2019 ANNUAL REPORT Reflecting on the year that was, as we do when look- Our Social media platforms were red-hot this year form the all-together as she has become a valued ing forward, the bigger picture that we work towards with 80% growth in Facebook likes (figures provid- member her club and State Women’s team as a statis- shows that we continue to bring out the best in our ed by https://www.shunt.com.au/sa/) and with this tician. organisation. Sure, there are areas of improvement growth we overtook every other state (for ) in that we are working on but overall, Softball SA have Australia with now over 6000 likes. We started our In- Also, Daniella DiGirolamo had to step away due to a been on a steady march towards positive change, best stagram page, which has had great reach. It is video number of other commitments, we thank her for her practice on and off the diamond and modernising views that have helped us break records, create history time on the Board the last year. processes to stay in with the rest of the sporting and become televised and it is all thanks to the ‘Space- industry. 2019/20 will be much of the same but with quake effect’. Many thanks to David Muggle- Alice Prokopec started out with the organisation in the guidance of a new strategic plan, aligned with our ton and his team at Spacequake Sports. July 2017 in what was only an 8-week contract. 18 governing body, Softball Australia, we will focus on months later, Alice chose to move on from the organ- sustainability, community and participant develop- We thank all media for their support mainstream and isation after playing a massive role with some major ment opportunities. local/regional journalists that also have softball fea- events including the DENSO vs Aussie Spirit series tured throughout the summer, especially Robert Laid- and left with a bang after a very successful U17 Na- Retention matters! Just when we thought we had ar- law and Ben Hook who both have continued their tional Championship in January this year. rested the 20-year decline in membership numbers, amazing work in the Advertiser and Sunday Mail. including three years of growth, the last two years Wess Frances completed his 3-year term as the ACDO. have seen a reduction. Not due to the lack of recruit- Development pathways received a boost with the suc- Always one to put everything into his work, he un- ment with close to 700 new or returning members cessful application for funding from the Office for Rec, covered critical information and data regarding the registering this year. This highlights, yet again, the call Sport and Racing. Their help with the recruitment of a retention of the membership, assisted all associations to action to all associations and their clubs, regard- Pathways Development Office and their direction in- during the three years, providing a valuable resource ing retention, which was highlighted before the end cluding funding obligations have helped to ensure the to the membership. During that period, he also helped of the 3-year Association Club Development Officer Dragons Program continues. I’m very much looking to establish the Dragons program that has now been (ACDO) program. If this area is ignored, we will con- forward to what the next couple of years may deliver engrained into the organisation and is the flagship tinue to look at further decline in membership num- with this funding. development program for our pathways. Finally, he bers. also ended his tenure as State Coordinator of Coach- State Team performances don’t tell the full story of ing, putting record numbers of coaches through the Participation opportunities are at our fingertips with how far we’ve come and a credit to the State Team accreditation program. During this period, Wess was the recent school sport figures in SA showing that officials and players for their commitment and con- honoured for his voluntary work with the Chairman’s there are more than 15,000 students participating in tribution to the program. The SA Starz (Open Wom- award as Coaching Coordinator in 2014 and Dragons softball at schools around the state. Clubs are very en) team fell 1 run short of Gilley’s Shield success and Coordinator in 2018, becoming the only person to much encouraged to have a working relationship with were runner-up, our best result in 46 years. New Head have won the award three times. schools in and around your local areas to best tap Coach, Morgan Young was able to lead his team to into these participants and maximising the potential the final. The U17 also made the final in a home The efforts of the Softball SA staff are not to be forgot- members using the self-funding program, Sporting tournament. ten, many thanks to Kelsey Knuckey, Mandy Layden Schools. and Morgan Young for your tremendous work this Our new strategic plan has been completed with great year. All have contributed above expectations, here’s We are promoting a sport that actually means some- positivity for a brighter future, but it will not come to another great year ahead. thing to many softball fanatics locally, nationally and without us all rolling up our sleeves and contributing, internationally. Softball SA is leading the country in from my operational team to local teams and clubs, My final acknowledgement and thanks are to the soft- promoting the sport of softball; television (free to air), mums and dads, State reps, the board and committee ball community at large and in particular to those that social media, print and events have catapulted our members. volunteer their time for the love of the game, promot- name and brand further and wider than ever before. ing a positive and inclusive culture and of course the betterment of the sport. This year we signed a two-year deal with nation- al broadcaster, NITV (SBS Group) who aired games It with great pleasure to present the 2018/19 annual across Australia on Sunday afternoons, we had great report, it is filled with good times and great achieve- feedback from the station and good ratings numbers This year we had a number of changes in staff and ments and I hope you, the reader, enjoy the look back as well. Channel 44 (SA Community TV) have contin- Board Directors; ued the support of our great game with a third year of We farewelled Simone Thompson from the Board, showing games (mostly on Friday nights with several after eight years of service. She was always consid- replays throughout the week and out of season). ering the bigger picture and helped the organisation with some big changes. Hopefully it’s not a retirement

PAGE 2 PAGE 3 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT CHAIRMAN’S REPORT On behalf of the Softball SA Inc. Board innovative and inclusive sport for the South Aus- In addition to our paid staff, we are fortunate to have In closing, I would like to thank every one of Directors, it gives me great pleasure to tralian community. It focuses on participation, a dedicated group of volunteers who give up their of you who are helping create a positive present to you the 2019 Annual Report, high-performance success, and working collabora- own time and provide their skills and professional future for Softball in South Australia. Our marking the 75th year of softball in South tively to build a sustainable softball organisation in expertise to Softball SA for very little in return. I community of dedicated athletes, officials, Australia. South Australia. A number of operational plans would sincerely like to thank these hard-working staff, volunteers, family and friends should and projects will roll out over the coming months people who help our sport to continue operating at be commended. There is still a lot of work Over the past 12 months as the Chair, I have and years to achieve these goals. the level that enables us to grow and move forward. to do and I hope that in continuing to work been driving the focus of the Board on the together, we will continue to achieve results business of governance, finance, risk and On the field this year we once again showed strength I would specifically like to acknowledge Annie and maximise the positive impact for our strategy for managing our sport in South in our state teams with some excellent results and Fidge as High-Performance Coordinator, Jacqui great sport. Australia. At times, this can be a difficult improvements on previous years. We also had a Dunn as the Chair of the State Teams’ Committee, task when our dedicated volunteers are so quite a number of players and officials selected in Lindy Rattigan as the State Scoring Coordinator, Uby Faddoul entrenched in our communities. To this end Australian squads and teams and others in devel- Robert Weaver and Graham O’Neill for the dedi- Chairman I want to thank the following people for giv- opment sides. Strategically, this is important for cation to maintaining our grounds, and Steve Wal- ing back to the sport and the endless hours softball in the state and we will continue to focus lace-Yarrow as the State Umpire in Chief. I would of commitment to ensure we are moving in on developing our members and high-performance also like to acknowledge Jacqui Crafter who has the right direction; Andrea Collett, Karyn pathways. recently been appointed as State Coaching Coor- Dale, Kim Evans, Janell Behrendt, Paul dinator. Brooking and Stuart Mossman. In addi- We cannot continue to grow without the engage- tion, I would like to say a special thank you ment and support of key business partnerships. I It was great to see so many of our affiliates deliver to Daniella Di Girolamo for her short but would like to acknowledge West Beach Parks, the well-organised and successful events over the year. effective tenure on the Board, and to Sim- Office of Recreation, Sport and Racing, and Sport Specifically, Riverland hosted the Junior State one Thompson who resigned after eight SA for their significant support of softball in SA Championship over the March (Adelaide Cup) great years of service. Additionally, a sad over the past year. I would also like to acknowl- long weekend and their annual Riverland Mas- but fond farewell to Janell Behrendt for her edge the support of our commercial partners that ters tournament over the June (Queen’s Birthday) valued contribution in just over four years include Bendigo Bank, Easton and Emmsee Sports, long weekend; Port Pirie hosted the State Masters on the Board. as well as a very special mention to Statewide Su- Games in April; and Hills live streamed a broad- per for their very generous support as a part of their cast of their Men’s Grand Final. Looking ahead, I I am pleased to report a significant improve- Women in Sport sponsorship program. I encourage wish both Hills and GDSA all the best for their up- ment in our financial result from last year. you to support our partners at every opportunity. coming events in the Labour Day Junior Carnival The published result is effectively a breakev- and the Junior State Championships, respectively. en position, this excludes an anticipated FY We saw the operating team of Softball SA grow Also of note is the successful running of the Un- 2018/19 dividend of approximately $7,000 over this past year with the addition of two part- der 17 Boys and Girls National Championships from Diamond Sports, which is anticipated time roles: a Marketing and Partnerships Coordi- held at West Beach in January. Hosting a nation- to be received this November and effective- nator and a Pathways Development Officer. This al championship is a privilege and one that states ly posts a slight surplus result for our organ- will enable us to grow the business and focus on must apply for. The event was well executed due isation. This year’s result also includes a forming and maintaining long-term commercial to the efforts of the Softball SA office and a large significant decrease in grants and sponsor- relationships with like-minded business, as well as and dedicated group of volunteers. I thank you all ship income, together with increased costs improve the skills and experience of our members for your efforts across all these marquee events, but of doing business, all of which was large- through effective and professional pathways of de- also a large thanks to our community of supporters ly managed through salary savings and velopment. and especially to the athletes. increased officials, teams and program in- come. The Board remains focused on fur- I would like to thank James Harris – Executive Of- I would also like to acknowledge the work of Jim ther improving its budgeting and reporting ficer, Kelsey Knuckey – Sport and Admin Support Manning and the Adelaide Competition Commit- processes and has budgeted to control costs Officer, Mandy Layden – Marketing and Partner- tee (ACC) for their hard work over the past season and maximise revenue opportunities in this ships Coordinator, and Morgan Young – Pathways and the positive changes that have resulted due to financial year. Development Officer for their work and for the the work of this group. commitment to becoming a highly effective strate- The Board released the 2019-2022 Strategic gic office. Plan at the recent Club Development Day. This plan has set the way for the coming three years with a vision of being a game for all, for life, through being a thriving,

PAGE 4 PAGE 5 EO REPORT great feedback from the station and good ratings This year we had a number of changes in staff and It with great pleasure to present the 2018/19 EO REPORT Reflecting on the year that was, as we numbers as well. Channel 44 (SA Community TV) Board Directors; annual report, it is filled with good times do when looking forward, the bigger have continued the support of our great game with We farewelled Simone Thompson from the and great achievements and I hope you, the picture that we work towards shows that a third year of showing games (mostly on Friday Board, after eight years of service. She was always reader, enjoy the look back. we continue to bring out the best in our nights with several replays throughout the week considering the bigger picture and helped the organisation. Sure, there are areas of and out of season). organisation with some big changes. Hopefully it’s James Harris improvement that we are working on but not a retirement from the sport all-together as she Executive Officer overall, Softball SA have been on a steady Our Social media platforms were red-hot this has become a valued member her club and State march towards positive change, best practice year with 80% growth in Facebook likes (figures Women’s team as a statistician. on and off the diamond and modernising provided by https://www.shunt.com.au/sa/) and processes to stay in touch with the rest of with this growth we overtook every other state (for Also, Daniella DiGirolamo had to step away due the sporting industry. 2019/20 will be much softball) in Australia with now over 6000 likes. We to a number of other commitments, we thank her of the same but with the guidance of a new started our Instagram page, which has had great for her time on the Board the last year. strategic plan, aligned with our governing reach. It is video views that have helped us break body, Softball Australia, we will focus on records, create history and become televised and Alice Prokopec started out with the organisation sustainability, community and participant it is all thanks to the ‘Spacequake Sports effect’. in July 2017 in what was only an 8-week contract. development opportunities. Many thanks to David Muggleton and his team at 18 months later, Alice chose to move on from the Spacequake Sports. organisation after playing a massive role with some Retention matters! Just when we thought major events including the DENSO vs Aussie Spirit we had arrested the 20-year decline in We thank all media for their support mainstream series and left with a bang after a very successful membership numbers, including three years and local/regional journalists that also have softball U17 National Championship in January this year. of growth, the last two years have seen a featured throughout the summer, especially Robert reduction. Not due to the lack of recruitment Laidlaw and Ben Hook who both have continued Wess Frances completed his 3-year term as the with close to 700 new or returning members their amazing work in the Advertiser and Sunday ACDO. Always one to put everything into his registering this year. This highlights, yet Mail. work, he uncovered critical information and data again, the call to action to all associations regarding the retention of the membership, assisted and their clubs, regarding retention, which Development pathways received a boost with the all associations during the three years, providing a was highlighted before the end of the 3-year successful application for funding from the Office valuable resource to the membership. During that Association Club Development Officer (ACDO) for Rec, Sport and Racing. Their help with the period, he also helped to establish the Dragons program. If this area is ignored, we will continue recruitment of a Pathways Development Officer program that has now been engrained into the to look at further decline in membership numbers. and their direction including funding obligations organisation and is the flagship development have helped to ensure the Dragons Program program for our pathways. Finally, he also ended Participation opportunities are at our fingertips with continues. I’m very much looking forward to what his tenure as State Coordinator of Coaching, the recent school sport figures in SA showing that the next couple of years may deliver with this putting record numbers of coaches through the there are more than 15,000 students participating in funding. accreditation program. During this period, Wess softball at schools around the state. Clubs are very was honoured for his voluntary work with the much encouraged to have a working relationship State Team performances don’t tell the full story of Chairman’s award as Coaching Coordinator in with schools in and around your local areas to best how far we’ve come and a credit to the State Team 2014 and Dragons Coordinator in 2018, becoming tap into these participants and maximising the officials and players for their commitment and the only person to have won the award three times. potential members using the self-funding program, contribution to the program. The SA Starz (Open Sporting Schools. Women) team fell one run short of Gilley’s Shield The efforts of the Softball SA staff are not to be success and were runner-up, our best result in 46 forgotten, many thanks to Kelsey Knuckey, Mandy We are promoting a sport that actually means years. New Head Coach, Morgan Young was able Layden and Morgan Young for your tremendous something to many softball fanatics locally, to lead his team to the final. The U17 Girls also work this year. All have contributed above nationally and internationally. Softball SA is made the final in a home tournament. expectations, here’s to another great year ahead. leading the country in promoting the sport of softball; television (free to air), social media, print Our new strategic plan has been completed with My final acknowledgement and thanks are to the and events have catapulted our name and brand great positivity for a brighter future, but it will not softball community at large and in particular to further and wider than ever before. come without us all rolling up our sleeves and those that volunteer their time for the love of the contributing, from my operational team to local game, promoting a positive and inclusive culture This year we signed a two-year deal with national teams and clubs, mums and dads, State reps, the and of course the betterment of the sport. broadcaster, NITV (SBS Group) who aired games board and committee members. across Australia on Sunday afternoons, we had

PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 8 PAGE 9 LIFE MEMBERS 2018-19 SNAPSHOT

1950 Miss E Summers* 1982 Mr L Tyler OAM 1951 Miss J Irwin* 1987 Mrs L Brown 2328 301 116 1958 Mrs K Correll 1989 Miss V Scarman* Registered Members Registered Officials State Representatives 1961 Miss K Sims* 1993 Mr R Coombe* 1041 Senior Members 258 On-Field Officials - 876 Female 43 Off-Diamond Officials 1962 Mrs O Radloff* 2002 Mr A McAuliffe - 165 Male 1963 Miss M Parslow* 2003 Mrs L Birks 986 Junior Members 1969 Mrs L Mildren 2005 Mrs J Williams - 704 Female 1972 Mrs M Pollard* 2008 Mr K Sampson - 282 Male 1975 Miss J Cahill 2009 Mrs R Robinson 08 81 1975 Miss M Laing* 2009 Mrs H Baker Adelaide Clubs Dragons Participants 1976 Miss Ry Adey OAM* 2012 Mr N Lawrance Glenelg Rebels 1977 Miss N Whittingham 2012 Ms L Rattigan 10 Legends (Minor Club) 1982 Mr L Tyler OAM 2014 Mrs T Connolly Associations Port Adelaide Magpies Southern Districts (Minor Club) 2017 Mr L Hull Broken Hill Sturt Falcons (*deceased) Central Districts Walkerville Cats Gawler & Districts West Torrens Eagles Hills MFSA Mount Gambier NAMSA Port Pirie Riverland 6205 47 Sunraysia Facebook Likes Australian Squad

HALL OF FAME Members

Ms R Adey OAM* Mrs D Mason* Ms J Cheesman Mrs M Pollard* Ms M Laing* Ms R Strapps Ms K Maloney Ms N Whittingham Ms B Phillips Mrs L Brown Ms J Stevens Mrs J Dale Ms L White Mr J McAuliffe Mrs B Bawden Ms L Martin Mrs T Connolly Mrs K Sims* Mr A McAuliffe Mrs S Tomlinson PAGE 10 (*deceased) PAGE 11 DRAGONS PROGRAM The new role of Pathway Development A new S&C program have been implemented with The ORSR are assisting SSA with softball events Officer for Softball SA has been funded via two S&C coaches, Ben Lucas (S&C South Adelaide and programs as well as providing specialist a grant through the Office of Recreation, Club and Adelaide Club Competition coaches to assist when and where appropriate. Sport and Racing (ORSR) with this role Softball Coach) and Alex Mackay (State junior commencing in December 2018. The role coach + Adelaide Club Competition A grade The outcome of a more state-wide inclusive culture is therefore in place to support the delivery player) as part of the Dragons Programs. Coaching of development opportunities and greater pathways of agreed obligations with the ORSR. education as well as players. We have continued for Softball SA’s developing players and officials will with Cathy Lambert and the Sprint Program, on a ensure Softball SA’s continued competitive edge in The main outcomes of this role are to: broader scale in 2019, throughout the SA Softball state and national competitions and ultimately our • Manage SSA’s current Junior Community (through the Dragons Program) with fair share of international representation coming Development Program (including all this program being implemented and a proven from South Australia. components of the Dragons Program) success in development of biomechanics and speed • Create and implement SA-wide mechanics and their fundamentals. The new international rule changes and associated structured pathway programs for specialised opportunities for Australian team selections being player and coach development that can be All our programs are inclusive of both metro and available to much younger athletes make the times measured and demonstrated regional areas. Coaching education is of utmost ahead for South Australian Softball look very • Create networks with other industry importance in the regional areas. bright. professionals to provide support to pathway programs. To establish a state-wide “best practice” way to Morgan Young coach and educate our players is the goal Pathway Development Officer To achieve the agreed outcomes outlined based on consistent and focussed direction – best above, it was clear that in order to take our practice, to achieve continued proven results. Our players from sub-elite to high performance approach to the Speed Training program (Starz in that coaching education (across all our 2019, 16 stolen bases compared to 3 in 2018) has State associations) is critical. Coaching shown that consistency and frequency of programs mentors have been identified with respect to is paramount. ongoing involvement in coaching education programs. Little League International; a relationship based on The best way we can collaborate as a State a pathway progression program and international on our development pathways better is by opportunities to explore best practices used around taking State program initiatives back to the world, as well as provide another competition in a club level, obtaining club coach buy-in the off-season. South Australia did not participate and therefore obtaining a “best practice” in the Little League International series in 2019 as mentality and approach State-wide. it was decided that due to a duty of care to our players and officials, which is paramount, was Specialised programs have been identified not guaranteed due to the security concerns of and implemented consisting of: Speed the series host being Jakarta, Indonesia. We will Training, Battery Training, Strength and review the details of the 2020 series and hope to be Conditioning (S&C), Short Play, Hitting, able to participate as we did in 2018. Fielding, and Psychological aspects of being successful “creating success”.

PAGE 12 MARKETING & PARTNERSHIPS SPORTSA AWARDS

My report is a formal introduction as the new Areas of work in progress include: Marketing and Partnership Coordinator, a • Completed a work plan with key performance newly developed position for Softball SA indicators and timeline. with an update on work carried out to date. • Helped develop an operational workplan from the new strategic plan 2019-22. Qualification, experience and skills that saw • Commenced work on an overarching marketing me successfully secure this new position, come plan. all the way from Bonnie Scotland, where my • Reviewed digital analytics and commenced family emigrated from 12 months ago. One of work on a social media content strategy. my recent roles was Development Manager • Created up-to-date participation information. for the world famous 7stanes Mountain Bike • Gathered information for partnership proposals. Trails. This was a not-for-profit organisation • Mapped businesses as potential partnerships whose remit was to develop a robust and targets. sustainable funding model to ensure the long- • Secured extended partnership funding from a term promotion of the 7stanes Mountain current key partner. Biking trail centres. Other experience I brings • Joined the organising committee for 2019 to the table, includes project management, Australian Masters. partnership management, community • Commenced work with the Sport and Admin engagement, events, finance and digital Support Officer to organise a Masters softball marketing. Accumulatively, a great fit for the social event. position. • Joined the organising team for Softball SA’s 75th birthday event. The main responsibilities of the Marketing • Commenced community engagement. and Partnership Coordinator include: • Grow and retain our membership base and To help Softball SA attract more business increase member engagement partnerships and achieve out marketing and • Oversee all facets of marketing and fundraising goals, please feel free to contact me on communications associated with the [email protected] with any business organisation, working closely with the EO contacts or other feedback and information. and other key stakeholders • Work with the EO to create, foster and I am looking forward to the challenges this position manage high-level business partnerships will face whilst making an impression in the softball • Implement PR, media, communications world. and activations strategies to build awareness • Manage, develop and create proactive Mandy Layden and reactive media opportunities and crisis Marketing and Partnership Coordinator management communications • Create content across a broad range of channels to build and grow the Softball SA (SSA) corporate brand and achieve marketing and organisational objectives.

Softball SA Georgia Hood Winner: Community Winner: Country Event of the Year Athlete of the Year

PAGE 15 SOFTBALL SA EVENTS SOFTBALL SA EVENTS Softball SA held a variety of events in the Under 13 Mixed 2018/19 season, drawing in some great Premiers Victoria Lighting crowd numbers. Runner Up Hills The major highlight for the season was hosting the combined Under 17 Boys and Girls National Championships in January 2019 and seeing the Under 17 Girls finish 20th Junior State Championships second overall. Riverland Softball Association hosted the 20th Ju- nior State Championships for the first time since 2004. Club Development Day The 2018 Club Development Day was held on the 28th – 29th July, with around 50 club Results: and association members attending from across the state. Under 17 Girls - Division 1 Throughout the weekend the members Premiers Sturt were presented several topics from the Runner Up Sturt SSA Board members, SSA State Umpiring, Coaching and Scoring Coordinators along Under 17 Girls - Division 2 with ‘best practice’ presentations form two Premiers Walkerville associations, CDSA and Hills on their suc- Runner Up Riverland cessful junior programs.

23rd Labour Day Tournament Under 15 Girls - Division 1 The 23rd Labour Day Tournament was held Premiers Hills over the October Long weekend, fielding Runner Up Sturt 26 teams through five age groups (Boys and Girls) with teams travelling from Northern Under 15 Girls - Division 2 Territory (1), Victoria (10) and South Aus- Premiers Port Adelaide 2019 Under 17 Boys and Girls tralia (15). Runner Up Glenelg National Championship

Results: West Beach was once again host to a National Under 13 Girls - Division 1 This event was planned, organised and run Under 18 Girls Championship, this one, the combined Under 17 like clockwork by the Softball SA Office Premiers Hills Premiers Sturt Navy Boys and Girls. Adelaide has now hosted the U17 Staff and was a great ending to Alice’s time Runner Up Sturt Runner Up Sturt Blue Boys six times and the U17 Girls seven times. working for us. Many thanks to the army of volunteers including Sue Knuckey, Hay- Under 13 Girls - Division 2 The attendance during this event was fantastic, and ley Bonython, Jesse Dreswick, Ian Lilburn, Under 15 Girls Premiers CDSA those who couldn’t make it down to West Beach Natalie Lilburn and Julie Rocco just to Premiers Victoria Runner Up Port Adelaide were able to watch every night game and Grand name a few Diamonds Finals live streamed on Facebook and YouTube Runner Up Sturt Falcons Under 13 Boys thanks to Spacequake sports. The week saw both South Australian teams, Boys and Girls perform to great standards Premiers Hills Under 16 Boys The live streaming of the games was great media with the Girls finishing second overall to Runner Up Hills/Riverland Premiers Hills Green exposure for our sport along with Channel 7 News NSW. Runner Up Victoria Vipers live cross for their Sunday night weather coverage. Under 15 Boys Premiers Hills/Riverland Under 13 Girls Runner Up CDSA Premiers Sturt Navy Runner Up Sturt Port Adelaide

PAGE 16 PAGE 17 SOFTBALL SA EVENTS SOFTBALL SA EVENTS Senior State Championships A Grade Men 2018-19 Softball SA and ACC Awards Night Other major award recipients included: The 63rd Senior State Championships (26th Premiers MFSA (1) - 28th January 2019) was held over two and Softball SA Annual Awards Night was held on 31st Robert ‘Roo’ Weaver Trophy Hayley Runner Up Hills (0) a half days, hosting 20 teams. of March 2019 at the Festival Functions, Findon Volunteer of the Year Bonython and provided numerous highlights from an out- Chairman’s Award Jim Manning Due to no A Grade Women’s division this B Grade Men standing year of softball moments. Outstanding Achievement Georgia Hood year the highest grade to claim the title was Premiers Hills (13) Award the B Grade Women, which was won by Runner Up NAMSA (1) Ben Hook was the Master of Ceremonies for the Mount Gambier as the standout team. evening once again, after raving reviews form the West Beach Parks Junior Girls: Zali year before. Interviewing of the State coaches Athlete of the Year Adams B Grade Women Boys:Kaleb MFSA was the A Grade Men’s premiers, Premiers Mount Gambier (9) was introduced this year to provide a different feel with Travis Ashman (NAMSA) and Jarryd during the State Team portion of the evening. This Zakelj Runner Up CDSA (1) Farrell (Hills) being named joint MVPs. change came with positive feedback from attendees Umpire Awards The annual Emmsee Sportswear C Grade Women Guests were once again treated to the vocal talents Marg Abbott Trophy Ella Slee Derby was again run on the Saturday night Premiers Adelaide (6) of Kelly O’Brien and various Spacequake Sports Rookie Umpire of the Year of competition. The winners were Cody Runner Up Sunraysia (0) video highlights. Lyle Tyler Trophy Ian Gray Manning (Mt Gambier) for the second year Director of Umpiring in a row and Luke Andrews (MFSA) who D Grade Women The formal and professional presentation for the McAuliffe Trophy Damien each received Emmsee Sportswear vouch- Premiers Hills (8) annual event was warmly received by all in atten- ACC Umpire of the Year McCauley ers. Runner Up Sunraysia (7) dance, including sponsors, partners, Life Members, Softball SA Kevin Hall of Famers and other VIPs, with the major Umpire of the Year Tannebring Results: highlight of the evening being, no doubt, the pre- Emmsee Homerun Derby Winners sentation of the 50th Kath Correll Medal (ACC A 2019 Men’s Team of The Year State Team MVPs Men Luke Andrews MFSA) Grade MVP). Jarryd Farrell NAMSA Women Cody Manning Lorraine Brown Trophy Jailyn Ford (USA) Pitcher Laurie Peters MFSA (Mt Gambier) Open Women MVP James Harris MFSA Open Men MVP Blake Jackson (NSW) First Base Dan Waters MFSA Mens Most Valuable Player - Joint Under 23 Women MVP Jamie Mead Second Base Mark Peressin MFSA Travis Ashman NAMSA Ian Pike Memorial Trophy Georgia Hood Third Base Aaron Pearce Hills Jarryd Farrell Hills Under 19 Women MVP Short Stop Bodie Williams NAMSA Under 19 Men MVP Harry May Left Field Travis Ashman NAMSA and Cooper Centre Field Peter Atkinson Hills Goodman Right Field Damien Boxer NAMSA Steve Hamra Trophy Jenny Gray Utility Coen McLeod Hills Under 17 Girls MVP Utility Kris McLeod Hills Under 17 Boys MVP Kaleb Zakelj Coach Dan Waters MFSA

PAGE 18 RIVERLAND MASTERS ADELAIDE COMPETITION Riverland Softball Association again hosted We would like to thank all the teams who come A Grade Women B Grade Women held our annual, Masters Carnival from Fri- up and participate each year. We as an association Premiers Walkerville Premiers Walkerville day 7th - Monday 10th June. This year saw a love hosting people in our beautiful region and Runner Up West Torrens Runner Up West Torrens total of 11 teams nominate which was a great enjoy being able to hold this year after year. We result. Due to the large number of teams and look forward too many more to come. So, pencil it GF MVP Desi Giamarelos B&F Hayley Bonython everyone wanting to play each team, we re- into your diary ladies June long weekend come on B&F Katie Sutherland-Finch and Alice duced play time to 60min games. Over the up, gain some amazing memories and meet new Prokopec course of the weekend the lead changed sev- friends playing the game we all love. C Grade Women eral times, with competition being tight. Premiers Sturt D Grade Women Carnival Table Runner Up Glenelg Navy Premiers Sturt The outcome of the overall winner came Team W D L Pts B&F Tara Andrews Runner Up Seacombe down to last games played Monday morn- Hills 8 0 2 16 B&F Marianne Floyd ing, which saw Hills being victorious. Allsorts 8 0 2 16 Under 17 - Division 1 A highlight as always is our Sunday morn- Riverland 7 0 3 14 Premiers Sturt Under 17 - Division 2 ing novelty round with Central Masters Blue Gawler 6 0 4 12 Runner Up Seacombe Premiers Port Adelaide crowned the winners (dressed up as Kings Valkyries 6 0 4 12 Runner Up Walkerville and Queens). Pt Adelaide 5 1 4 11 Under 15 - Division 1 Cobdogla 5 1 4 11 Premiers Seacombe Under 15 - Division 2 After a long weekend of playing and the Pt Pirie 5 0 5 10 Runner Up Sturt Premiers Sturt weather being nice (considering its middle of Runner Up Port Adelaide winter); We again ended a little sorer than Central Red 2 0 8 4 Under 13 - Division 1 when we began not only our muscles and Misfits 2 0 8 4 Under 13 - Division 2 legs but also our bellies from all the laughter Central Blue 0 0 10 0 Premiers Hills had by all. Runner Up Glenelg Premiers Sturt Blue Monica Haaja Runner Up Sturt White Riverland Softball Association ACC Awards A Grade Rookie of Zali Adams Team of the Year the Year Pitcher Jesse Dreswick Walk. Most Successful Club Sturt Pitcher Katie Pt. Adel Junior Division Sutherland-Finch Most Successful Club Sturt Catcher Bel White Sturt Senior Division First Base Kelsey Knuckey WTSC Second Base Faith Pickard WTSC Third Base Lana Kaesler WTSC Short Stop Jordan Lambert WTSC Outfield Ada Caruana Sturt Outfield Vicky Mcfarland Pt Adel Outfield Maddie Cameron Sturt Utility Georgia Hood Hills Utility Sophie Hoyle WTSC Coach Sue Tomlinson Walk.

PAGE 21 AFFILIATE ASSOCIATIONS Central Districts Softball Association AFFILIATE ASSOCIATIONS Hills Softball Associaition A Grade B Grade Premiers USC Bears Premiers Tigers A Grade Women B Grade Women GF Best on Ground Nikki Homann GF Best on Ground Mel Wilson Premiers Torrens Valley Premiers Hahndorf Black B&F Bronwyn B&F Mel Wilson and MVP Tessa Norris MVP Jackie Pocock Pendleton Veronica R/UP MVP Kim Cutting R/UP MVP Michelle Gore R/Up B&F Anne-Marie Geesing Wilkinson R/Up B&F Natasha Garrad and and Chantelle Jody Hobbs C Grade Women Lewis Premiers Pirates/Macclesfield C Grade - Division 2 MVP Mandy Bottroff C Grade Premiers Tigers R/UP MVP Glenys Megson Premiers Phantoms GF Best on Ground Naomi James Purple Men - Division 2 Under 16 Men - Division 1 GF Best on Ground Hantie Premiers Pirates Premiers Valley View Eagles Premiers Hahndorf Pretorius MVP Peters Atkinson GF Best on Ground Jenna Sanderson MVP Cooper B&F Hantie R/UP MVP Jack Vonow Pretorius B&F Christian Rothall Goodman R/Up B&F Stacey Rutlan R/Up B&F Ashleigh Fiedler and R/UP MVP Jarryd Farrell Nahlia Rigby Division 4 Under 15 Mixed Premiers Road Runners Association Awards Under 13 Mixed Person of the Year Judith Lukas Premiers Torrens Valley GF Best on Ground Rebecca Cordes Premiers Hahndorf White Players of the Year Hantie Pretorius MVP Charlie Shearer B&F Tanya Edmunds MVP Will Trevorrow Senior Umpire Judith Lukas R/UP MVP Axel Westren-Schapel R/Up B&F Grace Haldane R/UP MVP Archie King of the Year and Zoey Brady Junior Umpire Jeremy Mortimer Hills Heat Teams of the Year A Grade Women 5th Place Under 13 Best First year Umpire Chris Taylor Under 13 Div 1 Premiers Premiers USC Cubs GF Best on Ground Isaac Saunders Mattingly Perpetual Shield (Most Runs Scored) Gawler & Districts Softball Association U13 Mixed Torrens Valley (202 Runs) Division 1 Division 2 Tony Snell Memorial Trophy Premiers Kangas Cooper Goodman (Redsox) Premiers Bluejays B&F Sally Green Bob Crowhurst Shield B&F Kerry Hartup R/UP B&F Nikki Schiller Tessa Norris (Strathalbyn) R/UP B&F Emma Perry Smith Builders Perpetual Trophy for U16 Under 17 Under 13 Girls Premiers Two Wells Premiers Kangas Lily Byfield (Redsox Blue) B&F Jaye Carson Jessie Gill Perpetual Trophy for U16 Boys B&F Zoe Doudle R/UP B&F Jack Ruediger Charlie Shearer (Hahndorf) R/UP B&F Jalanie Gross Senior Umpire of the Year Associaiton Awards State Championship Awards Scott Fairley (Hahndorf) President’s Trophy Bob Bartels C Grade MVP Carlijn Hill Junior Umpire of the Year Senior Umpire Bob Bartels D Grade MVP Annabel Unger Oliver Askew (Echunga) Junior Umpire Rachel Bryan President’s Trophy U13 Boys MVP Jaye Carson Scorers Trophy Brooke Storton Kelvin Williams U13 Boys Patrick Hancock Most Runs Scored Kangas D1 U13 Girls MVP Neve Cammans Club Champ Shield Kangas PAGE 22 AFFILIATE ASSOCIATIONS AFFILIATE ASSOCIATIONS State and National Representatives Open Women MFSA would finally like to take the time to for- Men’s Fastpitch Softball Associaition Officials Morgan Young (HC) mally recognise and congratulate their members State Champions that went on to represent our state and country in Back to back State Championships for Softball SA Umpire of the year award winner and 2018/19: Under 17 Boys the MFSA. Once again represented by the MFSA representative, Damien McCauley, had a Officials Kelvin Williams (HC) Nairne Angels, it is the association’s third busy 12-months including two European tours - Open Men Meg Chaplin (Asst.) state title. MFSA would like to express our 2018 Intercontinental Cup in Czech Republic and Officials Don Paters (Asst.) Kylie Barrington (Man) sincere thanks again to the Hills Association then across to the Netherlands for the European James Harris (Asst.) Josh Goodman (Stats) for releasing a handful of our regular play- Super Cup, Damien then returned to Europe for Players Oliver Askew ers to ensure we not only had a team but ul- the 2019 Mens World Championships in June. Paegan Hall (Man) Cuba Buckskin timately, a viable competition. It is this in- Congratulations Damo! Kathy Paters (Stats) clusive, cohesive and forward thinking that Players Jarryd Farrell James Goslett allows our sport to continue to develop and Spacequake Sports Sheldon Hall Tom Megson elevate men’s fastpitch in South Australia. Dave Muggleton and his team at Spacequake Sports James Harris James Melville have continued their support of the Mens game Scott Humphrys Tallis Richardson MFSA also had a dominant presence in the off the success of last year’s State Mens All*Star Sam Paturis Kaleb Zakelj Home Run Derby. MFSA junior, Luke An- game and this year produced and live-streamed Samuel Zweck drews casually launched long ball after long more Mens games than ever before. These games Laurie Peters ball to claim the title and an Emmsee Sports- included the State Men’s vs All-Stars game, U17 Dan Paterson wear voucher for his troubles. Boys National Championships and the Hills Mens Grand Final with each live stream recording im- Under 19 Men Under 19 Men State Championship Awards pressive viewing numbers in comparison with oth- Officials Geoff May (HC) Players Cooper Goodman er live streams. We hope this partnership contin- Team of the Year Alex Mackay (Asst.) Jack Hopkins Pitcher Laurie Peter ues to grow and ultimately see more Men’s games Jo Liddell (Man) streamed to meet global viewer demands. Liam Lucas Cacther James Harris Courtney May (Stats) Ben Marsh First Base Dan Waters Social Media Harry May Second Base Mark Peressin As the popularity of Mens’ Fastpitch goes from Sam Paturis Coach Dan Waters strength to strength, MFSA will continue to bring Kye Sinnott Fastpitch to the fans via our social media platforms International also leveraging our partnership with Al’s Fastball In February, the Aussie Steelers squad un- (www.alsfastball.com) and Spacequake Sports. dertook a tour to New Zealand to play in the TAB Challenge, headed up by SA’s Jarryd Farrell (2017 World Championships Silver medallist). From all accounts, Farrell and the Steelers held their own but were hum- bled by the two NZ teams and eventual vic- tors Japan.

PAGE 24 AFFILIATE ASSOCIATIONS Nothern Area Mens Softball Associaition Riverland Softball Associaition AFFILIATE ASSOCIATIONS Division 1 Senior State Championship MVP Division 1 Division 2 Premiers Valley View NAMSA Blue Hayden Venning Premiers Cobdogla Premiers Lyrup B&F Scott Humphrys NAMSA Red Travis Ashman Runners Up Loxton Blue Runners Up Berri R/UP B&F Bodie Williams Best on Ground Julie Cook Best on Ground Hannah Brauer GF MVP Scott Humphrys B&F Caleb Koehne B&F Lara Brauer and Rising Star Kyle Smith R/UP B&F Kathy Johnson Rachel Humble R/UP B&F Kale Karpany Team of the Year Rising Star Award Pitcher Travis Ashman Tigers Short Stop Bodie Williams Demons Shakaya Aitken-Glass Loxton Blue Pitcher Scott Humphrys Eagles Outfield Damien Boxer Demons Catcher Willy Baker Tigers Outfield Daniel Adamson Demons Senior All Stars First Base Dennis Demons Outfield Jayd Burns Demons Caleb Koehne Loxton Blue Shakaya Aitken-Glass Loxton Blue Williamson Utility Sam Paturis Eagles Kathy Johnson Loxton Green Codie Tilbrook Renmark Second Base Dan Peterson Eagle Utility Adrian Philp Phantoms Amy Gardner Renmark Allison Stokes Loxton Green Third Base Cooper Demons Chloe Passmore Cobdogla Emma Nykiel Loxton Green Goodman Cara Venning Loxton Blue Sarah Armstrong Loxton Blue Mount Gambier Softball Associaition

Premiers Demons Batting Average Nicole Vause Runner UP Warriors Blue R/UP Batting Average Cody Manning GF MVP Grace Millard Runners Batted In (RBI) Cody Manning B&F Leyna R/UP RBI Leyna Bruggermann Bruggermann R/UP B&F Nicole Vause Sunraysia Softball Associaition

Port Pirie Softball Associaition A Grade A Reserve Premiers Eagles Premiers Rebels Navy A1 Women A2 Women Runners Up Bears Premiers Tigers Premiers Cougars B&F Amber Steff B&F Kristy O’Neill Seinor MVP Bec Coombes R/UP Seinor MVP Kristy Telfer R/UP B&F Rachel R/UP B&F Sam Youngman Junior MVP Kulyha Lyons R/UP Junior MVP Emma Martin Ciampi and Sam Burt Under 17 A3 Women Premiers Solly Cats Premiers Cougars B&F Jarylee Brown B&F Karen Bowering R/UP B&F Jesse Skipworth R/UP B&F Michelle Williams Under 13 Premiers Checkmates B&F Bridie Ellis/ Nunn R/UP B&F Alyssa Ganley and Cohen Tee

PAGE 26 PAGE 27 2019 STATE REPRESENTATIVES 2019 STATE REPRESENTATIVES

Open Women - Starz (Mirrabooka, WA) Under 17 Girls (West Beach, SA) Open Men (Hawker, ACT) Players Players Players

Pippa Adkins Maddie Cameron Neve Adams Zali Adams David Barraclough (ACT) Isaac Jailyn Ford (USA) Amber Hood Indigo Beck de Sila Chloe Charlton Caloiero-Smith Geoegia Hood Sophie Hoyle Claire Collins Michaela Collins Jarryd Farrell Sheldon Hall Lana Kaesler Sophie King Peyton Daniels Simi Dhaliwal James Harris Bryce Heal (VIC) Miho Kurita (Japan) Jordan Lambert Millie Fidge Mary-Elise Fuss Scott Humphrys Blake Jackson Olivia MacGinley Vicki McFarland Jenny Gray Jessie Keech (NSW) Chelsea Robinson Sarah Tonkin Abbie Mossman Aroha Munroe Sam Paturis Laurie Peters Gracen Walk (QLD) Belinda White Karah Schultz Zoe Young Dan Peterson Officials Officials Officials Morgan Young (HC) Tanya Hood Steven Sims (HC) Bill Benedictson Aaron Cockman (HC) Don Peters (Asst.) (Asst.) (Asst.) Sue Tomlinson (Asst.) Cathy Lambert Steph Trzcinski (Asst.) Kelsey Knuckey James Harris (Asst.) Paegan Hall (Man) (Man) (Man) Kathy Peters (Stats) Simone Thompson (Stats) Carla Munroe (Man) Gel Collins (Stats) Under 19 Men (Blacktown, NSW) Under 23 Women (Redlands, QLD) Players Players Tony Anthony (VIC) Jye Dennis (VIC) Geogie Baker Kelsea Barker Cooper Goodman Jack Hopkins Hayley Bonythoon Steph Collett Tristan Little (VIC) Liam Lucas Amber Hood Regan Lambert Ben Marsh Harry Hopkins Cody Manning Jamie Mead Brad Oliver (VIC) Sam Paturis Bianca Ramsey Natasha Strapps Kye Sinnott Caleb Sutton (QLD) Rachel Tonkin Sarah Tonkin Connor Wattke (VIC) McKenzie Ween Officials Geoff May (HC) Alex Mackay Officials (Asst.) Andie Collett (HC) Tim Mead (Asst.) Jo Liddell (Man) Courtney May (Stats) Sue Tomlinson (Asst.) Cathy Lambert (Man) Under 17 Boys (West Beach, SA) Under 19 Women (Blacktown, NSW) Players Oliver Askew Jack Besgrove Players (NSW) Zali Adams Pippa Adkins Cuba Buckskin Connor Cameron Maddi Ashby Hayley Bonython (NSW) Hayden Dablestien Adam Davey Montana Edwards Georgia Hood (NSW) (QLD) Jessie Keech Jordyn Lee James Goslett Tom Megson Gemma Letton Dani Perez James Melville Alexander Peli Faith Pickard Sophie Roberts (NSW) Madison Racher Karah Schultz Tallis Richardson Callum Turner (QLD) Madi Scott McKenzie Ween Kaleb Zakelj Samuel Zweck Officials Officials Janell Behrendt (HC) Bridget Corver Kelvin Williams (HC) Meg Chaplin (Asst.) (Asst.) Belinda White (Asst.) Meegan Roberts Kylie Barrington (Man) Josh Goodman (Man) (Stats) Marcie Trzcinski PAGE 28 (Stats) PAGE 29 HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

Open Men’s National Championship John Reid Shield, January 2019, Hawker, ACT

Head Coach, Aaron Cockman Open Men MVP - Blake Jackson

2019 saw another tough year for the Open Men at the John Reid Shield from the com- pletion to the extreme heat experienced all week.

The team comprised of seven South Aus- tralians and the remainder were picked up in the draft. This brought another chal- lenge for the team to face as many hadn’t Open Women’s National Championship played together previously.

Gilley’s Shield, January 2019, Mirrabooka, WA We slugged it out during the week with Head Coach, Morgan Young no luck on our side until we were able to Starz MVP - Jailyn Ford (USA) win our first game of the tournament on Thursday against Queensland 10-4. This game showed a great batting display in- The 2019 Gilley’s Shield Starz group fo- Credit to all involved with the Starz for “buying in” cluding three homeruns. cussed heavily on overcoming self-limiting to the philosophy, strategy and tactics I wanted to Majority of our games were close fights beliefs and self-imposed limitations when bring to the State team in order to get the greatest with one or two innings being our down- it came to the biggest obstacles and those of success. fall. standing between us and the realisation of our full potential. This changing attitude and Although we missed out on the ultimate result, we Unfortunately, we didn’t make it to the fi- belief were a major part of achieving the did have many successes along the way. These suc- nals, finishing with only one win for the success we did at the Gilley’s. cesses included creating the best team culture to week. executing two-strike hitting adjustments brilliantly We talked about being impeccable with our – the list does go on. Congratulations to Blake Jackson who word, what we were telling ourselves and won the Rookie of the Tournament Award. where our focus was being directed. Was our What makes this group special is their willingness “Why” strong enough to keep us focussed in to work together to positively impact those around the right direction? Being able to control our them. internal dialogue was a major part of train- ing. These players know that the Starz future shines bright, as do I. It’s all about perspective.

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U23 Women’s National Championship

Joyce Lester Shield, July 2019, Redlands, QLD Head Coach, Andie Collett U23 Women MVP - Jamie Mead U19 Women’s

For the first time in since 2007 a South Aus- The Under 23 age group is an important pathway National tralia team had competed in the Under 23 for players between the U19 and the Open levels Women’s Joyce Lester Shield. In a shortened and is great to see the team competing at National Championship tournament compared to the other Champi- Championships and hopefully it will be a regular onships, we played each team once, includ- for South Australia in years to come. Elinor McKenzie Shield, January ing a US Athletes team prior to finals. 2019, Blacktown, NSW The team ended up winning two games against VIC and ACT which landed us in Head Coach, Janell Behrendt the semi-final against QLD. Unfortunately, U19 Women MVP - Georgia Hood we went down to QLD 7-2 in six innings to miss out on advancing. The team had a lot of success both on and off the field. They prepared well with excellent training sessions and worked hard on their team building as they knew that this was also a key to success.

We achieved some amazing individ- ual results in the batting scoring 61 runs and there was some spectacular fielding displays for the crowd to en- joy.

The players were disappointed to not finish second before the minor round however they came out strong and won their first final against WA. With a strong start against QLD in the second final we were unable to string together our hits on the day and lost that game to finish third overall for the week.

This team earnt a lot of respect from the other states both on and off the diamond, and the coaching staff couldn’t have been prouder of them. HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM U19 Men’s HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM National U17 Girls’ National Championship Championship Ester Deason, January 2019, West Beach, SA Nox Bailey Shield, January 2019, Head Coach, Steven (Butch) Sims Blacktown, NSW U17 MVP - Jenny Gray Head Coach, Geoff May U19 Men MVP - The Under 17’s had the pleasure of playing in front Our pitching staff were fantastic, and our Cooper Goodman and Harry May of a home crowd and their performances through- overall team performances are getting better out the week resulted in a place in the Grand Final. and better each championship. A huge thank The Under 19 Mens Team this year was Full credit to all the players involved, they were a you needs to go out to Ian Chapman for a combined effort with Softball Victoria pleasure to coach. Their hard work and commit- his outstanding work throughout the week, with one pickup player from Qld. Special ment both on and off the diamond did themselves, charting every game to give our battery the thanks to Softball Victoria for giving the their families and their state proud. best chance possible against some of the boys an opportunity to play together un- strongest hitters in the age group. der the SA banner, from all reports, the Vic Our support staff and officials were a pleasure to boys were terrific and showed good work have on hand and all stepped up to give us the best I believe with more hard work, plenty of dis- ethic. chance possible. cipline in all aspects of the game we can take it to the next level as majority of these girls Unfortunately, the results didn’t reflect the will stay together with the age group changes performance . in 2020.

Positives that stand out for this team was the fact that these boys still have their best years in front of them and their develop- ment is now in their own hands should they want to put in some effort, listen to senior players and coaches and take on opportunities not just for themselves but for the future of boys and men’s softball in SA.

All of these boys would be well placed to put themselves up for selection in the Open Mens team in 2020 should they want to take their game to the next level

Stand out performances from Liam Lucas and the joint MVP winners Harry May and Cooper Goodman.

Thanks to Jo Liddell for the enormous amount of work she did for this team and to two amazing young ladies that showed that you don’t need to be a veteran official to help out and give back to the sport – Alex Mackay and Courtney May, you both are a credit to yourselves and the Softball SA community, you both have a long his- tory in Men’s softball ahead of you, keep up the great work. HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

U17 Boys’ National Championship U15 Regional Championship

Arthur Allsopp Shield, January 2019, West Beach, SA Head Coach, Kelvin Williams U17 Boy MVP - Kaleb Zakelj U15 Girls Development Red, January 2019, In what was a terrific learning experience for Mirrabooka, WA the boys that represented our state and to me Head Coach: Justina personally, we had high hopes, a great time Adams and the week was also quite a challenge. Assistant Coach: Jenny Dunn Playing at ‘home’ for the first time since 2011 Manager: Elisa was a thrill for some of the boys, especially Chillingworth the opportunity to be broadcast on Space- quake Sports.

Thanks to the players’ parents for their sup- port and to the other states that allowed us the temporary use of a few draft players. U15 Girls Development Our aim from the very start was to obvious- Blue, ly finish as high as we possibly could. We January 2019, intended to get as many runners on base as Mirrabooka, WA possible, by any means we could. Head Coach: Annie Fidge We saw some stand out individual perfor- Assistant Coach: Jodie mances from Cuba Buckskin, Jack Besgrove Smith (NSW) and Kaleb Zakelj. Kaleb’s efforts Manager: Deb Petre were rewarded with U17 Aussie Selection Statistician: Theresa and our team MVP Warburton

U15 Boys Development, January 2019, Hawker, ACT Head Coach: Mandy Hopkins Assistant Coach: Mandy Bottroff Manager: Matt Schapel Statistician: Rose Mattingly

PAGE 36 PAGE 37 2019 AUSTRALIAN MEMBERS 2019 AUSTRALIAN MEMBERS 2019 AUSTRALIAN Australian Representation - Squads Aussie Spirit (2018) Under 14 Boys (New Zealand) Under 14 Girls (New Zealand) Evan Hooper Harry Hopkins Halle Adams Ruby Ballard Archie King Fynn Langford Harper Bridley Abby Kennedy Theoden Stirling Will Trevorrow Raine Menzies Claire Warburton Ajax Westren-Schapel

Under 15 Boys (Friendship Series) Under 15 Girls (Friendship Series) Taj Kite Axel Westren-Schapel Neve Adams Charlize Evan Hooper (Reserve) Callaghan Taylor Chillingworth Emilia Dolphin Maddie Cameron Jordan Lambert Bel White Jacqui Dunn Annie Fidge Ruby Fidge Jorja Hooper Japan Cup (Japan) Japan Cup (Japan) World Championships Japan Cup (Japan) Japan Cup (Japan) Abi Jorgenson Georgia King (Japan) Chloe Slee Under 17 Boys (New Zealand) Kaleb Zakelj Under 17 Girls (USA) Zali Adams Millie Fidge Jesse Keech Aroha Munroe TAB Challenge (Reserve) Jarryd Farrell Under 19 Women (New Zealand) Pippa Adkins (Worlds) Hayley Bonython Open Men Georgia Hood (Worlds) Sophie Roberts (Worlds) Jarryd Farrell Madi Scott (Worlds)

Open Women Maddie Cameron Georgia Hood Jordan Lambert Chelsea Robinson Stephanie Trzcinski Belinda White Junior World Championships Australian Representation - Events

2019 Asia-Pacific Tournament (NSW) Players 2019 (USA) Maddie Cameron Georgia Hood Maddie Cameron Stephanie Jordan Lambert Chelsea Robinson Jordan Lambert Trzcinski Belinda White Belinda White Officials Jacqui Dunn Pippa Adkins Georgia Hood Sophie Roberts Madi Scott Janell Behrendt

PAGE 38 PAGE 39 STATE SCORING COORDINATOR STATE SCORING COORDINATOR This year the South Australia Scoring pro- The National Scoring Committee continue to re- Australian National Championships Accreditation Summary gram took a significant step forward… in develop the entire accreditation framework, along Following many months of planning, the scoring South Australia currently has 104 accredit- fact, it was a giant leap – which was achieved with accredited modules for the technology aspect program ed Scorers with 13 are due to expire 31 De- with the hosting of the Australian National of the sport, to assist in formalising competency for the National Tournaments came to fruition. cember 2019. This was an increase of 25% Championships – not one, but two tourna- for this area. To date, I’m unsure what this will • 20 statisticians and scorers against last years’ numbers of 83. The low ments run concurrently at West Beach. While look like – however, I will update you as informa- • 1 Tournament Chief Statistician numbers of Level 4+ competency still re- it will take time to provide full coverage for tion is presented. • 1 Tournament Asst Chief Statistician mains a financial risk to Softball SA, and Nationals resourcing with the requirement • 69 games scored across 7 days jeopardises our ability to be self-sufficient at for Level 4 statisticians, this season saw an Following on from the televised games being scored • 207 scoring allocations met Softball Australia National events - and will exciting increase in participation. I have nev- in the previous season, statistics were compiled • 3483 minutes of scoring for the U17 Boys continue to require the resources to be ap- er seen so many South Australians involved across every A grade game, with all of the “Tour- • 3440 minutes of scoring for the U17 Girls pointed from other states at a significant cost scoring at a Nationals! nament” accredited scorers and statisticians assist- • 1849 iScore viewers for the U17 Girls to Softball SA. ing undertaking games duties. As per the previous • 1247 iScore viewers for the U17 Boys Throughout the year (as early as August season – an additional benefit to the A grade games • Shortest game – 56 minutes (ACT/Qld Girls) An intensive Scoring program conducted in 2018), a dedicated team of scoring staff being scored, and televised, is that a number of the • Longest game – 2:35 minutes (Vic/WA Boys) August, started the ball rolling in prepara- commenced their work to be able to officiate up and coming scorers used these games to score • 280 meals; 140 morning teas; tion for a big season. Whilst the content of at the National tournaments. Eight South and submit for feedback. Many thanks to those • 140 afternoon teas the program provided by the National Scor- Australian Statisticians and Scorers joined who undertook games – in particular Julee Pre- ing Committee was not as extensive as an- me in working with a large contingent of 20 iss, Jill Williams, Marcie Trzcinski who provided An outstanding effort by the SA team: ticipated, based on the feedback received in personnel overall – to meet the extensive re- extensive support, and to Leanne Sims, Meredith • Jill Williams (13 games) review – I found it a great opportunity to get quirements of scoring, statistics and online Goodman, Gel Collins, Ashley & Stu Mossman, • Meredith Goodman (12 games) the SA scoring group working as a great and presentation of games through the iScore Kat Mackereth, and Kay Bendall who assisted • Leanne Sims (11 games) enthusiastic team. Thank you to those who and Simmetrics programs. when time allowed. • Kate Mackereth (10 games) gave up a full weekend to be involved. • Kay Bendall (9 games) Jill Williams worked to become reaccredited As in previous seasons, where Clubs do not have • Julee Preiss (8 games + 4 assessment games) Five courses were conducted during the year to Level 4 and was a regular scorer with the the resources to keep their own statistics, they have • Sue Norris (6 games + 4 assessment games) – with a further two scheduled but cancelled A grade games throughout the season. This been able to obtain their team statistics. A num- • Marcie Trzcinski (6 games + 4 assessment due to lack of interest. During the season, was a great gain back to scoring, with Jill ber of the A grade scorers worked with the scoring games) Accreditation was also conducted direct for not only officiating in an extremely capable team throughout the season to help them develop Strathalbyn Softball Club - no further region- manner at the National level as an Official their competency. Thanks to the “Stats Team” - Special thanks to our interstate counterparts who al programs requested. We welcomed 20 statistician; but she also took a state team your willing assistance was most appreciated – and worked the tournament – especially Jim Giles, new Level 1 scorers; 5 upgraded to Level 2; scoring role with the recent Under 23s. Wel- this provided an outstanding opportunity to ad- who was outstanding in his technology role; and to 2 upgraded to Level 3; and 3 worked toward come back! Further to this, vancement of skills. Kerryn Bell, Mary Walkinshaw, Tricia Sibraa and Level 4. As at the time of this report – Mar- Leanne Harvey for their support and guidance to cie Trzcinski has received advice of a pass to the SA L2 and L3 scorers. Level 4, with Julee Preiss and Susan Norris both awaiting their results. And what can I say about the efforts of our cater- As is the norm for softball, we suffered some ing team Julie Rocco and Natalie Lilburn – best pretty torrid conditions and several very tournament catering and facilities ever! complex games in the journey for accred- itation – but I am confident that the many It is hoped that there will be further opportunities opportunities for games is resulting in higher moving forward with demonstration or exhibition quality scorers joining the ranks. tournaments ongoing for the scoring pathway to continue to gain momentum. I am hopeful that within a season or two, South Australia will further develop the competency to support SSA’s applications to host tournaments.

PAGE 41 STATE SCORING COORDINATOR STATE SCORING COORDINATOR Congratulations to our new and upgraded It is important that regional affiliates endeavour Promotion and Resources State Team Scoring Appointments scorers: to identify a “scoring” champion - someone who Scoring Manuals are available electronically - these • Simone Thompson – Scorer – Open knows about scoring; is accredited themselves; and are a great resource to assist the scoring fraternity Women Level 1 is interested in promoting and facilitating the scor- – from grassroots to experienced. However, as not- • Courtney May – Scorer – SA U19 Men Lyn Adams Amanda Bourke ing program within their own regions. Where a ed, all resources are currently under review within • Marcie Trzcinski – Scorer – SA U19 suitable candidate is in regions, it may be possible the new accreditation ownership. Women Mackenzie Bourke Lynette to accredit them to lecture the Level 1 scoring pro- • Jill Williams – Scorer – SA U23 Women Callaghan grams. In encourage affiliates to work with SSA to Recognition • Gel Collins – Scorer – SA U17 Girls Elisa Chillingworth Hayley ensure that your scoring resources remain current. And finally, recognition and congratulations to the • Josh Goodman – Scorer – SA U17 Boys Dobroszczyk appointed scorers and statisticians for 2019 – this • Rose Mattingly – Scorer – U15 Boys Sam Doyle Clare Foley year saw applications across all teams, and pleas- Jodi Hauwai Naomi Hill ingly, from mainly accredited scorers. I thank Soft- Scorers seeking to find pathway directions Jodie Huttunen Madison ball SA for support in the appointment of Accred- should contact the State Scoring Co-ordi- Lippasoar ited Scorers/Statisticians to each State Team. It is nator, Lindy Rattigan (scoring@softballsa. Tash Mayers Catherine Mayes important that State Team scorers are seen as am- com.au or phone after hours: 0412 255189) Sharyn Mayne Heidi Samuel bassadors working actively in the development of to assist in determining a local development the scoring fraternity and the strategic direction of plan. Jeremy Simpson Rebecca Sims SA, to increase our numbers. The benefits of ex- Casey Taylor Bobbi Taylor perienced scorers/statisticians to a coaching team Lindy Rattigan cannot be underestimated. State Coordinator of Scoring Level 2 Audrey Connell David Lightbody National Appointments Dawn Miller Benjamin Moore • Lindy Rattigan - National Scoring Panel, Thersea Warburton Softball Australia • Lindy Rattigan – Tournament Chief Statistician Level 3 – Australian U17’s Girls & Boys Tournament • Jill Williams – Tournament Statistician – Meredith Goodman Leanne Sims Australian U17’s Girls & Boys Tournament • Julee Preiss – Tournament Candidate Level 4 Statistician - Australian U17’s Girls & Boys Marcie Trzcinski Jill Williams Tournament • Marcie Trzcinski – Tournament Candidate Level 4 - Awaiting Exam Results Statistician - Australian U17’s Girls & Boys Susan Norris Julie Preiss 2018-19 Scoring Clinics Tournament Clinics Attendees Advanced/ Reaccredated • Susan Norris – Tournament Candidate As is standard, several scorers lapsed their Held New level Statistician - Australian U7’s Girls & Boys scoring accreditation within the accredita- x3 Level 1 12 + 9 + 2 5 Tournament tion program in 2018/2019. Those wishing x1 level 2 5 5 • Kate Mackereth – Tournament Asst Scorer - to regain validity to their last held level need x1 Level 3 5 2 Australian U17’s Girls & Boys Tournament to work through the Scoring Co-ordinator Level 4 5 1+2 pending 1 • Meredith Goodman– Tournament Asst Scorer to progress their updating requirements. All - Australian U17’s Girls & Boys Tournament scorers are required to demonstrate ongo- Current Accredited Scorers in SA • Leanne Sims – Tournament Asst Scorer - Australian U17’s Girls & Boys Tournament ing competency of their level, in addition Level 1 72 to undertaking a rules examination. (Stat- • Kay Bendall – Tournament Asst Scorer - Level 2 19 isticians who have not updated are recorded Australian U17’s Girls & Boys Tournament as expired at their last level held and do not Level 3 11 appear in the statistics provided. There is a Level 4 2 12 month amnesty period from expiry date International 1 for updating to be undertaken prior to losing Total 104 their accreditation level fully.)

PAGE 42 PAGE 43 STATE UMPIRE IN CHIEF STATE UMPIRE IN CHIEF It has been an exciting and eventful last 12 Management at State Tournaments Level Advancements months in the umpiring community. The Challenges: Tournament UIC Deputy Level 1 23 development of the SACE/ SAPSASA ini- Personnel to deliver training and services to Labour Day Mike Bendall Steve Level 2 3 tiative saw nine secondary students trained our Clubs and Affiliates. Wallace-Yarrow as Greenshirts and then through, mentor- Level 3 1 ing, practical assessments and theory assess- Senior State Jacqui Crafter Ian Gray Senior umpire numbers – the bulk of our ment, they were accredited with their Level Junior State Steve Wallace- Mike Bendall Looking forward: most senior umpires are close to retirement 1. These students were so enthusiastic and Yarrow We are continuing with our successful Green Shirt and if they all decided to leave at once, we program. There will be sessions offered at West I’m sure the word will spread, and the pro- National Appointments would have real difficulties filling our roster. gramme will be even bigger next year. Beach and once again we will be available to attend Mike Bendal U17 Boys’/Girls’ affiliates. Our challenge is for Clubs and Affiliates, U15 Boys All in all, we improved our Level 1 recruit- with our support, to develop their role in ment from six in 2017-18 to 23 in 2018-19. Ian Gray U17 Boys’/Girls’ We will be running specific Level 2 training and Umpire Development. Plans are already well in place, not only to Friendship Series providing a Level 3/4 training as part of the Drag- maintain/improve this, but also to ensure Neville Lawrance U17 Boys’/Girls’ ons Camp provided, we can get the numbers. We will once again work with School Sports that those who have joined our ranks con- U23 Men’s/Women’s to ensure that another successful SACE- tinue to develop their skills as they move Damien McCauley Open Men’s We would like to once again work closely with our SAPSASA partnership is in place. through the levels. I have set clubs and affili- Greg Rusack U15 Girls’ Senior Coaches to ensure that we can provide a ser- vice that is to the benefit of our game. ates the challenge to promote the Greenshirt Kevin Tannebring U17 Boys’/Girls’ To quote the magpie, ‘Let’s do this!’ programme within their clubs and associa- U15 Boys’ We will once again work with School Sports to tions. It is important that the push for um- Steve Wallace-Yarrow Open Women’s Steve Wallace-Yarrow pires, statisticians, managers etc. also comes ensure that another successful SACE- SAPSASA State Umpire in Chief U23 Men’s/Women’s partnership is in place. from within these bodies to ensure that our U19 Men’s/Women’s game has the officials that are needed. Summer Slam We are pursuing the installation of a camera set Fully Loaded Softball I have continued to appreciate the support up that would not only be beneficial for umpires to extended to me by the committee and indeed International Appointments monitor the strike zone, but also for clubs in devel- our whole softball community. I look for- Damien McCauley Open Men’s World oping pitching skills ward to the next 12 months. Championships Softball SA Umpiring Committee Steve Wallace-Yarrow Asia Pacific Cup Umpire in Chief (UIC) Steve Wallace-Yarrow Adeladie Competition Finals Deputy UIC Vacant D Grade P. Brooking Secretary Ian Gray P. Giles Treasurer Karen Wood C Grade C. Paech Examining Steve Wallace-Yarrow D. Borovnik Rosters & ACC Rep Mike Bendall B Grade M. Bendall Training Kevin Tannebring I. Gray J. Crafter A Grade D. McCauley N. Lawrance Clinics Conducted S. Wallace-Yarrow Type Date Attendees Softball SA Award Recipients Level 1/Greenshirt Sept ‘18 14 Marg Abbott Rookie Ella Slee Level 1 (Hills) Nov-Dec ‘18 30 Lyle Tyler UIC Ian Gray Level 1 (Pt. Pirie) Nov ‘18 30 McAuliffe - ACC Damien McCauley APY Lands x8 trips 10 SSA Umpire of the year Kevin Tannebring Level 2 Nov-Dec ‘18 5 Level 1 (GDSA) Feb-Mar ‘19 18 GDSA Dec ‘19 5 SAPSASA April ‘19 9

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