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ANNUAL REPORT 2013

94th Annual Report

FINANCIAL STATEMENT : Period Ending 31st October 2013

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S T G E O R G E B A S E B A L L A S S O C I A T I O N I N C .

St George Baseball Association Inc 3 Annual Report : 2013 season

Table of Contents

Honour Roll : Life Members 4

‘In Memorium’ 6

Office Bearers 1970 - 2013 7

Agenda | Order of Business 9

Minutes : 2013 AGM 10

President’s Report 18

Secretary’s Report 19

Registrar-Recorder’s Report 20

Disciplinary Committee Report 21

Umpire’s Association Report 22

Treasurer’s Report 23

Club Reports 28

2013 Association Perpetual Awards 36

2013 Premiers & Award Winners 37

Recommendations : Season 2014 38

Proposed rule changes/considerations : Season 2014 39

Election of Office Bearers : Season 2014 40

2013 Competition Results & Statistics 41

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St George Baseball Association Inc 4 Annual Report : 2013 season

Honour Roll : Life Members

Association founded in 1914 - Incorporated in 1989

This section is dedicated to those members of the St George Baseball Association who have given so much in terms of their time and talents and have worked tirelessly for the Association for many years in ways too numerous to mention. Those members who have shared their thoughts, plans and passions with others for the betterment of our sport.

The StGBA stands today as a testimonial to their commitment, values and perseverance.

We acknowledge these extraordinary individuals and accord them a place of honour within the pages of our history.

Association members inducted as Life Members (*denotes Deceased)

Life Member Induction Year Service

Rupert PARSONS* 1940 Secretary 1920-22, 1929-39

Harry ‘Pop’ LAWRENCE* President 1939-1953

Albert ‘Bunny’ GRAY*

Ambrose ‘Ammy’ GIBBONS* 1957

Wally HOWELL*

Harry FARR*

A. Phillip AUSTIN* B.E.M 1963 Treasurer 1940-47, 1949-59, 1979-82 & 1986 President 1954-65, Secretary 1964, 1982 Registrar 1981, Public Officer 1981-83 Patron 1981 (Bar added 1983)

Ross GRAHAM* 1966 Asst Secretary 1961-65, Secretary 1969-77 Inter-Association Coach

George BOYCE* 1975 Asst Sec. Umpire Appts Off. & Umpire

Jim McCULLOCH 1975 Umpire

Keith GILLIVER 1977 President 1968-71 & 1973-78

Norman HORD* 1982 Patron 1983-2005

Geoff ROBERTSON 1983 President 1972, 1979-81 & 1985-86 & Umpire

Fred BRIDGES* 1984 nominated by Giants Baseball Club

Dennis MANNIX 1985 Secretary 1978-81, 1983-85 & 1989-93 Asst Sec. 1966-67, JDC Co-Chair 1998-99 Patron 2005-2012

Miall SMITH 1986 Treasurer 1993-98, Asst Sec. 1980-96 P. Off 1990-92

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John BAKER 1986 President 1982-84 & 86 JDC Co-Chair 1998-99 & 2001 JDC Chair 2000

Vivian TURNER* 1989 Asst Sec. 1968-69 Ump. Assoc President Umpire til 1994

Jim STRICKLAND* 1992 President 1987-97, Secretary 1986 Treasurer 1983-85, 1990-92 Patron 1998-2005

Don TROUNCE 1998 Executive 1988, Secretary 1998-2001 P. Off 1998-2005

Tom EVANS 2005 Secretary 1995-97, Treasurer 2001-2011 President 2012

Matt LYLE 2009 Registrar 1999, Treasurer 2000 President 2001-2007

Philip MCCONACHIE 2012 Registrar 1996-1998 President 1997-2000

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‘In Memorium’

friends ..

you touched so many hearts.

guide us with your grace

and give us the strength to go on.

forever in our hearts,

rest in peace

Norman “Norm” HORD (St.G.B.A. Life Member)

(St George Juniors Baseball Club Life Member) (St George Sutherland Baseball Umpires Association Life Member)

.. to live in hearts we leave behind is not to die..

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Office Bearers 1970 – 2013

YEAR PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER ASST.

SECRETARY REGISTRAR/ RECORDER

PUBLICITY OFFICER

2013 T EVANS S HITCHCOCK G GRIGG W COREY G ASHTON S COLLINS

2012 T EVANS W COREY G GRIGG S HITCHCOCK G ASHTON S COLLINS

2011 S COLLINS W COREY T EVANS J BAKER G ASHTON S COLLINS

2010 L BARNES W COREY T EVANS J BAKER S COLLINS S COLLINS

2009 L BARNES W COREY T EVANS J BAKER S COLLINS S COLLINS

2008 L BARNES W COREY T EVANS J BAKER S COLLINS S COLLINS

2007 M LYLE W COREY T EVANS M TISSOT S COLLINS S COLLINS

2006 M LYLE K RIDLEY T EVANS W COREY S COLLINS S COLLINS

2005 M LYLE K RIDLEY T EVANS M TISSOT J BAKER S COLLINS

2004 M LYLE M TISSOT T EVANS K JOHNSON J BAKER S COLLINS

2003 M LYLE M TISSOT T EVANS K JOHNSON J BAKER S COLLINS

2002 M LYLE M TISSOT T EVANS W COREY J BAKER S COLLINS

2001 M LYLE D TROUNCE T EVANS W COREY J BAKER M TISSOT

2000 P McCONACHIE D TROUNCE M LYLE C MALTBY W COREY

J BAKER M TISSOT

1999 P McCONACHIE D TROUNCE S RENWICK C MALTBY M LYLE D TROUNCE

1998 P McCONACHIE D TROUNCE M SMITH S RENWICK P McCONACHIE D TROUNCE

1997 J STRICKLAND P McCONACHIE

T EVANS M SMITH S RENWICK P McCONACHIE D TROUNCE

1996 J STRICKLAND T EVANS M SMITH M SMITH P McCONACHIE D TROUNCE

1995 J STRICKLAND T EVANS M SMITH M SMITH S HAGGERTY D TROUNCE

1994 J STRICKLAND C WILLIAMS M SMITH M SMITH E GILLSON D TROUNCE

1993 J STRICKLAND D MANNIX M SMITH M SMITH J STRICKLAND D TROUNCE

1992 J STRICKLAND D MANNIX J STRICKLAND M SMITH E GILLSON M SMITH

1991 J STRICKLAND D MANNIX J STRICKLAND M SMITH E GILLSON M SMITH

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1990 J STRICKLAND D MANNIX J BANKS J STRICKLAND

M SMITH E GILLSON M SMITH

1989 J STRICKLAND D MANNIX J BANKS M SMITH G FROST B PAULSEN

1988 J STRICKLAND E GILLSON J STRICKLAND M SMITH G FROST B PAULSEN

1987 J STRICKLAND E GILLSON E JONES M SMITH P HYNES G GILLIVER

1986 J BAKER G ROBERTSON

J STRICKLAND H BAKER A P AUSTIN

M SMITH H BAKER /P HYNES

B EAGER

1985 G ROBERTSON D MANNIX J STRICKLAND M SMITH H BAKER B EAGER

1984 J BAKER D MANNIX J STRICKLAND M SMITH H BAKER H BAKER

1983 J BAKER D MANNIX J STRICKLAND M SMITH H BAKER A P AUSTIN

1982 J BAKER A P AUSTIN A P AUSTIN M SMITH L RICHARDSON H BAKER

L RICHARDSON A P AUSTIN

1981 G ROBERTSON D MANNIX A P AUSTIN M SMITH J BAKER A P AUSTIN

J BAKER A P AUSTIN

1980 G ROBERTSON D MANNIX A P AUSTIN M SMITH I McKELVIE I McKELVIE

1979 G ROBERTSON D MANNIX A P AUSTIN I McKELVIE I McKELVIE I McKELVIE

1978 K GILLIVER D MANNIX D SIMPSON C APPEL C APPEL C APPEL

1977 K GILLIVER R GRAHAM J CHAPLIN C APPEL C APPEL C APPEL

1976 K GILLIVER R GRAHAM J CHAPLIN K BRIDGES C APPEL C APPEL

1975 K GILLIVER R GRAHAM J CHAPLIN K BRIDGES C APPEL C APPEL

1974 K GILLIVER R GRAHAM J CHAPLIN K WOOD D FARRAR D FARRAR

1973 K GILLIVER R GRAHAM J CHAPLIN K WOOD I DAVIDSON I DAVIDSON

1972 G ROBERTSON R GRAHAM B MOORE K WOOD I DAVIDSON I DAVIDSON

1971 K GILLIVER R GRAHAM B MOORE G KEATING I DAVIDSON I DAVIDSON

1970 K GILLIVER R GRAHAM B MOORE G KEATING I DAVIDSON I DAVIDSON

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Agenda | Order of Business

1. Welcome Delegates, Life Members and invited Guests

2. Receipt and acknowledgement of Apologies

3. Confirmation and adoption of the minutes of the 2013 AGM

4. Correspondence received prior to the 2014 AGM and/or business arising from the previous minutes

5. Submission, consideration and adoption of the Annual Management Committee Reports

5.1. President’s Report 5.2. Secretary’s Report 5.3. Registrar/Recorder’s Report 5.4. Disciplinary Committee Report 5.5. Umpires Association Report 5.6. Individual Affiliated Club Reports

6. Submission and adoption of the Treasurer’s Report (Financial Statements, Income/Expenditure,

and Balance Sheet)

7. General Business 7.1. Presentation of Annual Perpetual Competition Player Awards and Trophies for 2013 Season

7.2. Submission and recommendations for Office Bearers’ Honorariums (2013 Management Committee) Hon. President $500.00

Hon. Secretary $400.00 Hon. Treasurer $400.00

Hon. Assistant Secretary $200.00

Registrar/Recorder $400.00 Web Administrator $250.00

Umpire Appointments Officer $350.00 Disciplinary Committee Chair $300.00

7.3. Draft Meeting Schedule 2014 Season 7.4. Draft Playing Schedule 2014 Season 7.5. Recommendations/Proposals for 2014 Season (2013 Management Committee)

8. Election of Life Members

9. Election of Office Bearers : 2014 Season 9.1. Appointment of Returning Officer

9.2. Election of Officer Bearers for 2014

10. New Business (Incoming Committee) 11. Meeting Closed (supper & refreshments served)

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Minutes : 2013 AGM

11th February 2013, St George Leagues Club

Executive Committee : President – Tom Evans Treasurer – Graham Grigg

Assistant Secretary – Stuart Hitchcock

Registrar/Recorder – Grahame Ashton Publicity Officer (Webmaster) – Scott Collins

Attendees : As per attendance sheet

Apologies : Secretary – Wendy Corey

Life Member – Matt Lyle

Chris Buggie (President – St George Juniors); John Bailey (JDC); Bill Richardson (Illawong – Delegate); Tony Thomas (Patron –

Giants) Glen Humphry (President – Illawong); Phill Boseley (Comets –

Delegate)

Meeting open 7:36pm

1. Welcome to the St George Baseball Association’s 2013 AGM.

Welcome and thank you to all Clubs for attendance at the AGM and also for attendance at Delegate’s meetings throughout the season.

Welcome to invited guests and Life Members – Dennis Mannix, Tom Evans and Phil McConachie.

2. Receipt and acknowledgement of apologies

As listed above.

3. Confirmation and adoption of the minutes of the 2012 AGM

Due to extenuating circumstances the Committee is unable to include the minutes from the 2012

AGM at this point in time. The Committee would like to make two motions regarding this matter.

Motion 1: When the minutes for the 2012 AGM become available, they are to be put forward at the

next AGM for confirmation, adoption and inclusion in the Association records as being true and complete.

Moved: Stuart Hitchcock Seconded: Grahame Ashton

Motion was carried

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Motion 2: The Committee puts forward that the 2012 AGM was held, and the points listed below is a

summation of that meeting: The AGM was held on the 27th February 2012 at the St George Leagues Club and commenced

at approximately 7:30pm

That the honoraria of the 2011 Committee were approved and paid as follows

Hon. President $500.00

Hon. Secretary $400.00

Hon. Treasurer $400.00 Hon. Assistant Secretary $200.00

Registrar/Recorder $400.00 Web Administrator $300.00

Umpire Appointments Officer $350.00 Disciplinary Committee Chair $250.00

That the election of the Officer Bearers for the 2012 Season took place and the following

people were duly elected to their roles Returning Officer Matt LYLE

Patron Dennis MANNIX Hon. President Tom EVANS

Hon. Secretary Wendy COREY

Hon. Treasurer Graham GRIGG Hon. Assistant Secretary Stuart HITCHCOCK

Registrar/Recorder Grahame ASHTON Web Administrator Scott COLLINS

Umpire Appointments Officer David CRABTREE Disciplinary Committee Chair Russell KNIGHT

Disciplinary Committee Secretary John BAILEY

Wet Weather Coordinator Lindsay EDEN Delegates to BNSW Phil McCONACHIE

Clarrie EADES

That the draft meeting and playing schedules were voted upon and approved for use

throughout the 2012 season.

Moved: Stuart Hitchcock Seconded: Phil Hollis

Motion was carried

4. Correspondence received prior to the 2013 AGM and/or business arising from the previous minutes

No correspondence and no outstanding matters

5. Submission, consideration and adoption of the 93rd Annual Management Committee Reports

President’s Report Secretary’s Report Registrar/Recorder’s Report Disciplinary Committee Report Umpires Association Report Individual Affiliated Club Reports

Reports were submitted as per the 93rd Annual Report. Discussion arose from the floor regarding the Presidential Report concerning the Amalgamation between STGBA and CSMLBA, and the Phil Austin

Heads of Agreement.

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Motion: To have a vote as to whether to vote on the amalgamation during the AGM.

Moved: Phil Hollis Seconded: Steve Lethlean

Motion was defeated

Motion: To adopt and accept the Committee reports for the President, Secretary, Registrar/Recorder,

Disciplinary Committee and Umpires Association. Moved: Phil Hollis Seconded: Chris Millott

Motion was carried

6. Submission and adoption of the Treasurer’s Report (Financial Statements,

Income/Expenditure, and Balance Sheet)

The Treasurer’s reports including financial reports were submitted as per the 93rd Annual Report.

Phil Hollis: Raised questions about the ground costs of operating the Phil Austin Grounds

Graham Grigg: replied with answers

James Irving: Raised a question where the CSMLBA ground payment fees are in the financial

statements Graham Grigg: did not have enough information with him on the night, will find out and return with

an answer

Motion: To adopt and accept the Treasurer’s reports for the 2012 year.

Moved: Chris Millott Seconded: Jenny McDonald

Motion was carried

7. General Business

Presentation of Annual Perpetual Competition Player Awards and Trophies

for 2012 Season

Thanks to all Clubs who have submitted nominations for their team members for the various awards for the 2012 season.

Life Members Dennis Mannix and Phil McConachie were invited to present this year’s awards.

Most Valuable Player (MVP)

Grade Trophy Player Club

1st The ‘Ray Lawler’ Trophy No nominations

2nd The ‘Orioles’ Trophy Zach MCINTYRE Sydney Tide

3rd The ‘Jim Strickland’ Trophy No nominations

4th The ‘Dennis Mannix’ Trophy No nominations

5th The ‘Miall Smith’ Trophy Stuart MARTIN Comets

6th The ‘Dennis Johnson’ Memorial Trophy Alan JONES Illawong

7th The ‘Chris Appel’ Memorial Trophy Andrew POWELL St Pats

8th The ‘Norm Hord’ Award No nominations

9th The ‘John Baker’ Award No competition

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Home Runs (HRs)

Most home runs hit in any grade Home

Runs Trophy Player Club

The ‘Ken Howard’ Trophy

Zach MCINTYRE (3)

Edward MCGREGOR (3)

Tony VOSNAKIS (3)

Sydney Tide

Illawong

Cronulla

Strikeouts (K2s) Most K2s by a pitcher in any grade

K2s Trophy Player Club The ‘George Boyce’ Trophy Alan JONES (65) Illawong

Club Championship Comets Baseball Club

Phil McConachie congratulated all the recipients of the awards and emphasized how important it was

for the clubs to make submissions and nominate their players.

Submission and recommendations for Office Bearers’ Honoraria (2012 Management Committee)

Hon. President $500.00

Hon. Secretary $300.00 Hon. Treasurer $400.00

Hon. Assistant Secretary $300.00

Registrar/Recorder $400.00 Web Administrator $300.00

Umpire Appointments Officer $350.00 Disciplinary Committee Chair $250.00

Motion: To accept the recommendations of the 2012 Management Committee’s Honorariums. Moved: Dennis Mannix Seconded: Chris Millott

Motion was carried

Draft Meeting Schedule 2013 Season

Motion: To drop proposed Delegates Meeting set down for the 25th March 2013, and the distribution of team gradings be done by email.

Moved: Michael Carter Seconded: Graham Grigg

Stuart Hitchcock: This brings the number of delegate’s meetings to 3, which meets the minimum

number required under the STGBA constitution.

Motion was carried

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Draft Playing Schedule 2013 Season

Motion: To drop proposed round being proposed for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend (8th and 9th June).

Moved: Scott Collins Seconded: Chris Millott

General discussion and debate took place from the floor regarding this motion.

Motion was carried

Motion: To have a split round across the Mother’s Day Weekend (11th and 12th May) and the Queen’s Birthday long weekend (8th and 9th June).

Moved: Michael Carter Seconded: Sean McIntyre

General discussion and debate took place from the floor regarding this motion.

Motion was defeated

Final Playing Schedule : 2013 Season

March / April

Mar 30th – 31st

Easter

6th – 7th

Round 1

13th – 14th School Hols

Round 2

20th – 21st School Hols

Round 3

27th – 28th School Hols

Round 4

May

4th – 5th

Round 5

11th – 12th

Mother’s Day Round 6

18th – 19th

Round 7

25th – 26th

Round 8

June

1st – 2nd

Round 9

8th – 9th

Queens B’day No Games

15th – 16th

Round 10

22nd – 23rd

Round 11

29th – 30th

School Hols Round 12

July

6th – 7th

School Hols Round 13

13th – 14th

School Hols Round 14

20th -21st

Round 15

27th -28th

Round 16

August

3rd – 4th

Round 17

10th – 11th

Semi Finals

17th – 18th

Finals

24th – 25th

Grand Finals

Recommendations/Proposals for 2013 Season (2012 Management

Committee)

Motion: To drop player fees by $5 for the upcoming season, in regards to the recommended fee structure.

Moved: Phil Hollis Seconded: Sean McIntyre

General discussion and debate took place from the floor regarding this motion.

Motion was defeated, fees stand as recommended

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Motion: A new rule be introduced as follows,

“13.7 There must be at least one scorer before a game shall be commenced, with this scorer sitting in the designated scorer’s area. The scorer cannot score from either dugout”. Moved: 2012 Committee Seconded: 2012 Committee

General discussion and debate took place from the floor regarding this motion.

Motion was carried, 5 votes to 4 votes

8. Election of Life Members

No nominations for life membership were received.

9. Election of Office Bearers : 2013 Season

Tom Evans invited the STGSBUA President Rob Buggie to be the 2013 Returning Officer and declared

all positions vacant.

Returning Officer : Rob Buggie (Hon. President of St George Sutherland Baseball Umpires Association)

Patron Nominee #1 Nominee #2

Name Dennis Mannix

Nominated By Tom Evans

Seconded By Graham Grigg

Nomination accepted, elected unopposed

Hon. President Nominee #1 Nominee #2

Name Tom Evans

Nominated By Graham Grigg

Seconded By Grahame Ashton

Nomination accepted, elected unopposed

Hon. Secretary Nominee #1 Nominee #2

Name Stuart Hitchcock

Nominated By Phil Hollis

Seconded By Grahame Ashton

Nomination accepted, elected unopposed

Hon. Treasurer Nominee #1 Nominee #2

Name Graham Grigg

Nominated By Chris Millott

Seconded By Mark Corey

Nomination accepted, elected unopposed

Hon. Asst. Secretary Nominee #1 Nominee #2

Name Wendy Corey

Nominated By Graham Grigg

Seconded By Tom Evans

Nomination accepted by proxy, elected unopposed

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Registrar/Recorder Nominee #1 Nominee #2

Name Grahame Ashton

Nominated By Graham Grigg

Seconded By Dave Weekes

Nomination accepted, elected unopposed

Publicity Officer Nominee #1 Nominee #2

Name Stuart Hitchcock Scott Collins

Nominated By John Cooper Ivan Connors

Seconded By Grahame Ashton Sean McIntyre

Scott Collins elected (16 – 14)

With thanks to Rob Buggie – Returning Officer 2013 Management Committee will seek and appoint the following positions for the upcoming season:

Umpire Appointment Officer (to be appointed by STGSBUA), Disciplinary Committee Chair, Disciplinary Committee Secretary, Wet Weather Coordinator and Delegates to BNSW.

10. New Business (Incoming Committee)

Motion: St George Assn post the entire draw for the season before the first round. Teams regraded

will then use the draw from the team they replaced. Moved: Robert Gower (via email) Seconded: Scott Collins

No one spoke for the motion.

Against the motion Stuart Hitchcock: This is a major disadvantage to the clubs who have grounds to set-up and pack-up

and rely on their teams to do those tasks, so what happens if those are the teams which get

regraded. Jeff Baker: Would potentially create major draw issues if the regrades up/down were not paired.

There is normally one sided regrades, i.e. one team only goes up or down.

General discussion and debate took place from the floor regarding this motion.

Motion was defeated

Motion: The remainder of the draw is posted in the week after any possible regrade is performed. Moved: Laurie Barnes Seconded: Corey Sharpe

General discussion and debate took place from the floor regarding this motion.

Motion was carried

Discussion Point: Laurie Barnes and James Irving: Has requested the Committee to investigate the re-

introduction of the St George Winter Junior competition for the U14’s and U16’s.

Action Item: Stuart Hitchcock to send EOI to all clubs to gauge interest, also to consult with the CSJBA to ensure there is no cross-over between the two associations.

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Discussion Point:

Laurie Barnes: Wanted to raise that this is the Arncliffe Scots 100th year and that they were planning various functions throughout the year, including a possible master’s tournament on

the long weekend in June or Oct. Laurie asked if Stuart could send out messages to the clubs for the various functions.

Next Delegate’s Meeting : 7:30pm – 11th March, 2013.

Please note : Clubs will be required to submit Team Forms and Club affiliation forms (available from

our website www.stgba.baseball.com.au) on that night.

Meeting Closed : 9:20pm, supper served.

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President’s Report This season has had a lot of challenges which I think we have overcome quite well. The Joint Venture discussions between the St.G.B.A. and the C.S.M.L.B.A. have been discontinued. The members voting for St George to continue as a separate identity, as it have for the last 99 years. St George Baseball Association will be 100 years old this year and I would ask for all clubs to submit some ideas as to how to celebrate this mile stone. The formation of the South Eastern Region Baseball Association has been put on hold for the time being. I think the competition has been run exceptionally well this past season with only a few hiccups. If you have any recommendations as to how it can be improved, your input would be greatly received. I would like to thank the Clubs and their committees for their hard work in preparing the grounds and providing canteen services. Please remember to support the canteens as the funds raised through the canteens provide better facilities for you to play on. To the hard working Executive Committee, my sincere thank you, for your continued hard work to achieve such a season. A thank you to the Umpires Association, on their difficulty job to supply umpires for all games with reduced personnel. Congratulations to the teams who achieved Grand Final wins, well done. To the other teams hope you enjoyed your season and good luck for the forthcoming season. Congratulations to the Comets Club on their wining of the Club Championship. It was sad to hear of the passing of Life Member, Norm Hord, as well as the Associations patron. I personally knew Norm for about 20 years and in this time I found him to always be there to give your good positive advice, never being negative. Vale Norm Hord R.I.P. Yours in baseball Tom Evans

Hon. President - STGBA

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St George Baseball Association Inc 19 Annual Report : 2013 season

Secretary’s Report

Congratulations to the Premiers of each grade, the MVPs, Club Champions & the individual winners of the Annual Perpetual Trophies, and a heartfelt thank you to the Umpire’s Association and the JDC for their tireless efforts and support during the 2013 season. To the Delegates who attend the meetings throughout the year and ensure that information is passed back to their respective Clubs - thanks for making the StGBA Executive’s job a little easier! To the grounds people, canteen workers, volunteers, coaches, managers, scorers and ‘general helpers’ (and their families) who continue to give freely of their time throughout the year - Thank you. Without these people we would not survive each season and their efforts are truly appreciated by the Committee and our Members. Please remember - each and every contribution, however small, is valuable. To my fellow Committee members, thank you for your efforts, it was definitely a learning curve again for me this year and your assistance was greatly appreciated by me. Without the Committee’s continued input and commitment in managing the Competition and the ongoing support volunteered to our Members, our Association cannot move forward. 2014 will bring with it a new set of challenges, but I know that those challenges will be met and overcome. It is also my hope for the upcoming season and beyond is that we continue to grow, both has an Association and as a resource for our Members. Good luck to all Clubs in the 2014 season and once again, thanks to all for your continued support. Stuart Hitchcock Hon. Secretary - STGBA

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St George Baseball Association Inc 20 Annual Report : 2013 season

Registrar-Recorder’s Report The 2013 again saw the number of clubs and teams increase with 66 teams competing this season from 23 clubs, this is an increase of 1 club and 1 team from the previous season. With the increase in the number of teams saw the reintroduction of 9th grade. The number of players was comprised of 89 junior players and 729 adult players, giving a total of 818 players. With a continual improvement to the grading matrix, the teams are being graded more efficiently than previous seasons with only 8 teams being regraded, this is a significant improvement from the 14 teams graded in 2012. Further suggestions and improvements have been made to the grading process which will be adopted for any future competitions. Given the change by Baseball Australia to the web management software moving away from the solution provided by Bellevue IT to one managed by IMGSTG. This change will provide its own set of challenges moving forward.

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St George Baseball Association Inc 21 Annual Report : 2013 season

Disciplinary Committee Report Again the average of eight [8] players ejected for the season was maintained, charges were evenly shared between Umpire Abuse, Umpire Dissent and Deliberate Collision. As consistent with previous years lower grade players made up the bulk of the ejection however we did have players from both 1st & 2nd grade also face the Judiciary. I repeat that the Judiciary take no pleasure in suspending players and thus affording them to miss game time, especially finals. However the committee review each charge on its merits and treat ejections exactly the same at the end of the season as we do at the start. We sincerely advise coaches to remind their players to ‘keep it together’ as the season draws to a close. The following is read to each player who faces the Judiciary Committee

It is the committees function to hold a fair and just hearing, it is not a court of law. You will be given an opportunity to fully state your position specific to the charge / charges brought against you. Each ejection / charge will be judged on its merits.

Note, the overriding commitment of the committee is to uphold the integrity of the St George Baseball Association for its Players, Umpires, Officials and Spectators.

There are established rules and guidelines for us to follow. If you are found guilty you have the right to appeal in accordance with the St. George Association Constitution.

This is read to ensure we have been following a consistent path. Thanks to John Bailey and Wendy Corey for their thoughtful contribution and support over the past few years and to all others who have served on the committee on a part time basis. I will not be nominating for this role this coming season. Russell Knight Chairperson Disciplinary Committee - STGBA

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St George Baseball Association Inc 22 Annual Report : 2013 season

Umpires Association Report

The Umpires Assn was again pleased to provide our support to the StGBA for their 2013 season. Umpires were appointed to the maximum number of games possible from our available members and in many cases 2 umpires to games. Throughout the season it was appreciated that Player/Coach/Umpire on field discussions was generally resolved on the Diamond and not in front of a Judiciary Panel. Were this was unfortunately the result of the on field situations we thank the Judiciary Panels throughout the season for their prompt attention to the incidents and the consistent approach to the outcomes. We cannot report the season without again referencing the anti-collision scenario. Note: The responsibility to avoid a collision is on both the offensive and defensive players. The runner is entitled to the base and the fielder is entitled to make a play on the runner without being dangerously injured (the fielder can’t make a play without the ball). Basically beware of each other and avoid the collision. As umpires of the game we strive to provide you (the players) with a game of Baseball played competitively without interruptions and played for all participants (including spectators) enjoyment. Some Judgements may not seem to be the same judgement as other participants of the game see them but that is within the meaning of the word. Sorry can’t resist: “The umpires judgement is the right one” – we are all nodding our head here aren’t we. We would like to congratulate all participants involved in the season and of course all those teams that won the grand finals. The Umpires Assn is always striving to improve and increase our membership, If there are and players/supporters that have an interest to increase their Baseball knowledge/understanding and umpire some games (or just step up when we have not been able to provide one to a game you are at) just give your details to one of our members and we will contact you. There are many introductory courses held at various venues throughout the year and a more qualified 2 and ½ day session at Blacktown in July. We look forward to supporting you all again in the 2014 season. Geoff Ollerton Hon. President – STG-SBUA

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St George Baseball Association Inc 23 Annual Report : 2013 season

Treasurer’s Report Attached please find the Financial Accounts for the St George Baseball Association Inc. as at 31st October 2013. Some notes on the Financial Reports are: Profit & Loss Income 1. Contributions to Maintenance

Previous year income from ASSSC actually comprised two payments of $5000 each, representing ASSSC’s contributions to the maintenance fund for 2011 and 2012. Both payments, however, were received from ASBC (not ASSSC).

A payment to the Maintenance Fund, from ASSSC, for 2013 remains outstanding and 2014’s payment is now due. This has adversely impacted total income, in the year being reviewed, by $5000.

Current year income from StGBA includes $2250 in ground payments for AP1 & AP2. In the previous year, these payments were retained in the General Account and not transferred.

Expense 1. AGM Expenses – Printing:

Last year was the first year we have paid for printing. Previously committee members used employers’ or their own resources to produce the Annual Report and it was felt that this was unfair to them.

2. Government Fees This figure is increased because the OFT wrote to us to request Annual

Returns for several prior years. These returns had been submitted but OFT charged us a fee for submitting them again ($56 x 6 reports).

3. Office Expenses

Previous year cost was for an ink cartridge for a printer. This year includes the cost of the Association’s email addresses and the cost of the Association’s Post Office box. A number of invoices had previously gone astray because of changes to the address used by the Association over a number of years. The Post Office box means we no longer need to change addresses with suppliers and Government bodies. Likewise, standardised email address for the Association mean a consistent method of contact with the Association, rather than using the incumbent’s personal email address.

4. Finals Series Increased costs for the Finals Series come down to increase numbers of

teams and an extra grade. There were more finals series games because of this, hence greater costs.

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5. Phil Austin Expenses – Lease Costs

The lease cost of Phil Austin Fields is $2467.63 per year. In the previous year’s figures, two payments were made because the 2011 payment was outstanding, the invoice having been mailed to an incorrect address. This was one of the primary drivers behind getting the Post Office box; to prevent this happening again.

6. Phil Austin Expenses – Line Marking The current year figure is reduced over previous years because of the

reversion to using chalk to mark the lines (cheaper and better for umpires) and because AP2 was out of action of most of the season, reducing the

amount of line‐marking to be done. 7. Phil Austin Expenses – Topdressing/Aerating

This expense is in line with the lease agreement which stipulates the minimum maintenance we must perform on the grounds.

Balance Sheet

1. Current Assets ‐ General Account

The balance of this account is reduced by approximately $5000 because of a loan to a member club (see Other Current Assets – Loans to Members). The current loan in place is scheduled to be repaid in full by 1 May 2015 and payments are currently on track with the signed agreement.

2. Current Assets – Maintenance Account This account balance is lower than budgeted, by $5000, because the 2013

payment from ASSSC has not been received. This has also impacted on the “Net Income” figure, causing us to make a small loss for the year just completed.

3. Current Assets – Term Deposit The interest on the term deposit was not returned to us this year, but

reinvested when the deposit rolled over in July. A decision has been taken to close this term deposit account and move the funds into an “At Call”, but higher interest account. This will allow more flexibility with the use of funds, both into and out of that account.

Many thanks to all Club officials for their cooperation throughout the season in arranging payments in a timely fashion and much appreciation also to my fellow Committee members for their continued support in my role as Treasurer. Graham Grigg Hon. Treasurer – STGBA

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St George Baseball Association Inc 25 Annual Report : 2013 season

Currently, the Accounts are with the Auditor reviewing them. The report from the Auditor will be inserted here prior to the AGM.

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St George Baseball Association Inc 28 Annual Report : 2013 season

Club Reports

Belmore Rovers

Bonnet Bay Baseball Club

Canterbury Baseball Club

Comets Baseball Club

Illawong Baseball Club

St George Juniors Baseball Club

St Pats Baseball Club

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St George Baseball Association Inc 29 Annual Report : 2013 season

Belmore Rovers

Baseball Club

What a year! A very inauspicious start with a forfeit due to lack of players, then we started to get into the swing of things. When the season commenced and we were struggling for player numbers it was with great relief that the spirit of the club never waned. Every game was played with commitment and there was never any indication of players giving up. Over the course of the first month or so of the playing season we gained several new players and previous players happily pulled on the Rover uniform and returned for another run. We lost Mitch for a couple of months with injury; several others having the odd niggle with shoulders, knees and so on. It was a shame we had a run of wash outs and along with the wet weather we became a little rusty as a team. As the season progressed however, we started to regain our rhythm and wins came our way. With the freshness of some of the ‘new boys’ it really gave a spark to the side and the whole team had a great sense of camaraderie and purpose. We certainly were in there to win. The regular season finished with us just scraping into the top 4 and a semi-finals berth with a 6-6 win-loss and a narrow for-and-against percentage advantage. Some of the stars of our season were MVP Grant Heath, Players Player Nathan Seis and Rookie of the year Jake Muir. A very strong start in the semi-finals series, a great finals game and what do you know? Here we are in the Grand Final. Without labouring the point too much, Rovers got amongst the runs early and held on to the lead finishing with the Premiership silverware in hand – our 10th premiership - and a sense of well-deserved satisfaction in themselves at having played the season as well as they did. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and thank the Executive and Committee and Life Members for another year of unswerving service to the Club. Thank you also to the families and supporters who came along to cheer the players. This game is played hard off the diamond as well. Congratulations to you Rovers, the Winter 2013 6th Grade Premiers!

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St George Baseball Association Inc 30 Annual Report : 2013 season

Bonnet Bay Sports Club

The 2013 Winter season saw the club field five teams in the St. George Baseball Association competition. With the NSWIS team again joining the competition the club fielded two first grade sides for the first time. Teams also played in 6th, 7th and 9th grades. We had a very successful year with all teams making the playoffs. Our two 1st grade sides performed with distinction this year with the Greg Phillips coached side making the preliminary final before bowing out and the Barry Hollis team qualifying for the Grand Final but failed at the last hurdle. Both the 6th and 9th Grade teams lost in the Preliminary Final with the 9th Grade side going down by the narrowest of margins. The 7th Grade team were successful in winning the Grand Final in a highly entertaining game. The teams toiled hard throughout winter which saw a lot of washed out games. The club continues with the construction of the top floor and should see sign of completion towards the end of 2014. There is much work still to be done. To our small band of trusty hard working committee thank you for your continued effort at the club. To the Association Committee, well done on another great season under trying conditions, your work is greatly appreciated by our club. The club will look forward to seeing our winter players return for another season of winter baseball. Go Beavers!!!! Jeff Baker Bonnet Bay Baseball Club

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St George Baseball Association Inc 31 Annual Report : 2013 season

Canterbury

Baseball Club

“The Blue Machine”

The ’13 season was one filled with optimism in the beginning with a few ex players returning to our ranks that would help to strengthen our 2nd grade roster. Unfortunately we had a lot of troubles with injuries to key players and work/family commitments made it difficult to get the same team on the field each week and be competitive. As a result, we finished second to last but that didn’t us having fun playing ball as a unit and enjoying the competition. Opposing sides played the game with great spirit and sportsmanship and umpiring was held to its usual exceptional standard. We would like to take an opportunity to thank the STGBA executive, Umpires Association, opposing clubs and all those who came to McLaughlin and enjoyed our facilities and support the club by spending money at the canteen. We thoroughly enjoyed the 2013 season and look forward to seeing you all next year. Sincerely, CBC

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St George Baseball Association Inc 32 Annual Report : 2013 season

Comets

Baseball Club

Winter 2013 was another successful season for the Comets Baseball club taking out the Club Championship once again. We registered 121 players this season, (2012 Winter 109) including 112 Seniors and 9 Juniors with the youngest player being 14 and oldest being 83 and he was new to our Club this year. Comets were able field ten (10) sides. Six (6) sides made it through to the Finals, two (2) were Minor Premiers. 1st grade were triumphant and were crowned the Premiers for the second year in a row and our 8th and 9th grade sides fought strongly and were runners up. Well Done to ALL Teams. With the help and hard work of our members we were able to expand our grounds training facilities this year and officially open the Ray Maher batting cage. A great training asset for all our junior and senior players. Thanks to our very hard working Committee for all the hard work that they put in week in week out, they do this with only one thing to gain and that is to make us the best and they love the Club and wish to see it successful. Special thanks go to our grounds men Jimmy and Drew as our ground was open more times than other fields and we had very few wash outs at Jannali. The ground was always presented in the best playing condition every week. Thanks to the canteen staff of Larraine, Lauren, Angus and Daniel for keeping everyone well feed before and after the games and for running the Bar. The coaches and scorers for turning up every week and doing their best. We would also like to thank the St. George Baseball Association for their time and effort on a well run season and finally a big thank you to all the umpires and the disciplinary committee who provided their services through the season. Without your efforts our games will not be possible. To all Clubs thanks for your support... hope to see you all on the diamond next year. Scott Collins Secretary Comets Baseball Club

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Illawong Baseball Club

For the 2013 winter season the Illawong Baseball Club entered five (5) teams in the StGBA competition, 4th, 5th, 2 x 6th and 9th grade. An increase of 2 teams from the previous season, and we expect the growth to continue. Four of the teams (4th, 5th and both 6th grades) progressed through to the finals, with the 4th, 5th and 6th (White) making it through to the grand final. Unfortunately, only 5th Grade was able to manage victory in a seesawing match where they won the game in the bottom of the last innings. To have such a high percentage of teams reach the finals was a fantastic effort. This season saw the club’s player base increase with several players returning to the sport after several years off and bringing friends along for the ride. Also we had more juniors moving up into the senior ranks. The club would also like to thank the family members of the players who helped out each week and came along and cheered, and ultimately allowed us to play each weekend. We would also like to thank the Umpires Association who, without their participation, we wouldn’t be able to play our games each weekend. Illawong Baseball Club would also like to thank the committee of the StGBA for their efforts in organising the 2013 winter competition and we, as a club, are looking forward to the 2014 season. Stuart Hitchcock Secretary Illawong Baseball Club

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St George Baseball Association Inc 34 Annual Report : 2013 season

St. George Junior

Baseball Club

The 2013 Winter season saw our club enter 4 teams into the competition. Whilst this was one team less than the previous year, it saw a number of our juniors taking the step into senior baseball. Our 1st Grade team was comprised mostly of players from the previous season’s 2nd Grade. The side was competitive through the season finishing the regular competition in third place on the ladder. At the business end of the season, the team found the opposition hot in the semi-final which was where the journey ended. The third grade side continued to play some good baseball with plenty of experience in the side. Experience is often confused with age, but in this case, there was some age as well as some very experienced youth. The team played a great game in the semi’s, and may have peaked a little early. Our 5th grade side found the going a little tough this season. The side had a mixture of youth, and plenty of experience. Between injuries and competition from other sports found this side needing to borrow players. However, they ventured onto the park each week and narrowly missed out on winning a few games. Our team in 6th grade was very much the same team as the previous season. Very much a family affair, this team enjoyed themselves and competed hard every week. Overall, a very enjoyable season and we would like to thank and congratulate the Committee of the StGBA on a well-run competition and we will be back next season to hopefully nudge a few more of those premierships. Rob Buggie Asst Secretary St George Junior Baseball Club Inc

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St George Baseball Association Inc 35 Annual Report : 2013 season

St. Pats

Baseball Club

The 2013 winter baseball season saw St Pat’s field 4 teams -- 5th Grade (x2 following a re-grade) and 7th Grade (x2). Once again it was pleasing to see several of our junior players progressing through to play senior baseball. It is a core vision of St Pat’s Baseball Club to ensure we encourage our junior players to continue playing so that as a Club we can continue to field teams in the senior winter, and summer, competitions. It was a bit of a struggle for our teams in season 2013 and for the first time in many, many seasons no St Pat’s teams made the finals. The prestigious Black & Green Award for season 2013 was a close contest with players from all four grades separated by single points at the final count. The winner was young D’Arcy Handley from our 7th Grade Black team. Thank you to the St Pat’s Committee for their on-going support of senior baseball. Thank you to all the players, managers, scorers and our loyal supporters. We look forward to seeing you all again for the 2014 season. On behalf of all St Pat’s players, thank you to the St George Baseball Association Executive Committee for putting together an enjoyable 2013 competition. Ivan Connors Secretary St Pat’s Baseball Club.

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St George Baseball Association Inc 36 Annual Report : 2013 season

2013 Association Perpetual Awards

Most Valuable Player (MVP)

Grade Trophy Player Club

1st The ‘Ray Lawler’ Trophy no nominations received

2nd The ‘Orioles’ Trophy Erinn DENNIS Canterbury

3rd The ‘Jim Strickland’ Trophy Blake COLE St John Bosco

4th The ‘Dennis Mannix’ Trophy Sean Leong Comets

5th The ‘Miall Smith’ Trophy Luke PERCY Illawong

6th The ‘Dennis Johnson’ Memorial Trophy Grant HEATH Belmore Rovers

7th The ‘Chris Appel’ Memorial Trophy Andrew POWELL St Pats

8th The ‘Norm Hord’ Award no nominations received

9th The ‘John Baker’ Award Matt PILLINGTON Comets

Home Runs (HRs) Most home runs hit in any grade

Home

Runs Trophy Player Club

6 The ‘Ken Howard’ Trophy Matt PILLINGTON Comets

Strikeouts (K2s) Most K2s by a pitcher in any grade

K2s Trophy Player Club

74 The ‘George Boyce’ Trophy Braydan SHRUBSOLE St George Juniors

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2013 Premiers & Award Winners

Grade Trophy Premiers

1st 1939-45 Memorial Trophy to the Australians who served for our country in the 2nd World War

Comets

2nd The ‘George Stroud’ Cup St George Leagues

3rd The ‘Warwick’ Cup Cronulla Sharks

4th The ‘Wal Howell’ Memorial Trophy Chipping Norton

5th The ‘Bunny Gray’ Memorial Trophy Illawong

6th The ‘Ross Graham’ Trophy Belmore Rovers

7th The ‘Keith Hord’ Trophy Bonnet Bay

8th The ‘Phil Austin’ Trophy Chipping Norton

9th The ‘Geoff Robertson’ Trophy Renown United

Grade Grand Final MVP Club

1st Craig BUNKER Comets

2nd Elie ELIA St George Leagues

3rd Marshall Garrison Cronulla

4th Scot STEVENS Chipping Norton

5th Luke PERCEY Illawong

6th Grant HEATH Belmore Rovers

7th Mark RIDGE Bonnet Bay

8th Grant KIRKPATRICK Chipping Norton

9th Jacob POWERS Renown United

Club Championship

Comets Baseball Club

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St George Baseball Association Inc 38 Annual Report : 2013 season

Recommendations : Season 2014

Draft Fee Schedule : 2014 Season

Player and Team Fees 2014

Season 2013

Season

Team Affiliation Fee (per team) $130.00 $130.00

Junior – under 18 years (DOB as at 31-Dec-2013) $20.00 $20.00

Senior – over 18 years $40.00 $40.00

Scorer, Non-playing Coach, Bat person or Ordinary Member N/A N/A

Draft Meeting Schedule and Critical Dates : 2014 Season 10th February Annual General Meeting Submission of Club Affiliation Forms

1st March Nominations of Proposed Teams Via Email 10th March Delegate’s Meeting Final Submission of Proposed Teams,

accompanied with payment.

17th March Grading Matrixes to be submitted Via Email 5th May Delegate’s Meeting Distribution of any re-graded teams

26th May Player Registration Fees due Via Email

4th August Delegate’s Meeting Distribution of Semi Final Draw

Draft Playing Schedule : 2014 Season

March / April

29th – 30th

Round 1

5th – 6th

Round 2

12th – 13th School Hols

Round 3

19th – 20th School Hols

Easter

26th – 27th School Hols

Round 4

May

3rd – 4th

Round 5

10th – 11th

Mother’s Day Round 6

17th – 18th

Round 7

24th – 25th

Round 8

June

31st – 1st

Round 9

7th – 8th

Queens B’day

14th – 15th

Round 10

21st – 22nd

Round 11

28th – 29th

School Hols Round 12

July

5th – 6th

School Hols Round 13

12th – 13th

School Hols Round 14

19th -20th

Round 15

26th -27th

Round 16

August

2nd – 3rd

Round 17

9th – 10th

Semi Finals

16th – 17th

Finals

23rd – 24th

Grand Finals

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St George Baseball Association Inc 39 Annual Report : 2013 season

Proposed Rule Changes:

Season 2014

New Rule: Compliant Bats Proposal: New rules be introduced as follows, “COMPLIANT BATS 14.38 All players must use the bats as stipulated in the table below: Players Bat Type Bat Size and Weight

1st Grade All Players Wood or Wood Composite

33” or 34”

2nd and 3rd Grade All Players BESR or BBCOR 33” or 34”, max weight diff -3

All Other Grades Male Players (18-54) Male Players (55+) Female Players Junior Players (14-17)

BESR or BBCOR BESR or BBCOR BESR or BBCOR BESR or BBCOR

32”/33”/34”, -3 Any, max weight diff -8 Any, max weight diff -8 Any, max weight diff -8

14.39 Where any player is playing up in a grade where there is a different bat regulations, that player must comply with the bat regulations of the grade that they are playing in”. Background: This is an attempt at creating and making the competition more equal and level not only within each grade but reflective of player’s abilities within different grades. Also these 2 rules are trying to remove any confusion over what bats are allowed to be used. These bat regulations also starts to bring the StGBA into alignment with other competitions within NSW.

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St George Baseball Association Inc 40 Annual Report : 2013 season

Election of Office Bearers : Season 2014

Election of Office Bearers for the 2014 Winter Competition Season & Association business year as per and in accordance with the Association Constitution Part 7 - 7.2, 7.30-7.33.

Returning Officer - 2013 AGM Rob BUGGIE Returning Officer - 2014 AGM Office Bearers

Elected in 2013 Office Bearers

Elected in 2014

Patron Dennis MANNIX

Hon. President Tom EVANS

Hon. Secretary Stuart HITCHCOCK

Hon. Treasurer Graham GRIGG

Hon. Assistant Secretary Wendy COREY

Registrar/Recorder Grahame ASHTON

Publicity Officer Scott COLLINS

Appointment of the Association’s Sub-Committee positions in accordance with the Association’s Constitution (Part 7.54-7.57) and Competition Rules & Regulations

Office Bearers Appointed in 2013

Office Bearers Appointed in 2014

Umpire Appointments Officer

David CRABTREE

Disciplinary Committee Chair

Russell KNIGHT

Disciplinary Committee Secretary

John BAILEY

Wet Weather Coordinator Lindsay EDEN

Delegates to BNSW Phil McCONACHIE

Clarrie EADES

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Results : Season 2013

1st Grade Grand Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Comets 0 7 0 0 0 3 0 0 0

10

Bonnet Bay - Holland 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2

4

Preliminary Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Bonnet Bay 2 0 1 1 3 0 0

7

Comets 9 4 4 4 4 0 0

25

Major Semi-Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Comets 0 0 6 2 2 0 0 0 0

10

Bonnet Bay - Holland 1 3 0 6 5 3 0 1 0

19

Minor Semi-Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Bonnet Bay 2 7 0 2 0 5 1

17

St George Juniors 0 0 0 0 1 1 2

4

Season Ladder

Team P W L D Bye

Win pct

1 Bonnet Bay – Holland 12 11 1

91.7

2 Comets 12 6 4 2

58.3

3 St George Juniors 15 6 6 3

50.0

4 Bonnet Bay 14 7 7

50.0

5 Sydney Tide 13 4 7 2

38.5

6 Cardinals 14 2 11 1 17.9

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2nd Grade Grand Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Team Korea 1 1 4 1 0 4 2 0 4

17

St George Leagues 7 4 8 0 0 0 3 0 0

22

Preliminary Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Team Korea 2 0 0 3 16 1 3 2 3

30

Comets 4 3 0 0 6 0 6 1 3

23

Major Semi-Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

St George Leagues 0 3 3 6 3 0 6

21

Comets 0 2 2 1 1 0 1

7

Minor Semi-Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Team Korea 2 0 0 0 0 1 4 2 4

13

Ace Tigers 3 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 5

11

Season Ladder

Team P W L D Bye

Win

pct

1 Comets 14 8 3 3

67.9

2 St George Leagues 9 5 3 1

61.1

3 Ace Tigers 14 8 6

57.1

4 Team Korea 15 7 6 2

53.5

5 Sydney Tide 14 5 7 2

42.9

6 Canterbury 14 5 9

35.7

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3rd Grade Grand Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Cronulla Sharks

13

St George Juniors

11

Preliminary Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

St George Juniors 0 8 0 0 0 1 3 0 3

15

Bosco 0 1 3 1 0 3 1 0 0

9

Major Semi-Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Bosco 0 4 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 0

9

Cronulla Sharks 3 0 0 1 1 2 2 0 0 1

10

Minor Semi-Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

St George Juniors 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 4 3

11

Comets (Gold) 0 2 0 0 1 2 1 1 0

7

Season Ladder

Team P W L D Bye

Win

pct

1 Cronulla Sharks 12 6 4 2

58.3

2 Bosco 14 7 5 2

57.1

3 Comets (Gold) 14 7 6 1

53.6

4 St George Juniors 14 6 6 2

50.0

5 Renown United 14 6 7 1

46.4

6 Comets (Royal) ex 4th 8 1 7

12.5

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4th Grade Grand Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Illawong 0 0 5 0 2 0 1 1 1

10

Chipping Norton 1 1 3 1 0 3 3 1 0

13

Preliminary Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Illawong 5 4 4 5 5 2 6

31

Comets (Gold) 0 0 3 1 2 1 2

9

Major Semi-Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Comets (Gold) 4 0 5 3 4 0 0

16

Chipping Norton 0 10 3 2 9 1 1

26

Minor Semi-Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Illawong 9 0 4 2 2 7 2

26

Giants 2 1 0 8 0 1 4

16

Season Ladder

Team P W L D Bye

Win

pct

1 Chipping Norton 14 9 3 2

71.4

2 Comets (Gold) 12 6 5 1

54.2

3 Giants 13 6 5 2

53.8

4 Illawong 14 7 6 1

53.6

5 Cronulla Sharks 12 5 5 2

50.0

6 Comets (Royal) ex 5th 8 4 4

50.0

7 CSJBA U16 13 5 7 1

42.3

8 Cardinals 14 3 10 1

25.0

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5th Grade Grand Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Arncliffe Scots 0 2 0 3 1 5 2

13

Illawong 1 6 2 0 2 2 1

14

Preliminary Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Revesby Workers 0 1 4 2 5 0 2

14

Arncliffe Scots 3 0 3 3 2 1 3

15

Major Semi-Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Illawong 4 5 5 2

16

Arncliffe Scots 3 0 0 0

3

Minor Semi-Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Revesby Workers 5 3 13 0 4 0 1

26

Cougars 7 7 0 2 1 0 0

17

Season Ladder

Team P W L D Bye

Win

pct

1 Arncliffe Scots 8 7 1

87.5

2 Illawong 12 10 1 1

87.5

3 Cougars 13 9 3 1

73.1

4 Revesby Workers 14 7 7

50.0

5 Yarrawarrah 13 6 7

46.2

6 St Pats (Green) 13 4 9

30.8

7 St Pats (Black) ex 6th 10 1 8 1

15.0

8 St George Juniors 12 1 11

8.3

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6th Grade Grand Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Belmore Rovers 7 0 2 1 1 0 5

16

Illawong (White) 0 0 4 0 1 0 2

7

Preliminary Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Belmore Rovers 2 1 4 2 2 3

14

Bonnet Bay ex 5th 2 0 1 0 0 0

3

Major Semi-Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Bonnet Bay ex 5th 2 2 1 0 1 0 0 0

6

Illawong (White) 0 1 1 0 1 3 0 1

7

Minor Semi-Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Belmore Rovers 2 4 4 1 5 3 2

21

Illawong (Blue) 6 1 4 1 2 0 3

17

Season Ladder

Team P W L D Bye

Win

pct

1 Illawong (White) 14 10 4

71.4

2 Bonnet Bay ex 5th 9 6 3

66.7

3 Illawong (Blue) 13 7 5 1

57.7

4 Belmore Rovers 12 6 6

50.0

5 St George Juniors 13 6 7

46.2

6 Comets 13 5 8

38.5

7 Cardinals 12 3 8 1

29.2

8 Cronulla Sharks 12 3 9

25.0

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7th Grade Grand Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Cronulla Sharks 2 0 2 3 0 2 1

10

Bonnet Bay ex 8th 2 1 0 6 5 4 0

18

Preliminary Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Cronulla Sharks

26

East Hills

6

Major Semi-Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

East Hills 0 0 0 1 2

3

Bonnet Bay ex 8th 1 1 6 1 4

13

Minor Semi-Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Cronulla Sharks 9 8 1 6

24

Arncliffe Scots 12 1 0 0

13

Season Ladder

Team P W L D Bye

Win

pct

1 Bonnet Bay ex 8th 9 8 1

88.9

2 East Hills 12 7 3 2 1 66.7

3 Arncliffe Scots 11 7 4

1 63.6

4 Cronulla Sharks 13 6 6 1 1 50.0

5 St George Leagues 12 5 7

1 41.7

6 St Pats (Green) 13 4 8 1

34.6

7 St Pats (Black) 12 4 8

33.3

8 Revesby Workers 12 3 7 2 1 33.3

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8th Grade Grand Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Comets (Royal) 3 2 2 1 0

8

Chipping Norton ex 9th 0 0 12 3 3

18

Preliminary Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Bosco 0 1 0 0 0 0 3

4

Comets (Royal) 0 0 0 1 3 4 0

8

Major Semi-Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Chipping Norton ex 9th 9

9

Comets (Royal) – forfeited

0

0

Minor Semi-Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Bosco 0 6 3 3 10 1 3

26

Revesby Workers 1 1 3 5 4 4 0

18

Season Ladder

Team P W L D Bye

Win pct

1 Comets (Royal) 13 13 0

1 100

2 Chipping Norton ex 9th 9 5 4

55.6

3 Revesby Workers 13 6 6 1

50.0

4 Bosco 11 5 6

1 45.5

5 East Hills 11 5 6

1 45.5

6 Comets (Gold) 11 4 6 1 1 40.9

7 Cougars ex 9th 8 2 6

25.0

8 Arncliffe Scots 12 1 11

8.3

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9th Grade Grand Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Comets 1 0 1 0 3

5

Renown United 3 0 7 5 0

15

Preliminary Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Bonnet Bay

20

Comets

21

Major Semi-Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Comets 2 1 2 1 2 7 2

17

Renown United 2 0 3 4 2 4 3

18

Minor Semi-Final

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

R H E

Arncliffe Scots (Black) 4 2 5 1 1 0 1

14

Bonnet Bay 2 0 5 1 3 9 0

20

Season Ladder

Team P W L D Bye

Win

pct

1 Renown United 12 9 3

75.0

2 Comets 12 8 4

66.7

3 Bonnet Bay 14 9 5

64.3

4 Arncliffe Scots (Black) 12 7 5

58.3

5 Arncliffe Scots (Red) 11 1 10

9.1

6 Illawong 13 1 12

7.7

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Notes

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