CONTENTS
Softball NSW Positions 2 President Report 4 Blacktown City Council Message 6 Operations Report 8 Director of Scoring 10 Director of Umpiring 11 Director of Coaching 13 Financial Statements 15 Affiliate Reports 33 State Championship Results 53 NSW State Teams 59 2018 Award Winners 63 Softball NSW Sponsors & Partners 64
This report is for the period 1 July 2018 until 30th June 2019
Softball NSW Positions President
1 SOFTBALL NSW POSITIONS
BOARD MEMBERS LIFE MEMBERS
President Loretta Watts Mrs Pat Young* Mrs Joyce Merret* Vice-President Dianne McGowen Miss Ruth Preddey* Finance Director Christine Halpin Mrs Dulcie Isted* Mrs Doris Simmonds* Frances Crampton AM Miss Edna Nash* James English Mrs Shirley Fogarty* Craig Oberg Miss Joan Fitton Nathan Organ (until February 2019) Mrs Ilma Burke* Donna Shaw (from March 2019) Mrs Yvonne Edwards* Kristina Travers Mrs Glenda Leedham Selwyn Williams Miss Dawn Young Miss Pat Rawlings OAM* Miss Judy Phelps OAM Mr Alan Burke* Mrs Leonie Ruddy* STAFF MEMBERS Ms Kay Thompson Chief Executive Officer David Whittaker (Nov 2018 - June 2019) Ms Carole Peel Operations & Events Cathy Kerr Mr Harvey Milson Development Officer Donna McGrath Mrs Neidra Hill OAM Events Co-ordinator Sandra Oldham (until Nov 2018) Mr Darrell Shephard Venue & Projects Jody Neilsen (until Oct 2018) Mr Andrew Dodshon Finance & Purchasing Rachel Krajsic (from Sept 2018) Mrs Susan Rindfleish Finance Consultant Michael Hannelly (until Dec 2018) (*Deceased) Database Support Lynne Townsend Media Andrew McMutry (Oct 2018) Admin Support Lesa Straker (until Dec 2018) Lauren Keith (from June 2019) High Performance John Crampton
2 PRESIDENT’S REPORT & MAYOR OF BLACKTOWN MESSAGE
3 International Sportspark. The all new format comprises PRESIDENT’S REPORT loaded bases, three innings, shorter fences, 60-second changeover between innings, with all the best bits of the The year in review and what a great year it has been game wrapped up within an hour. • Appointment of a CEO with the assistance of a Metropolitan and Country Affiliate NSW continues to field the most players in national teams. • Current Development Officer Donna McGrath now We had 8/17 in the Junior Spirit Women’s Team with full time 2 officials including Kerrie Porter as Head Coach and • The appointment of two additional Development Neridah Wearne as assistant Coach. In the Junior Aussie officers for six months who will focus on Schools Steelers we had 8 players, Adam Rindfleish (Assistant • Employment of an administration person and Canteen Coach) and Tony Mackie (Video Analyst). We have 5/17 in Manager the Aussie Steelers Team with Adam Rindfleish (Assistant • Have a full Board of 9 with a good coverage of skills Coach) and Tony Mackie (Video Analyst). NSW has 12/30 • Hosted 2 National Championships with Kerrie Porter in the Travelodge Aussie Spirit Squad, • Hosted the Asia Pacific Cup who are preparing for the Olympic qualifying event to be • Hosted the Summer Slam – which has led to the new held in China in September. “Fully Loaded” Softball program • Appointed a Coaching Director and established a Congratulations to all State and National team Coaches standing committee representatives – players and officials. • Reviewed all Policies and Procedures • Set up our softball headquarters at BISP as an elite Tributes & Recognition training centre with cameras, IT. At the NSW Sports Awards Kyira Cox was a finalist for • Enhanced BISP event presentation – new and Official of the Year and the NSW Firestars were finalists for improved scoreboard capacity, live streaming to the Team of the Year. world • Working with BVM/BCC in establishing an elite At the NSW Community Sports Awards the Finalists training facility at BISP with sports medical centre were Lachlan Smith – Young Official of the Year, Lesley which will be available to any Softball group Darby – Volunteer Director of the Year, Blake Jackson – • Signed an Memorandum of Understanding with the Young Coach of the Year, Blacktown Junior International Sporting High Schools Association Challenge – Event of the Year and Brian Higinbotham – • Currently renegotiating our headquarters lease with Distinguished Long Service Award. BVM and BCC Melanie Roche was inducted into the NSW Hall of NSW continues to be the premier State with wins in, U15 Champions and becomes the 3rd Softballer inducted. Regional Girls (Metro Green), U17 Girls, U19 Women, Melanie joins Fiona Crawford and Natalie Ward to be Open Women and we were runners up in U17 Boys, U19 honoured Men, U23 Women, U23 Men and Open Men. The U15 Regional Boys teams - Orange were 3rd ,Country were 4th This was a great year for Stacey Porter who became the and Green were 6th. The other U15 Regional Girls results most capped Softballer, overtaking Natalie Ward for this were Metro Orange 3rd and Country Gold 10th honour.
2019 started with the hosting of the U19 Australian Softball NSW would like to congratulate James English Championships, followed by the the Asia Pacific Cup receiving his WBSC Umpiring Certification and Summer Slam. An extremely busy time for staff and volunteers all of whom we thank for their respective Last but not least I would like to congratulate and thank contributions to the success of these 4 events. Cathy Kerr who has been with Softball NSW for 30 years this year and she continues to be the back bone of the office. For the second year the Asia Pacific Cup (APC) was held Her knowledge of the sport and the operations of Softball at BISP. This was followed by the introduction of Summer NSW is exemplary. Slam – fully loaded softball. It was fitting that this was held in the best Softball facility in Australia. We welcomed the Congratulations to all the above for your respective teams Aussie Spirit, Australia A, China, Chinese Taipei contributions in keeping NSW at the forefront of Australian Italy, Japan and New Zealand for the Asia Pacific Cup Softball (APC). Board of Directors The learning opportunities for Coaches and aspiring I would like to thank the Board Members this year for players again this year was something not to be missed. their hard work and diligence during a very difficult I would encourage you all to come to BISP in January and year. early February to watch some incredible Softball being played. The APC was followed by the world first Fully Loaded Softball tournament held at Blacktown
4 Your current board members are Dianne McGowen - Vice This state of the art facility puts the Olympic Softball President, Christine Halpin - Finance Director, Krissi venue in a position to: - Be the premier Australian venue Travis - Human Resources, Craig Oberg - IT, James for spectator entertainment experience - Have World class English – Legal, Donna Shaw – Member Protection, training facilities attractive to Asia Pacific nations - Be the Frances Crampton – Governance and Selwyn Williams – Regional Centre for Softball performance related research, School and of course the writer Loretta Watts - President. and - A Centre of Excellence for Softball coaching, officiating and elite player development. The above people are people who have been in Softball for a long time and understand the game we all love. They Sponsors & Partners want nothing more than to help grow the profile of our All our sponsors and partners are featured elsewhere in sport. this report. Their support is most appreciated and in turn we ask you the members to support them. I specifically A special thank you to Frances Crampton for her dedication highlight our two major supporters NSW Office of Sport, to Softball over the last seven years as a Board Member Sport and Recreation for their ongoing support and and former President of Softball NSW. We wish you all the guidance and Blacktown City Council/Blacktown Venue best for the future. Management.
To Dianne McGowen and Kristina Travis thank you also The facilities at Blacktown are still the best in Australia and for your contribution to the Board and Softball. We wish recognised worldwide. This is evident from the number both of you all the best for the future. of Nations, particularly Japan, Chinese Taipei (Open and U19), New Zealand, China, Italy, Washington Huskies, The Board have been working with Softball Australia on Japan Elementary Schools, that utilise the facilities for committees that are discussing the One Softball Model. training and participate in events at BISP. The Committees are Organisation Structure, Governance We particularly thank Stephen Bali, the Mayor of (Board) and Finance. Although these committees Blacktown for his enthusiasm and support. commenced in February we do not have enough information to report back to the Affiliates as yet. We will Softball Australia continue to work in conjunction with Softball Australia to SNSW maintains our independence and have taken the get the best possible outcome for all. “Unified Behaviours” approach which we have clearly demonstrated with the following: Staff • Aligned Strategic Plan – after community consultation I would like to welcome Softball NSW new CEO, Daniel the SNSW 2018-2022 Strategic Plan was adopted at the Rushworth who joins us from Touch Football NSW. Daniel end of January 2018 and aligns with the SAL strategic commenced with Softball NSW on 26th August 2019. plan. I thank Doug Freeman Manly Warringah Association, • Aligned Policies and Procedures. The Board reviews all Chris Hall Wagga Wagga Association and Chris Halpin policies and procedures on an annual basis and confirms, for assisting with the interview process for the CEO. amends or develops as required. As much as State legislation permits we align with SAL. Softball NSW has completed the staff restructure and have • National Insurance Policy. the following staff working at the office. • National database/CRM. Cathy Kerr – Operations and Events Manager, Donna • National cascading website. McGrath – Development Officer, Rachel Krajsic – Finance, • Adoption of SAL physical testing protocols for elite Stephen Maxwell - Development Officer, Tom Whirledge - players. Development Officer and Lauren Keith – Administration. Conclusion Kaye Greggs and Scott Rindfleish have continued to lead The sport we all love is currently going through a hard their hard-working teams of officials who we thank for time and I would like to call on everyone to assist each their passion and enthusiasm. The Board have appointed other to grow softball. We all need to work together to Adam Rindfleish as the Coaching Director and he joins ensure the success of our sport from grass roots through the Scoring and Umpiring Directors to form a “technical to the elite. committee” to keep NSW at the forefront of softball in Australia and the region. Thank you to all for your continued enthusiasm, commitment and passion for this sport you love. Thank you to all staff both paid and volunteer My time as President has been both fruitful and challenging Premier Headquarters but I have loved every minute. Thank you all for your The Board approved the installation and investment continued support. of cameras and software for Diamond 1 at BISP which included one of the Bullpens in 2018. These cameras have Loretta Watts - President enhanced the quality of Softball NSW live streaming and has ensured that the team’s training at the facility have state of the art equipment to utilise.
5 MAYOR’S MESSAGE
I congratulate Softball NSW on another outstanding year of competitions, tournaments and events which have seen athletes from grassroots through to the elite take part.
Blacktown is a sporting city and our Council is committed to maintaining first class sporting facilities. The home of Softball NSW at Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney is a perfect example of this commitment.
Softball NSW has been an important part of Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney’s history and development as an elite sporting facility.
This season we have been proud to host a variety of high quality events which include the Asia Pacific Cup, won by the team from China.
A new event also hit the Sportspark, with the inaugural Summer Slam series taking place. This exciting game of loaded bases, three innings, shorter fences, and quick changeovers between innings, was won by the Fury, who found their way to grand final victory after finishing fourth in the round robin games.
Congratulations to all of the NSW softball players, coaches, officials, volunteers and staff from Softball NSW on an outstanding 12 months. Let’s make the next 12 months even better!
Blacktown City Council and Blacktown Venue Management look forward to continuing our relationship with Softball NSW to bring high quality Softball and opportunities for participation in the sport in NSW.
Councillor Stephen Bali Mayor of Blacktown City
6 OPERATIONS REPORT DIRECTOR OF SCORING REPORT DIRECTOR OF UMPIRING REPORT DIRECTOR OF COACHING REPORT
7 Additional Events conducted by Softball NSW OPERATIONS Australian U19 Championships Blacktown Junior International Challenge REPORT Blacktown Challenge Academy Challenge Schools Annual Awards Dinner Softball continues to have a good presence in schools State Teams Dinner through a variety of programs Washington Huskies Exhibition Games Chinese Taipei U19 Team Exhibition Games Sporting Schools Asia Pacific Cup There were 90 Softball Programs requested with 70 Summer Slam - Fully Loaded Softball delivered by predominately private providers. 20 schools could not be catered for and 5 cancelled before NSWIS the start of the program. Softball continues as a sport program within the NSW Institute of Sport under the coaching of Kerrie Porter Multi Sport Days who is supported by a range of specialist staff from This program is structured for students with a disability NSWIS. The players train a minimum of twice a week to participate in a variety of sports over the space of at BISP and have numerous strength and conditioning a day. Softball NSW participated in 6 of these with sessions at NSWIS. This program is providing the approximately 550 students trying Softball. National Squad elite athletes with the support they need in preparation for the International Competitions. Gala Days Softball NSW works closely with the NSW School NSW Teams Sport Unit to facilitate 2 Gala Days for students with NSW had a reasonably successful year at the Nationals a disability at Macarthur and Blacktown with 200 Championships. 3 Championship Titles with the attending. women leading the way with wins for the Firestars, the U19s and the U17s. All remaining teams were runners Teacher Professional Learning up which is highly commendable. The teams, results Softball NSW continues in its partnership with the and award winners can be found within this report. NSW School Sport Unit in facilitating courses with 75 teachers attending the accreditation courses scheduled Regional Teams in 5 regions. NSW once again entered 6 teams into the u15 Australian Regional Championship. 2 Metropolitan Teams and 1 Sport High Schools Country Team (Male and Female) were entered and all Softball is expandng ito Endeavour Sports High School performed well and gained valuable experience on their and continues in Hills Sports High School and Westfields way to a long Softball career. Sports High Schools. Softball NSW has signed an MOU with the NSW Sports High Schools. Regional Academies Hunter, South West Sydney & Western Sydney all Premieres Sporting Challenge Leadership Program continue to have a Softball Program within theri Softball were active in 5 Programs across the state. Academy of Sport in addition to Softball squads in the Northern Met and Southern Met Regions. These Events academies form an important part of the athlete and Softball NSW conducted the following State official pathways within NSW. The competition phase Championships of these programs include the Clubs NSW Academy 2018 U15 Female State Championship - BISP Games as well as the Blacktown Challennge and 2018 U15 Male State Championship - BISP Academy Challenge. 2018 Open Women - Newcastle 2018 U13 State Championships - Penrith City Japan Tour 2018 Open Men’s State Championship - BISP Softball NSW once again selected 2 teams (1 boys & 1 2019 U10 State Championship - Macarthur girls) of 12 year olds to tour Japan and play in the Biwako 2019 U16 Female State Championship - BISP Open which includes over 80 teams. Whilst the teams 2019 U16 Male State Championship - BISP performed well they were shown what players of their 2019 U18 Female State Championship - BISP age can achieve through hard work, as the Japanese 2019 Over 35 State Championships - BISP teams were exceptional. The tour also included come 2019 U18 Male State Championship - BISP cultural experiences together with some sightseeing.
8 Camps The 2019 STATIC (Softball Training and Talent Identificiation Camp) was well received by the 160 participants who attended the 2 day camp at BISP. The former Country Camp now is part of this program. This forms part of the U14 pathway and provides an opportunity for the players to develop their skills in a variety of areas whilst learning new skills. There were over 40 people who helped who helped out over the 2 days which was greatly appreciated.
Senior Teeball Through funding from Family & Community Services Softball NSW trialled a Seniors Teeball Program which proved to be successful in some areas and will now expand through a number of affiliates in the next 12 months.
Social Media Facebook has been travelling very well and to date has been the focus of our social media however Instagram will begin to emerge as the next platform to engage with our members. The Softball NSW Facebook is ranked very high in a number of areas amongst the sports in NSW.
Blacktown International Sportspark The NSW Softball Centre continues to be one of the best in the world and we thank the Blacktown Venue Management Team for their professionalism shown in the maintenaince of the venue.
Cathy Kerr - Operations & Events Manager
9 Level 3 Amanda Lach, Cherri Stephenson (GRSA), Katerina Bikoff, Tonianne Ryan, Mathew Wulff (Macarthur), Jodette Clark (NDSA), Samantha Rainer, Suzanne Scorers & Statisticians Slattery (PCSA) Level 5 DIRECTOR OF Lynne Townsend (NSDSA), Peta Wakefield (SDSA) Courses Conducted SCORING Level 1 Aug 2018 Hornsby 3 2019 SNSW State Team Statisticians Sept 2018 Macarthur/Campbelltown 7 Suzanne Frost Open Men Sept 2018 Penrith City 5 Rowena Whittle Open Women Oct 2018 Sutherland Shire 7 Sandra Palmer U23 Men Oct 2018 Cumberland Nepean 5 Lynne Townsend U23 Women Nov 2018 Central Coast 4 Maria Wakefield U19 Men Dec 2018 Cumberland Nepean 8 Damaras Clarkson U19 Women Dec 2018 Orange 13 Rhonda Schultz U17 Boys Feb 2019 Newcastle 19 Chris Fraser U17 Girls Mar 2019 Sth’n Dist/Mac/C’town 10 Jun 2019 North Shore/Manly 11 Official Scorers Level 2 Official Scorers were supplied for the following Nov 2018 Central Coast 4 championships and tournaments hosted by Softball Jun 2019 SNSW 9 NSW: Jun 2019 North Shore/Manly 9 Level 3 Softball NSW Events July 2018 SNSW (Part 1) 6 • 2018 Female & Male State League (Aug - Nov) Aug 2018 SNSW (Part 1) 4 • 2018 Open Women’s State Championships (October) May 2019 SNSW (Part 2) 4 • 2018 Open Men’s State Championships (November) June 2019 SNSW (Part 2) 4 Softball Australia Events • 2019 U18 Australian Championships (January) Future Plans • 2019 Australia Pacific Cup (February) In the coming summer season affiliates are encouraged to • 2019 Fully Loaded Softball Summer Slam (February) organise or request a Level 1 course for their scorers. Level 2 courses will be conducted when needed in the Accreditations (August 2018 - July 2019) metropolitan area. Preliminary arrangements have been Level organised for Level 2 courses at Orange and Newcastle. Accreditations 2019 Liaison with other country affiliates may result in Level 2 1 83 New 9 Reaccredited courses there. Level 3 and Level 4 courses will be held at 2 14 Upgraded 4 Reaccredited SNSW centre. 3 8 Upgraded 6 Reaccredited 4 Nil 8 Reaccredited Acknowledgements 5 2 Upgraded Rowena Whittle’s organisation of the scoring for the Asia Accreditations in 2018 Pacific Cup and Fully Loaded Softball Summer Slam 1 144 New 8 Reaccredited events held in February was exceptional. 2 28 Upgraded 4 Reaccredited 3 2 Upgraded 2 Reaccredited I would like to thank the SNSW Office Staff, Lynne 4 Nil 4 Reaccredited Townsend, Rowena Whittle, Michael and Lis Hannelly 5 N/A and all the volunteer official and assistant scorers for their assistance given to me at this year’s State and National Congratulations to the following scorers who events. upgraded their scoring level: Level 2 Thank you to these affiliate scoring conveners who Rhiannon Toomer (CCSA), Amanda Mann (CNSA), conducted courses this year: Daniel Haskew, Jenna Sotiropoulos (GRSA), Sandra Karen Beckett, Michelle Cate, Damaras Clarkson, Chris Holland, Candice Sherriff, Cyline Zambra (NDSA), Mackay, Lynne Townsend, Maria Wakefield, Peta Geoff Baker, Belinda Barnes (NSDSA), Darlene Alessi, Wakefield and Rowena Whittle. Jeff Moon (PCSA), Montana Kilpatrick, Shadae Watt (SSSA), Prue Adams (WWSA) Kaye Greggs - Director of Scoring
10 Scott Rindfleish - Director of Umpiring (18 years) Andrew Rindfleish - Deputy Director (33 years) Vicki Lansley - Secretary (14 years) Andrew Birks - Treasurer (1 year) Claire Austring - Executive Member (1 year) James English - Executive Member (4 years) Leanne Gearside - Executive Member (9 years) DIRECTOR OF Shane Mcintosh - Executive Member (1 year) Kristina Travers - Executive Member (6 years)
UMPIRING 2018 Umpiring Awards Once more it is my pleasure to write to you at the end of ‘Andrew Rindfleish ‘ Umpire of the Year a year that has seen much success across all aspects of Kyira Cox umpiring in NSW. Director’s Award The Softball NSW Umpires Association (SNSWUA) has Claire Austring passionately provided umpiring services to softball at all levels across our state and has proudly supported Individual Award for Umpire Development Softball NSW, Affiliates and individual members Leanne Gearside during the past season. Affiliate Award for Umpire Development In many ways our successes this year validates our Manly Warringah Softball Association strategic intent to remain focused on five key areas of our strategic plan called Our House that includes: 1. Encouragement Award Leadership and Management, 2. Service to Softball, Jason Turner 3. Recruit Umpires, 4. Develop Umpires and 5. Retain Umpires. International Umpire Appointments Congratulations to all international umpires, with Each area of Our House contains initiatives and special mention to Jesse Smith and James English programs that consistently deliver results in the short appointed to their World Cup debut. term with the intention of sustainability for our mid and long-term. The longevity of our programs, with 2019 WBSC Open Men’s World Championship & evolutionary innovations is a core strength that is a solid Zeister Slot Tournament platform for future growth. Please refer to our Umpires Scott Rindfleish Website for all details of Our House and to read about all initiatives and full Annual Reports. 2019 WBSC U18 Women’s World Cup Jesse Smith Our People bring Our House to life in a community built on teamwork, generosity and enthusiastic skill. 2019 WBSC U12 World Cup Umpire leaders at all levels are to be applauded for their James English commitment to our technical area and specifically for the support and care exhibited toward each other as we 2019 Asia Pacific Cup strive to develop umpire capability whilst remaining Andrew Rindfleish – UIC focused on providing the best possible service to our Kyira Cox sport. Scott Rindfleish Amanda Houison Special acknowledgement to all umpires, umpiring Claire Austring coordinators, UICs, TCU’s, mentors, trainers, assessors James English and support personnel who help deliver umpiring Leanne Gearside programs across NSW. Darrell Shephard James Townsend 2019 SNSW Umpires Executive Committee Krissi Travers On behalf of all members, thank you to the elected Andrew Birks members of the SNSWUA Executive Committee, who have a combined 87 years of service to SNSW and the Umpires Association as elected members. Individual years of service on the Executive Committee is noted below (total years in various roles)
11 Softball Australia Appointments Higher Accreditations National Umpiring Committee Umpire Development and Accreditation clinics were National UIC Communications - Scott Rindfleish conducted by the SNSW Umpires for Level 2 and Level National UIC Operations - Kyira Cox 3 & 4, with assessments to be finalised later this year. National Umpire Committee Staff - Ron Houison, Darrell To date in 2019 the following umpires have achieved Shephard, Kristina Travers. higher accreditation.
2019 National Championship Appointments Level 1 Open Men – Canberra, ACT Logan Foweraker - Campbelltown Scott Rindfleish - Assessor Peter Phillips - Campbelltown Claire Austring Cassie Wheeler - Central Coast Kyira Cox Elissa Clyne - Central Coast Leanne Gearside Maddison Welsh - Central Coast Paul Durrell - Central Coast Open Women – Mirrabooka, WA Craig Hemphill - Georges River Amanda Houison - Assessor Shane Watson - Georges River James English Hannah Berg - Hornsby Dylan Murdoch Madeline Kemp - Hornsby Jesse Smith Peter Markowiak - Hornsby James Townsend Matthew Eder - Macarthur Krissi Travers Ann Jagger - Manly Warringah Bethany Lever - Manly Warringah Under 23’s – Redlands, QLD Breanna Jay - Manly Warringah Amanda Houison - Assessor Caitlin Barlow - Manly Warringah Hannah Barlow - Manly Warringah Under 19 Male/Female – Blacktown, NSW Shontelle Layton - Manly Warringah Kyira Cox - Assessor Brian Delavere (re-accreditation) - North Shore Claire Austring Courtney Tuma (re-accreditation) - North Shore Andrew Birks Thomas Millar - Penrith City Andrew Compton Andrew Walker - Southern Districts James English Brendan Hodgson - Southern Districts Leanne Gearside Shane Buchanan - Southern Districts Jay Gibson Amanda Houison Level 2 Jessica Rooke Matthew Beach - Penrith City James Townsend Shane Milligan - Georges River Krissi Travers Level 5 Under 17 Male/Female – Blacktown, NSW Jessica Rooke – Manly Warringah Kyira Cox - TCU Andrew Rindfleish – Assessor & Technical Delegate Level 6 Andrew Birks Dylan Murdoch – Wagga Wagga Joel Grimes Shane McIntosh WBSC Certification George Norrish Andrew Compton – Cumberland Nepean Jessica Rooke James English – Georges River
International Friendship Series Finally, thank you to our three commercial partners Amanda Houison - Assessor of the SNSW Umpires Association: Adam Dean, Mad Andrew Birks Hatter Concepts and Whatley Trophies. Your ongoing Jason Turner support greatly helps deliver quality support to our members, thank you. Under 15 Boys – Canberra, ACT Jason Turner Wishing all umpires great success! Corey Hall Scott Rindfleish - Director of Umpiring Under 15 Girls – Mirrabooka, WA Ron Houison - TCU Jason Turner
12 The formation of the Softball NSW Coaches Academy has created an opportunity for all coaches to participate in workshops directly for their upskill in all areas of our game. From local grass roots to High Performance, the workshops are tailored to the needs of the coaches.
DIRECTOR OF The workshops and courses presented have included: Presenters and Assessors course, COACHING Defence Workshop, Battery Workshop and a High Performance - Sprint and Agility workshop. There Softball NSW Coaches Executive are many more events scheduled for the coming Adam Rindfleish - Director of Coaching year, so join the Softball NSW Coaches Academy to Grant Kelly - Executive Member enjoy all the benefits of these great events! Troy Lach – Executive Member Kerrie Porter - Executive Member Communications have been ramped up in many Jason Voncina - (until April 2019) areas. SNSW Coaches has launched a new website Charlie Whetu - Executive Member www.softballnswcoaches.sportingpulse.net. John Crampton - High Performance Director This dedicated coaching website has accreditation Softball NSW Coaches Association is comprised information, upcoming events, workshops for of all coaches of Softball in New South Wales. coaches, drills for training, news items and contact Currently there are 750 active coaches across our information. All information is current so it is a state and the encouragement and support provided great reference for all coaches. by these coaches is received by almost 9000 players. Newsletters are emailed directly to each of our A huge thank you to all coaches who lead our members on a very regular basis. Keeping coaches teams! on point with up to date training methods, events in NSW, skill development and interviews. Associations around our state are holding regular Softball Coaches Accreditation Courses. These Social media has also been included in have been well received by all members and a communications. Coaches can like and share the true testament to our coaches striving for further new Facebook and Instagram pages knowledge of our game @softballnswcoaches. Congratulations to the 188 coaches who have Whatley Trophies has become the first corporate received new accreditation or have re-accredited sponsor of Softball NSW Coaches. We thank them in 2018/19. With constant skill and knowledge for their continued support. development of our coaches, the sport is always moving forward for all our teams and players! Representative Honours Academy Head Coaches Level 1 - 93 Northern Met – Nikki Morley Level 2 - 30 Southern Met – Charlie Whetu Level 3 - 53 Western Sydney – Brett Kirk Level 4 - 9 South West Sydney – Peter Doherty Level 5 – 3 Hunter - Bree Brooker
Regional Coaches - Girls Country Gold Renae Charter-Smith - Head Coach Marsheal Walker - Assistant Coach
13 Metro Green U23 Women Wayne Frost - Head Coach Chris Coleman - Head Coach Kylie MacFadzean - Assistant Coach Kristy Simmons - Assistant Coach Sarah Diener - Assistant Coach Charlie Whetu - Assistant Coach
Metro Orange U17 Women Scott Ladner - Head Coach Darrin Crisp - Head Coach Jack Rauhihi - Assistant Coach Wayne Warren - Assistant Coach Ray Gavin - Assistant Coach Sarah Wickens - Assistant Coach
Regional Coaches - Boys U17 Men Country Gold Peter Rainer - Head Coach Kathryn Stuart - Head Coach Tony Jackson - Assistant Coach Robert Powell - Assistant Coach Dave Sheppard - Assistant Coach Steve Besgrove - Assistant Coach Friendship Series Coaches Metro Green Neridah Wearne - Head Coach Gold Female Will Lutke Head Coach Steven Albee – Assistant Coach Gold Male Malcolm Nunn - Assistant Coach National Team Coaches Metro Orange U19 Women’s Australian Team 2019 Alex Cooper Head Coach Kerrie Porter - Head Coach Rachel Feeney - Assistant Coach Neridah Wearne – Assistant Coach Michael Thorne - Assistant Coach Open Women’s Australian Team 2018 NSW State Team Coaches Kerrie Porter - Assistant Coach Open Women Kerrie Porter - Head Coach U19 Men’s Australian Team 2018 - World John Neilsen - Assistant Coach Champions Neridah Wearne - Assistant Coach Adam Rindfleish - Assistant Coach Melanie Roche - Specialist Coach Tony Mackie - Video Analyst
Open Men Open Men’s Australian Team 2019 Adam Sheehan - Head Coach Adam Rindfleish - Assistant Coach Troy Lach - Assistant Coach Tony Mackie – Video Analyst Peter Rainer - Assistant Coach There is so much more on the agenda for the coming U23 Men year and I look forward to seeing the coaches of Chris Brownlow - Head Coach Softball in NSW strive for excellence! Dave Garland - Assistant Coach Jason Voncina - Assistant Coach Adam Rindfleish - Director of Coaching
U19 Women John Neilsen - Head Coach Brett Kirk - Assistant Coach Nikki Morley - Assistant Coach
U19 Men Adam Rindfleish - Head Coach Scott Rindfleish - Assistant Coach Chris Brownlow - Assistant Coach FINANCIAL REPORT
15 16 SOFTBALL NSW INCORPORATED
ABN 76489769723 For the Year Ended June 30, 2019 2019 2018 $ $ Revenue from Ordinary Activities 1,603,894 1,306,624 Other Revenue Non Cash 18,989 44,370 Expenses from Ordinary Activities (1,247,136) (924,809) Employee Benefits (433,027) (378,529) Depreciation and Amortisation (41,427) (50,931) Restructure Costs (71,140) - Total Expenses (1,792,730) (1,503,929) Surplus for the Year (169,847) (3,275)
SOFTBALL NSW INCORPORATED Assets and Liabilities Statement As at June 30, 2019 Assets Note 2019 2018 $ $ Current Assets Cash On Hand 2 442,178 562,643 Trade Debtors 3 65,432 27,614 Prepayments 4 11,301 337,921 Inventory 5 44,514 51,501 Total Current Assets 563,425 979,679 Non Current Assets 6 124,373 156,072 Total Assets 687,798 1,135,751
Liabilities Current Liabilities Trade Creditors 7 133,335 392,453 Provisions 8 94,558 113,546 Total Current Liabilities 227,893 505,999 Total Long-Term Liabilities - - Total Liabilities 227,893 505,999 Net Assets 459,905 629,752
Members Equity Reserves 9 327,223 327,223 Retained earnings 132,682 302,529 Total Equity 459,905 629,752
17 SOFTBALL NSW INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Reserves Retained Earnings Total equity Balance as at Jul 1, 2017 327,223 305,804 633,027 Profit for the year - (3,275) (3,275) Balance June 30, 2018 327,223 302,529 629,752 Balance July 1, 2018 327,223 302,529 629,752 Profit for the year - (169,847) (169,847) Balance June 30, 2019 327,223 132,682 459,905
1818 SOFTBALL NSW INCORPORATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT 2019 2018 $$
Cash Flows from Operating Activities Receipts from Members and others 1,558,518 1,288,361 Receipts Other 2,500 3,294 Payment to Suppliers and for expenses (1,676,814) (1,329,712) Interest Received 5,058 5,336
Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities (110,738) (32,721)
Outflows From Investment Activities Payments for Plant and Equipment, Fixtures (9,727) (51,730) (9,727) (51,730) -
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash Held (120,465) (84,451)
Cash at beginning of the financial Year 562,643 647,094
Cash at end of Financial Year 442,178 562,643
19 SOFTBALL NSW INCORPORATED NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE
1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements are special purpose financial statements prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (NSW) 2009. The committee has determined that the association is not a reporting entity.
The financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and are based on historic costs. They do not take into account changing money values or, except where stated specifically, current valuations of non current assets.
The following significant accounting policies, which are consistent with prior periods unless stated otherwise, have been applied in the preparation of these financial statements.
a Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) Non-current assets are depreciated or amortised at rates assessed to match the cost of each of the assets over their effective life.
b Inventories Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
c Income Tax The Association is exempt from Income tax in accordance with Section 50-45 of the Income Tax Assessment Act of 1987 and Taxation Ruling TR 97-22.
d Auditors Remuneration For Auditing services $6,875 (2018 $6,874)
e Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) Leasehold improvements and office equipment are carried at cost less, applicable any accumulated depreciation.
The depreciable amount of PPE is depreciated over the useful lives of the assets commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use.
Leasehold improvements are amortised over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.
f Impairment of Assets At the end of each reporting period, the committee reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaIred. If such an indication exists, an impairment test is carried out on the asset by comparing the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use, to the assets carrying amount. Any excess of the asset's carrying amount over its recoverable amount is recognised in the income and expenditure statement.
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1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont'd) g Employee Provisions Provision is made for the association's liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to the end of the reporting period. Employee provisions have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled. h Provisions Provisions are recognised when the association has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and tha outflow can be relibly measured. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settlethe obligation at the end of the reporting period. i Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents on hand includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks and other short term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. j Accounts Receivable and Other Debtors Accounts receivable and other debtors include amounts due from members as well as amounts due from donors. Receivables expected to be collected within 12 months of the end of the reporting period are classified as current assets. All other receivables are classified as non-current assets k Revenue and Other Income Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable after taking into account any trade discounts and volume rebates allowed. For this purpose, deferred consideration is not discounted to present values when recognising revenue
Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest method, which for floating rate financial assets is the rate relevant in the instrument. Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established.
Grant and donation income is recognised when the entity obtains control over the funds, which is generally at the time of receipt.
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1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont'd)
If conditions are attached to the grant that must be satisfied before the association is eligible to receive the contribution, regognition of the grant as revenue will be deferred until those conditions are satisfied.
All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax.
l Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assest are recognised net of the amount of (GST), except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included with other receivables or payables in the assets and liabilities statement.
m Accounts Payable and Other Payables Accounts payable and other payables represent the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period for goods and services received by the association during the reporting period that remain unpaid. The balance is recognised as a current liability with the amounts normally paid within 30 days of recognition of the liability.
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2019 2018 $$ 2 - CASH
Cash at Bank 116,310 151,777 Cash on Deposit 325,868 410,866 442,178 562,643
3 - TRADE DEBTORS 67,432 29,614 Provision for Doubtful Debts (2,000) (2,000) 65,432 27,614
4 - PREPAYMENTS Deposits Japan Tour - 320,822 2019 AGM 2,842 - State Team Deposits 8,459 17,099 11,301 337,921
5 - INVENTORIES
Finished Goods at cost 44,514 51,501
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2019 2018 $$
6 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Motor Vehicle - at cost 63,974 63,974 Additions- at cost -- 63,974 63,974 Less: Accumulated Depreciation 43,957 39,338 20,017 24,636
Plant & Equipment - at cost 187,696 156,092 Additions- at cost 9727 31,604 Less: Asset Write back (29,562) (34,798) 167,861 152,898 Less: Accumulated Depreciation 151,083 133,203 Depreciation Write Back (29,562) (34,798) 121,521 98,405 46,340 54,493
Furniture - at cost 19,713 17,275 Additions- at cost - 2,438 19,713 19,713 Less: Accumulated Depreciation 16,967 16,280 2,746 3,433
Buildings at cost 36,554 36,554 Additions- at cost -- 36,554 Less: Accumulated Depreciation 35,013 33,141 1,541 3,413
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2019 2018 $$ 6 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT CONTINUED
Fixtures - at cost 270,559 270,559 Additions- at cost -- Less: Asset Write back (2,909) - 267,650 270,559 Less: Accumulated Depreciation 216,830 200,462 Depreciation Write Back (2,909) - 213,921 200,462 53,729 70,097 124,373 156,072
7 - PAYABLES
Trade Creditors 63,910 77,827 GST and PAYG Tax 29,875 43,490 Team Expense Refunds 31,700 - Affiliation Fee 7,350 1,050 Sponsorship - 7,728 Grants - 28,182 State Camps - 1,136 Japan Tour - 229,040 State League 500 4,000 133,335 392,453
8 - PROVISIONS
Holiday Pay 41,709 45,996 Long Service Leave 52,849 67,550 94,558 113,546
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2019 2018 $$
9 - RESERVES
The details of the reserves are as follows: Organisational Sustainability Total Balance July 2018 327,223 327,223 Balance at June 30, 2019 327,223 327,223
10 - CASH FLOW STATEMENT
Reconciliation of net cash provided by Operating Activities to Operating Surplus (169,847) (3,275) Depreciation 41,427 50,931 Provision for Holiday Pay (4,287) (44,370) Provision for Long Service Leave (14,722) 7,545 (Increase) Reduction of Trade Debtors (37,818) (11,260) (Increase) Reduction in Prepayments 326,620 (309,416) (Increase) Reduction in Inventory 6,987 1,563 Increase (Reduction) in Trade Creditors and other creditors 4,168 20,880 Increase (Reduction) in Pre-Paid Income (263,286) 254,681 (110,758) (32,721)
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SOFTBALL NSW INCORPORATED For the Year ended June 30, 2019
2019 2018 Income $ $ Participation 536,073 536,193 High Performance 702,242 275,543 Technical Development 22,403 21,469 Governance and Management 111,163 107,936 Delivery and Promotion 14,889 19,374 Sales and Marketing 214,624 346,109 Growth and development 2,500 - Total Income 1,603,894 1,306,624
Expenses Participation 178,390 197,878 High Performance 719,329 279,663 Technical Development 10,196 12,202 Governance and Management 538,111 546,325 Delivery and Promotion 91,883 71,659 Sales and Marketing 142,254 188,066 Total Expenses 1,680,163 1,295,793 Operating Profit (Loss) (76,269) 10,831
Non Cash Items Income Reduction of Provision for Holiday Pay 4,287 44,370 Reduction of Provision for Long Service Leave 14,702 - Total Other Income 18,989 44,370 -57,280 55,201 Other Expenses Non Cash Items Expense Depreciation 41,427 50,931 Provision for Long Service Leave - 7,545 Cash Item Expense Restructure Costs 71,140 - Total Other Expenses 112,567 58,476 Net Surplus (Loss) ($169,847) ($3,275)
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AFFILIATE REPORTS
33 Working with other sports. Advertising in new housing estate in our areas. Visiting shopping centres to promote our sport. Visiting Schools playing at our park school sport - we promote our sport.
Facilities CAMPBELLTOWN - New Skinned infield on Diamond 2 – Upgrade to Sponsorship Diamond 2 Wests Leagues have provided assistance. - We have had 2 Zone Primary schools and 2 High Campbelltown City Council. schools play at our diamonds during the week over Bevelsie Trust has provided.$20,000 in sponsorship for our summer period. all representative teams U/11, U/13, U/15, U/17 and U/19, over 35 Mens and Womens. Gary Nicholson has worked very hard during our Stonewill Landscaping has provided $2,000 in kind summer season to have our diamonds ready each assistance in skinning Diamond 2 with labour and week for our clubs. During this time other people equipment. have jumped on board with Gary and now we have 3 Coates Hire Ingleburn has provided $1,000 in kind groundsmen Peter Philips and Addison Reid who work assistance with labour and equipment for Diamond 2 together very well is the creation of a new ground crew for the season. Representative Highlights U/11 Boys and Girls Representatives Teams Their passion is to show through their efforts to have U/13 Boys and Girls Representative Teams pristine International and very playable Diamonds. U/15 Girls Representative Team Addison is a landscaper and with the assistance Peter U/17 Girls Representative Team and Gary as well as some of our members (some were U/19 Girls Representative Team only 5,6,7,8 years old) they were able to remove soil Over 35 Men and Womens Representative Teams which was used to level our other diamonds. 66 tonnes Open Ladies and Mens Representative Teams of soil and still counting was used on the infield of Isaiah Akama Tumu - SWSAS Squad diamond 2. Thank you to all who came down over that Callum Lillyman – Japan Tour with Softball NSW 2 weeks and helped you were part of a new beginning.
Technical Areas For the start of our new season we hope to have Diamond Level 1 Umpire - Hayden Schofield 1 renovated to the same standard as Diamond 2 which Level 1 Coach - Kelly Lillyman, Jordan Te-amua. will see Campbelltown have 2 new International Level 2 Coach - Daniel Milford Diamonds with Lights. Level 3 Coach - Jodie Gilford, Alan Gilford, Marsheal Walker, Evan Walker, David Fullerton, Maree Grant, Future Izzy Akama A lot of work needs to be done our strategy planning is Rebecca Edwards becoming a SWSAS Umpire starting with; - Pitcher/Catcher Clinics (already in place) Promotion of Softball - Growth and development plans for our coaches, Promoting our sport to the community at Ingleburn umpires, scorers and players. Alive by playing games under lights before the - Open communication and transparency with clubs fireworks. and members Ghost Classics U/11, U/13, U/15 Ghost Masters Competitions Thank you to the dedication of our remaining Board Hosting Masters Competition through a very challenging year, you have stepped up Hosting visiting New Zealand teams and into roles that show your spirit and why Softball Hosting Development Winter League Campbelltown is in GOOD HANDS. We may not have Hosting SWSHS Knockout got everything right but with the help and assistance of Facebook Postings SNSW and some of our members input we are on track. Advertising for all clubs A lot has been achieved, perhaps not all in the right Working Macarthur Baseball for the Junior Baseball areas and we are aware of that and we need to diligently State Championship. work towards making SC strong in all areas, this will not happen overnight and we accept that. Promotion and Recruitment Use of Social Media – Use of Facebook. Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes Use of our website Come and Try Day Lee Henry - President
34 The majority of these were in the under 12 age group, and if managed appropriately will allow growth the older age brackets in the years to come.
A grant of $2000 was used for the for the development of officials with 5 new level 1 Umpires plus a host continuing to work towards their level this season, 5 attendees to the Level 2 scorers’ course, 10 to the Level 1 CENTRAL COAST scorers’ course and a host of attendees to the Community Coaches course. We also have 8 new MPIO’s on the coast. Another Summer of Softball has been completed on the Central Coast. After celebrating over 40 years on the coast Finally, we received funding for a defibrillator. A device last season, where we recognised where we have come we hope will never be used but it is comforting to know from, this season gave us chance to look to the future, to that we can provide immediate assistance should there embrace the changes that are occurring in our sport, to ever be a need. try new things. Some were successful, and some require us to back to the drawing board. Competition For the first time in many seasons we were unable to run Participation and Recruitment a youth competition which was very disappointing. We The 2018/2019 season saw CCSA hold participation will continue to work with clubs to increase recruitment numbers steady. That means we are losing as many in this area. players as we are introducing new ones to the sport. We need to find a way to focus on keeping existing players We had strong representation in both Division 3 and 4, while ensuring we continue to recruit new players. while numbers were lower in Division 1 and 2. Again Recruitment is always a challenge, particularly in the the Men proceeded with just three teams which meant junior competition, and that will be no different moving that we had to be innovative to ensure that games went forward as we adopt the new age structure on the coast. ahead on a regular basis. Already we are faced with mismatched age and skill levels as highlighted in some of the club reports. There is The trial of a sliding rule that allows any player to play never a one size fits all solution and it is a fine balance of for another club in the next higher grade a maximum combining teams to allow them to play while managing of 3 times in the season, saw a massive reduction in the player/parent expectations and duty of care. The bonus number of forfeits and has been now embedded as a is that with players as young as 5 and the young at heart local ground rule. who are playing on into their 70’s we offer something for everyone! Facilities Work continues with Central Coast Council to address There are still a lot of opportunities to explore with failing infrastructure at the grounds. Both permanent initiatives for the disabled, with special needs and with diamonds require all netting to be replaced due to a the aging to be explored so it is exciting times. CCSA substandard product being used when first installed. has always had a strong connection to its Aboriginal The diamonds in their current state are no longer fit for heritage and this season we recognised this contribution purpose and we continue to negotiate for the fencing to through the introduction of our Aboriginal round. It was be repaired and a reduced hire rate implemented until sensational to see so many clubs develop their Aboriginal the repairs are carried out. playing shirts and wear them proudly through to the end of the season. This will now be an annual event and Acknowledgements I look forward to seeing even more teams flying their I would like to thank all those members from previous Aboriginal colours this season. committees be they at an association or club level, for the hard work that they put in week in week out to ensure Funding that the majority have a successful season. I would also We were very fortunate that this year we received several like to acknowledge the work being done at both the State grants this season which we were able to use to increase and National level to reinvigorate the sport to ensure participation, develop officials and improve health and our longevity. safety. Brad Bogle - Chairman $5000 was received to increase participation for juniors. This was used to provide all new junior registrations with a quality glove and ball. This reduced the financial impact on families and in conjunction with the Active Kids Grant we saw 70 junior players register.
35 Grants We have been lucky enough to be successful in receiving $168,850 in grants this season. This has been received from Blacktown City Council, Local Sport Grant Program, Awesome Foundation and Community Building Partnership Program. We were unsuccessful for the following grants: Community and Building CUMBERLAND NEPEAN Partnerships Grant for Stanhope Gardens to fund lights, Suncorp Community Bank Program and All4Sport for Another Summer of Softball has been completed here at a Wheelchair Softball competition. We have submitted Cumberland Nepean Softball Association (CNSA) now and been accepted for a My Community Project grant in our 48th year. We all love Softball and it is great to see for lights at Stanhope Gardens Reserve for 2019. that our members in Sydney’s west continue to come back and play the game that we all love. Government Support Our continued thanks goes to Blacktown City Council Membership for their continued support of our sport. Special thanks The 2018/2019 Softball season again saw CNSA the to: Mayor Stephen Bali, Councillor Brad Bunting, largest Softball association in New South Wales (NSW). Councillor Kevin Gilles and many of the office at council. With only a 1% increase in numbers this year there Thanks to Member for Blacktown, Stephen Bali and is always continued opportunity for our sport and Member for Riverstone Kevin Connolly for their association to grow. What is great to see is this year we support in attendance at Softball functions and our had 81% retention of our members, the highest in quite grant submissions throughout 2018/2019. some time. Success For the second year in a row, CNSA was awarded the Following numerous years in focusing on the Softball NSW Affiliate of the Year and we received development of our players and continued success in Home Plate Status three years running from Softball the representative program we have seen some of the Australia. This recognition is as a result of the many best results in a long time. dedicated members of our association and clubs who Congratulations to our – U13 Girls (State Champions), put in countless hours to ensure everyone is able to get U17 Girls (State Champions), U19 Girls (Winter League on the diamond and play. Winners), Over 35 Men (State Champions), Over 35 Women (Runners Up). New ways of playing What was great to see this year is we have continued to For many years, I have talked about the changes we grow our male representative program with teams in need to embrace to encourage participation in Softball. 2019 in the U16 Boys, something we have not had a for Over the last season, we have begun to trial new ways a long time. in which to play our game and in order for us to survive this needs to continue. We introduced Social 7’s that What have we done? saw over 50% of participants new to Softball, held Programs Wheelchair Softball come and try evenings, new formats • Level 1 Scoring Clinic, Level 1 Community Coach, of the game such as Youth Mixed and in 2019/2020 we Level 2 Coaching Clinic, Blues n Training, High will aim to trial fully loaded softball, disability inclusion Performance Committee, BlastBall, Introduction of new and adult tee-ball. competition – Youth Mixed, Continued use of the Zooka Machine for U13s and Junior Boys National and International Representation The number of our members who participate in our Events sport at the elite level have continued to grow. With • Hosting Development League, Baseball NSW Little an increase in the number of opportunities available to League Competition, Gala days for U11 and U17, Social participate in State and National teams, it is fantastic to 7’s, Wheelchair Softball Come and Try, Softball NSW see so many of them representing CNSA at the highest State Clinics, ISA Softball Trial Games, President’s Cup of levels. Well done on your achievements. This season we saw both players, coaches and umpires continue to represent us at National and International Level.
36 Charity Event comp, to help boost team numbers and to increase their For the 4th consecutive year we held our Annual confidence. Charity Day. Run by Phoenix Softball Club for the Kids Helpline. This has seen the association raise over Friday’s night saw the mixed charity teams take the field, $10,000 for various charities over the last 4 years. Thank we had 6 teams competing for their nominated charities. you very much too all the members for digging deep It was good to see partners playing in the same team for the various charities that have meant something to together. every one of us over the years. We even attempted to play fully loaded one night until So what does the future hold for us…? the lightning stopped play. All the feedback was positive. It is something to look into for the 2019/20 season. Hopefully… another year of fantastic softball, hitting home runs (so to speak), making new friends and The Charity shield was won by Casino Coyotes and their enjoying our sport. In 2019/2020, we will welcome nominated charity was Georgia Rhodes. a new club to the association. A new clubs gives us the ability to look at the growth corridors we have Let’s hear it for the boys from Far North Coast area. in Western Sydney and how we penetrate these with • Jay Gibson: Level 7 recognition (umpiring) Softball and embrace people willing to try something • Nicholas Shailes: Selected to represent Australia at the new. We look forward to what the next season has in Men’s World Championship, in the Czech Republic store for us and how we can continue to work together with Australia coming 7th overall. for Softball. • Lachlan Coe: Selected to represent Australian U/15 See you on the diamond! International Friendship Series, NSW Country U/15 National Regional Championships, NSW Country Kristina Travers - President Blacktown International and invited to attend selections for the NSW U/16 State Team. • Jesse Smith: Selected to represent Australia as an umpire at the U/19 Women’s Softball World Cup in DUBBO CITY the USA. Jess has had an extraordinary year umpiring at state, national and international events.
DUBBO We have also had a number of junior players, who have No report submitted been invited away to talented player camps, being picked up by other Associations to play at State Championships and Mikayla Coe attending the the NSW U/18 State Camp.
Well done to all our juniors, you can all achieve just believe in yourselves.
Representation at the Over 35’s State Championships this FAR NORTH COAST year saw our girls come in third place overall. From the feedback I’ve heard it was a nail biter for the last game. The 2018/19 season was an interesting season. Congratulations ladies and their coach, Michael Lucas. I With the redevelopment of the Albert Park Baseball/ would like to thank all the officials of this team for their Softball Complex, we had weeks of no water at the fields, support of the players and the game, the supporters and and a hot summer - welcome to the Far North Coast. course the team for their fine representation of FNCSA.
The committee was constantly repairing the grounds Maybe an over 45’s state championships might be due to the ongoing drought in NSW and putting up something to look out in the future SNSW. temporary fences, just to have them blow down again in the wind. Plus, the other environmental challenges, Our Association recognises not only the outstanding we completed our season. I would like to thank everyone achievements of our elite players and officials, but also to for helping out throughout the season. the select few that go above and beyond of expectations in supporting our sport. This season the juniors kicked off on Friday afternoons, with a number of different age groups and drills /skills to learn to help with their softball development. This resulted in some of our juniors play in our senior ladies’
37 • President’s Award: Went to Diane McGowen for her enthusiasm for the sport of Softball. Currently the Vice President of SNSW, she has been a wonderful publicity officer as well. The way she captures you with the magic of her written word, has you spellbound and wanting more. Di is always willing to drag a shovel around or tackle a fence. Thank you for all you do cheers. • Umpire-in–Chief Award: Went to Paddy Leadbetter GEORGES RIVER for his dedication to Far North Coast Softball and Umpiring. Georges River Softball Association continues to provide • Achievement Award: Went to Lachlan Coe for his flexible and innovate opportunities for its members, outstanding achievements as a player this season. and for integration with neighbouring associations.
Competition Results Competitions and Events Division One GRSA ran summer competitions for teeball, U12 Ballina Sharks defeated Rous Hotel Rangers 7-0 and U14 and adult mixed teams, with youth players Division Red: participating in competitions at Southern Districts. Dodgers Demons defeated Rous Hotel Warriors 8-6 Division Black: GRSA ran additional short U12 and U14 Winter Byron Bay Redsoxs defeated Ballina Hammerheads 8-3 competitions to provide ongoing development Division Grey: opportunities. These competitions brought members Workers Mighty Ducks defeated Rous Hotel Rascals 14-7 and visitors together, with Ingelburn RSL contributing a team in each grade. We hope that these development I would also like to mention Isaac Smith, the Mayor of opportunities translate into increased retention as Lismore, for his participation in the Division one Grand players develop skill and confidence, particularly Final and for pitching a strike, well done and thank you through earlier transition from teeball. for your support. In addition to development opportunities, GRSA Lastly, I would like to thank the clubs, players, officials, has updated its 2019-20 fee structure to provide volunteers and the supporters for their ongoing greater incentives for families and new recruits. These commitment to softball in the region. initiatives will work together to further build our sense of community. The 2019/20 season commences with the Lismore Masters Games in September then the start of competition in GRSA members have also enjoyed a mix of club and October. Here’s to another fantastic year. representative opportunities including River Rat and Masters tournaments at GRSA, and other events Bronwyn Gibson - President including the Australia Day Carnival in Canberra and the Pan Pacific Masters on the Gold Coast.
GRSA was 2nd in the Men’s State Championship in 2018, where Jayden Lach received the tournament Batting Award. GRSA also entered teams in the 2018 U13 and U15 male and female State Championships, and the 2019 U10 male and female, U16 female, U18 FORBES male and O35 male State Championships. FORBES Facilities No report submitted GRSA’s major challenge in 2018-19 was a proposal by Canterbury-Bankstown Council to redesign Kelso Park, which would have removed Diamond 9 and turned Diamonds 3-6 into a multi-sport facility. GRSA worked closely with Softball NSW and collaborated with East Hills Baseball to develop alternative plans and present them to Council. GRSA’s submissions included: • recommendations on where new multisport facilities could be located, to avoid disruption to existing sports; • Kelso Park’s status as a regional facility, and as a speciality facility for softball;
38 • GRSA’s investment in Kelso Park; and Aleah Fulton, Cooper Collins and Harrison Langford • GRSA’s requirements for ongoing maintenance of the were selected to play in junior NSW teams touring Kelso Park facilities. Japan. This initiative, first conducted in 2016, provides an excellent opportunity for young players to develop We thank members for their contributions and their skills and be exposed to different approaches to submissions to Council. The Executive Committee is softball, building on the long-running Blacktown Junior continuing its engagement with Canterbury-Bankstown International Challenge. Council as it reviews its plans. GRSA congratulates all of its representatives and wishes State and National representation members the best in their further development. GRSA is proud of its contribution to NSW and Australian teams. James English - President
2018-19 began with the Junior Men’s World Championship, in which Australia were World Champions, and ended with the Open Men’s World Championship. GRSA representatives Brad Kilpatrick (Junior Steelers) and Callum Beashel (Aussie Steelers) both had strong individual performances in the championships. In addition, Mitch Brownlow, Lachlan Hay and Jayden Lach represented Australia at the TAB Challenge Cup in New Zealand in February 2019. GRSA HORNSBY DISTRICT provided training facilities for the NSW representatives in both teams, and the Men’s Winter competition I will start by thanking all our members for joining assisted members of the Junior Steelers to prepare for us each Saturday at Hayes Park to enjoy the sport of their Championship. Softball with us. A special mention to our Executive and Board Committee as well as all our volunteers. Thank Klayton Kilpatrick was selected in an Australian U17 you for your support of Hornsby Softball. Squad that toured New Zealand in April, providing an opportunity for him to kick-start his international It was another successful Saturday competition for career. Hornsby. We had six Teeball A teams and five Modball GRSA has continued to maintain strong representation B teams. The Hills Hawks MightyHawks were awarded at National Championships, including: the Teeball Top Guns trophy and the HWC Meerkats the • U15 Boys (NSW Metro team): Bobby McFadden, Chris Modball Majors trophy. We had a downturn in Batter Sotiropoulos Up players registered, however a younger Teeball A • U17 Men: Klayton Kilpatrick, Elliot Kirgan, base was established for next season. This season we Alex Peli (South Australia) combined our Modball A and Division 3 competitions • U17 Women: Darrin Crisp (Head Coach) renamed Division A, it was a strong competition with a • U19 Men: Brad Kilpatrick (Best Pitcher), number of tight rounds. We had four teams in Division Chris Brownlow (Assistant Coach) 2, Division 1 and A Grade. This season our combined • U23 Men (2018): Selwyn Williams (Administrator) Coyotes team, comprised of players across our Clubs, • Open Men: Callum Beashel, Mitch Brownlow won the Melissa ‘Jack’ Cumming A Grade trophy. (Tournament MVP), Nathan Dickinson, Lachlan Hay, Jayden Lach, Troy Lach (Assistant Coach) At the start of this season, it marked ten seasons since the passing of Melissa ‘Jack’ Cumming on 8th GRSA members also had success in PSSA competitions: September 2008. The A Grade trophy was named in her Crystal Woods, Lincoln Parmeter and Ros Rowland honour for her passion for the sport and impact she left (Coach) were all part of National Champion teams, on Hornsby’s A Grade and the North Rocks Diamonds and Aleah Fulton, Lilly Thompson, Crystal Woods and team. This year, Melissa’s father Duncan (HDSA Life Dylan Crisp (Coach) were part of the Sydney South Member) announced it would be his final year as the West team who won the NSW Championship. North Rocks Diamonds head coach. Duncan presented his daughter’s trophy to the 2018/19 winners.
There was a strong player base in our senior competitions with six teams in B Grade, six teams in C Grade and four teams in C Reserve. Special mention to the Lightning Rams, the C Reserve Champions, and Rams first ever Grand Final win.
39 On Grand Final Day, we held a fundraiser to support Thank you to our Representative Committee for the National Breast Council Foundation. Thank you to supporting our players both representative and those who donated raffle prizes, bought raffle tickets development. Again this season we ran three successful and baked delicious pink cakes and sweets for us to gala days at Hayes Parks for U15 Tree Tops, U10 raise money. We were pleased to pass on a donation of Saplings and U16 Tree Tops. $569.50 to support breast cancer research. We were well represented across the age groups at both Another initiative we trialled this season was the State and National level. There were also a number of TOMRA Return & Earn scheme to raise funds to install players who represented HSDA at school, academy and our fourth and final back net on Diamond 4. Over a other levels of Softball. three month period from November to February, we were able to raise a total of $388.80. Thank you to those Congratulations to Jorja Barrett, Calista Gatt and Sam who donated their plastic bottles and cans. Glover selected into the 2019 U19 NSW team with John Neilsen and Damaras Clarkson as officials – National In addition to these funds, we were also successful in a Champions. Congratulations to Hannah MacKean and $9,000 grant funded by Julian Leeser MP (Member for Caitlin Wilde selected into the 2019 U17 NSW team and Berowra) and the Stronger Communities Programme. also National Champions. Tara Ferris, Annalise Kemp This grant will be used to assist funding of our back net and Gisele Petalio Conte were selected to represent on Diamond 4 at Hayes Park. Thank you Julian Leeser NSW Metro Green at the U15 Regional Championships for your support of local softball. and also Regional Champions.
We were also successful in a NSW Office of Sport grant We also had great success at the National level with to purchase a defibrillator. We purchased one through Jorja Barrett selected into the 2019 U19 Australian the Michael Hughes Foundation who also provided a Junior Spirit Team to play in the USA in August 2019. training and awareness session for a small group of our Teoni Lamb was named as a reserve for the 2019 U17 members. The defibrillator will be stored in the Hayes Australian Girls squad. Annalise Kemp selected into Park canteen at all times during our summer season. the 2019 U15 Australian Girls squad to play at the July Friendship Series in Queensland. Gisele Petalio Conte Away from Hayes Park, we continued to strive for selected into the 2019 U14 Aussie Diamonds Girls squad greatness. HDSA had a very successful SNSW AGM which toured New Zealand in April. Dinner in September 2018. We were winners of the 2018 Governance Award and finalists in the 2018 Affiliate We were also represented overseas with Kandra Lamb of the Year, Membership and Website & Social Media doing us proud at the University of Louisiana with her Awards. We were also fortunate enough to have two Ragin’ Cajuns teammates. In February this year Kandra Clubs achieve Softball Australia Homeplate Status in was awarded the Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week for two 2018, well done to both North Rocks Softball Club and no-hitters and 16 strikeouts. Kandra was also selected Rouse Hill Rams Softball Club. North Rocks Softball into the 2019 U23 NSW team. Club was also a finalist for 2018 Club of the Year award. As always, thank you to Pennant Hills High School for The 2018/19 season encased a very successful allowing access for our representative teams to train representative program with the year being topped rain, hail or shine. And also thank you to Baulkham off with our U19 team winning the 2018 U19 State Hills Sports Club for again providing us with a grant to Championships. hire this function room for our monthly board meetings, • 2018 U13 HDSA team – 7th AGM, pre-season meetings and rep presentation nights. • 2018 U15 HDSA team – 8th • 2018 U19 HDSA team – State Champions To end, I would like to thank Lisa Casey for her support • 2018 Over 35 Women’s HDSA team – 7th and dedication to Hornsby Softball. Lisa has called time • 2018 Over 35 Men’s HDSA team – 6th on her tenure with the HDSA Executive following a • 2019 U10 HDSA team – 6th second stint when I asked if she would join me on this • 2019 U16 HDSA team – 7th crazy adventure to build up Hornsby Softball and we’ve achieved great things along the way. We have big shoes to fill in Lisa’s absence but she’s set us up for success.
Paige Hyslop - President
40 ILLAWARRA MACARTHUR
Our 2018/2019 season could best describe as hectic, we The Association grounds are located at Rotary lost some key committee members, which made running Cowpasture Reserve Camden alongside the Nepean the competition very hard on those who remained. River. We provide 11 diamonds – 3 fully fenced. The end of this season saw the establishment of artificial We did however manage to run a very successful and (all-weather) grass to the infield of 2 more diamonds to fun season. Teams and player numbers remained stable increase the opportunity to play in wet weather for 4 of as our strategy remains focused on player retention. To our diamonds. The fields are used all year round. The expand we will require additional volunteers to share main competition season runs from September through the responsibilities and to action growth initiatives. to April. The natural beauty of our site is always commented Our first new full diamond was used a couple of times on by those who come to visit. The humble past as through the season, but will require many hours of a market garden and a golf driving range (to name a dedicated volunteer work to bring it up to standard. couple) are long gone and this great Sporting Complex has evolved. Working with Camden Council to provide Congratulations to our Braves team as winners of this a quality resource with flexible shared community use year’s competition, and well done to GTR who were our has strengthened our place in the local community. The runners up. grounds are used regularly throughout the year with all who use them appreciative of the access to the facility Our Over 35’s ladies fielded a team in the State and welcoming reception they have received from the Championships, and they had a very good campaign and Committee Members they have worked with. more importantly had a great time. We disappointingly couldn’t get the numbers again for a male team, so we All of our junior players play in mixed teams. We look forward to a progressive strategy to allow those believe we are constantly searching for structures that few male players keen to represent to be able to play provide the appropriate skill level/challenges for all with another association until once again we get the players. Ideas are managed by the Match and Fixtures numbers to field a men’s team. This flexibility would Committee that consists of representatives from all certainly improve player engagement, goodwill and clubs. The Ladies and Men’s competitions are enjoyed advocacy as those players come back and spread the by many players and spectators. good oil of representative Softball. We cater for a wide range of players from the Thankyou especially to Sarah our secretary, registrar, young Teeballers (from 5 years old), beginners of game day organiser and ladies representative team all ages, club players, and Macarthur, NSW and organiser for putting in a huge effort this season. Australian representative players. Many of our senior representative players also support the development Nikki Ivaneza - Treasurer of our newer representative players through club/ representative coaching thus continually developing the skills of all involved.
The team of Statisticians are attending clinics achieving higher levels with the core scorers gaining Level 3 and 4 recently. The Director of Scoring encourages everyone to take part in scoring events to develop their skills. Clinics are always advertised so that all interested parties can take advantage of these opportunities.
41 The coaching co-ordinator this year has brought with him years of experience and new program initiatives to engage all our members. More clinics have been run to enhance our already talented coaching pool and to help strengthen the game in our area. The access to quality coaching assists many of our players in reaching the higher levels of representation they seek and has given our newest players a sound skill base to grow upon. MANLY WARRINGAH
The Representative season witnessed more of Membership: 900 – Tee Ball, Modball, Junior, Senior & Macarthur’s own Umpires assisting and gaining Over 35 Female, Mixed Oz Pitch, Mixed disabled excellent experience. With our current umpires attending umpire Clinics and Academies helping to Facilities: develop their skills gaining Level 2 and 3 Accreditation • 12 Grass Diamonds – 1 skin diamond & 2 with lights our pool of umpires is steadily increasing. The Junior • 2 Canteen/Toilet Blocks Blues program is still a success and we constantly • 2 Pitching nets encourage members to provide attendance at club levels. We are certainly gaining momentum with the Sponsorship: depth of our umpiring. • Platinum Driving Tuition • Acknowledgement – Pittwater House, Peninsula Club The Registrations continued throughout the year with and Cunninghams Real Estate for supplying shades our focus on retention of our players. The central venue for the fields registration day helps to bring all the clubs together • Source Bulk Food on one day whilst the new CRM system has been implemented. Highlights: • 2019 U/10 1st at State Softball Macarthur has a bright future always striving to • 2018 U/13 5th at State increase our numbers. We continue to investigate new • 2018 U/15 1st at State options for the game, development, member retention • 2019 U/16 2nd at State strategies and new member gains. We would like to • 2019 U/18 5th at State acknowledge the continued assistance and support • 2019 Manly Eagles 7th at Winter League provided by Softball NSW as we strive to provide a • 2018 Opens 1st at State quality sporting, social and community experience to • 2019 Over 35 8th at State the people of Macarthur. • 2018 Manly Eagles 1st at State League Jenny Todhunter - President State & Australian Players 2018-2019:
2018 Australian World Cup Team Tarni Stepto & Jade Wall 2019 Australian Opens Womens Team Tarni Stepto, Jade Wall & Michelle Cox 2019 Australian Under 19 Team Jenna Trim & Mya Geros 2019 Australian Under 15 Development Squad Chelsea Bennett & Tallulah Lewis NSW Open Team Michelle Cox, Tarni Stepto &Jenna Trim Bree Trim represented Victoria Jade Wall represented QLD NSW 2019 Under 23 Team Kalina Stepto, Jade Hemaridis & Lauren Herbert NSW 2018 Under 23 Team Kalina Stepto & Bree Trim NSW 2019 Under 19 Team Jenna Trim, Mya Geros, Lizzie Hogg Nikki Morley - Assistant Coach NSW 2019 Under 17 Team Mackenzie Walker
42 Technical Areas: Competitions/results • 12 new level 1 Blues accredited We are a social competition with many abilities playing • 1 level 5 Blue accredited – Jess Rooke in the one “draw” (till finals) at that time 6 teams became • 6 level 1 scorers to 2 divisions at conclusion of 3 rounds. This meant that out of 6 teams 4 were medal winners. We give medals Future: (as they are cheaper than trophies) and offer $200 off • Continue growth & development plan for association registration in the next season for the team that wins and re coaches, umpires, scorers, grounds & players $100 off registration for the team that comes second.This • Stronger effort to attract more teeballers through Try has been well received since its implementation and Softball Clinics and social media encourages return teams/players. Only 1 round was lost • Establish an Association growth & development to weather this season program for pitchers & catchers • Targeted social media campaign with planned regular Community Engagement feeds and promotions during high volume access Trevor Blanning and his kids from small schools periods travelling to the big smoke to participate in primary schools tournament and coming away with some bling Doug Freeman - President was brilliant.
Technical Areas Stable in umpiring numbers with a view to increase in the coming season. Our qualified scorer numbers have grown following completion of clinic. Thank you Kaye.
Future Direction/Goals Include the growth and development across our association to encompass juniors and possible MID NORTH COAST reintroduction of our “inclusion league”.
Participation/Growth/numbers Acknowledgements - Our participant numbers have been stable over the last We have a great association. All participants seem to 2 years enjoy our friendly inclusive supporting nature. - We had initially looked at incorporating a mixed We have a great relationship with local council and the social 7’s style comp to be run in the final timeslot on ground staff a Saturday afternoon, however those who had shown interest initially were unable to commit to the Lea Smith - President formation of teams. - Our players continue to travel from Forster in the south to Kempsey in north.
Recruitment strategy Our association has developed a great relationship with the local Baseball Association to support juniors. This is going further over the next 12 months with a view to encourage and develop players for future transition into senior competitions across both codes. To enable this we will be looking to boost volunteer numbers to support.
Facilities 2 diamonds located at Findlay Park Port Macquarie, Stable at this time full access to amenities as required.
Sponsorship/grants/funding Nil we are very stable financially without the need of grants at this time.
43 MSA has more than enough equipment and sufficient funds to survive, having just received a grant from Moolarben Coal. We just need players to spend it on. We are able to provide competitive and enjoyable games for juniors and adults and we host annual regional CHS and PSSA games.
MUDGEE MSA has always been run by sufficient volunteers but this area is drying up as well. As player numbers Mudgee Amateur Softball Association commenced in dwindle, so too do parent and supporter numbers. 1977 under the drive from local teachers John Uncle Leading up to the summer season we have a President and Michael Boller along with interested community and a Secretary/Treasurer/Public Officer – two adults! members. Since then MSA has managed to build and maintain a strong reputation within both the local At times in the past we have had a good number of community and the wider softball community. qualified coaching, umpiring and scoring officials. Currently this is nil. At times during our history we have had over 300 registered players and we have had “golden days” of We are fortunate to have serious expertise to draw great results in the SNSW competitions. We have had upon on a needs basis with both Mick and Alan still many regional and state representatives who have okay to help periodically and we have SNSW Hall of performed strongly and proudly at those levels. Fame Member Gary Johnston and his wife Sue now living in Mudgee as well. If we get the players, we Our main task has been to provide opportunities for have the coaching at least. our community to participate in a well-organised, safe, friendly and enjoyable sport experience. This, with Where Mudgee will be in the upcoming summer the help of innumerable volunteers over the years, we season and beyond is currently unknown. If we can get have done. a sufficient group of juniors and adults we will provide games. It all depends on the player registrations, Unfortunately MSA has come upon hard times and the everything else can be managed. We will be doing our association is struggling to survive. There is a paucity best to boost those registrations. of both participants and volunteers that is proving very difficult to overcome. Currently MSA has around Many thanks to SNSW for ongoing support in these 50 players and about 5 volunteer officials with not difficult times. Those who are still here all have the much in the way of future growth prospects. “eye of the tiger” so there is hope.
Our main source of warm bodies has been the local Alan Walker - Secretary schools but in the light of new and heavier workloads and the forced alternate priorities, “fringe” sports such as Softball has little hope of getting any oxygen. Also, our two main recruiters, Michael Boller (40 years) and Alan Walker (30 years) have both retired from teaching and our connections have been all but lost.
In a town where the same players are hunted for all sports, Softball loses out every time to the “glamour” sports - rugby league, netball, soccer and cricket. Touch and league-tag are also taking many players.
Our recruitment strategy is to continue to provide for regional CHS and PSSA softball at our grounds and hope that some see softball as worth a go.
We have excellent grounds at West End Fields but our council is not putting much support into maintenance and upkeep as the “glamour” field of Glen Willow (rugby league, soccer and netball) gains most attention in the town.
44 Community Engagement We continually promote our sport in the local community and the other sports that play at Stevenson Park. Our sport is part of a community group that looks after our grounds. We participate in local sporting events such as Sportsfest and Hunter Disabled Sports, providing coaching and at the same time promoting our sport. NEWCASTLE & DISTRICT Technical Areas Participation and Growth The past twelve months have seen NDSA hold three NDSA have had a steady growth for the past three levels of scoring courses. Kaye Greggs has been very years. This year saw a 4% growth in membership supportive of our Association and we have seen an numbers with an increase expected next season due increase in levelled scorers in Newcastle. to the introduction of a winter competition as well as disabled softball and an O’50’s Teeball competition. Coaching, we held a Level 1, 2 & 3 course in the past Diversity seems to be working with us marketing for twelve months. Once again, an increase in accredited different age groups/competitions. coaches. Bree Brooker completed her Level 4 coaching course and we are lucky enough to have registered with We had three of our Clubs greatly increase their us a level 6 coach Kathy Horton who brings a wealth of registration numbers. Wolves, Maitland and Strikers all knowledge to our Association. achieved growth and with hard working committees the results spoke for themselves. Umpiring – George Norrish has been holding umpiring clinics for any registered member interested in becoming Recruitment Strategy an umpire. The Association and Clubs worked on a recruitment strategy three years ago. Our main aim was for growth Future Goals of our sport and to achieve this we initiated a one year Plans are underway for us to build a softball specific and five-year plan. Come and try Days, School Gala batting tunnel which will be adjacent to our softball Days, Reduced Fees for juniors, partnerships with diamonds. With a covered roof and lighting this facility winter sports were some of the things introduced. will be able to be used twelve months of the year.
Facilities Acknowledgements NDSA have two softball diamonds with usage The outgoing NDSA committee need to be acknowledged twelve months of the year. In the summer months we for their hard work during the past twelve months. Chris have nine diamonds in total. We have six diamonds Kaye the Executive Officer took on a huge workload with permanent dugouts and eight diamonds with and needs to be recognised for her tireless work during permanent back nets. We have use of an amenity block the past two years. Garry Hughes a Life Member needs that NDSA financed and built specifically for our sport to be recognised for his work, always there to help with to have a home. We unfortunately have no lighting for repairs and maintenance of our grounds and facilities. our diamonds but hope to have these within the next five years. We have summer use of a batting tunnel All our volunteers need to be recognised for their which we share with Baseball. contribution to our sport. They are highly appreciated and without their help we would not be as successful Sponsorship/Grants/Funding as we are. We have been once again successful in obtaining two more grants this past year. We now have a defibrillator Chris Halpin - Chairperson in case of emergency use. We also received a grant for equipment.
Competition/Results NDSA entered representative teams into most age groups during the past twelve months. Our representative program is growing and with a team entered into Blue Blaze last October our representative program profile is becoming more popular with our players.
45 Technical Areas Umpiring Current status of umpiring as follows: • NSDSA levelled umpires available – 27 (2019), 14 (2018) • Levelled umpires from other associations – 7 (2019), 5 (2018) NORTH SHORE • Blues in Training – 13 (2019), 12 (2018) • Junior Blues – 13 (2019), 14 (2018) Participation/Growth/numbers • 7 umpires achieved Level 1 Accreditation at end of Members 2018 2019 2018 season Players 706 681 Officials 111 111 Scoring Total 817 792 2 scoring training sessions were run in the last 12 months – 1 level 1 and 1 level 2. Representative/Development Commitment/Results During the period we had: Year • 7 new Level 1 Scorers accredited 2018 Opens Representative 4th • 2 new Level 2 Scorers accredited 2018 U13 Representative Equal 3rd • 1 new Level 5 Scorers accredited 2018 U13 Development N/A 2018 U15 Representative 2nd Coaching 2018 U15 Development Squad N/A The association has not run a level 1 coaches course 2018 U19 Representative Equal 3rd this year. The changes to presenter accreditation 2018 U17 Representative 5th requirements has made running a course by the 2018 State League Representative 2nd association more difficult. 2018 U11 Representative 4th 2018 U11 Development N/A Facilities 2019 U18 Representative Equal 3rd 8 Full sized diamonds – 3 Teeball diamonds – Canteen 2019 U16 Representative 1st Block – Permanent pitching nets – children’s playground 2019 U10 Representative 3rd – Club run BBQ.
Recruitment strategy The Committee is working closely with local Council We have a focus on growing our junior ranks to provide to improve grounds which has led to an overall long term growth via the following initiatives: improvement in the grounds. • We ran a twilight ball competition for new players prior to the commencement of our season from which Sponsorship/grants/funding we achieved a number of new recruits. Will be running The Committee is currently working with Council to get again in early 2020; in principle approval for formal dugouts on 3 primary • Have created a committee from the clubs to focus on Diamonds so that grants can then be applied for to fund an association based coordinated recruitment strategy construction. We have also commenced process to get across schools in the area rather than each club doing improvement in lighting. their own thing. Initiatives will commence after our season finishes and will also focus on the beginning Competitions/Results of next year once schools are back from Christmas Current Competition at week 12 of 15 with 3 rounds of holidays; final series. Ran a Fully Loaded Competition in week 4 • We introduced mixed teams for our junior teeball and of competition (19 May 2019) for A Grade and A1 which Mod Ball comps for the first time in 2018 with a small was well received by both players and spectators. Just but successful participation by boys. Continued this completed an U14 Tournament at our grounds, the year with a slight growth in number of boys. first tournament run for many years and was very well received by all participants.
Andrew Cooper - President
46 The “Kandooz” Softball for all program continues to forge ahead with another great season, our founders and regular tireless group of coordinators will be stepping aside this year after many years on continually building the program to the success that it is today. Again, a huge thanks goes to Steve, Lyn, Cathy and Sam, they will still ORANGE & DISTRICT be attending to lend a hand on occasion but not every week. We are fortunate that someone else has agreed to The last 12 months have again been a busy one for step into the coordinator role for the program. ODSA and we have had many successes. Although we had a long dry season we are once again grateful to We have had a number of members join our Association Orange City Council who worked wonders to ensure committee for the upcoming season and we look our diamonds were in the best possible condition. forward to sharing the load as most committee members now only hold one job where in the past have taken on We had another successful local competition with multiple roles, many hands make lite work. some adjustments in age divisions currently being finalised for the upcoming season. We struggled to field Geoff Kelly - President representative teams in some of the younger age groups but had major success with our Under 16 boys team making it into the State Championship Grand Final, narrowly going down by 1 run. This success created a buzz around the association with an extremely positive flow on affect.
We are proud to have members selected in NSW State teams, one in the U23’s Men’s and one in the U17 Boys PENRITH CITY team. Two players Caden and Finley were selected and travelled to New Zealand with the Under 17 and Penrith City Softball Association (PCSA) has had Under 14 Aussie Development Squads and a third, Ky, minimal growth in our juniors of 6% but overall our selected in the Under 15 Aussie Development Squad that membership was stable compared to the previous participated at the Australian Friendship Tournament season with an overall 1% decline. The biggest areas of in Brisbane. decline were our sub juniors down 2% and our seniors down 3%. Our main focus moving into the upcoming We had several players trial for State sides as well as season is on increasing membership and ways of a good contingent of players attend Country Camp, attracting new members to our game. Blacktown Junior International Challenge and the Academy games as pick up players. We also had two PCSA decided for the first time to hold a “SOFTBALL players Hamish and Heidi travel to Japan to compete in DAY” with the focus on family and fun. We held activities invitational tournaments, both thoroughly enjoyed the and events and tried to promote through social media experience. with a “Reward based” focus. We attended local school holiday sporting activities, had newspaper promote the We have extended our canteen and now have better day, road signs erected, flyers and giveaways. We also storage which will make it easier for our many had a full starter pack available for new registrations to volunteers. Our long-awaited toilet block is one step try and “Brand” our association in the community. closer with Council currently calling for tenders for the project, it has been a long process but one we will be PCSA have still remained in a good relationship with thankful for once it is constructed. We added permanent Penrith Council and have full access to 8 diamonds, shade behind Diamond 5 (our purpose built disabilities club house, canteen etc. With a new committee of diamond) as well as scoring tables and seating at enthusiastic people we have upgraded and improved Diamond 1. some of our equipment, mowers, buggy, Square eftpos facility, Diamonds etc and have a big list of things we We have continued to build on our volunteer base with would like to achieve this year. additional scorers and coaches as well as many juniors showing a keen interest in umpiring, we look forward to building on this in the coming season.
47 With the help of 2 x $50,000 government grants we have had our lights upgraded on Diamond 1 to hold night games and are looking at getting lights on another two SOUTHERN DISTRICTS diamonds to assist with night training and give us a SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION more useable facility.
We have pursued and increased our local business sponsorship which has helped assist us with upgrades SOUTHERN DISTRICTS and given us the opportunity to give back to our rep teams and assist them financially. Facilities The Association continues to have the use of Jacquie PCSA has maintained a strong competition through Osmond Reserve / Softball Centre for both summer and all age groups except div 1 ladies. With only 2 Div 1 winter seasons. We continue to work with Liverpool City womens teams who played the season in the div 2 Council to develop our facility and ensure maintenance womens comp, they chose to play out their final rounds requirements are carried out when necessary. in a summer slam type format which was successful. The year has seen further improvements in the Our other divisions of Ladies continue to grow with 5-6 administration amenities and modernisation of the teams in div 2,3 and 9 teams in div 4 social. We had canteen. a 7 team mens comp and most of our juniors have 4-5 teams. Highlights We have had some changes to our board our treasurer Our Representative teams have not been as successful left in December and the rest of the exec team combined as in previous years with only 1 team winning a state to fill the role until our AGM in July. championship and this is an area we are looking at restructuring. The association is seeing the benefits of last year’s modernisation of the canteen and the expansion of With massive changes in communication and social our SQUARE eftpos system to include the BBQ, Bar media PCSA have tried to be more involved in posting and all REP payments. This has seen instigation of the and reporting on events and members of our association modernisation of our canteen and accounting systems, who are participating and having success in the sport or this has proved very popular within the association and local activities. resulting in more than 30% of all sales going through the canteen on eftpos for very minimal cost to the We are also looking forward to a real first for us as association. The canteen has now achieved Level 3 in we were asked to hold a wedding on diamond 1 in the Good Sports Program. September. A couple from our association who are a big part of PCSA and their kids will be married on home An increased focus on the development of our rep plate and the service will be held on the infield. squads and coaching staff is showing great progress. A revamp of our rep selection team has bought new We all face the same challenge of increasing participation focus on our reps and on rep development squads and and there are so many choices out there for people to do. is continuing to bear fruit. In business you want a high demand for your product so people pursue you for it. Our product, “Softball” how We have had success over the year with wins at state in do we create a greater demand for it? At PCSA we have Under 10’s Boys, Open Men and Over 35 Mens taking made small changes in junior parts of the rules to make out the championships and our Under 13 boys runners it more enjoyable, but mainly we are focusing on our up. facility and daily activities, making that a great “thing” to be a part of so people want to come and join because This year has seen the continuation of our Batter Up they have fun there at PCSA. Program which was again popular with last year’s children graduating to Teeball. Our main goal is to increase membership at PCSA in our Junior competition. We held competitions during our summer season across all age groups and saw registrations within the I would like to acknowledge our current new executive association remain static (i.e. no drop in numbers) for committee for the enthusiasm and willingness to have the first time in many years. Continued recruitment a go. via social media, through cross sport promotion and via local schools is a focus for our upcoming summer Trent Atkins - President recruitment drive.
48 A major focus has been continued within the association Technical Areas to build our social media profile. The increase in the The association continues to develop our umpiring team frequency and quantity of photos, videos and events via our UIC Paul Bourke with the assistance of our small published on Facebook and our website greatly umpiring team headed by Jennie McKenny and Dave improving our popularity and response rates. We have Roberts. The junior blues programming is developing, two members who have taken photos each week across and we have some good new umpires coming along. the season and these have been regularly posted to The association welcomed 4 new level 1 umpires thanks Facebook along with some great promotional videos. to the great work of our small but dedicated group of umpires in the SDSUA. A big focus in 2018/19 season has been on recruitment with our free rego initiative bringing 60 new members Future to the association. Of the 60 new registrations under the Strong committees help build strong associations and free rego initiative 49 played the full season and by far while our board is small the support they provide the majority that didn’t finish the season were seniors. our Association is incredible and I am always amazed This initiative cost the association a direct cost of just and grateful for how much time and energy they are over $3000 and we are waiting to see how many return prepared to give to softball. The Association looks this season. The expansion by government of the 2nd forward to maintaining our great relationship with $100 rebate should help with funding for most players Liverpool City council, we understand that we are as we will be their primary summer season and all our blessed to have 12 excellent diamonds, and this can’t clubs are now taking this payment through SportsTG. happen without council’s support.
During out 18/19 financial year we held no Masters Council were particularly responsive and helpful after Tournaments but this year in the 19/20 financial year some vandalism earlier in the year. The expansion of we will host 4 – our own one was held in May and we our recruitment program, cross targeting winter sports are hosting 3 for Masters teams before the start of our with discounted registrations and specialist support, summer season in October. for teams coming across from other sports is looking promising. We will continue to try to build our positive The Association continues to provide opportunities interaction with the local press via the local papers in and support to our players and officials who strive to the Fairfield and Liverpool area who have given us represent the Association, NSW and Australia. some great coverage over the past 12 months. Over the next 12 months we hope to develop further sponsorship Over the past 12 month our Association has had following opportunities for the association. represent as either Regional, State or Australian players or officials: Blake Becquet, Zachary Roberts, Tony Jackson, Natalie Armstrong, Amber Gunn, Maria Kathryn Warburton - President Wakefield, Blake Jackson, Daniel Harrison, Izack Rossi, Aidan Kajan, Shaun Lanaghan, Hayden Mathews, Kieran O’Leary, Liam O’Leary, Ethan Roberts, Zane Brown, Riley McGettigan, Mehdi Rizvi, Mal Nunn. The association has provided financial assistance to players and officials to the value more than $5300.
A huge congratulation to Hayden Mathews for winning the 2018 State Male Athlete of the Year and Shaun Lanaghan for being the Youth Male Athlete of the Year at the 2018 State Teams Dinner.
Grants Virginia Harrison has continued her great work as our grants board member and has gained several new grants, including one for volunteer support and one for training of coaches/scorers and admin. The grants Virginia won last year have been implemented with the new defib and the redevelopment of diamond 9. Additional dugouts are also being added to some of our diamonds.
49 Sutherland was also proud to again win the 2017/18 State League this year, well done to all the teams who play in the Premier State competition.
Sutherland once again represented well in the State Championships coming second in the U19 Girls and Open Women’s State Championships and 3rd in the U13 Girls and Boys, U15 Girls and U19 Boys. Well done SUTHERLAND SHIRE Sutho! Sutherland was very well represented at NSW and Softball as a National Sport continues to struggle as Australian level. Our players helped win National national membership numbers continue to fall. Championships in the Opens and U17s. Unfortunately, as our membership overall also continues Well done to all those who were successful in making to fall however we managed to field 58 teams this year, a New South Wales, Australian or National or down from 61. 663 individual members, down slightly International Teams/Squads, you continue to make from 670 last season. Sutherland very proud. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours. However, even though we had fewer members I think the role of the Association is to provide the best Softball This year we are skinning Diamond 2 & 3 which will experience possible no matter how many members we give us 3 full skinned diamonds. have and to that end I believe we continued to provide a great Softball experience to all our members in the Our representative portfolio cannot function without 2019/20 season. the support of so many people who make everything happen. I would like to thank all our Coaches, Managers, I hope all players and officials walked away from the Scorers, Umpires who attend all our tournaments, 2018/19 season with many great memories and I look Parents and The Management Committee. forward to everyone “bringing a friend” to next year’s competition, particularly in the senior grades. Also a huge shout out to our group of dedicated umpires who support the teams throughout the rep season. The fun did not stop at our fields with many of our Representative Teams going on to do Sutherland proud I would like to wish all our future rep players and over the year well done to all the players and officials staff the very best in the upcoming season – go get’em who worked so very hard to make all our representative Sutherland… teams a success again this season. Craig Oberg - President 2018/19 saw continued support of SSSA Representative in State Tournaments. Sutherland Association Teams entered into State Tournaments included: • U11’s Girls • U13’s Girls & Boys • U15’s Girls & Boys • U17’s Girls & Boys • U19’s Women & Men • Over 35 Women • Open’s Women • Winter League Women • State League Women
Sutherland was proud to again be in the Over 35 Grand Final again this year. Unfortunately, we could not pull it off three years in a row, well done to Cumberland on a great win. This is a wonderful competition and the girls love playing the sport and really enjoy the atmosphere at BISP.
50 A special mention and thank you needs to be given to Tess Lynch- Whitton who ran school programs at Manilla Central School and Wallabadah Primary School during Term 1. Tess taught the children basis skills and rules of softball as an introduction. From the feedback we have had from both schools she did a wonderful job with the TAMWORTH skills of the children definitely enhanced. We hope they will continue the program closer to the 2019/20 season Another Softball season has now come and gone and I which will continue the interest and possibly have a would consider it was a success. team or individuals play in our competition. Well done Tess and thank you for your efforts. Unfortunately we were unable to fill all the positions on the TSA board, however the members on the board We are fortunate to have made a profit this season all were enthusiastic and contributed to working to which is reflected in our audited accounts, which is maintain another season of softball in Tamworth. due to some prudent management of our monies by the board that sees TSA is in a sound financial position. It was pleasing to see our junior numbers maintained and the teeball and modball competitions continue. Next season I would like to see an increase in our All players improved their skills and game knowledge junior membership, teams and especially our senior as the season progressed and this is a credit to all our membership and teams. If our numbers increase our volunteer coaches, managers and umpires. representative program to be reinvigorated and allow TSA to attend carnivals and State Championship again. As the season commenced Richard Webb conducted a level 1 coaching course for a number of members and I Finally I would like to thank all members of the board am pleased to see so much enthusiasm to grow softball and the members of TSA for their support throughout in Tamworth. the season and allowing softball in Tamworth to continue. A special thank you to Brett Treuer, Barbara Anderson and Richard Webb for putting together a development Damian Henry - President squad who trained during the off season and attended a gala day in Sydney before season commenced. This allowed the players to put their skills into practice in match scenarios against players of similar age group but mostly higher skills level and match hardened.
The game of Softball cannot operate without umpires and we were fortunate to have Ian Hocquard and Theresa Milaor who dedicated their time each week to WAGGA WAGGA umpire our teeball and modball games. Without their dedication we would not have such a successful juniors Competition/Numbers program. Thank you also to our club volunteers who Our Season began on the 13th October 2018. Our attended umpiring duty for the senior’s competition registration numbers were down a little to the previous each week. No doubt attending umpiring duty gave season with our total registrations being 499. Strong them a good insight and perspective of the game and numbers still in our juniors and sub junior age brackets. a better understanding of the rules. Thank you to all for contributing to Tamworth softball this season Our Seniors numbers particularly the A grade division without your valuable contribution we do not have a in both Men’s & Women’s is where we were lacking competition. with a 3 team women’s A grade competition again & Men’s comp combining into one grade until splitting Unfortunately our senior numbers and teams dropped into A & B for finals. off however this is no way dropped the standard of play that was displayed each week. Congratulations to Whilst we would like these numbers to be much higher the United Softball club having both their teams in the there are some positives for this situation. Due to the grand final with the Oldbats proving why they were lower numbers in seniors it has enabled the Association the best team all season by been the premiers for the to encourage the younger talented players to play their 2018/19 season. age bracket also playing up a grade (in some cases 2) to fill teams. This has meant that some U15’s playing B grade have also debuted in A grade this season.
51 WWSA encouraged players to play as many games as Our amenities block that was build in the early 1980’s they were able. Even in the juniors & sub juniors we had by the support of many members & in-kind donations some players playing 2 games every week. will be demolished next week and a terrific new bigger & better amenities block will be put in it’s place over the In my opinion this opportunity for juniors to play coming 4 – 5 months. We will have a bigger better more games on a Saturday is very important for canteen, male & female umpiring facilities in a combined their development and has only aided their skills & room, a new meeting room, more storage and toilets. experience which in turn assists with retention and possible representative opportunities. Thirdly due to obtaining the grant monies the funds that our local council had budgeted for amenities renovations We only have a 16 round competition for the year in these were able to be used for the renovation of our main Wagga so every opportunity to play more games diamond that needed levelling, returfing & remarking helps in development and retention of players. Our to remove all the lumps and bumps over time. Diamond counterparts in the City have both a summer & winter 2 & 3 will also benefit from the stockpile of the correct competition as well as numerous gala days through diamond mix purchased by WWCC for the other project the season for their players to gain a lot of game time that will help fix these other 2 diamonds before our new & experience. If our numbers were very healthy & season starts. every team & diamond was full then the opportunity for players to play multiple games on a Saturday might In total close to a million dollars will have been spent on not exist. However it is still our goal to grow numbers our amenities and grounds since December 2018 by the again in all areas, but especially the Women’s A grade completion of all these works. & over 15 year old boys to then transition to the Men’s competition. Highlights - We are very proud to say we have had many of our talented young players reach some terrific Recruitment Strategy milestones in their representative experiences in the past A lot of discussion has been had at WWSA about year. Making Australian teams, State teams, Country, recruitment & retention. My belief is that a positive CHS, CCC, Riverina & PSSA. I won’t list them all here culture, well run association, and good communication but we are very proud of their achievements on & off is imperative to the success of this. the diamond.
Our stance the past 2 seasons was a no tolerance to bad Milestone – Later this year marks the 50th anniversary behaviour, bullying, and providing a safe & positive of WWSA forming as an incorporated entity back in environment for our members and umpires. I am 1979. We look forward to celebrating this along with the pleased to say this past season we saw the benefits of opening of our new amenities block and turning on of that and had no disciplinary committee reports or major the new lights. conflicts. This is important for retaining and attracting This will allow us a great opportunity to engage with umpires and families to our sport even more important our local community and recruit new & “old” players than affordable fees etc. to our competition.
I commend Chris Hall our Secretary in the wonderful Goals – More clinics/workshops here in Wagga for up & job he has done on our communications this past year, coming coaches & especially umpires as we need more it is very important for engagement and retention to help on the ground to support growth for the future. have good, clear communication. Our Facebook page Many hands make light work. is a great tool for not just for communication but also recruitment, retention and community engagement. The future looks bright for WWSA with a continued This has grown in one year to 545 followers & still focus on the positives and working together for the good growing. of our sport, players, families, our local community and the wider softball community. Grants/Funding/Facilities A very successful year. Early in 2018 we applied for Deanna McNaughton - President several grants in partnership with Wagga Wagga City Council to upgrade several facilities. We are thrilled to say that we were successful in both these grants. Firstly our lights on our main diamond are currently being removed & replaced with new LED light towers that will be brighter, dim-able, and more efficient to run. This will certainly help with the Men’s competition on Monday nights.
52 STATE EVENTS RESULTS STATE TEAMS 2018 AWARDS
53 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
2019 2018 U10 State Championship U13 State Championship Boys Boys
1st Southern Districts 1st Macarthur 2nd Cumberland Nepean 2nd Southern Districts 3rd Georges River 3rd Cumberland Nepean 4th Macarthur 4th Georges River 5th Penrith City 5th Orange 6th Campbelltown 6th Penrith City 7th Sutherland 7th Campbelltown 8th Newcastle 8th Sutherland
2019 2018 U10 State Championship U13 State Championship Girls Girls
1st Manly Warringah 1st Cumberland Nepean 2nd Cumberland Nepean 2nd Macarthur 3rd North Shore = 3rd Sutherland & North Shore 4th Georges River 5th Manly Warringah 5th Hornsby 6th Penrith City 6th Penrith City 7th Wagga Wagga 7th Campbelltown 8th Georges River 8th Macarthur 9th Hornsby 10th Southern Districts 11th Campbelltown
54 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
2018 2019 U15 State Championship U16 State Championship Boys Mens
1st Macarthur 1st Macarthur 2nd Penrith City 2nd Orange 3rd Newcastle 3rd Penrith City 4th Orange 4th Cumberland Nepean 5th Cumberland Nepean 5th Newcastle 6th Georges River 6th Sutherland 7th Southern Districts 7th Southern Districts 8th Sutherland 9th Campbelltown
2019 2018 U16 State Championship U15 State Championship Womens Girls 1st North Shore 1st Manly Warringah 2nd Manly Warringah 2nd North Shore 3rd Cumberland Nepean =3rd Macarthur & Sutherland 4th Macarthur 5th Penrith City 5th Sutherland 6th Cumberland 6th Penrith City 7th Wagga Wagga 7th Hornsby 8th Hornsby 8th Orange =9th Southern Districts & Newcastle 9th Wagga Wagga =11th Orange & Georges River 10th Southern Districts 13th Campbelltown 11th Newcastle 12th Georges River
55 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
2019 2018 U18 State Championship Open State Championship Men Men
1st Penrith City 1st Southern Districts 2nd Macarthur 2nd Georges River 3rd Georges River 3rd Macarthur 4th Orange 4th Penrith City 5th Newcastle 5th Cumberland Nepean 6th Southern Districts 6th Campbelltown 7th Central Coast
2019 2018 U18 State Championship Open State Championship Women Women
1st Cumberland Nepean 1st Manly Warringah 2nd Hornsby 2nd Sutherland =3rd Penrith City & North Shore 3rd Cumberland Nepean 5th Manly Warringah 4th North Shore 6th Macarthur 5th Penrith City 7th Sutherland 6th Newcastle 8th Southern Districts 7th Georges River =9th Campbelltown/Central Coast 8th Campbelltown 10th Newcastle
56 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS STATE LEAGUE RESULTS
2019 2018 Over 35 State Championship State League Men Men
1st Southern Districts 1st Tropics 2nd Newcastle 2nd Dolphins 3rd Macarthur 3rd United 4th Cumberland Nepean 4th Mounties 5th Penrith City 5th Thurabredz - Tahi 6th Georges River 6th Titans 7th Campbelltown 7th Demons 8th Thurabredz - Rua
2019 2018 Over 35 State Championship State League Women Women
1st Cumberland Nepean 1st Manly Eagles 2nd Sutherland 2nd North Shore 3rd Far North Coast 3rd Panthers 4th Newcastle 4th Sharks 5th Macarthur 5th Hills 6th Illawarra 7th Penrith City 8th Manly Warringah 9th Southern Districts
57 LEAGUES RESULTS
2019 2019 Winter League Development League Women Boys
1st North Shore 1st Red Sox 2nd Phoenix 2nd Blue Jays 3rd Hit Squad 3rd United 4th Wanderers 4th SDSA =5th Hornsby Wolves & Cumberland Force =7th Cubs, Manly Eagles =9th Hills, Sweet Heat, Sharks, Blue Jays
2019 Development League Girls
1st Shore Hurricanes 2nd Cumberland Force 3rd Sweet Heat 4th Phantoms 5th Manly Eaglets 6th United Flames 7th Hornsby 8th SDSA 9th Hills
58 2019 NSW OPEN WOMEN’S 2019 NSW OPEN MEN’S TEAM TEAM
Venue: Perth DATE: 5 - 11 January 2019 Venue: Canberra DATE: 13 - 19 January 2019
GRAND FINAL SCORE GRAND FINAL SCORE NSW 4 defeated SA Starz 3 ACT 2 defeated NSW 1
Head Coach: Kerrie Porter Head Coach: Adam Sheehan Assistant Coaches: John Neilsen Assistant Coaches: Troy Lach Neridah Wearne Peter Rainer Specialist Coach Melanie Roche Administrator: Lesley Darby Administrator: Annette Tsitsikronis Statistician: Sue Frost Statistician: Rowena Whitlle Physiotherapist: Kandice Goodwin Video Analyst Tony Mackie
Stacey Porter *(Captain) James Todhunter* (Captain) Stacey McManus* (V/Capt) Liam O’Leary* (V/Captain) Bianca Abrahams Callum Beashel* Michelle Cox* Blake Bell AWARDS Amelia Cudicio* AWARDS Josh Bond MVP Award Emma Iuliano MVP Award Mitchell Brownlow* Rachel Lack Montana Kearnes Mitchell Brownlow James Darby Pitching Award Shannon Keevers* Nathan Dickinson Ellen Roberts Rachel Lack* Lachlan Hay* Batting Award Zara Masters Aidan Kajan Stacey Porter Tahli Moore* Jayden Lach* Player of the Final Kaia Parnaby* Shaun Lanaghan Rachel Lack Ellen Roberts* Hayden Mathews* Tarni Stepto* Luke Ollerenshaw Jenna Trim Harri Peters* Taylah Tsitsikronis*
GILLEYS SHIELD FINAL STANDINGS JOHN REID SHIELD FINAL STANDINGS 1. NSW Firestars 2. SA Starz 1. ACT 89ers 2. NSW 3. WA Flames 4. Vic Titans 3. Victoria 4. Western Blaze 5. ACT Diamonds 6. Qld Heat 5. Qld Patriots 6. SA
MCLAUGHLIN CUP WINNERS - NSW Firestars * Denotes players selected in Australian Teams or Squads
59 2019 NSW U23 WOMEN’S 2019 NSW U23 MEN’S TEAM TEAM
Venue: Brisbane DATE: 7 - 13 July 2019 Venue: Brisbane DATE: 7 - 13 July 2019
GRAND FINAL SCORE GRAND FINAL SCORE QLD 3 defeated NSW 1 QLD 5 defeated NSW 0
Head Coach: Chris Coleman Head Coach: Chris Brownlow Assistant Coach: Kristy Simmons Assistant Coach: Dave Garland Charlie Whetu Jason Voncina Administrator: Tanya Quinn Administrator: Julianne McCaffery Statistician: Sandra Palmer Statistician: Lynne Townsend
Bria Toohey (Captain) Aiden Kelly (Captain) Georgia Medcalf (V/Captain) Blake Jackson (V/Captain) Sarah Diener Matthew Beach Breanna Evans Jacob Donaldson Rachelle Gutteridge Dylan Gavin AWARDS Jade Hemaridis AWARDS Daniel Harrison Pitching Award Lauren Herbert Pitching Award Ryan King Kandra Lamb Bree Honeybrook Matthew Beach Maclaine Lowe Emma Iuliano Izack Rossi Kandra Lamb Joshua Ryan Caitlin Michels Lachlan Smith Nicole Michels Chloe Minehan Maddison Smith Kalina Stepto Ashleigh Viera
JOYCE LESTER SHIELD FINAL STANDINGS LAING HARROW SHIELD FINAL STANDINGS 1.QLD 2. NSW 1. QLD 2. NSW 3. SA 4. VIC 3. WA 4. Aust U17 5. ACT 6. WA 5. NSW
* Denotes players selected in Australian Teams or Squads
60 2019 NSW U19 WOMEN’S 2019 NSW U19 MEN’S TEAM TEAM
Venue: Sydney DATE: 20 - 26 January 2019 Venue: Sydney DATE: 20 - 26 January 2019
GRAND FINAL SCORE GRAND FINAL SCORE NSW 6 defeated QLD 2 QLD 3 defeated NSW 2
Head Coach: John Neilsen Head Coach: Adam Rindfleish Assistant Coaches: Brett Kirk Assistant Coaches: Scott Rindfleish Nikki Morley Chris Brownlow Administrator: Sue Pobjie Administrator: Jason Voncina Statistician: Damaras Clarkson Statistician: Maria Wakefield Physiotherapist: Nicole Cruceanu
Jenna Trim* (Captain) Bradley Kilpatrick (Captain) Jorja Barrett (V/Captain) Jarred Garland (V/Captain) Mya Geros* (V/Captain) Matthew Beach Anisha Sawaid* (V/Captain) Thomas Cass Breanna Evans Corey Gleeson Shelby Fulton AWARDS Tyler Kelly AWARDS Callista Gatt Pitching Award Jack Morel MVP Award Samantha Glover* Bradley Kilpatrick Michael Noble Shaylan Whatman Isabelle Hanna* Harrison Pudner Pitching Award Layhnee Kearnes Zac Raso Jorja Barrett Lizzie Hogg Hayden-Jesse Reveco Ellie Marks* Brady Shears Emily Peters* Lachlan Smith Shaylan Whatman* Jack Taylor Sasha Willems* Lachlan Walton Joshua Wickens
ELINOR MCKENZIE SHIELD FINAL STANDINGS NOX BAILEY FINAL STANDINGS 1. QLD 2. NSW 1. QLD 2. NSW 3. SA 4. VIC 3. WA 4. ACT 5. ACT 6. WA 5. SA
* Denotes players selected in Australian Teams or Squads
61 2019 NSW U17 WOMEN’S 2019 NSW U17 MEN’S TEAM TEAM
Venue: Adelaide DATE: 5 - 11 January 2019 Venue: Adelaide DATE: 5 - 11 January 2019
GRAND FINAL SCORE GRAND FINAL SCORE NSW 8 defeated SA 1 QLD 6 defeated NSW 5
Head Coach: Darrin Crisp Head Coach: Peter Rainer Assistant Coaches: Wayne Warren Assistant Coaches: Tony Jackson Sarah Wickens Dave Sheppard Administrator: Sally Diener Administrator: Justin Saunby Statistician: Christine Fraser Statistician: Rhonda Schultz
Keeley Lennon* (Captain) Ethan Field* (Captain) Emily Paull (V/Capt) Klayton Kilpatrick* (V/Captain) Mackenzie Walker* (V/Capt) Joshua Banks* Natalie Armstrong Patrick Beach AWARDS Ryleigh Arnott* AWARDS Blake Becquet MVP Award Madi Baker* Player of the Final Jack Davies* Mackenzie Walker Georgia Barton Ethan Field Matthew Eder Pitching Award Nicole Connacher* Jeremy Garland* Grace Wrixon Mia Gilmore* Jake Gleeson Batting Award Amber Gunn* Blake Hunter* Madi Baker Jayde Jensen* Caden Keed* Player of the Final Hannah MacKean Elliott Kirgan Madi Baker Alyssa Mighell Boston Lowe Charli Orsini* Zachary Roberts* Caitlin Wilde Xander Ruggeri Grace Wrixon* Hayden Shaw*
ESTHER DEASON SHIELD FINAL STANDINGS ARTHUR ALLSOPP SHIELD FINAL STANDINGS 1. NSW 2. SA 1. QLD 2. NSW 3.VIC 4. WA 3. WA 4. VIC 5. QLD 6. ACT 5. SA
* Denotes players selected in Australian Teams or Squads
62 2018 ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS
AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR MEMBERSHIP AWARD Winner: Cumberland Nepean Winner: Newcastle Finalists: Cumberland Nepean, Hornsby, Finalists: Georges River, Mid North Coast, Newcastle Newcastle, North Shore, Penrith City
COUNTRY AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR Winner: Newcastle DEVELOPMENT AWARD Finalists: Central Coast, Newcastle, Orange, Wagga Wagga Winner: Wagga Wagga Finalists: Cumberland Nepean, Manly Warringah, North Shore, Wagga Wagga
SOCIA MEDIA AWARD CLUB OF THE YEAR Winner: Penrith City Winner: Blue Mountains Softball Club Finalists: Manly Warringah, Hornsby, Newcastle, Finalists: Blue Mountains (Penrith City), North Rocks Penrith City (Hornsby), Strikers (Newcastle), Tigers (Campbelltown)
SOFTBALL NSW SERVICE TO SOFTBALL AWARDS
GOVERNANCE AWARD Winner: Hornsby Finalists: Cumberland Nepean, Hornsby, Macarthur, Dianne Doug Roger Kath Newcastle Cooper Freeman Lucas Schofield
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