authorities.

PRIORITY ACTIVITY FOR 2010-2011: Competitions

 Consolidate a 3 year ALAC NFC plan; and  Improve the delivery of our National Tournaments in areas of:  Disciplinary procedures; . Officiating; . Rule clarification; and . Communication between Softball New Zealand and tournament hosts, teams and media.

PRIORITY ACTIVITY FOR 2010-2011: Organisational Effectiveness

 A positive change in our revenue;  Establish an evidence based approach to solutions (research);  Develop, refine and utilise a communications plan; and  Where appropriate, up skill staff and board with training and development opportunities.

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High Performance Tournaments/Competitions

 Implementation of a 3 year  Black Sox win the World  national league plan -  Championship ALAC NFC implemented

 White Sox programme  A full and formal review of defined and supported our age grade tournament through to World   structure Championship

 Junior White Sox 1 year  A full and formal review of programme completed and  our secondary schools  planning in place for year 2 tournament structure

 Junior Black Sox  Increase the image of programme finalised and  Softball at these  year one underway tournaments - WIP WIP

Organisational Participation Effectiveness  Further research completed into   A positive change in our  participation trends, revenue particularly women

 Trial Game Development  Review of our office Initiatives approved by the  structure and changes  Board made (if necessary)

 Self review SNZs own performance via the  Balanced Scorecard  Implement a functional and effective database   Less reliance on self funding for our High WIP Performance Programmes

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 15 Honours

International Softball Federation Hall Of Fame

Lester Baldwin  Lesley Monk George Vincent QSM 

Dennis Cheyne Michael Nichols Tom Voyle MBE 

Ed Dolejs Terry Nunns Owen Walford

Jane Earnshaw Charlie Phillips  Mike Walsh

Merrell Fergusson Peter Priddey  Colin Ward

Kevin Herlihy MBE  Paul Rogers Marie Ward

Cheryl Kemp David Sorenson Ray Weaver 

Lyndsey Leask QSM Robyn Storer Alf Whelan MBE 

Marilyn Marshall Mark Sorenson Don Tricker

Wayne Saunders Rhonda Hira Naomi Shaw

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Softball New Zealand Hall Of Fame

Harry Atkin  Cheryl Kemp Peter Priddey 

Lester Baldwin  Irene Keating Dean Rice

Wayne Baldwin Eddie Kohlhase Paul Rogers

Don Brewer Nardi Leonard Martha Rush

Dennis Cheyne Anne Lineham Wayne Saunders

Jimmy Cotter  Dave McKerchar Naomi Shaw

Ed Dolejs Basil McLean Dave Sorenson

Jane Earnshaw Bev Makinson Robyn Storer

Merrell Ferguson Gerry Marshall  Chubb Tangaroa

Rose Fletcher  Marilyn Marshall Owen Walford

Jan Foote Bill Massey Mike Walsh

Esme Hamilton Russell Moffat Colin Ward

Natalie Hazelwood Lesley Monk Marie Ward

Kevin Herlihy MBE  Debbie Mygind Ray Weaver 

Kere Johanson Michael Nichols Gina Weber

John Joyce Terry Nunns Ross Smith

Alf Whelan MBE  Charlie Phillips  Rhonda Hira

Helen Townsend Michael White Mark Sorenson

Don Tricker

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Distinguished Service Award

Kevin Baldwin  L G Gibb  Pene Mack

Athol Bell Arch Hall  Jack Mathews

Maurice Bell Esme Hamilton Ken Morgan

Valmai Breen Les Herbert Jim Mulholland 

Don Brewer Jean Humphreys  Ellis Palmer

Lou Brewer Raewyn Humphreys Joyce Phillips

Alf Brown  Doreen Hutchings  Seph Porteous

Reg Cameron  Frank Jellyman  Harry Redshaw 

Niall Campbell Frank Jeromson  Jack Rochford

Joyce Chapman Rehe Joseph  Paul Rogers

Joe Cross Don Karsten Stan E Smith

Lorraine Dalley Elaine Karsten W E Smith 

John Eagar H C King  Maureen Sorenson

Maurice Fenton Graham Latta Mary Wasson 

Ron Furlong Thomas Laws Don Yeates 

Keith Gerrie George McKeown  Raewyn Judson

18 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 Awards

SOFTBALLER OF THE YEAR – 2010 DONNY HALE - AUCKLAND

Player for the Black Sox National Men’s Team touring to Argentina and to the Pacific Series in Samoa

Player-Coach of the Auckland 39ers Team that won the NZCT Men’s National League

Player-Coach of the Mt Albert Ramblers team that won the Radio Sport Open Club Championship 2009

Award Recipient Association

Coach of the year Dean Rice AK

Administrator of the year Megan Early AK

Scorer of the year Ronlynne (Ronnie) Gurney NH

Umpire of the year Nicola Ogier CB

Personality of the year Colin Ward WN

Men

Player of the year Donny Hale AK

Paul Magan Memorial Trophy Marty Grant NN

Jimmy Cotter Memorial Trophy Ben Enoka AK

Women

Player of the year Megan Farrell SP

Pitcher of the year Megan Farrell SP

Emerging player of the year Hope Weber WN

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 19 Commercial Partners

We are grateful to the following commercial partners who continued to support Softball New Zealand's programs in the 2009/2010 season.

 ALAC  Mizuno  Bartercard  New Zealand Academy of Sport  Caversham Foundation  New Zeland Community Trust  Exclusive Sports  Pelorus Trust  Four Winds  SAS  Infinity Foundation  Sirius Sports  Kingsgate  SPARC  Maori Television  Tandem Travel

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20 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 SECTION TWO - REPORTS High Performance Manager’s Report

As we move into a new financial year and finalise the plans their preparation without being side-tracked by some of the that will take the High Performance programme and the financial issues which our other teams are only too aware respective national teams closer to their objectives, much of. can be learnt from the activities of the past 12 months. 2009/10 saw the White Sox involved in the inaugural The future of International Softball is changing as a result of Edabone-Weber Series. This involvement signalled the some decisions that have been made internationally over beginning of a positive and ongoing relationship with the last 12 months. The IOC voted to not include Women‟s Softball Australia. The 3 weekend series was played Softball in the 2016 Olympic Programme which has had far across states and culminated in a 5-match test series reaching consequences across the international softball against Australia. Their involvement in such a high level of community. At around the same time the ISF made some softball less than 9 months out for the World Championship important announcements concerning the future of World has been beneficial to the squad. In addition, Softball New Championship events. From 2010, World Championships Zealand secured a project grant via SPARC to run a battery will be contested every 2 years as opposed to the 4-year project in the lead up to the 2010 World Championships. cycle which we are all used to. While the decision will see Bevan Martin and Chubb Tangaroa have been working with an increase in the amount of international softball available identified members of the battery fine tuning their to teams, it will also take some careful planning to ensure development in the final 8 month countdown to Venezuela. that teams from this side of the world are able to be exposed to the increase in competition. At the same ISF The Junior Black Sox have begun their 2012 campaign, congress, it was announced that North Harbour would host with the appointment of the key members of the the 2013 Men‟s World Championships. The announcement management team occurring in the middle of 2009. John of a home World Championships has further motivated the Love, Phil Johnston and Roger Aranui have named an Black Sox to avenge their defeat in Saskatoon. enlarged training squad with the focus on player skill and team culture development. In April this year a smaller On the playing front, it was a mixed year from Softball New travelling squad was selected to attend and contest the Zealand. The Black Sox headed to Saskatoon to win an 2010 Friendship Games and test series versus Australia. unprecedented 4th consecutive World Championship title. While they were unstoppable in round robin play, they met The Junior White Sox have also had a successful 12 some tougher competition in the post section play, months as they build up to their 2011 World qualifying for the final the hard way. Eventually, the Black Championships. They travelled to Australia to play in the Sox had to settle for runners up after losing the final to an Waverley Easter tournament where they not only won the impressive Australian outfit. tournament but also were successful in winning a 5-match Following the World Championships and subsequent test series against Australia. debrief and review, the management team for 2013 was appointed. It is with great pleasure that Softball New Finally, at the time of writing, the Tenga Pickering Zealand announced the appointments of Eddie Kohlhase Contractors Ltd White Sox are a week away from heading (Head Coach), Dave Workman (Assistant Coach), Doug to the Women‟s World Championships. While their result Golightly (Manager), Chubb Tangaroa (Pitching Coach) will be recorded in next year‟s annual report, I would like to and Clayton Willocks (Technology Advisor). At the same take the opportunity to wish them well in their travels and I time I would like to thank Wayne Small (outgoing Manager), am sure that they will represent us all with pride, integrity Eric Wilson and Jim Wana (outgoing Pitching Coaches) and and commitment.

Helen Townsend (outgoing Technology Advisor) and The last 12 months have been interesting in softball, both acknowledge their involvement in the Black Sox internationally and on the domestic front. I look forward to programme. I would also like to take this opportunity to the challenges and opportunities that the next 12 months thank Rob Cashman who has been involved with the Black bring and believe that Softball New Zealand is well on its Sox for many years as their Physiotherapist. Rob has put way to achieving its vision of being a leading sport – on and in many hours of work into the team and we thank him for off the diamond. his involvement.

The Black Sox have also had confirmation of ongoing support from SPARC as they work into the 2013 campaign.

This support is invaluable to the team and allows the Megan Harlick players and management to focus more single-mindedly on HIGH PERFORMANCE MANAGER

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 21 National Director Of Coaching Report

Once again it is my pleasure to who attended. The facilities are superb at Saxton Park report on the Softball NZ Coaching and the envy of many. Marty Grant, Thomas Makea, Programme. Pogo Powers, Dennis Dolejs and I presented a variety of topics to an engaging audience. Feedback from the Another year passes very quickly. participants was extremely positive and suggested that The restructure has impacted they want the convention concept to be a regular activity significantly. Going from 7 coaches on the Tasman area calendar. Well done RGDO Lesley (in the past) to 2 has put the coaching programme in a McIntosh for getting this organised. hugely challenging position. It is apparent that the coaching programme structure requires “rebuilding” for The new Softball NZ Coaching Development Framework this new decade and along with it some new challenges Pathways document will provide more clarity around the for us. mix and match of units and modules on offer. The Regional Game Development Officers Venita Hokai Framework is a work in progress...albeit, a slow one. (Upper Nth Is) Dave Render (Lower Nth Is) Lesley Developing appropriate resources to “Grow the Game” is McIntosh (Upper Sth Is) & Kath McGilbert (Lower Sth Is) a constantly evolving task. Yesterday‟s news is old news have significant and important roles to support and we must keep up with current trends as much as we Association‟s and Game Development. Coaching can. Whilst observing the Women‟s NCAA College requirements remain a focus if that is the desire of the Championship Finals on ESPN, I was blown away with Association. They, along with me and Debbie Mygind how much the short game had developed at this level. are readily available to promote, present and support Almost every hitter was a leftie...and they could also put Association Coaching needs as requested. Thanks are the ball over the fence at whim. You can learn so much expressed to Neil Morrison who was RGDO for the from watching games like this and with today‟s Upper Nth Is earlier this year. Coming from a strong technology like the Internet, Facebook, You Tube and softball background, Neil was able to contribute Live Stream TV, access to what the rest of the world is extensively to grass roots development. doing is so much easier. In the words of Whoopi Goldberg in Sister Act ... “you have to sit up and pay The Board have approved funding for a “Train the attention!” Trainers” workshop. At the time of printing the Annual Report it is anticipated that a 2 day workshop will have New ways of securing SPARC funding to support been held with 12 identified presenters from around the coaching initiatives are available through various country. Along with the support of Regional Game avenues. Auckland, North Harbour and Counties Development Officers it is anticipated that coaching Manukau Associations have engaged with the Greater courses will be readily available and more regionally Auckland Coaching Unit (GACU) to deliver a coaching than in the past. project called “Better Coaches, Better Players”. RGDO Venita Hokai is the project manager of which the objectives are to increase the quality and quantity of age grade representative youth coaches through the provision of coaching courses, services and training. Regional Sport Trusts are also an impressive link to generic coach development. Remember that any RST course undertaken by softball coaches can be recognised on the Softball New Zealand Coaching Database.

Sport Wellington recently conducted a forum to investigate ways and means that sport can leverage off each other to present Entry Level Coaching Courses. It is conceivable that a Softball coach can attend a Rugby course and get signed off by Softball as having completed basic entry level criteria for coaches covering A Softball NZ Regional Coaching Convention was held generic topics such as in May in Nelson. It was a dreadful winter‟s day...but you Communication, Behaviour couldn‟t dent the enthusiasm of the coaches and players 22 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 Management, Planning, Leadership etc...watch this in 2012 with the White Sox & U19 Boys, 2013 Black space! Sox & U19 Girls, 2014 White Sox & U19 Boys, 2015 Black Sox & U19 Girls and so forth. I bring this to your Kiwisport has the potential to change the face of sport. attention if you have the desire to be part of coaching at How many Associations have “sat up and paid attention” international level. Strategic planning and coach to the available funding avenues at Regional Sport development are key focus areas for you. Don‟t leave it Trusts to grow our game at school and club level? to chance, but think about what credentials you might Congratulations to those who have....and good luck to need to be in the frame for consideration. It is crucial those who have a proposal in. that you plan now, not later.

The 3rd Bi-annual “Coaches Spin” National Coaching I wish to thank my colleagues at the Softball NZ office, Convention will have been held in August in Lower Hutt. Dane, Eugene, Glen, Chris, Alison, Clarissa & Tracy, If it is anything like the 2006 & 2008 coaching also Debbie Mygind, Megan Harlick, Venita, Dave, conventions, then it will have been another resounding Lesley & Kath for their support to the coaching success. I hope you were there to further your programme. There is no “i” in team and we could never knowledge! progress without the collective work of everyone involved. At the time of writing, the White Sox Team head off to Venezuela for the Women‟s World Series and the Junior Black Sox Team to the Friendship Games in Australia. The Black Sox & Junior White Sox Teams have Naomi Shaw extensive plans leading up to their respective International Games. Best wishes are extended to them NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF COACHING all. The Bi-Annual ISF World Series Programme kicks off SOFTBALL NEW ZELAND

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 23 National Director Of Pitching Report

Over the 2009-2010 season I have All Associations were given the opportunity to talent continued to oversee identify their key youth pitchers and catchers (13-18 the development of years) and send them along to the pre-season camp. Pitchers and Some Associations made the most of this opportunity Catchers. and others did not. In total 132 players attended the 3 camps. The main objective of the camps was to help get the Battery off to a good strong start to the season and Overall, where is the game at? was also an opportunity to Talent Identify (TID) players and to work with and influence the newly appointed Pitching speed is a very good factual place to start. The RGDOs. Getting the developing coach to a higher more biggest improvement in speeds was evident at the U17 knowledgeable level was a focus. Congratulations are Boys & Girls Nationals. The best pitchers are above the also to be extended to Canterbury & Otago Softball U17 measurable standard in both genders. This is Associations for being proactive in funding extra visits to putting our Junior White Sox/Black Sox teams at a their regions for the sole purpose of Battery definite advantage compared to the 2006 & 2008 Junior Development. Teams. We have the pitchers at this level who currently The Essential Skills have the potential to dominate. This makes for an Battery Module was exciting future. created and presented to help What do we still need to improve on? bridge the gap between the We need to create & develop the talent. We always developing and the need more pitchers and catchers coming through the advanced level of grades. It all starts with the home grown beginner. This coach. This is a 2 is where Associations and Regional Game Development hour PowerPoint Officers can really have an impact on the game. A new presentation which version of the U13 Rookie Sox Pitching & Catching covers Pitching Guidelines with a 7 minute DVD was written to help Technique, the 3 advise “How to Coach” this age group. Thanks to Kath “Must Have Pitches”, McGilbert for her technical skills and use of her personal and The Calling equipment to help produce the DVD and Naomi Shaw‟s Formula – an introduction to calling a game. I presented help in putting this 20 page booklet together. this module in Southland, Otago, Central Otago, Canterbury, Nelson, Hutt Valley, Hawkes Bay, Waikato, The next level of player development is the U15 Raw North Harbour and Auckland. The module finished with a Sox. This new version of U15 Raw Sox Pitching & crossword on calling as the test. The coaches, who Catching Guidelines offers more information than the attended this session, are now better equipped to cope previous Rookie/Raw Sox combined document. With with the more advanced Competitive Athlete Unit coaching checkpoints, mental approach notes, the Pitching Module. expectation is clear of both the coach and the players in this developing age group. These documents are The U15 „Share the Load‟ Rule continued at all four U15 available as a free download on the pitching resource National Tournaments and extended to include all U15 page of the Softball New Zealand website. year olds pitching and catching at U17 & U19 Nationals as well. The tournament scorers did a great job of How did we get here? ensuring the rule was adhered to and we really appreciate the coaches acceptance of this rule. I travelled extensively in September/October 2009 throughout the country holding Regional Battery Camps. There is no doubt that one of the best game The three one day camps in the South Island, and three development tools available is the radar gun. I camps in the North Island catered for both genders and encourage all Associations to consider the made the most of the pre-season school holiday period. purchase of a radar gun in their

24 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 funding applications. The accurate information provided get the word out on these new rules which come into enables the pitcher and coach to determine where the effect in NZ August 2010. player is in comparison to the age grade measurable standards. From this, goals can be set to develop This presentation has now also been presented in further. It‟s also a great motivator for players as Hawkes Bay, Auckland, Hutt Valley, and Wellington and evidenced by a recent posting on facebook titled “I pitch in Nelson at the Upper South Island Coaching faster when Debbie Mygind is watching!” Convention by Marty Grant. The intention is to continue with these presentations throughout the winter and pre The Measurable Pitching Velocity standards were Christmas months to ensure that players, coaches and amended in July 2009. With more U15 boys throwing a umpires are all fully aware of the rules. more consistent higher speed – the top speed was increased from 101 to 106 kms. A rise ball speed was In April both Naomi & I attended the Junior Black Sox added to the U17 girls standard to reflect the Camp and offered improvement in skill in this gender. Also for the first time benchmark testing for we introduced the Catchers overhand throwing standard the first 2012 Junior for the 5 different age categories. Black Sox squad. The talent at this level is The best way to keep an eye on the better pitchers exciting for the future. overall development from season to season is to see them in game situations. As usual I tried to attend as SPARC funded a White many National Tournaments as I could: Sox Battery Programme specifically focusing on the pitchers Tournament Venue NDP Attended & catchers attending World Series this year. U19 Girls Hutt Valley 2 days Bevan Martin and Chubb Tangaroa were U19 Boys North Harbour 4 days used to coach catching and pitching U15 NI Boys Counties-Manukau 1 day respectively and I provided factual information based on U15 SI Boys Oamaru 3 days Radar speed readings and Revfire spin readings. &Girls Auckland scorer Lynette Leathart provided Turbostat U17 Girls Hamilton 1 day information from which I was able to provide the pitchers with real game analysis and evaluation. U17 Boys Nelson 3 days What is the overall conclusion for 2009-10? Ed Dolejs Women‟s Club Hutt Valley 3 days says “the talent is always out there…find it and develop Nationals it”. Men‟s Club Christchurch 3 days Nationals

The New ISF Pitching Rules will undoubtedly have an impact on the game and on the current velocity Debbie Mygind standard. Softball New Zealand Chief Umpire Wayne Saunders and I have been liasing to ensure that the new National Director of Pitching pitching rules are clearly understood. Wayne & I Softball New Zealand together presented a photo/-film based Power Point Presentation at the Womens & Mens Club Nationals to

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 25 Chief Umpire

It is my privilege again to report (Central) and Bill Smith (North) with Wiremu Tamaki on the activities of your Softball recently appointed as a new Regional Director (at large). New Zealand Umpiring Notable among our many tasks; Nicky was NZ Rules programme. Your National examiners, Wayne National Tournament appointments, Umpiring Staff continues to work Wiremu Website Manager. Lindsay, Mark, Nicky, Wiremu very well as a team for the good and Glen Nalepa the Level 7 Advisory Group, whilst Ray of the “The Programme”. Again it Dyason and Don Poy joint members of the NUS as has been a pleasure to lead this group of widely National Tournament Chief Umpires. In addition the experienced individuals that understand the importance Rulebook sub-group has provided considerable lead-in on meeting the needs of our membership. As a team we support to Softball New Zealand for production of the new continue to place high importance on communications Rulebook. and transparency as the corner stone on how we try to deliver on our “Mission Statement”. Our Mission Successful Regional clinics were held in Wanganui, Statement developed in partnership with Softball New Oamaru, Christchurch and North Harbour. Again there Zealand‟s, sets the challenge to deliver world‟s best was a good attendance at each clinic and it was practice. A benefit of this is our umpires and national pleasing to see new faces amongst this year‟s list of teams are not disadvantaged in international facilitators. These clinics held in September are now well competition. The pitching regulations were enforced established. They are an important part of national more strictly at the last Men‟s World Championship and umpire training as we prepare for each season and up- this approach can be expected at future World coming International Examinations. Championships. Feedback from prominent players and coaches on our former passive approach towards infringements of the pitching regulations was noted. Last NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS season showed an important step up by umpiring in This year‟s National Tournaments were well staffed, delivering world‟s best practice in reference to again the use mainly, of National Staff members as enforcement of the pitching regulations. A continuation Tournament Chief Umpires has provided for in depth of this practice can be expected at all national reporting and consistency in evaluating. The tournaments and it will be expected that all Softball New continuation of “10/2” sessions again proved popular in Zealand registered umpires will see that the same the developing of umpire knowledge through shared standards are upheld at local association level. experience.

At the 2009 ISF Congress a number of changes to the A total of 105 umpires (including school supplied umpires) pitching regulations were approved. The major change worked 1802 assignments at this year‟s National being “Leaping” is now legal. As Umpire-In-Chief (UIC), I Tournaments. This season we played host to Jason have been working closely with the National Director of Carter (Australia - Trans Tasman Exchange) and Randy Pitching in support of her nationwide presentation on the McLamb ( USA - ISC Exchange). new ISF Pitching Rules. This approach by the National Coaching Staff can only be commended and supported. INTERNATIONAL APPOINTMENTS AND INVITATIONS At the 2009 Softball New Zealand AGM Nicky Ogier Recorded for the record is the following (CB) was named “Umpire of the Year”, whilst  2009 ISF Men‟s World Championship, Canada - Distinguished Service Awards were bestowed on Wiremu Tamaki and Mark McFarlane Jeremy England (WN), Stuart Hodges (HB), Cass  2009 ISC II Tournament of Champions, USA - Seeling (WBOP), Manu and Bill Smith (NH), Trevor Mark McFarlane Stratford (HV), Lance Type and Riki Tourangi (AK).  Gillies Shield Tournament, Australia - Jeremy England, Mark Porteous and Greg Taylor.  Trans Tasman Exchange - Richard Gale SPONSORSHIP  2010 ISF Women‟s World Championship, The Sirius Sports Ltd sponsorship is now with Softball Venezuela - Nicky Ogier  2010 ISC World Tournament, USA - ISC Exchange New Zealand. We thank Ken Sommers and Jennifer - Wiremu Tamaki Hershbein for their continued management of our  Junior Black Sox, Friendship Series, Australia - Jeff` “Schutt” umpire merchandising programme that sees Weber New Zealand umpires amongst the best equipped in the world. Most International field umpiring assignments are now significantly self-funded with limited financial support through Softball New Zealand. Whilst it is acknowledged NATIONAL UMPIRE STAFF AND CLINICS there is a high demand on funding from within our sport AGM reports are the main source of recording umpiring your umpiring programme needs thoughtful history. Your National Umpire Staff for last season were consideration when it comes to funding. An expansion in

Wayne Saunders (UIC), Deputy Directors Cass Seeling, International play will place more Daph Turner and Mark McFarlane. We were joined by importance on national tournaments with an Regional Directors; Nicky Ogier (South), Lindsay Edwards 26 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 expectation that the quality and numbers of umpires will continue to be available. It would be very unfortunate if Level 3 Qualifying Examination - the following were the ability to pay becomes a pathway roadblock for successful in the practical NZ Qualifying examination: advancement and retention.

Congratulations and “Pike Ake” to Rikki Tourangi, Mark  Judi Leaper (AK)  Josh Charnley (NH) Porteous, Tara Harris, Jeremy England and Dave  Ben Horn (HV)  Sara Emerson (NO) Shedlock who have been selected to attend the Oceania  Heath Walker (NH)  Eric Lord (OG) ISF Certification Seminar, Feb 2011, Australia.  Michael Lee (NH)  Rebecca Taylor (OG

 Shaun Poata (NH  Ngawhetu Dickson (WN) INTERNATIONAL UMPIRING As the Regional Umpire Coordinator I represented both Oceania and New Zealand on the Umpires Commission Level 2 NZ Rules Examination - the following and the Rules Commission at the 2009 ISF Congress in candidates sat the NZ Rules examination and exceeded Venezuela. the minimum pass mark: The Rules Commission considered 65 proposed rule changes, of those 11 were withdrawn and 10 were  Irene Curnow (BP)  Lizzy Norris (WK) rejected. As mentioned earlier there were significant  Ben Horn (HV)  Sara Worster (WK) changes to the fast-pitch pitching regulations whilst most  Heath Walker (NH)  Taumanu Hepi (WK) other approved changes were of a minor or housekeeping nature. The Umpires Commission considered and  Mike Lee (NH)  Toa Toimata (WK) approved a number of improvements to the ISF 3/4  Shaun Poata (NH)  Pip Bennion (WN) umpire field mechanics. Post Congress the ISF Point of  Stuart Power (NN)  Steve Sila (WN) Emphasis for Rule 6 the Pitching Regulations (Fast-pitch  Sara Emerson (NO)  Ngawhetu Dickson (WN) only) was released.  Eric Lord (OG)  Josh Charnley (NH)

ISF Ump School was launched earlier this year  Rebecca Taylor (OG)  Pouroto Clair (NH) www.ruleboxsoftware.com/isf.aspx. This new era web  Evelyn Kara (WK)  Ross McKandry (NH) based training tool for umpires (players and coaches too)  Helen Rogers (WK)  Cale Wood (NH) that want to keep up to date and further their careers. The  Jasmine Kara (WK) interactive rules tests will help increase knowledge and set a pathway to being the very best you can be. Also available through Ump School is the newly revised ISF 3/4 Umpire Mechanic System, Umpire Manual, Case 2009 Grading List Summary - the overall number of Book, Rule Interpretations and Technical Bulletins. graded umpires excluding Level 1 has remained relatively constant. Made up as follows: L7- 12 down from 13, L6 – 16 up from 14, L5 – 18 down from 21, L4 GRADING ADJUSTMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS PASSES – 45 up from 42, L3 – 15 down from 16, L2 – unchanged As a result of National Tournament evaluations and NUS at 18 and L1 - 159 (interim number) down from 226. recommendations the following grading adjustments for Additional L1 umpire are expected to be added when the 2009/2010 season are advised. final reports are to hand.

Level 5 to Level 6 My personal thanks to your National Umpiring Staff and  Mark Porteous (NH) all those in softball that have made a contribution to  Rikki Thompson (CO) “The Programme” and shared the enthusiasm for the

future of umpiring. I look forward to a continuing Level 4 Badge Examination - the following were administration role with your talented National Umpiring successful in the practical NZ Badge examination: Staff.

 Howie Namana (CB)  Brydon Wells (NH)

 John Wilson (CB)  Martin Hunt (NH)  Matthew Ogier (CB)  Shirley Harvey (NN) Wayne Saunders  Steve Cooper (HB)  Duane Donovan (OG)

 Joe Tangitutu (HV)  Tony Kaiaruna (WN) UMPIRE-IN-CHIEF  Graeme Love (MW)  Ken Phillips (BP) Softball New Zealand

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 27 Chief Scorer

We are currently looking at exciting and new facets of I have now been in the position as electronic scoring so if you see some of us around the New Zealand Chief Scorer for two diamonds with the technology, please do not hesitate to seasons and another busy time stop and have a look. has flown by. This year has been a sad one with the passing of Congratulations to: some of our stalwarts of softball and the scoring fraternity.  Joanne Hyde with the Junior Black Sox appointed Marilyn Clent who passed away in November 2009 was through to 2012 World Series in Argentina. raised in Southland and started her softball involvement  Keith Dare with the Junior White Sox through to there as a player and a scorer. Marilyn was the Deputy 2011 World Series in South Africa. Chief Scorer for New Zealand for five years and had  Vicky Griffiths – was appointed team statistician significant input into the compilation of scorers‟ with the White Sox for Gilley‟s Shield Test series in manuals. In 1986, Marilyn was selected as one of the Australia, the Southern Cross Challenge in official scorers for the Women's World Series in Christchurch and the World Series in Venezuela Auckland. Shirley Timmings from Timaru passed away in June 2008. Shirley was a wonderful lady and involved TOURNAMENTS in scoring for a number of years. Staffing of tournaments was a much more successful venture this past season and I thank all those that Lesley Byrne who passed away in May 2010 was also a participated in Tournaments. All Tournaments were wonderful person and very involved with all aspects of well staffed and by all accounts were all enjoyable and our sport. Lesley was our Funding Co-ordinator and I well run. It was great to see some South Island scorers will remember her as catering for our needs at the recent meeting their counterparts from the North and all is Men‟s Open in Christchurch in March 2010. All of looking well for the coming season. these people will be sorely missed from our sport and to all their families I offer my deepest sympathy. Once again - Ima Hodges did a great job as the scorer‟s tournaments coordinator. I thank her for this and also SCORERS PANEL her involvement in collating the applications when The Scorer‟s Panel had a change this past season and received we welcome Keith Dare as the Central Region Deputy. The Panel consists of myself as Chief Scorer, Christine I would like to acknowledge the tournament Chief Nukunuku, (Northern Region) Keith Dare, (Central) and Scorers and Statisticians for their contribution to last Marie Byrne (Southern) and Ronnie Gurney as Softball season‟s tournaments. I appreciate the time and effort New Zealand Statistician that the following scorers put in:

I wish to personally thank my panel for all their work and Men’s Open look forward to working with them in the future. I would Sandy Wallace, Ima Hodges, Elaine Karsten also like to thank our regional assistants, and our Women’s Open various coordinators for the support they have given to Keith Dare, Karen Welford myself and the panel this season. Under 19 Boys Lynette Leathart, Carolyn McQueen INTERNATIONAL Under 19 Girls Once again in the 2009-10 season we have had people Coralie Davies, Ian Ditfort, Raewyn Fergusson appointed to international teams as either team scorers Under 17 Boys or statisticians with New Zealand teams. These Vicky Griffiths, Joanne Hyde, Sam Tulloch appointments recognise the scorer, and the important Under 17 Girls role they play both within the team – providing valuable Helen Rogers, Lynette Leathart, Rowena McKenzie statistical data for the coaches during a campaign, as Under 15 Boys N.I. well as providing important records for Softball New Lil Natana, Lynette Leathart Zealand of the performances of the team and the individual players.

28 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 Under 15 Girls N.I. Grade 6 Keith Dare, Coralie Davies Christine Eden (HV), Raewyn Fergusson (WN), Jan Under 15 Boys & Girls S.I. Hutchings (AK), Joanne Hyde (HV), Don Karsten (SL), Ima Hodges, Marie Byrne, Elaine Karsten Alison Kensington (MW), Wikitoria Morehu (HV), Carolyn Secondary Schools McQueen (NH), Helen Roger (WK), Karen Welford Marie Byrne, Ronnie Gurney, Pat Hannah (MW), Sharon Williams (OG). Secondary Schools – Div 2 Sharon Williams, Cat Hancock Grade 5 National League Judi Beavan (HV), Deanna Callaghan (AK), Joyce Sandy Wallace, Cat Hancock Chapman (HB), Ngaire Clarke (WR), Raewyn Humphries (AK), Jana Johnson (HB), Marion Kareko EXAMINATIONS (WBOP), Wendy Morris (MW), Harriette Rangi (HB), Marie Byrne has again been very busy and for this I Teina Scoon (MW), Harriet Tomlin (AK), Florence thank her greatly for all her assistance. Marie again set Wanoa (AK). the New Zealand scorers‟ theory exam in April, and also was responsible for organising and marking the Grade 4 refresher exam for badge-holders. Thank you again Jenny Allen (HV), Bronwen Bleakley (WN), Margaret Marie for a job well done. I again wish to congratulate Brown (HB), Jocelyn Curtain (RO), Rosie De Goldi (SL), the following candidates below who were successful in Charla Edwin (NH), Vanessa Fergusson (WN), Karen obtaining either their NZ Badge or Qualifying Duffy (WR), Gwen Fletcher (AK), Sandra Harrison (SL), examination this past season. Wilma Glassenbury (CB), Heather Graham (WN), Leigh Grinlinton (HV), Awhina Haira (RO), Jackie Hockley NZ Badge: (NH), Anne Marie Hoogenboezem (CB), Jacqui Horgan Lynley Dove (CB), Marguerite Hannah (WN), Danielle (RO), Tania Irving (AK), Lee-Ann Johnston (CB), Wendy Fletcher (NN), Vanya Huntley (AK), Tracy Mudd (HB), Munro (SL), Tom McSoriley (SL), Lyndi Byrne (HV), Lyn Arnya Rogers (CB), Faye Drower (HB) Lockhart (CB), Arnya Rogers (CB), Kath McGilbert (OG), Rowena McKenzie (CM), Debbie McLean (HO), Annie NZ Qualifying: Martin (WK), Michelle Martin (HB), Aroha Metcalf (MB), Maryanne Conroy (WN), Rosalyn Epapara (HB), Heidi Rose Noble (HV), Laurelle Rogers (CM), Susan Roy Leathart (AK), Cushla Stowers (AK), Liz Williams (CB). (SL), Lennie Shailes (NH), Tracee Topia (AK), Di Tulloch (MB), Sam Tulloch (CB), Harry Wooding (AK), Nicky Theory Examination Woon (AK), Lynley Dove (CB), Fay Drower (HB), The following people were also successful in obtaining their NZ Danielle Fletcher (NN), Marguerite Hannah (WN), Vanya Theory Exam; Huntley (AK), Tracy Mudd (HB). Cheryl Dahms (SL), Vicky O‟Hagan (WN), Donna Handcock (WN). Grade 3 Maryann Conroy (WN), Rosalyn Epapara (HB), Roimata ACTIVE SCORERS Kapene (HV), Heidi Leathart (AK), Cushla Stowers (AK), Liz Williams (CB). Grade 7 Marie Byrne (CB), Keith Dare (HB), Coralie Davies Grade 2 (MW), Ian Ditfort (MB), Elva Dyason (MW), Vicky Cheryl Dahms (SL), Vicky O‟Hagan (WN), Donna Griffiths (CB) Ronnie Gurney (NH), Cat Hancock (WG), Handcock (WN), Susan Adams (AK). Pat Hannah (CB), Ima Hodges (OG), Elaine Karsten (SL), Lynette Leathart (AK), Russell Moffat (CB), Lil Natana (RO), Christine Nukunuku (AK), Sandy Wallace (OG). Sandy Wallace

CHIEF SCORER Softball New Zealand

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 29 SECTION THREE – THE GAME National Team Results

Junior White Sox Friendship Series – Blacktown NSW 12th – 15th July 2009

The New Zealand Junior White Sox squad travelled to Blacktown NSW to compete in the 2009 Friendship Series. The Squad consisted of 30 girls split into two separate teams. The NZ Red team finished seventh in the tournament. Red Team

. Alice Jones OG . Emma Scowcroft AK . Kelly Huata-Hook HB

. Anita Leeuw AK . Gillian Wills AK . Korina Anderson AK

. Arahia Fowell HV . Jonelle Mase AK . **Lauren Sutherland CB

. Chance Warbrick HV . * Jordan Mumu HV . Mate Whitman HV

. Danielle Tanoa WN . Jordan-Leigh Koni AK . Te Reo Powhiri Matautia AK

Note: * Replacement Player for Santana Harris

Note: ** Replacement Player for Rhiannon Dennison

Junior White Sox Management Team

Coach Kevin Gettins Scorer Carolyn McQueen

Assistant Coach Sue Harrison Physio Nicky Hansen

Manager Lyndah Pascoe

Series Results Runs Runs Runs Runs Opposition Result Opposition Result For Against For Against NZ White Win 7 1 NSW Country Win 5 2 OZ Green Loss 0 10 NSW Metro Loss 1 15 Waverly Loss 0 7 OZ Gold Loss 0 1 Sunstate Loss 2 4 SA Development Loss 2 6

7th / 8th Playoff Sunstate Win 5 3

30 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010

Junior White Sox Friendship Series – Blacktown NSW 12th – 15th July 2009

The New Zealand Junior White Sox squad travelled to Blacktown NSW to compete in the 2009 Friendship Series. The Squad consisted of 30 girls split into two separate teams. The NZ White team finished 6th in the tournament White Team

. Arnora Hesp CB . Hinemoana Collier NH . Nita Hickey AK

. Aroha Noanoa WN . Jardene Tipa WN . Rita Hokianga HB

. Beth Stavert AK . Jessica Jowett WN . Robyn Hall CB

. Charryl Moody CB . Kataraina Hiku NH . Sophie Johns CO

. Courtney Durr WN . Kuraroa Ratu-James HV . Taina Wilson HV

Junior White Sox Management Team

Coach Venita Hokai Scorer Keith Dare

Assistant Coach Rob Cardwell Physio Nicky Hansen

Manager Aroha Metcalf

Series Results Runs Runs Runs Runs Opposition Result Opposition Result For Against For Against NZ Red Loss 1 7 OZ Green Loss 4 8 OZ Gold Loss 0 7 NSW Metro Win 4 1 SA Development Loss 0 7 NSW Country Loss 7 5 Waverly Win 5 1 Sunstate Win 6 5 5th / 6th Playoff Waverly Loss 5 6

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Junior Boys Development Team Friendship Series – Blacktown NSW 13th – 16th July 2009

A New Zealand Junior Boys Development team travelled to Blacktown NSW to compete in the 2009 Friendship Series. The boys finished third in the tournament.

Boys Development Team

. Campbell Ngarimu MN . Beau Bishop WN . Campbell Gibson AK

. Issac Hekenui MW . Joe Ferriso HV . Jerome Raemaki WN

. Karaitiana Te Huki Aranui HB . Joshua Pettett WN . Ryan Mudd HB

. Kurt Schollum MB . Tamihana Nau NH . Ben Bull AK

. Campbell Enoka AK . Zane Siolo WN . Bradley Worsley WG

Boys Development Management Team

Coach John Love Manager Roger Aranui

Assistant Coach Paul Wetere Scorer Joanne Hyde

Assistant Coach Phillip Johnston

Series Results Runs Runs Runs Runs Opposition Result Opposition Result For Against For Against ISA NZ Loss 0 3 NSW Country Win 5 0 OZ Green Win 4 3 NSW Metro Loss 0 1 OZ Gold Win 5 1 Western Magpies Win 7 0 ACT Win 7 0 Jet Construction Win 8 7

Finals Playoffs NSW Metro Loss 2 1

3rd / 4th Playoff OZ Gold Win 7 0

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ISF World Men’s Softball Championship Saskatoon – Canada 17th – 26th July 2009

The New Zealand Black Sox team competed in the twelfth World Championship which was held in Saskatoon, Canada. The Black Sox team finished second at the Championship.

New Zealand Team

. Patrick Shannon AK . Heinie Shannon AK . Roman Gabriel AK

. Donny Hale AK . Rhys Casley HV . Aaron Stroman–Neemia WN

. Jarrad Martin WN . Daniel Milne CB . Gareth Cook CB

. Nathan Nukunuku AK . Travis Wilson CB . Thomas Enoka AK

. Brad Rona NH . Marty Grant NN . Ben Enoka AK

. Thomas Makea WN . Jeremy Manley HV . * Stephen Ratu CB

. ** Paul Algar OE . *** Paul Walford OE

Note: * Replacement Player for Aaron Stroman-Neemia Note: ** Replacement Player for Thomas Enoka Build Up Games. Note: *** Replacement Player for Thomas Enoka World Series. New Zealand Management Team High Performance Coach Eddie Kohlhase Jayden Moore Coordinator Assistant Coach Dave Workman Scorer World Series Russell Moffat

Pitching Coach Eric Wilson Video Analyst Helen Townsend

Pitching Coach Jim Wana Physio Rob Cashman

Manager Wayne Small

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 33 BUILD-UP GAMES Runs Runs Runs Runs Opposition Result Opposition Result For Against For Against North Perth All Stars Draw 2 2 Owen Sound Selects Win 3 0 North Perth All Stars Win 2 0 St Thomas Win 8 2 Midwest Stampede Win 5 4 Jarvis Gamblers Win 8 3 S.Perth Win 9 0 Sebringville Sting Win 5 2 Bridgeport Braves Win 16 3 St Thomas Win 6 2 Kitchener Cubs Win 18 4 Jarvis Gamblers Loss 0 1 Owen Sound Selects Win 12 2

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Runs Runs Runs Runs Opposition Result Opposition Result For Against For Against USA Win 15 0 Denmark Win 16 0 Great Britain Win 14 0 Mexico Win 16 1 Philippines Win 8 1 Japan Win 5 3 Botswana Win 10 0 PLAYOFF GAMES Australia Loss 0 7 USA Win 7 3 Japan Win 10 8 SEMI FINAL Canada Win 8 5 FINAL Australia Loss 0 5

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Junior White Sox Saints Tournament – Hutt Valley 31st Oct – 1st Nov 2009

The New Zealand Junior White Sox made their way to Wellington and Hutt Valley to compete in the 15th Hutt Valley Saints tournament. The Junior White Sox team finished 6th in the tournament Junior White Sox

. Anita Leeuw AK . Rebecca Hicks AK . Lauren Sutherland CB

. Beth Stavert AK . Jordan-Leigh Koni CM . Robyn Hall CB

. Emma Scowcroft AK . Kataraina Hiku NH . Kelly Huata HB

. Jonelle Mase NH . Arnora Hesp CB . Rita Hokianga HB

. Kingsley Avery AK . Charryl Moody CB

Junior White Sox Management Team

Coach Venita Hokai Manager Aroha Metcalf

Assistant Coach Kevin Gettins Scorer Keith Dare

TOURNAMENT RESULTS Runs Runs Runs Runs Opposition Result Opposition Result For Against For Against Saints Loss 2 5 Johnsonville Loss 4 5 Te Aroha Loss 0 9 Miramar Loss 0 5 Hutt City United Loss 2 3 Newlands Win 4 1

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 35 NEW ZEALAND WOMEN’S TEAM Bartercard White Sox AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GILLEY’S SHIELD EDEBONE – WEBER SHIELD WEEKEND ONE SYDNEY, NOVEMBER 2009

The White Sox team was invited for the first time to attend the Australian National Championship known as the Gilley’s Shield. A new shield was introduced to the tournament with the inclusion of the White Sox team, it is the Edebone – Weber Shield.

New Zealand Team

. Megan Farrell WN . Kiri Shaw HV . Zavana Aranga HV

. Michal Tangaroa AK . Hope Weber WN . Brooke Lockhart WN

. Tianna Areaiiti SL . Amanda Preston AK . Alison Boys WN

. Brooke Cutting WN . Rebecca Bromhead AK . Sina Hunkin NH

. Kalala Gabriel AK . Jackie Smith AK

New Zealand Management Team

Coach Dean Rice Video Analyst Kath McGilbert

Assistant Coach Roman Gabriel Statistician Vicky Griffiths

Manager Lyn Lockhart

SYDNEY RESULTS Runs Runs Runs Runs Opposition Result Opposition Result For Against For Against VIC Titans Loss 1 4 SA Starz Win 4 0 NSW Firestars Loss 5 8 ACT Diamonds Win 4 3 QLD Heat Loss 1 2 WA Flames Loss 1 3

36 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 NEW ZEALAND WOMEN’S TEAM Bartercard White Sox AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GILLEY’S SHIELD EDEBONE – WEBER SHIELD WEEKEND TWO MELBOURNE, DECEMBER 2009

The White Sox team was invited for the first time to attend the Australian National Championship known as the Gilley’s Shield. A new shield was introduced to the tournament with the inclusion of the White Sox team, it is the Edebone – Weber Shield.

New Zealand Team

. Megan Farrell WN . Kiri Shaw HV . Zavana Aranga HV

. Michal Tangaroa AK . Hope Weber WN . Brooke Lockhart WN

. Tianna Areaiiti SL . Amanda Preston AK . Sina Hunkin NH

. Brooke Cutting WN . Rebecca Bromhead AK

. Kalala Gabriel AK . Kyla Bromhead AK

New Zealand Management Team

Coach Dean Rice Manager Lyn Lockhart

Assistant Coach Roman Gabriel Video Analyst Kath McGilbert

Assistant Coach Wayne Nichols Statistician Vicky Griffiths

MELBOURNE RESULTS Runs Runs Runs Runs Opposition Result Opposition Result For Against For Against ACT Diamonds Loss 2 7 QLD Heat Loss 0 5 VIC Titans Loss 1 2 NSW Firestars Loss 0 7 SA Starz Win 4 0 WA Flames Loss 2 6

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 37 NEW ZEALAND WOMEN’S TEAM Bartercard White Sox AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GILLEY’S SHIELD EDEBONE – WEBER SHIELD WEEKEND THREE BRISBANE, DECEMBER 2009

The White Sox team was invited for the first time to attend the Australian National Championship known as the Gilley’s Shield. A new shield was introduced to the tournament with the inclusion of the White Sox team, it is the Edebone – Weber Shield.

New Zealand Team

. Megan Farrell WN . Kiri Shaw HV . Alison Boys WN

. Michal Tangaroa AK . Hope Weber WN . Brooke Lockhart WN

. Tianna Areaiiti SL . Amanda Preston AK . Courtney Maihi AK

. Brooke Cutting WN . Kyla Bromhead AK . Melanie Gettins AK

. Kalala Gabriel AK . Sina Hunkin NH . Katrina Stockford AK

. * Char Pouaka CB

Note: * Replacement Player for Kyla Bromhead

New Zealand Management Team

Coach Dean Rice Manager Lyn Lockhart

Assistant Coach Roman Gabriel Video Analyst Kath McGilbert

Assistant Coach Wayne Nichols Statistician Vicky Griffiths

BRISBANE RESULTS Runs Runs Runs Runs Opposition Result Opposition Result For Against For Against NSW Firestars Loss 1 10 SA Starz Win 7 1 WA Flames Loss 0 6 VIC Titans Win 9 5 ACT Diamonds Loss 1 11 QLD Heat Loss 0 1 PLAYOFF GAMES SA Starz Win 11 7 VIC Titans Loss 1 7

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NEW ZEALAND WOMEN’S TEAM Bartercard White Sox 3 GAME TEST SERIES V’S AUSTRALIA

The White Sox team was invited by Softball Australia to participate in a 3 game test series in Brisbane at the conclusion of the Weber-Edebone Shield tournament.

New Zealand Team

. Megan Farrell WN . Kiri Shaw HV . Alison Boys WN

. Michal Tangaroa AK . Hope Weber WN . Brooke Lockhart WN

. Tianna Areaiiti SL . Amanda Preston AK . Courtney Maihi AK

. Brooke Cutting WN . Kyla Bromhead AK . Melanie Gettins AK

. Kalala Gabriel AK . Sina Hunkin NH . Katrina Stockford AK

. * Char Pouaka CB . Alisha Manley HV . Upu Lote OE

Note: * Replacement Player for Kyla Bromhead

New Zealand Management Team

Coach Dean Rice Manager Lyn Lockhart

Assistant Coach Roman Gabriel Video Analyst Kath McGilbert

Assistant Coach Wayne Nichols Statistician Vicky Griffiths

BRISBANE RESULTS Runs Runs Runs Runs Opposition Result Opposition Result For Against For Against Aussie Spirit Loss 2 7 Aussie Spirit Loss 0 6 Aussie Spirit Loss 0 14

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Junior White Sox Waverly Tournament – Melbourne 1st – 5th April 2010

The Junior White Sox team made their way across the Tasman to compete in the Waverly Easter Tournament. A very successful tour, the team won this tournament. Junior White Sox

. Anita Leeuw AK . Kaysi Rawiri CB . Santana Haris AK

. Beth Stavert AK . Keeley Wells NH . Robyn Hall CB

. Faalele Tuala AK . Kataraina Hiku NH . Tania Puketapu OE

. Jardene Tipa WN . Kuraroa Ratu-James HV . Rita Hokianga HB

. Kingsley Avery AK . Micha Ropata OE . Arahia Fowell HV

. Te Reo Powhiri Matautia AK

Junior White Sox Management Team

Coach Venita Hokai Video Analyst Kath McGilbert

Assistant Coach Kevin Gettins Scorer Keith Dare

Manager Aroha Metcalf Physio Nicky Hansen

TOURNAMENT RESULTS Runs Runs Runs Runs Opposition Result Opposition Result For Against For Against Springfield Win 6 3 Hornsby Win 4 0 Canberra Win 18 2 West Sydney Academy Win 4 1 North Shore Win 11 0 SA Sturt Walkerville Win 3 0 Wagga Wagga Win 11 8 Mets Win 6 4 Mets Win 13 2 North Shore Win 7 1 FINAL Mets Win 7 1

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Junior White Sox 3 Game Test Series V’S Australia U/19 Team 5th & 6th April 2010

At the conclusion of the successful win of the Waverly Easter Tournament, the Junior White Sox topped the tour off with a 3 game test series against the Australian U/19 team. They took the series 2 games to 1. Junior White Sox

. Anita Leeuw AK . Kaysi Rawiri CB . Santana Haris AK

. Beth Stavert AK . Keeley Wells NH . Robyn Hall CB

. Faalele Tuala AK . Kataraina Hiku NH . Tania Puketapu OE

. Jardene Tipa WN . Kuraroa Ratu-James HV . Rita Hokianga HB

. Kingsley Avery AK . Micha Ropata OE . Arahia Fowell HV

. Te Reo Powhiri Matautia AK

Junior White Sox Management Team

Coach Venita Hokai Video Analyst Kath McGilbert

Assistant Coach Kevin Gettins Scorer Keith Dare

Manager Aroha Metcalf Physio Nicky Hansen

TOURNAMENT RESULTS Runs Runs Runs Runs Opposition Result Opposition Result For Against For Against Australia U/19 Loss 0 5 Australia U/19 Win 7 3 Australia U/19 Win 7 1

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 41 National Tournament Results

ALAC NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP

Date 27TH to 30th December 2009 Venue Mainland Foundation Ballpark, Christchurch Mike Walsh, Hadyn Smith & Helen NFC Commission Townsend. Chief Umpire Wayne Saunders Chief Scorer Sandy Wallace Statistician Cat Hancock Tournament Representative Dave Render

Mens Final Standings Individual Awards

1 Wellington AVG

2 Canterbury Top Batter Scott Cartwright SP .538

3 Hutt Valley Top Pitcher Thomas Cameron WN

4 North Harbour MVP Gareth Cook CB

5 Southern Pride

6 Auckland

Womens Final Standings Individual Awards

1 Hutt Valley AVG

2 Auckland Top Batter(s) Brooke Cutting WN .500

3 Wellington Tui Cooper AK .500

4 Canterbury Top Pitcher Megan Farrell WN

5 Southern Pride MVP Cindy Potae HV

42 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 DIVISION TWO NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP

Date 10th – 13th December 2009 Venue Rest Hill Park Hamilton Chief Umpire Bill Smith Chief Scorer Lil Natana Statistician Helen Rogers Tournament Representative Eugene Gilbert

Mens Final Standings Individual Awards

1 Auckland AVG

2 North Harbour Top Batter Benjamin Enoka AK .500

3 Western Bay of Plenty Top Pitcher Dean Wallace NH

4 Waikato Top Catcher Matthew Hicks AK

5 Counties Manukau MVP Benjamin Enoka AK

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 43 OPEN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

MENS WOMENS

th th th th Date 16 to 20 March 2010 Date 10 to 13 March 2010

Mainland Foundation Fraser Park Venue Venue Ballpark, Christchurch Hutt Valley

Canterbury Softball Hutt Valley Softball Organiser Organiser Association Association

Chief Umpire Wayne Saunders Chief Umpire Daph Turner

Chief Scorer Sandy Wallace Chief Scorer Keith Dare

Ima Hodges & Statistician Statistician Karen Welford Elaine Karsten

Tournament Rep Kath McGilbert Tournament Rep Dave Render

MENS TROPHY WINNERS WOMENS TROPHY WINNERS

Winners Hutt Valley Dodgers HV Winners Te Aroha HV Runners Up PCU Devils CB Runners Up Miramar Softball Club WN Division 2 Winners Papanui Tigers CB Division 3 Winners Albion CB

MENS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS WOMENS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS AVG AVG Top Batter Wayne Laulu .600 MIR Top Batter Kyla Bromhead .579 AK Top Pitcher Jeremy Manley HVD Top Pitcher Sheree Cartwright HV MVP Jeremy Manley HVD MVP Cindy Potae HV

MENS FINAL STANDINGS WOMENS FINAL STANDINGS 1 Hutt Valley Dodgers 14 Giants 1 Te Aroha 10 Richmond Keas 2 PCU Devils 15 Howick 2 Miramar 11 Newlands J.A Russell Ltd 3 Ramblers 16 Roosters 3 Waitakere Bears 12 Western Magpies 4 Waitakere Bears 17 Albion 4 Otahuhu 13 NZ Defence Force 5 AK United 18 NZ Defence Force 5 Mt Albert Ramblers 14 Howick 6 Richmond 19 HV Cardinals 6 Hutt City United 7 Miramar 20 AK Marist 7 Saints Hutt Valley 8 HV Marist 21 Stoke Eagles 8 Auckland Marist 9 Papanui Tigers 22 Pumas 9 Johnsonville 10 Poneke Kilbirnie 23 Dodgers (Dunedin) 11 Northcote 24 Demons 12 Eden Roskill 13 Porirua City United

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NEW ZEALAND COMMUNITY TRUST U/19 INTERPROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP

U/19 MENS U/19 WOMENS Date 8th – 11th January 2010 Date 3rd – 6th January 2010 Rosedale Park Hataitai Park Venue Venue North Harbour Wellington North Harbour Softball Organiser Organiser Raewyn Clarke Association Chief Umpire Wayne Saunders Chief Umpire Daph Turner Chief Scorer Lynette Leathart Chief Scorer Coralie Davies Statistician Carolyn McQueen Statistician Ian Ditford Tournament Rep Neil Morrison Tournament Rep Dave Render Tournament Tournament Max Maoate Alex Carter Selector Selector U/19 MENS TROPHY WINNERS U/19 WOMENS TROPHY WINNERS Winners Auckland Winners Wellington Runners Up Hawkes Bay Runners Up Hutt Valley U/19 MENS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS U/19 WOMENS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS AVG AVG Top Batter Dwayne McCail .538 AK Top Batter Kuraroa Ratu-James .588 HV Top Pitcher Thomas Enoka AK Top Pitcher Kasey Hoani WN Top Catcher Matthew Williams HB Top Catcher Dinah Luke HV MVP Thomas Enoka AK MVP Charlotte Pointon WN

U/19 MENS FINAL STANDINGS U/19 WOMENS FINAL STANDINGS 1 Auckland A 6 Auckland B 1 Wellington 2 Hawkes Bay 7 Hutt Valley 2 Hutt Valley 3 North Harbour 8 Nelson 3 Auckland 4 Wellington 9 Waikato 4 Canterbury 5 Canterbury 10 Marlborough 5 Western Bay of Plenty 6 Waikato

U/19 MENS TOURNAMENT TEAM U/19 WOMENS TOURNAMENT TEAM Thomas Enoka AK Ngahuia Kapene HV David Roger NH Kasey Hoani WN Jack Fletcher NN Jordan-Leigh Koni AK Matthew Williams HB Dinah Luke HV Andrew Von Stipriaan NH Jordan Mumu HV Joshua Gettins HB Arahia Fowell HV Tamihana Nau NH Kuraroa Ratu-James HV Curtis Huata HB Kailee White CN Rakawhati Repia AK Hinemaui Parata WN Jerome Raemaki WN Leah Conley WN Ambrose Curtis WN Charlotte Pointon WN Jordan Brock NH Chance Warbrick HV Michael Earnshaw HV Te Reo Powhiri Matautia AK Matthew Joseph AK Yvonne Burgess HV Dwayne McCall AK Danielle Tanoa WN COACH – Duncan Enoka AK Rhiannon Dennison WBOP MANAGER – Michelle Enoka AK COACH – Israel Nukunuku AK ASSISTANT - Kylie Summers WN MANAGER – Margaret Perry WN

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 45 NEW ZEALAND COMMUNITY TRUST U/17 INTERPROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP

U/17 BOYS U/17 GIRLS Date 21st – 24th January 2010 Date 21st – 24th January 2010 Venue Saxton Fields Venue Resthills Park Organiser Nelson Softball Assoc Organiser Waikato Softball Assoc Chief Umpire Mark McFarlane Chief Umpire Cass Seeling Chief Scorer Vicky Griffiths Chief Scorer Helen Rogers Statistician Joanne Hyde Statistician Lynette Leathart Gina Marcum/Neil Tournament Rep Lesley McIntosh Tournament Rep Morrison Tournament Tournament Roger Aranui Koro Amai Selector Selector U/17 BOYS TROPHY WINNERS U/17 GIRLS TROPHY WINNERS Winners North Harbour Winners Hutt Valley Runners Up Waikato Runners Up North Harbour U/17 BOYS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS U/17 GIRLS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS AVG AVG Top Batter Horowai Puketapu .636 HB Top Batter Kingsley Avery .600 AKA Top Pitcher Isaac Hekenui HB Top Pitcher Tania Puketapu HV Top Catcher Te Wera Bishop WN Top Catcher Santana Harris AK MVP Tamihana Nau NH MVP Tania Puketapu HV

U/17 BOYS FINAL STANDINGS U/17 GIRLS FINAL STANDINGS 1 North Harbour 8 Counties Manukau 1 Hutt Valley 6 Auckland B 2 Waikato 9 Southland 2 North Harbour 7 Wellington 3 Hutt Valley 10 Otago 3 Canterbury 8 Waikato 4 Wellington 11 Auckland B 4 Hawkes Bay 9 Western Bay of Plenty 5 Auckland A 12 Marlborough 5 Auckland A 10 Southland 6 Hawkes Bay 13 Nelson 7 Canterbury

U/17 BOYS TOURNAMENT TEAM U/17 GIRLS TOURNAMENT TEAM Zane Siolo HV Rita Hokianga HB Jackson Prime NH Tania Puketapu HV Isaac Hekenui HB Jordan-Leigh Koni NH Te Wera Bishop WN Santana Harris AK Matt Oxley AK Sharma Bradbrook HV Edward Albright HV Kaysi Rawiri CB Jerome Raemaki WN Hinemoana Collier NH Ben Bull AK Mikayla Werahiko CB Karaitiana Aranui HB Kuraroa Ratu James HV Levi Elliott WK Jardene Tipa WN Morgan Timoti-Cook NH Katarina Hiku NH Campbell Enoka AK Te Reo Powhiri Matautia AK Tamihana Nau NH Chance Warbrick HV Horowai Puketapu HB Keely Wells NH COACH – Dave Reyland NH Kingsley Avery AK MANAGER – Duane Bishop WK COACH - Ross Hatton HV MANAGER - Judith Hapuku HB

46 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 NEW ZEALAND COMMUNITY TRUST U/15 NORTH ISLAND INTERPROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP

U/15 NORTH ISLAND BOYS U/15 NORTH ISLAND GIRLS Date 14th – 17th January 2010 Date 14 – 17th January 2010 Prince Edward Park Colquhoun Park, Venue Venue Papakura Palmerston North Counties Manukau Manawatu Softball Organiser Organiser Softball Association Association Chief Umpire Bill Smith Chief Umpire Wiremu Tamaki Chief Scorer Lil Natana Chief Scorer Keith Dare Statistician Lynette Leathart Statistician Coralie Davies Tournament Rep Raewyn Judson Tournament Rep Dave Render Tournament Tournament Tom Kingi Jenine Scoon Selector Selector U/15 BOYS TROPHY WINNERS U/15 GIRLS TROPHY WINNERS Winners Counties Manukau Winners Hutt Valley Runners Up Auckland A Runners Up Auckland U/15 BOYS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS U/15 GIRLS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS AVG AVG Top Batter Tailah Love .548 WN Top Batter Kuraroa Ratu-James .576 HV Top Pitcher Robert Jordan Waller CM Top Pitcher Kuraroa Ratu-James HV Top Catcher Karlos Waller-Allen CM Top Catcher Te Rina Higgins WNA MVP Dimitri Morunga AKA MVP Kuraroa Ratu-James HV

U/15 BOYS FINAL STANDINGS U/15 GIRLS FINAL STANDINGS 1 Counties Manukau 7 Auckland B 1 Hutt Valley 6 Waikato 2 Auckland A 8 Hutt Valley 2 Auckland 7 Wellington B 3 Waikato 9 Manawatu 3 Wellington 8 Manawatu 4 North Harbour 10 Wanganui 4 Hawkes Bay 9 North Harbour 5 Wellington A 11 Wellington B 5 Manly Warringah 6 Hawkes Bay

U/15 BOYS TOURNAMENT TEAM U/15 GIRLS TOURNAMENT TEAM Robert Jordan Waller CM Kuraroa Ratu-James HV Dimitri Morunga AKA Courtney Gettins HB Jackson Baird-Gillet WK Keri Moana-Simeon WNA Karlos Waller-Allen CM Kayla Rangiawha WNA Khalid Gilbert WK Terina Higgins WNA Thomas Gillard HV Holly Mendoza HV Casey Nukunuku AKA Samantha Cooper HB TeKahui Brandon Bishop WNA Aliesha Setefano AK Stirling Bartlett HB Summer Walker WNA Lewis Jerard AKA Emma Francis WNA Vincent Harris WK Destiny Stirling AK Eruera Drage NH Tyneesha Houkamau AK Tailah Love WNA Michelle Walker WNA Fabian Waller CM Tyla Morrison NH Braden Uele AKB Mikayla Mave AK COACH – Gary Dando CM COACH – Paxton Mendoza HV MANAGER – Vicki Mokalei WNB ASSISTANT COACH – Charmaine Gettins HB MANAGER – Michelle Hyde MW

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 47 NEW ZEALAND COMMUNITY TRUST U/15 SOUTH ISLAND INTERPROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

U/15 SOUTH ISLAND BOYS U/15 SOUTH ISLAND GIRLS Date 13th – 17th January 2010 Date 13th – 17th January 2010 Centennial Park, Centennial Park, Venue Venue Oamaru Oamaru Organiser North Otago Softball Organiser North Otago Softball Chief Umpire Nicola Ogier Chief Umpire Nicola Ogier Chief Scorer Ima Hodges Chief Scorer Ima Hodges Statistician Marie Byrne Statistician Elaine Karsten Tournament Rep Kath McGilbert Tournament Rep Kath McGilbert Tournament Tournament Edgar Potter Carol Harwood Selector Selector U/15 BOYS TROPHY WINNERS U/15 GIRLS TROPHY WINNERS Winners Canterbury 1 Winners Canterbury 1 Runners Up Marlborough Runners Up Canterbury 2 U/15 BOYS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS U/15 GIRLS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS AVG AVG Top Batter Jess Harbrow .625 CBA Top Batter Alanah Kauhou .684 CB1 Top Pitcher Curtis Dove CBA Top Pitcher Teremoana Elliot CB1 Top Catcher Louis Peters CBA Top Catcher Cheyanne Neilson CB1 MVP Josh Kahuhura CO MVP Mariana Ioane OG

U/15 BOYS FINAL STANDINGS U/15 GIRLS FINAL STANDINGS 1 Canterbury 1 6 Otago 1 Canterbury 1 2 Marlborough 7 Southland 2 Canterbury 2 3 Central Otago 8 North Otago 3 Otago 4 Nelson 4 Marlbourgh 5 Canterbury 2 5 Southland 6 Central Otago

U/15 BOYS TOURNAMENT TEAM U/15 GIRLS TOURNAMENT TEAM Curtis Dove CB1 Teremoana Elliot CB1 Krizevac Tuitea OG Sharnae Walsh CB2 Tyler Cameron CO Mariana Ioane OG Louis Peters CB1 Cheyanne Neilson CB1 Hoani Iva-Keen OG Lorralea TeKoi OG Dylan Hoskins CO Ofa Schuster CB1 Tyler Bird MB Danielle Tohill CO Daniel Malabar NN Julie-Anne Anderson CB1 Jesse Harbrow CB1 Mikayla Werahiko CB1 Josh Kahukura CO Ocheana Berryman CB1 Nicholas De Boo MB June Hohepa CB2 Rhys Harvey SL Alana Kauhou CB1 Nick Johnson CB2 Taylor McDonald MB Rodney Bungard NO Cassie Siataga CB1 Nathan Smith CO Xanthe Gutschlag SL COACH – Gary Andrews CB1 COACH - Shar Mitchell CB1 MANAGER – Geoff Beavis MB MANAGER - Karina Hewitt CB2

48 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 NEW ZELAND COMMUNITY TRUST NATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS DIVISION 1 CHAMPIONSHIP

DIV 1 SCHOOLBOYS DIV 1 SCHOOLGIRLS Date 22nd – 26th March 2010 Date 22nd – 26th March 2010 Venue Akina Park, Hastings Venue Akina Park, Hastings Hawkes Bay Softball Hawkes Bay Softball Organiser Organiser Association Association Chief Umpire Ray Dyason Chief Umpire Ray Dyason Chief Scorer Marie Byrne Chief Scorer Marie Byrne Statistician Ronnie Gurney Statistician Pat Hannah Tournament Rep Dave Render Tournament Rep Dave Render Tournament Tournament Koro Amai Dave Render Selector Selector DIV 1 SCHOOLBOYS TROPHY WINNERS DIV 1 SCHOOLGIRLS TROPHY WINNERS Wellington East Girls Winners Newlands College Winners College Runners Up Nelson College Runners Up Newlands College DIV 1 SCHOOLBOYS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS DIV 1 SCHOOLGIRLS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS AVG AVG

Top Batter Jacob Rikihana .593 NWLD Top Batter Mate Whitman .633 NNC Top Pitcher Jack Fletcher NC Top Pitcher Emily Rauhihi WEGC Top Catcher Matthew Warner AC Top Catcher Kingsley Avery EGGS MVP Josh Pettett NWLD MVP Kingsley Avery EGGS

DIV 1 SCHOOLBOYS FINAL STANDINGS DIV 1 SCHOOLGIRLS FINAL STANDINGS Wellington East Girls Sacred Heart 1 Newlands College 6 Avondale College 1 7 College College Napier Boys High 2 Nelson College 7 2 Newlands College 8 Naenae College School Hasting Boys High One Tree Hill 3 Massey High School 8 3 Epsom Girls Grammar 9 School College Hamilton Boys High 4 9 Papakura High School 4 Hukarere Girls College 10 Hastings Girls High School 5 Wellington College 10 St Johns College 5 Tawa College 11 Hamilton Girls High 6 Avondale College

Napier Boys Hi gh Scool DIV 1 SCHOOLBOYS TOURNAMENT TEAM DIV 1 SCHOOLGIRLS TOURNAMENT TEAM Jack Fletcher NC Emily Rauhihi WEGC Johathan Owens AC Yulanda Hogervorst WEGC Josh Pettett NWLD Jessica Jowett TC Matthew Warner AC Kingsley Avery EGGS Don Malabar NC Aroha Noanoa WEGC Taylor Hick MHS Alesha Moen SHC Levi Elliott HMBHS Jenna Leeuw AC Matt Oxley MHS Jamie Nelson TC Sam Lovatt NWLD Danica Ferriso SHC Leigh McNeish NBHS Arahia Fowell NNC Paul Grant NC Danielle Tanoa WEGC Luke Hawkes AC Chelsea O‟Callaghan WEGC Campbell Enoka MHS Te Aroha Herewini-Hatton NNC Hohepa Monk HMBHS Gemma Cassidy TC Jacob Rikihana NWLD Mate Whitman NNC COACH - Reece Pettett NWLD COACH - Moana Pointon WEGC MANAGER - Anita Reedy-Holthausen WNC MANAGER - Raewyn Hekau

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 49 NEW ZEALAND COMMUNITY TRUST NORTH ISLAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS DIVISION TWO CHAMPIONSHIP

DIV 2 SCHOOLBOYS DIV 2 SCHOOLGIRLS Date 25th – 28th March 2010 Date 25th – 28th March 2010 Braves Softball Park, Braves Softball Park, Venue Venue Wanganui Wanganui Wanganui Softball Wanganui Softball Organiser Organiser Association Association Chief Umpire Ray Dyason Chief Umpire Ray Dyason Tournament Rep Raewyn Judson Tournament Rep Raewyn Judson DIV 2 SCHOOLBOYS TROPHY WINNERS DIV 2 SCHOOLGIRLS TROPHY WINNERS Green Bay High Winners Orewa College Winners School Sacred Heart College Runners Up Runners Up Orewa College Auckland Gisborne Boys High Sportsmanship Sportsmanship Nga Tawa Marton School

DIV 2 SCHOOLBOYS FINAL STANDINGS DIV 2 SCHOOLGIRLS FINAL STANDINGS Gisborne Boys High Green Bay High Nga Tawa Diocesan 1 Orewa College 5 1 5 School School School Sacred Heart Wanganui High 2 6 2 Orewa College College (AK) School St Catherines 3 Te Kura Kaupapa 7 Hato Paora College 3 College Freyberg High Fielding High 4 8 Matamata College 4 School School

DIV 2 SCHOOLBOYS MOST VALUABLE DIV 2 SCHOOLGIRLS MOST VALUABLE

PLAYERS PLAYERS . Ian Park . Heather Wilcock

Sacred Heart College (Ak) Orewa College . Joseph Kurene . Natalie Lundon

Freyburg High School St Catherines College . Sean Morgan . Chance Warbrick

Wanganui College Fielding High School . Bronson Pitman . Emma Norris

Orewa College Nga Tawa Duicesan School . Jorden Te Iringa . Beth Stavert

Matamata College Green Bay High School . Ngaiwa Marshall Lobb

Hato Paroa College . Issac Baker

Gisborne Boys High School

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DIV 2 SCHOOLBOYS DIV 2 SCHOOLGIRLS Date 25th March – 28th March Date 25th March – 28th March Venue Ellis Park, Dunedin Venue Ellis Park, Dunedin Otago Softball Otago Softball Organiser Organiser Association Association Chief Umpire Don Poy Chief Umpire Don Poy Chief Scorer Sharon Williams Chief Scorer Sharon Williams Tournament Rep Kath McGilbert Tournament Rep Kath McGilbert DIV 2 SCHOOLBOYS TROPHY WINNERS DIV 2 SCHOOLGIRLS TROPHY WINNERS Otago Boys High Winners Winners Dunstan High School School Runners Up Nayland College Runners Up Marian College Waitaki Boys High Sportsmanship Sportsmanship Hillmorton College School

DIV 2 SCHOOLBOYS FINAL STANDINGS DIV 2 SCHOOLGIRLS FINAL STANDINGS Otago Boys High Waitaki Boys High 1 6 1 Dunstan High School School School 2 Nayland College 7 Kings High School 2 Marian College Burnside High 3 8 St Peters College 3 Hillmorton High School School St Thomas of 4 4 Gore High School Canterbury Dunstan High 5 5 Maniatoto Area School School

DIV 2 SCHOOLBOYS MOST VALUABLE DIV 2 SCHOOLGIRLS MOST VALUABLE

PLAYERS PLAYERS . Ben Watts . Courtney Davies

Otago Boys High School Dunstan High School . Nick Max . Charryl Moody

Nayland College Marian College . Callum Davidson . Bianca Davidson

Burnside High School Hillmorton High School . James Johnston . Lucy Kingsbury

St Thomas of Canterbury Gore High School . Harry Paulin . Rachel Hawkins

Dunstan High School Maniatoto Area School . Jai Costelloe

Waitaki Boys High School . Tai Kawa Tamiti-Elliffe

Kings High School . Greg Baker

St Peters College

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 51 NEW ZEALAND COMMUNITY TRUST JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS BOYS JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS GIRLS

PALMERSTON NORTH PALMERSTON NORTH Date 30th Nov – 3rd Dec 2009 Date 30th Nov – 3rd Dec 2009 Venue Colquhoun Park Venue Colquhoun Park Organiser Teina Scoon Organiser Teina Scoon Chief Umpire Ray Dyason Chief Umpire Ray Dyason Chief Scorer Joanne Hyde Chief Scorer Joanne Hyde Tournament Rep David Render Tournament Rep David Render

JUNIOR SCHOOLBOYS TROPHY WINNERS JUNIOR SCHOOLGIRLS TROPHY WINNERS Hamilton Boys High Winners Winners One Tree Hill College school Sacred Heart College Runners Up Napier Boys High school Runners Up (Lower Hutt) Sportsmanship One Tree Hill College Sportsmanship Epsom Girls Grammar

JUNIOR SCHOOL BOYS MOST VALUABLE JUNIOR SCHOOL GIRLS MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS PLAYERS . Levi Elliot & Jackson Baird-Gillett . Teremonana Elliot & Navita O‟Gram WK CB Hamilton Boys High Darfield High / Christchurch Girls High . Simon Haimona . Melanie Gallagher HB AK Hastings Boys High Epsom Girls Grammar . Jacob Forrester . Tyler Downs HV WK Hutt Valley High Hamilton Girls High . Taylor Hick . Jaydean Strickland AK HB Massey High Hastings Girls High . Jacob Mita . Kiana Thompson HB HV Napier Boys High Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) . Luke Harrington NN Nelson College . Baxter Pepe AK One Tree Hill College . Jesse Horne HV Taita College . Josh Rainey WG Wanganui High . Sione Toili Latu WN Wellington College

52 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 National Tournament Batting Averages

Tournament Recipient Team Ave

ALAC National Fastpitch Championship Scott Cartwright Southern Pride .538 Men

ALAC National Fastpitch Championship Brooke Cutting Wellington .500 Women Tui Cooper Auckland .500

Men’s Open Wayne Laulu Miramar .600

Women’s Open Kyla Bromhead Waitakere Bears .579

NZCT U19 Boys Dwayne McCail Auckland .538

NZCT U19 Girls Kuraroa Ratu-James Hutt Valley .588

NZCT U17 Boys Horowai Puketapu Hawkes Bay .636

NZCT U17 Girls Kingsley Avery Auckland A .600

NZCT U15 Boys (NI) Tailah Love Wellington .548

NZCT U15 Girls (NI) Kuraroa Ratu-James Hutt Valley .576

NZCT U15 Boys (SI) Jesse Harbrow Canterbury A .625

NZCT U15 Girls (SI) Alanah Kauhou Canterbury 1 .684

NZCT Secondary Schoolboys’ Div 1 Jacob Rikihana Newlands College .593

NZCT Secondary Schoolgirls’ Div 1 Mate Whitman Naenae College .633

New Zealand Selectors 2009 / 2010

Tournament Selector

Under 19 Boys Max Maoate

Under 19 Girls Alex Carter

Under 17 Boys Roger Aranui

Under 17 Girls Koro Amai

Under 15 Boys – North Island Tom Kingi

Under 15 Girls – North Island Jenine Scoon

Under 15 Boys – South Island Edgar Potter

Under 15 Girls – South Island Carol Harwood

Secondary Schoolboys’ Division 1 Koro Amai

Secondary Schoolgirls’ Division 1 Dave Render

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 53 2010/2011 Tournaments Fixtures

Tournament Venue Start Day Start Date End Day End Date

2010

JuniorSecondary Wanganui Monday 29th November Thursday 2nd December Schools N.I

Junior Secondary Marlborough Monday 29th November Thursday 2nd December Schools S.I

2011

Under 19 Boys Hutt Valley Thursday 6th January Sunday 9th January

Under 19 Girls Otago Thursday 6th January Sunday 9th January

Under 15 Boys (NI) Hawkes Bay Thursday 13th January Sunday 16th January

Under 15 Girls (NI) Wellington Thursday 13th January Sunday 16th January

Under 15 Boys (SI) Southland Thursday 13th January Sunday 16th January

Under 15 Girls (SI) Southland Thursday 13th January Sunday 16th January

Under 17 Boys North Harbour Thursday 20th January Sunday 23rd January

Under 17 Girls Manawatu Thursday 20th January Sunday 23rd January

Nat. Fastpitch Championships North Harbour Thursday 17th February Sunday 20th February (Men and Women)

NZ Men’s Open Club Hutt Valley Tuesday 15th March Saturday 19th March

NZ Women’s Open Auckland Wednesday 16th March Saturday 19th March Club

Secondary Schools Canterbury Monday 21st March Friday 25th March Div 1

Secondary Schools Taranaki Tuesday 22nd March Friday 25th March Div 2 (NI)

Secondary Schools Nelson Tuesday 22nd March Friday 25th March Div 2 (SI)

54 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 National Trophy & Award Winners 2009 / 2010

MEN ALAC NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP Tournament Winner Wellington Tournament Runner-up Canterbury Top Pitcher Thomas Cameron Wellington Top Batter Scott Cartwright Southern Pride Most Valuable Player Gareth Cook Canterbury

NZCT DIVISION 2 NATIONAL FASTPITCH Tournament Winner Auckland Tournament Runner-up North Harbour Top Pitcher Dean Wallace North Harbour Top Catcher Matthew Hicks Auckland Top Batter Benjamin Enoka Auckland Most Valuable Player Benjamin Enoka Auckland NZCT U19 INTERPROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT Tournament Winner Auckland Tournament Runner-up Hawkes Bay Top Pitcher Thomas Enoka Auckland Top Catcher Matthew Williams Hawkes Bay Top Batter Dwayne McCail Auckland Most Valuable Player Thomas Enoka Auckland NZCT U17 INTERPROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT Tournament Winner North Harbour Tournament Runner-Up Waikato Top Pitcher Isaac Hekenui Hawkes Bay Top Catcher Te Wera Bishop Wellington Top Batter Horowai Puketapu Hawkes Bay Most Valuable Player Tamihana Nau North Harbour NZCT U15 NORTH ISLAND INTERPROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT Tournament Winner Counties Manukau Tournament Runner-Up Auckland A Top Pitcher Robert Jordan-Waller Counties Manukau Top Catcher Karlos Waller-Allen Counties Manukau Top Batter Tailah Love Wellington Most Valuable Player Dimitri Morunga Auckland A

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 55 NZCT U15 SOUTH ISLAND BOYS’ INTERPROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT Tournament Winner Canterbury A Tournament Runner-Up Marlborough Top Pitcher Curtis Dove Canterbury A Top Catcher Louis Peters Canterbury A Top Batter Jesse Harbrow Canterbury A Most Valuable Player Josh Kahuhura Central Otago OPEN CLUB TOURNAMENT Tournament Winner Hutt Valley Dodgers Tournament Runner-Up Parklands Chrishchurch United Devils Top Pitcher Jeremy Manley Hutt Valley Dodgers Top Batter Wayne Laulu Miramar Most Valuable Player Jeremy Manley Hutt Valley Dodgers NZCT SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ DIVISION 1 CHAMPIONSHIP Tournament Winner Newlands College Tournament Runner-Up Nelson College Top Pitcher Jack Fletcher Nelson College Top Catcher Matthew Warner Avondale College Top Batter Jacob Rikihana Newlands College Most Valuable Player Josh Pettett Newlands College NZCT SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ DIVISION 2 NORTH ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIP Tournament Winner Orewa College Tournament Runner-Up Sacred Heart College (Ak) Gisborne Boys High Sportsmanship School

NZCT SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ DIVISION 2 SOUTH ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIP Tournament Winner Otago Boys High School Tournament Runner-Up Nayland College Sportsmanship Waitaki Boys High School NZCT SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ NORTH ISLAND JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Tournament Winner Hamilton Boys High School Tournament Runner-Up Napier Boys High School

56 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 WOMEN

ALAC NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP

Tournament Winner Hutt Valley Tournament Runner-up Auckland Top Pitcher Megan Farrell Wellington Brooke Cutting Wellington Top Batter Tui Cooper Auckland

Most Valuable Player Cindy Potae Hutt Valley

NZCT U19 INTERPROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT Tournament Winner Wellington Tournament Runner-Up Hutt Valley Top Pitcher Kasey Hoani Wellington Top Catcher Dinah Luke Hutt Valley Top Batter Kuraroa Ratu-James Hutt Valley Most Valuable Player Charlotte Pointon Wellington NZCT U17 INTERPROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT

Tournament Winner Hutt Valley Tournament Runner-Up North Harbour Top Pitcher Tania Puketapu Hutt Valley Top Catcher Santana Harris Auckland Top Batter Kingsley Avery Auckland Most Valuable Player Tania Puketapu Hutt Valley

NZCT U15 NORTH ISLAND INTERPROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT

Tournament Winner Hutt Valley

Tournament Runner-Up Auckland

Top Pitcher Kuraroa Ratu-James Hutt Valley

Top Catcher Te Rina Higgins Wellington

Top Batter Kuraroa Ratu-James Hutt Valley

Most Valuable Player Kuraroa Ratu-James Hutt Valley

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 57 NZCT U15 SOUTH ISLAND INTERPROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT

Tournament Winner Canterbury 1 Tournament Runner-Up Canterbury 2 Top Pitcher Teremoana Elliot Canterbury 1 Top Catcher Cheyanne Neilson Canterbury 1 Top Batter Alanah Kauhou Canterbury 1 Most Valuable Player Mariana Ioane Otago OPEN CLUB TOURNAMENT Tournament Winner Te Aroha Hutt Valley Tournament Runner-Up Miramar Wellington Top Batter Kyla Bromhead Waitakere Bears Top Pitcher Sheree Cartwright Te Aroha Most Valuable Player Cindy Potae Te Aroha NZCT SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ DIVISION 1 CHAMPIONSHIP Wellington East Girls Tournament Winner College Tournament Runner-Up Newlands College Wellington East Girls Top Pitcher Emily Rauhihi College

Top Catcher Kingsley Avery Epsom Girls Grammar

Top Batter Mate Whitman Naenae College Most Valuable Player Kingsley Avery Epsom Girls Grammar NZCT SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ DIVISION 2 NORTH ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIP Tournament Winner Green Bay High School Tournament Runner-Up Orewa College Sportsmanship Nga Tawa Diocesan School NZCT SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ DIVISION 2 SOUTH ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIP Tournament Winner Dunston High School Tournament Runner-Up Marian College Sportsmanship Hillmorton College NZCT SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ NORTH ISLAND JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Tournament Winner One Tree Hill College Tournament Runner-Up Sacred Heart College (LH) Sportsmanship Epsom Girls Grammar

58 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 National Tournament Entries 1978 - 2010

SSch SSch SSch SSch SSch SSch NPC Div 2 U19 U17 U15 Men’s National NPC Snr B U19 U17 U15 Women’s Year Colts Boys Boys NI Jnr Fillies Girls Girls NI Jnr Total Men Men Boys Boys Boys Open League Women Women Girls Girls Girls Open Div 1 Div 2 Boys Div 1 Div 2 Girls 19 172 1978 19 - 17 16 16 - - - 17 - - 21 5 10 16 16 - - - -

17 163 1979 20 - 14 14 14 - - - 23 - - 19 4 7 17 14 - - - -

22 175 1980 18 - 14 13 16 - - - - 22 - - 22 5 8 19 16 - - - -

16 182 1981 18 - 16 17 10 16 - - - 12 - - 21 - 12 18 10 16 - - -

22 208 1982 24 - 13 16 13 18 - - - 23 - - 17 - 16 15 13 18 - - -

23 214 1983 17 - 14 14 15 20 - - - 22 - - 22 - 16 16 15 20 - - -

22 216 1984 23 - 17 17 17 18 - - - 20 - - 20 - 13 14 17 18 - - -

22 224 1985 20 - 15 16 17 22 - - - 27 - - 19 - 17 10 17 22 - - -

22 210 1986 20 - 18 9 14 23 - - - 23 - - 18 - 12 14 14 23 - - -

18 241 1987 15 - 19 14 17 25 - - - 15 25 20 - 16 15 17 25 - - -

19 225 1988 18 - 14 13 15 23 - - - 20 27 14 - 12 12 15 23 - - -

22 229 1989 16 - 12 16 16 25 - - - 16 27 16 - 9 13 16 25 - - -

22 231 1990 14 - 11 15 20 28 - - - 13 23 14 - 9 14 20 28 - - -

13 216 1991 11 - 10 14 16 23 6 - - 17 27 13 - 6 15 16 23 6 - -

20 201 1992 12 - 8 9 15 21 8 - - 9 24 13 - 8 10 15 21 8 - -

12 183 1993 10 - 8 14 14 19 8 - - 11 17 11 - 8 10 14 19 8 - -

16 172 1994 12 - 7 8 13 19 8 - - 21 - - 11 - 10 7 13 19 8 - -

14 165 1995 10 - 10 9 13 18 8 - - 16 - - 9 - 10 9 13 18 8 - -

Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 59 17 162 1996 13 - 8 8 11 20 8 - - 18 - - 8 - 7 5 11 20 8 - -

13 147 1997 12 - 6 10 13 17 8 - - 16 - - 7 - - 7 13 17 8 - -

14 145 1998 10 - - 8 15 17 8 - - 18 - - 6 - - 7 15 17 10 - -

16 135 1999 5 - - 7 9 19 8 - - 21 - - 8 - - 6 9 19 8 - -

15 130 2000 12 - - 8 10 15 8 - - 17 - - 8 - - 5 10 15 7 - -

10 135 2001 9 - - 10 11 19 8 - - 17 - - 5 - - 8 11 19 8 - -

17 131 2002 10 - - 7 10 13 10 - - 14 M W 7 - - 8 10 13 12 - -

13 160 2003 7 - - 7 14 20 11 - - 17 7 5 7 - - 7 14 20 11 - -

13 165 2004 9 - - 9 13 21 10 - - 18 7 6 8 - - 7 13 21 10 - -

14 168 2005 9 - - 9 14 21 9 - - 22 7 6 11 - - 8 10 18 10 - -

16 194 2006 10 - - 8 13 18 12 16 - 24 6 5 11 - - 8 11 17 10 9 -

14 181 2007 - - - 10 11 20 11 19 24 6 6 8 - 8 7 17 11 9 -

14 174 2008 5 - - 10 12 18 11 16 - 23 5 4 8 - - 6 6 17 9 10 -

15 180 2009 - - - 9 12 17 12 18 6 24 6 5 - - - 6 10 12 12 11 5

14 191 2010 6 5 - 10 13 20 10 16 10 24 - - 5 - - 6 10 15 11 10 6

60 Softball New Zealand Yearbook 2009/2010 SECTION FOUR - FINANCIAL

NEW ZEALAND SOFTBALL

ASSOCIATION INC

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For Year Ended 31 May 2010

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