2009-2010

Annual Report

QUEENSLAND

World Champions! Queensland Members of the 2009 Aussie Steelers

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CONTENTS ARTICLE PAGE # Our Sponsors and Supporters 2 Our Office Bearers 3 Our Strategic Plan 4 A Message From Our President 5 Our Year In Review - General Manager’s Report 6 Vale - Deb McColm, Marg Lally 14 Retirements 15 Our Year In Review - Scoring Technical Directorate Report 16 Our Year In Review - Umpiring Technical Directorate Report 19 Our Year In Review - District Association Reports (separate document) Article: Aussie Steelers - World Champions 23 Our State Championship Results 25 Our State Team Lists and Results 29 Our Australian Representation 33 Our National and International Involvement 34 School Softball Team Lists and Results 35 Southern Cross Challenge Team Lists and Results 37 Softball Queensland Masters Tournament All Start Lists and Results 39 Our Financial Report 42 Our Participation Analysis - 2009/2010 59 Our Committees and Affiliates 61 Our Awards Honour Roll 62 Photos from our 2009 Annual Awards Dinner 64

CONTACT DETAILS

Queensland Softball Association Inc. Sports House South 1/866 Main Street

Woolloongabba Q 4102

Ph: (07) 3391 2447 Fax: (07) 3391 4734

Email: admin@softballqld.asn.au Website: www.qld.softball.org.au

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Principal Sponsor

Major Sponsor & Official Apparel Supplier

Supporters and Preferred Suppliers

Softball Queensland wises to acknowledge the valuable support of the following sponsors...

Major Sponsor

OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS

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OUR OFFICE BEARERS

PATRON The Honourable Anna Bligh MP

Premier of Queensland

PRESIDENT

Mark Jeppesen

VICE PRESIDENT

Jenny Vandenhurk

EXECUTIVE MEMBER

Stephen Wagner

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Steve Armitage John Bright

Heather Law OAM Mark Stanton

LEGAL ADVISOR

Basil Wright - AK Pack & Co

STATE TECHNICAL DIRECTORS

Jenny Vandenhurk - Coaching Matt Denkel - Scoring

Darren Sibraa - Umpiring

ADMINISTRATION STAFF

Sue Nisbet - General Manager Joan Jackson - Finance Manager

Kim James - Admin & Rep Team Officer Taryn Leslie - Events Co-Ordinator

Rebecca Gibbs - Growth Project Development Officer Andrea Johnstone - Participation Development Officer (until 01/04/10)

Nikkie Molander - Participation Development Officer (from 27/04/2010) Joy Leach - Database Manager

Jess Muller - Website Communication Officer Bronwyn Marshall - Elite Program Co-Ordinator

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OUR VISION Softball Queensland - A Force In Sport

OUR PURPOSE To develop & administer all forms of softball throughout Qld at all levels, with fairness & equity for the enjoyment & benefit of all participants.

OUR VALUES In fulfilling our purpose, we will uphold our core values of:

Ongoing participation in a healthy family orientated lifestyle Equal opportunities for all participants regardless of age, ability, gender or cultural background Integrity, fairness & accountability Participation within a safe environment

OUR GOALS Softball Queensland aims to consolidate the administration/management function of the organisation & focus on:

Increasing participation & membership growth Educating, training & recognising volunteers and participants Providing better facilities Formulating co-operative partnerships with entities, media & corporate organisations Maintaining our ‘Top 2’ position within Softball Australia

This will be achieved through the areas of:

Game Development/Sport Delivery People Development - Technical High Performance State Development Events Marketing & Sponsorship Governance & Management

OUR KEY RESULT AREAS

Key Result Area 1 Game Development Goal: To improve & rejuvenate the existing game of Fastpitch Softball & develop new softball products, thus enhancing growth & lifelong participation in the sport of softball.

Key Result Area 2 People Development - Volunteers Goal: To provide softball participants with high quality & knowledgeable personnel to administer & deliver the game of softball throughout Queensland.

Key Result Area 3 High Performance Goal: To provide effective development and talent identification programs and pathways to assist softball participants to achieve their goals.

Key Result Area 4 State Development Goal: To grow the sport of softball throughout Queensland.

Key Result Area 5 Events Goal: To deliver events of a very high quality to cater for all target markets.

Key Result Area 6 Marketing & Sponsorship Goal: To raise the profile of softball throughout Queensland through innovative marketing initiatives & to attract corporate sponsorship.

Key Result Area 7 Governance & Management Goal: To provide strong, positive leadership and effective management to ensure the sustainability of the sport in Queensland.

OUR STRATEG IC PLAN

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT It gives me much pleasure to present the 2009/10 Softball Queensland (SQ) Incorporated Annual Report. This is my first report since being elected as

President in July 2009. While honoured, taking on this role was also a daunting prospect, especially when you consider the legends of our game who have fulfilled this role in the past. It would be remiss of me not to comment directly on the significant contribution made by Dennis Cullen, our immediate past President. Dennis stood down from the role in July to meet his commitments as a member of the Softball Australia Limited (SAL) Board of Directors. In his new role, Dennis will continue to contribute to our great sport and Queensland will reap the benefits through his involvement. Dennis has played a lead role in ensuring that SQ is effectively managed having regard to financial probity, good governance and effective working relationships state wide. Softball has been through significant change in the last 12 months. At a national level, SAL has been established and a Board of Directors has been elected and is being led by former Australian Representative, Jenny Holliday. A new SAL Chief Executive Officer, Sue Noble, has also been appointed. A new Constitution and Strategic Plan have been formulated in order to lead the sport into a new and exciting future. SQ is working closely with SAL to support the achievement of the goals and objectives in the new Strategic Plan and, to this end, SQ Board Members and Staff have joined a number of SAL Working Parties and Committees. At a local level, SQ has embarked on a significant reform agenda of its own which includes:

The drafting of a new Constitution (Rules and By-Laws);

A refocussing of the Board away from operational towards strategic issues;

Establishment of an Authority and Delegation Policy;

Reviewing the structure of the SQ Office to better support the sport’s operations;

Development of the “Kickstart Softball” Strategy to support growth in both current and new areas.

SQ has recently been audited by the Queensland Government and we achieved a very positive outcome. This is a credit to the Board, past and present, the staff in the Office and everyone else who contributes to the management of our sport across Queensland. The Auditors have identified a few minor issues which the Board and Executive Committee are addressing through our Reform Agenda. On the representative front this year, SQ representative teams were unable to win the championships on offer. Notwithstanding, our teams performed well and were a credit to us all. SQ continues to have large numbers selected in Australian teams and squads. I would particularly like to congratulate those Queensland Men in the Australian team which secured the World Championship this year. There continues to be a number of significant issues that we will need to address over the next year, but I believe that the structure and framework we have in place in Queensland will support successful outcomes. Thank you all for your ongoing support and commitment. Mark Jeppesen President

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OUR YEAR IN REVIEW Softball in Queensland started the year with two significant milestones. The first was the election of the 7th President in its history, Mark Jeppesen from Maryborough SA. The second was the historic World Championship win by the Aussie Steelers, of which five players are Queenslanders. Mark will lead softball in Queensland through a period of change including the development of a new Constitution and Strategic Plan and reforms to both the governance and office to better meet the needs of a State sporting organisation. Steve Armitage was elected to the QSA Board in September 2009 to fill the ten month casual vacancy created by Mark’s election as President. Changes also occurred in the office when in April 2010 Andrea Johnstone, Junior Participation Development Officer, resigned her position and Nicole Molander was appointed as her replacement. Desleigh Armitage retired due to ill health and Joy Leach assumed the role of Database Manager. On a brighter note, Kim James and Joan Jackson will celebrate ten years employment with Softball Queensland (SQ) during this year. It is timely to acknowledge the many members of the Softball Queensland family for their support and contribution to the sport. Thank you to the dedicated volunteers at all levels of the sport and to the SQ Board, staff, members of the Operational Committees, Technical Directorates, Awards Panel, Commissioners, Appeals Panel and Member Protection Officers. Our sincere appreciation is also extended to our consultants, Major League Corporate Marketing, and lawyer, Basil Wright, for their continued support. It was disappointing to receive the news that Softball was not selected as a sport for inclusion in the 2016 Olympic Games but encouraging that the International Softball Federation responded by scheduling World Championships for both Open and Under 19’s divisions every 2nd year commencing in 2012.

The Association remains financially strong and stable but the Board is conscious that changes in government policy at both the state and federal level can significantly affect our sport. Softball Queensland, as well as member associations and clubs, have been supported financially by the Queensland Government for a substantial number of years. Over the past few months, the Queensland Government has undertaken a review of all funding programs and the Minister for Sport, Hon Phil Reeves, advised of the new suite of programs in March 2010. The new programs include:

Infrastructure: Minor (open 2010), Medium and Major (Opening 2011)

Active Inclusion: Club (opens 2 x per year)

Active Inclusion: Community (opens 2 x per year)

Local Sport and Recreation Jobs Plan (opens 2010)

State Sport & Recreation Organisation Development Program for 2011 – 2013 (opens April 2010)

Member Associations are encouraged to apply for funding to support the development and delivery of softball. Softball Queensland will be taking a strategic approach when applying for funding through the Active Inclusion (Community) and Local Sport and Recreation Jobs Plan funding programmes. Consultation will occur with the member associations to determine the most beneficial approach for each association to take to ensure all members access funding through the Local Jobs Plan. In some cases this may mean forming strategic partnerships with other softball organisations, other sports, local councils or community clubs. The Queensland Government, Department of Communities, Sport and Recreation Services (SRS) selected Softball Queensland as one of a number of sporting organisations to be audited in 2010. The audit sought verification of:

Expenditure of Sport and Recreation Development Program funds in accordance with the Guidelines and Funding Agreement;

Achievement of negotiated outcomes, including the appropriateness of the key

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performance indicators and the validity of measurement methods

Effectiveness and appropriateness of the organisation’s governance, management and financial systems, including recommendations for improvement;

Adherence to and approved anti-doping policy (if relevant)

The audit was completed in April 2010 and a report, together with recommendations for improvement, was submitted to SRS and Softball Queensland. The report verified that SQ had met the components of the audit and stated; “The Queensland Softball Association Inc, trading as Softball Queensland (SQ) is a very professional and well managed State sporting association. In recent times the governance and leadership of SQ appears to have been very effective and stable. There has been a continuity of high quality people involved at both the board level and executive management.” Softball Queensland sincerely thanks the Queensland Government, Department of Communities, Sport and Recreation Services for their continued support of softball. The financial support they provide for organisational development and priority initiatives allows softball to grow and continue to provide participation and employment opportunities in our sport. Community Participation Softball has a well structured long term participation pathway which caters for the fastpitch softball enthusiasts, social and recreational participants and those who wish to embark on a journey to state and national representation. There is a place for everyone in our game regardless of age, gender, ability or culture and whether you are a player, coach, official, administrator or supporter. It is a ‘way of life’ for some and a recreational activity for others. Research tells us that people move in and out of our game at varying times during their life depending on their circumstances at the time. Our member associations and their affiliated clubs are well placed to deliver traditional softball as it has been passed down from generation to generation. The challenge now is to improve and expand our range of products and services to grow our sport. Softball Queensland has implemented a

marketing program aimed at raising the profile of softball throughout the state and provide member associations with marketing resources that they and their affiliated clubs can use to recruit new participants. Introductory and recruitment programs have been developed, and competitions targeted at social and recreational participants have been conducted by Softball Queensland. In the past twelve months, OzPitch (the national brand name for slowpitch softball) has been conducted in the Springfield Lakes, Greenbank, Beaudesert, Dalby and Kingaroy areas. In addition, Brisbane, Hervey Bay, Rockhampton and Gladstone Associations have held slowpitch softball competitions which had a blend of fastpitch players and new slowpitch recruits. 546 participants have participated in these competitions. Simple Softball is the junior recruitment program developed by Softball Queensland which Softball Australia has adopted as the basis for the new National Junior Recruitment Program, “Batter-Up Softball”. 232 participants have participated in Simple Softball programs delivered by District Associations, clubs and the Softball Queensland Development Officers. It is pleasing to see the growth and development of softball in the new areas through the OzPitch and / or Simple Softball products. In the next twelve months, these products will be launched in Chinchilla and other areas in Queensland where softball isn’t currently being played. Some of these competitions will be delivered by partner organisations and others by Softball Queensland. District Associations are encouraged to discuss with Softball Queensland the options available and how they can be supported in delivering these initiatives.

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One new marketing initiative is the Have-A-Go Day (HAG) in which Softball Queensland partners with Hockey Queensland and a District Association or club. The events are organised by Softball Queensland marketing consultants, Major League Corporate Marketing and delivered by softball and hockey. Three HAG Days were held in 2009, the first was at North Lakes, a new growth suburb north of Brisbane. This assisted in the establishment of a new softball club in the area, Lakers. Lakers Club is affiliated with Redcliffe SA and recruited more than 20 new junior players from the day. The second HAG Day was held at Everton Park, targeting participants for Brisbane clubs. Both of these events were sponsored by Quest Newspapers and local businesses. The third day was held in Townsville with 12 participants signing on for a Simple Softball program at the completion of the event. In 2010-11 HAG Days are scheduled for Ipswich, Logan City, Townsville, Mackay and Rockhampton. There is a need for softball to raise its profile and remain relevant in the education sports curriculum. Not all Education Queensland Regional Sports Officers are supportive of softball, particularly for boys, with some declining to enter teams in the Primary and Secondary Schoolboys’ State Championships, in spite of having sufficient numbers of qualified staff (both registered teach-ers and softball volunteers) and boys available. Softball Queensland is working with School Sport Softball to change this practice but more assistance is needed from the members of the softball community in providing supporting documentation for a submission to be made to the Minister for Education and the Minister for Sport. District Associations make their facilities available for school softball at all levels and Softball

Queensland is assisting with the delivery of regional, state and national events. One initiative is the allocation of student umpires and scorers for regional and state teams. The Umpiring Technical Directorate undertakes training programs at school events including assessments and examinations. Students can now become accredited umpires through their school involvement. The Scoring Technical Directorate also has undertaken training programs at the Secondary Schoolgirls State Championship which provides student scorers the opportunity to become accredited and be selected to travel with representative teams to events. Softball Queensland continues to deliver the School Pathways and Active After School Care Programmes with 830 students participating during the 2009-10 year. The program is available to District Associations and their clubs to deliver with support provided by Softball Queensland. The Deadlies program is a series of Sports Expos organised by the Department of Communities, Sport and Recreation Services. Softball is one of the sports offered at the Expos and Kelly McKellar-Nathan (former Queensland and Australian representative) is a Deadlies Ambassador. Softball Queensland delivers the softball component with support provided by softballers from the local area. St George and Cape York were two areas where Deadlies programs were conducted in 2009/10. Womensport Queensland was successful in accessing funding from Sport and Recreation Services to conduct sport programs for women on Mornington Island. Following consultation with community members, softball was chosen as their preferred sport. Kim Cooper (former Queensland and Australian representative), together with Joy MacPherson (Mount Isa SA) and Kayla Turner (Cairns SA) visited Mornington Island conducting clinics and games. Softball Queensland and Softball Australia are supporting the program with long term objectives being the establishment of a weekly competition and participation in events.

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Development Pathways Softball Queensland’s Development Pathway begins with the Regional Academy Program. The SRS Audit Report stated; “The Audit team was also impressed by the philosophy and practice behind the establishment of Regional Softball Academies throughout Queensland. The Academies provide a focus for player development in the particular region. The structure is driven via the establishment of competent coaching staff and coach education and is supported by good administrative practices and resources provided through SQ. It was considered that such a model could be utilised by other sports to develop sustainable sport specific programs in regional areas of Queensland.” Seven Regional Academies have been established throughout Queensland, each at a different stage of development. Whilst the establishment process is relatively slow, it is essential that all academies adhere to the processes set out to ensure quality programs are delivered and athletes and officials are prepared for the inaugural Under 15 National Regional Championship in 2011. Unearthing The Stars The next step in the pathway is the Unearthing the Stars Program. In 2009, the focus of this stage was on developing pitchers and catchers (battery program) selected from the Under 14 State championships. These young athletes attended a camp under the guidance of Lexie Pearce. The battery program has been extended and support is now provided to all District Associations who are interested in participating. In 2010, approximately 55 athletes will be selected to attend an Under 15 Development Camp being held in June/July. Softball Queensland School of Excellence A SQ School of Excellence will be established and the first target group will be pitchers and catchers (battery) in the Under 17 age group. This program will initially be open to all District Associations but will eventually be restricted to identified athletes. A battery camp for athletes in the Under 17 age group will be held in June 2010. Underpinning Program With the restructure of the elite program over the past eighteen months, Softball Queensland has strengthened the underpinning program comprising the Australian Under 19 squads and

other identified athletes who are eligible for selection in the Under 19 division. The programs are co-ordinated by Lexie Pearce and Brooke Wilkins with coaching delivered by state, regional and specialist coaches. As part of the program, Softball Queensland organised training camps with the Australian Under 19 Head Coaches and also built the Queensland Maroon teams which participated in the Southern Cross Challenge. Squad Members are:

Female: Lora Hanson, Stephanie Harm, Olivia MacGinley, Demi Todd, Kayla Turner, Stacey Webber, Eva Carless, Rebecca Chapman, Paige Delacour, Jessica Donnelly, Alexandra Forsyth, Rachel Higgins, Tara Speakman, Mia Boxall, Kelly Crowe.

Male: Lewis Codd, Sam Daff, Mitchell Daly, Matthew Hovi, Marshall Kronk, Lyam McKay, Ryan Merriman, Josh Wagner, Aaron Whitefield, Jono Wall, Carlin Anderson, Jeremy Jemmott.

High Performance / Elite Program Softball is a Partnership Program within the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) structure and as such the responsibility for the delivery of all aspects of our elite program rests with Softball Queensland. The program is co-ordinated by Bronwyn Marshall whose role is to develop and implement the high performance program with the initial key task of coordinating the existing Queensland Heat program in preparation for the 2009-10 representative season. The secondary role was to develop the Under 19 female and male underpinning programs from April to June 2010. Bronwyn brought a huge amount of experience in high performance management to the role. Major improvements in the program occurred with the establishment of administration systems, provision of strong, supportive leadership and communication channels were developed between players and coaches, the AIS program and the Australian coaches. Lachlan Thorburn continued in his program coaching position providing skills training for the athletes. Assistance was provided by Troy McKell and Brooke Wilkins. On the appointment of the coaching staff for the Heat Team, Maryanne Walsh as Head Coach, took over the team training. Lachlan resigned at the end of December when he gained full-time employment. Carefully targeted former players stepped in to fill the gap left by

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Lachlan’s resignation. Sandy Lewis and Kim Cooper assisted Maryanne with skill work for the remainder of the Gilley’s Shield season and Mark Gover was recruited as a batting coach. In addition to the skills and team coaches, Vince Kelly was appointed as the Strength and Conditioning coach for the program writing and overseeing the athletes’ gym program and conducting the conditioning sessions. Following the completion of the Gilley’s Shield, the Heat program entered into a reduced workload phase for the Southern Cross Challenge with extra training support being provided for Danielle Stewart, Kylie Cronk and Jodie Bowering in preparation for their World Championship campaign. A review of the Heat coaching staff was conducted and a full review of the program against the recommendations of the High Performance Review will also be undertaken. By this time the QAS should have indicated their intentions regarding funding and the plans for 2010 / 2011 program will be developed. The main focus of the program beyond June 2010 will be to continue the same level of support for the Heat and Under 19 programs and the introduction of an elite men’s program for members of the Australian Men’s Squad and other identified athletes. Fine tuning of all programs will be ongoing and improved planning will be a key aspect as all personnel will be in place well before the 2010-11 representative season commences. Softball Queensland acknowledges the financial support provided by Softball Australia to assist with the travel costs for the teams participating in the Gilley’s Shield. The QAS provides financial support and access to services and facilities for the softball program at both the state and national level. Appreciation is extended to the QAS, led by Bennett King and Barry Dancer, for their on-going support. National Championships: Softball Queensland was unsuccessful in winning a national title in 2009/10 but remained very competitive in a year that saw many games decided by 1 run and a number that went to extra inning. A full list of teams and final placings appear later in this report but special mention goes to the Under 16 Girls and Boys teams who were runner’s

up and to the following individual award winners:

Best Batter Award: Josh Wagner U16 Boys

Best Pitcher Award: Marshall Kronk U16 Boys

Rookie of the Year Award: Shaun Goffer Open Men

Southern Cross Challenge Queensland entered four teams in the 2010 Southern Cross Challenge. The open teams both featured in the Grand Finals with Queensland Heat taking the title and Queensland Patriots being runner’s up to Canterbury Redsox. Queensland Maroon Women finished in 3rd place and the Maroon Men finished in 4th place. The 2009/10 Selection Panels: Women Chairperson: Jenny Vandenhurk Open Women: Maryanne Walsh, Liz Fresser U19 Women: Dion Johannessen, Shane Morgan U16 Girls: Kevin Jenkins, Liz Fresser Men Chairperson: John Bright Open Men: Dene Dormer U19 Men: Steven Anderson, Lexie Pearce U16 Boys: Roline Sheppard, Susan O’Connor The achievements of the teams and individual members don’t come without a strong commitment by a number of people including the coaches, managers, statisticians and in particular the player’s families and team supporters. Softball Queensland sincerely thanks all those involved for their contribution to the success of our teams. Coach Development Softball Queensland has a total of 550 accredited coaches in Queensland with the largest numbers at levels one and two. With Softball Australia still to officially release the Level 3 course, coaches are encouraged to attend workshops delivered by Softball Queensland and external providers to ensure they continue to develop their skills and update their knowledge. Workshops for coaches of all levels were held with Australian Under 19 Head Coaches, John Neilsen and Paula McGovern. Lexie Pearce and Brooke Wilkins once again attended the Softball Australia Pitching School of Excellence held in conjunction with the 2009 Friendship Series. Softball Queensland is supporting State coaches to attend workshops provided by University of Queensland

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and the 2009 Coaching Forum held sessions on Movement Dynamics, Attacking Bunting (offence and defence), skill development and progression plans, injury management and program reviews and updates. A sincere thank you to the Coaching Technical Directorate members, Jenny Vandenhurk (Chair), Brooke Wilkins, Lexie Pearce and Shane Morgan and the coaching staff of the state teams and elite program for their ongoing support and commitment to the development of coaches and athletes in Queensland. Events Softball Queensland holds eight State Championships annually from Under 14 (changing to U15 in 2010) to the open level. In 2009, 91 teams participated in State Championships which are hosted by the District Associations. The Softball Queensland Reps at the 2009 State Championships were:

Under 14: Jenny Vandenhurk (female); Stephen Wagner (male)

Under 16: Daphne Bickle (female); Stephen Wagner (male)

Under 19: Heather Law (female); Leon Leach (male)

Open: Stephen Wagner (female); Matt Gowty (male)

Other events conducted by Soft-ball Queensland included the:

2009 Softball Queensland Masters Tournament (hosted by Logan City SA)

2009-10 Round 3 Gilley’s Shield/final series Edebone/Webber Shield (hosted by Redlands SA)

2010 Australia vs New Zealand Test Series (hosted by Redlands SA)

2010 Southern Cross Challenge (hosted by Redlands SA)

Softball Queensland is grateful for the support provided by the Queensland Events Regional Program for the 2010 Southern Cross Challenge. The sponsorship provided much needed funds for marketing initiatives aimed at increasing the

number of participating teams and spectators and raising the profile of the event. Softball Queensland extends our sincere appreciation to Queensland Events Regional Program, Dormer’s Sport, (tournament ball) and R.S.V.P. Party Hire (marquees) for their sponsorship of the Southern Cross Challenge. The results of the State Championships, Masters Tournament and Southern Cross Challenge appear further in this report. Softball Queensland sincerely thanks the host associations and the volunteers for making each event such a success. Marketing The Softball Queensland Marketing Plan comprises many aspects including promotion and marketing of events, recruitment activities, media, e-communication and profiling of athletes. Major League Corporate Marketing secured over $120,000 in media coverage during the past year. 2009-10 Representative Season Launch The public launch of the 2009-10 Representative Season and the new website for the Heat and Patriots teams was held on Sunday 8 November in Redland City as a lead up promotional activity for the Gilley’s Shield. It was decided to hold a public launch this year and invite members of the general public.

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Redland City Council Mayor, Melva Hobson, officially launched the season and together with Di Farmer, State Member of Bulimba and representing the Minister for Sport, presented each of the Queensland Heat players with their uniform. Terry Downes and Josh Davison represented Queensland Patriots and spoke about their experiences at the 2009 World Championship. Websites and Social Media The national website and database platform has been redesigned and a new provider engaged. The new platform will be released shortly using a staged roll-out process allowing for training and testing of each component. Softball Queensland has embraced the social media networking site of Facebook. Queensland Heat, Queensland Patriots, Softball Queensland Masters Tournament and the Southern Cross Challenge all have “Facebook” pages. Using these sites to distribute information and promote the game, events and our Queensland heroes is proving beneficial and appealing to the younger generation. Promotional Activities Softball Queensland personnel appeared in promotional activities to raise the profile of the sport and our teams, including:

Queensland Heat ran a training session, followed by a junior player clinic in Toowoomba, then visited a local shopping centre and the Children’s Ward at the Toowoomba Hospital.

Jodie Bowering and Jess Muller

attended the Brisbane Big City BBQ which raises funds for Drug Arm and the Lord Mayor’s Community Trust;

Jodie Bowering and Melinda Weaver featured in a segment for Toasted TV, shown prior to the Gilley’s Shield in January on Network 10;

Danielle Stewart participated in the Variety Day Phone-a-thon;

Bernie Pramberg (Courier Mail) wrote an article for his column: “For The Love of the Game” featuring Merle Dipple (Mariners club, Redlands SA)

Queensland Heat players collected donations in Brisbane City for the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation fundraiser - City Blitz;

Queensland Open, Under 19 and Under 16 players made guest appearances at the National Primary School Softball Exchange.

Softball Queensland sincerely thanks Canterbury Clothing Company, Major Sponsor and Official Apparel Supplier, and our preferred suppliers Easton, Yellow Cabs, Dormer’s Sport, OAMPS, Ozwings and Constellation Hotel Group for their continued support. Awards and Recognition Congratulations to the members of the Softball Queensland community who were recognised in the 2009-10 year including: Softball Queensland Awards Life Membership was bestowed on Barbara Bleakley in recognition of her services to Queensland Softball Association,

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specifically as a member of the Awards Panel. Queensland Service Awards were presented to: Sharon Prouten and Susan Wilkinson (Toowoomba SA), Mark Llewellyn (Ipswich SA), Antoinette James, Linda Parry and Doris Muller (Mackay SA), Vicki Warren and Val Murphy (Maryborough SA) and Elieen Josey (Bundaberg SA) Queensland Umpire of the Year - Tricia Bichel Award: Darren Sibraa (Wynnum SA) Queensland Junior Umpire of the Year Award: Emma Thomas (Redlands SA) Queensland Statistician of the Year - Ngaire Huston Award: Elaine Rosenberg (Mount Isa SA) Queensland Sport Awards The Queensland Sport Awards, conducted by QSport, are the premier awards for all sports in Queensland. Softball Queensland submitted nominations in 5 of the 12 available categories. In front of 1200 people, Jason Harris (Logan City SA) was named the Queensland Sport Volunteer of the Year. This award is specifically for volunteers who, in the previous 12 months, go ‘above and beyond’ their normal voluntary service. Other nominations and finalists in 2009 were:

Finalist Queensland Sport Team of the Year - Queensland Heat

Nominee Queensland Sport Coach of the Year - Lachlan Thorburn (Softball Queensland)

Finalist Queensland Service to Junior Sport - Roline Sheppard (SQ & School Sport)

Finalist Queensland Service to Sport - Alice Cullen (Redlands SA)

Queensland Sport Hall of Fame Joyce Lester OAM, former Queensland and Australian Captain, was inducted into the Queensland Sport Hall of Fame. 2009 was the inaugural year with 150 Queensland sporting icons and heroes inducted. Queensland Sportswoman of the Year The Sportswoman of the Year Awards is conducted by Womensport Queensland. Nominations were submitted for the following awards:

Nominees for Sportswoman of the Year Award: Kylie Cronk, Jodie Bowering, Danielle Stewart

Finalist Contribution to Sport Award: Val Cross (Mackay SA).

Softball Australia Limited Awards Softball Australia Service Awards were presented to Tanya Bakker, Debbie Carey, Robyn Lamont (Mackay SA), Geraldine Bool (Softball Queensland), Helen Strauss (Brisbane SA), Michelle Torpey, Robyn Jemmot (Redlands SA) and Debra Bird (Gold Coast SA) Brooke Wilkins, Kathy Mitchell and Josh Davison were inducted into the SA Hall of Fame. Darren Sibraa was joint winner of the Viv Triplett Award for the 2009 Australian Umpire of the Year. Other finalists from Queensland in the Softball Australia Awards of Excellence were:

2009 SA Female Athlete of the Year: Jodie Bowering

2009 SA Junior Male Athlete of the Year: Andrew Blackshaw

2009 SA Spirit Award: Kylie Cronk, Terry Downes and Danielle Stewart

2009 SA Statistician of the Year: Elaine Rosenberg

Sue Nisbet General Manager

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In July 2009, a vivacious Deb McColm attended the QSA Annual Council Meeting as President and Delegate of Brisbane Softball Association. Only fourteen weeks later, Deb lost a short but courageous fight against a rare and aggressive cancer. Deb was a passionate contributor to the delivery of our sport at the club, District Association and State level, always to the highest standard. Her contributions at QSA Annual Council Meetings were always well thought out and based on achieving benefits for our sport as a whole. Deb played our game with the greatest enthusiasm and skill and her commitment to continue making a contribution through leadership and administration after retiring from playing is greatly acknowledged.

VALE

A well respected umpire, Marg held various office bearer positions of the Queensland Women’s Softball Association from 1974/75 to 1980/81 including Management Committee, Executive Committee and Vice-President. She was a QWSA Delegate to the Australian Softball Federation.

Marg was a member of the Queensland Umpires Committee from 1975/76 and elected the inaugural President of the Queensland Softball Umpires Association (est December 1978) a position she held until 1982/83.

Marg’s umpire number is 89 and she was awarded her ISF Umpire Accreditation in 1979. Marg umpired at the 1977 Trans Tasman Test Series, Perth and the 1980 Mini World Series in Brisbane.

Marg passed away in December 2009.

M A R G L A L L Y

D E B M C C O L M

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Kym Tollenaere After 10 years in the Queensland Women’s Team, “Tolly” retired from Queensland representation as a player in February 2010. During her career Tolly was a member of 5 Gilley’s Shield winning teams. Australian Player Number 220, Kym made her international debut during the New Zealand Tour in 2001 and played 125 games for Australia.

RET IREMENTS Softball Queensland acknowledges the retirement of the following long standing members of Queensland Heat and Patriots:

Terry Downes Queensland Patriots member for 16 years serving as captain for 5 years winning two John Reid Shields and three individual awards. Terry is a four time World Championship player winning bronze in 2004 and gold in 2009. Terry ended his international career with 109 caps.

Scott Sunley 13 year veteran of the Queensland Patriots Team retired in November 2009. During his career Scott won two John Reid Shields with Queensland in 1995 & 2002, he represented Australia in 9 tournaments including the 10th ISF World Championship in South Africa in 2000. He played 28 games for Australia and his Australian Player Number is 40.

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OUR YEAR IN REVIEW SC O R I N G TE C H N I C A L D I R E C T O R A T E

Monthly Meetings Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Annual Combined Forum Our 2009 Forum once again was well attended with all Associations being represented by Association personnel.

We adopted a theme for the weekend - “Getting it Right “

Elaine with her award and the Forum attendees

Highlights from the weekend were:

Elaine Rosenberg being presented with her Statistician of the Year award by Ngaire Huston

Session with Darren Sibraa

Presentation by Ngaire Huston on common mistakes and errors

DA reports

DA issues

Grants session with Val Cross

National Events Official Statisticians were provided for the following: Gilley’s Shield Chief Statistician: Matt Denkel

Official Scorers: Val Cross, Joy Leach, Elaine Rosenberg, Bruce Challenor, Kirsty Andrews, Chris Bailey, Fiona Goffer and Chris Bailey

2nd Scorers: Valerie Horne, Chris Griffiths, Narelle

Donald, Jason Collins, Sean Francis, Sue Sanders, Debbie Opie, Debbie Clarke and Shirley Millar

Southern Cross Challenge Chief Statistician: Christine Denkel

Official Scorers: Val Cross, Kate Richards, Joy Leach, Bruce Challenor, Matt Denkel, Fiona Goffer and Trish Davis

2nd Scorers: Narelle Donald, Chris Griffiths, Valerie Horne, Sean Francis, Jason Collins, Kiri Scott, Sue Sanders and Debbie Clarke

The Southern Cross Challenge also provided the opportunity for our up and coming scorers to experience scoring with a State team by being rostered to score with the Queensland Maroon teams that competed.

It is pleasing to see the number of new faces joining the ranks of official scoring.

Kirsty Andrews being appointed to score for the Australian U19 Women at this tournament can also be seen as a step towards her goal of scoring for a national team.

Clinics With the transition period over and the 'new level structure' now firmly in place, it is pleasing to note the increase in successful candidates that have come through in the past 12 months. The trick is to now keep them interested.

Thank you to the District Associations for generating the interest in scoring.

Staffing for Events/Championships Patriots Tournament Chief Statistician: Matt Denkel Scorers: Joy Leach, Kirsty Andrews, Debbie Clarke and Chris Griffiths

SQ Masters Val Cross assisted by Joy Leach, Elaine Rosenberg , Marshall Rosenberg, Kate Richards, Kirsty Andrews and the girls from the Office.

Committee Members

Matt Denkel Joy Leach Val Cross Bruce Challenor Christine Denkel

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State Championships

Quality Assessment All scorers who officiate at any national event have their work checked by the National Scoring Panel. To ensure that all scorers are working along the same lines we have introduced a compulsory 'warm up' scoring session prior to an event for any scorer appointed to officiate at the event.

PDA's We are making headway with the number of people who are now more confident to score games

A basic clinic was held where people were trained in the use of PDA’s and The Gilley’s Shield provided an opportunity for practical training.

Questions are now being raised with regard to the Scorekeeper v Scorepad compatibility with the National statistics package and the accuracy of the scorekeeper play by plays in comparison with Scorepad.

Technology is changing all the time and with the iPhone now having a program that can be purchased for around $13.00 it is changing our concepts of scoring. The only problem with the iPhone is that they are a communications device and as such are not permitted in the dugouts.

Play by Plays being posted on the web caused some issues at the Gilley's Shield as we checked our games prior to being uploaded, rather than post them and then have to do an edit for any errors that may have occurred.

Newsletters / Website: Val Cross has once again edited our newsletter and we thank her for persisting with this onerous task. This publication is distributed via e-mail and is sent as far away as Victoria, Western Australia and overseas to Papua New Guinea.

Val has also maintained the web site and has a new challenge facing her with the change over to the new website provider.

Logbook: After a slow start the logbook is now being used on a regular basis by scorers attending championships and also within their own District Associations.

Female Tournaments Male Tournaments

U16 Val Cross Bruce Challenor

U19 Elaine Rosenberg Joy Leach

Open Bruce Challenor Val Cross

U15 Joy Leach Fiona Goffer

We have received some communication from the National Panel that they are introducing a logbook in the not too distant future.

Victoria sought our permission to copy the Queensland prototype to publish one of their own. Currently we have a give and take relationship with Victoria in relation to scoring resources.

NOAS accreditation: As with last year there are still quite a number of scorers in the Associations who have completed NOAS forms and are still waiting for recognition of their current level.

The Accreditation Cards have started to be distributed in Queensland and this will hopefully generate more interest from our established scorers applying for reaccreditation.

Scorebook: Our popular scorebook has undergone a slight revamp with lines added in the batter column to allow for neater recording of plays and some minor adjustments to the symbols have also been undertaken.

The updated version with space for 3 players in the one batting position has been well received.

DATABASE: Ongoing battle for Joy Leach - transient members, registration forms not being filled in correctly etc are still causing difficulty in maintaining an accurate record of current scorers. Apathy on the part of some also plays a large role.

COURSE REQUEST FORM: Updated form distributed to District Associations

RESOURCES: Still a few issues with material being supplied for lectures but this is being addressed with the National Panel.

Technical Issues: A first scoring specific Technical Bulletin has been issued.

We had a number of concerns raised at State Championships and local District Associations that we sought clarification from the National Panel about and it was pleasing to see them addressed in the technical bulletin.

Priorities:

Recruitment of scorers - making headway with the increased number of clinics

Accreditation Cards - ensuring that cards are received in a timely manner

Database - Accessing information to ensure that all accredited scorers are updated on our records

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Thank you I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank my Committee of Bruce with the Level 2 marking, Val with the website and newsletters, Joy for all her work on making sense of the database and Christine for her reporting and organisation.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES

LEVEL 1

Toowoomba Mount Isa Redcliffe Ipswich

Carole Dooley Linda Walmsley Vickie Pascoe Jenny Noy

Jill Codd Helen Burns Suella Johnston Sandie Bassett

Wilma Pukallus Ceanne King Julie Askew Debra Moss

Anita Ryle Susan Murphy Catherine Alexander Garry Bassett

Angeline Montafia Michelle Todd Jenny Freeman Toni Robinson

Jennifer Barron Denise Kostowski Jenny Mould Jay-Lee Hadley

Katie Gray Sharon Hicks Narelle Jackson Michelle Davey

Mariah Pasfield Anne Coleman Sharon Todd

Jenny Robinson Ann Ledwedge Katrina Wilson Central Highlands

Wendy Whitehouse Cecelia Wallace Veronica Argent Katrina Kay

Annette Gray Betty Rechford

Ann Telford Gladstone Conducting a Level1 clinic at the secondary School Girls State Championship is a step in the right direction to gaining more accredited scorers. There is a proposal to extend our involvement with the schools by scoring secondary events in 2011.

Caboolture Bundaberg Kellie Pengelly

Deb Watts Christopher Van der Kieboon

Brianna McLeod Natasha Richardt Cairns

Maddie McLeod Heather O’Leary Jayne Barrett

Aeron McLeod Louise Pohlmann

Nicki Endicott-Davis Kym Howland Townsville

Kevin Woodbury Tara Te Aleia Tammy Joiner

Kendal Mawn Leanne Harvey

Level 2

Wynnum Logan City Rockhampton Redcliffe

Sheryn Gillin Shinead Hailstone Tracey Wright Wendy Dalgleish

Lisa Anderson Janelle Packman

Belinda Bray Bundaberg

Claire Hainga Leanne Harvey

Level 3

Redlands Wynnum Rockhampton

Sean Francis Debbie Clarke Krystle Fullelove

Level 4

A Level 4 clinic was conducted at the Southern Cross Challenge with six candidates waiting for results.

Thanks also to Softball Queensland, particularly Kim and the Office staff for their support and assistance and the Board for giving me the opportunity to lead this section of our sport again for this year.

Matt Denkel State Director

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OUR YEAR IN REVIEW UM P I R I N G TE C H N I C A L D I R E C T O R A T E

Committee Members State Director: Darren Sibraa Administration: Patricia Sibraa Development: Yvonne Kahler State Championships: Ron Yardley Events: David Casey Communication: Trevor Pascall Junior: Matthew Blake, Natalie Fresser

Umpire Officials at State Championships/Tournaments

2009 Queensland Cup & Open men UIC Patricia Sibraa Examiner Trevor Pascall Mark Toft

2009 Queensland Cup & Open women UIC Patricia Sibraa Examiners Yvonne Kahler Darren Sibraa

2009 SQ Masters UIC Patricia Sibraa DUICs Ron Yardley Sally Crawford

2009 U19 Men 2009 U19 Women UIC Patricia Sibraa Ian Frame Examiners Darren Sibraa Ian Bunston Helen Strauss Ron Trow

2009 U16 Boys 2009 U16 Girls UIC Darren Sibraa Yvonne Kahler Examiners Ian Frame Stephen Gutteridge David Casey Ron Yardley

2010 U15 Boys 2010 U15 Girls UIC Ian Frame David Casey Examiners Matthew Blake Ron Yardley Stephen Gutteridge Sally Crawford

2009 Qld Sec Schools 2010 Qld Sec. Schools Golden Glove Finals Championships UIC Ron Yardley Darren Sibraa Examiners David Casey Norelle Thomas

2009 South Brisbane Club Classic UIC Patricia Sibraa

2010 Southern Cross Challenge UIC Darren Sibraa Examiners David Casey Norelle Thomas

Practical Examinations Since the Last Annual General Meeting

State examinations were carried out at: Level 4: Qld Cup and State U19 Championships Level 3: State U16 Championships Level 2: State U16 and U14 Championships and Qld Secondary Schoolgirls Championships

Level Candidates Pass 6 1 1 5 1 1 4 1 1 3 8 8 2 12 12

Successful Candidates Level 6: David Casey (Wynnum)

Level 5: Jana McCaskill (Brisbane)

Level 4: Sally Crawford (Brisbane)

Level 3: Jesse Bullock (Noosa) Stuart Fort (Brisbane) Janelle Hicks (Brisbane)

Thomas Rivers (Wynnum) Keith Thorburn (Maryborough) Tina Thorburn (Maryborough) Kim Timomen (Mt Isa)

Kevin Woodbury (Caboolture)

Level 2: Vicianne Crane (Logan City) Jodie Knight (Brisbane) Kylie Knight (Brisbane) Gillian Opie (Redlands) Leanne O’Leary (Bundaberg) Drew Pickwick (Ipswich) Adam Redacliffe (Cairns) Cameron Ryle (Toowoomba) Zac Southgate-Smith (Noosa) Colleen Thomson (Brisbane) Leigh Torrens (Redcliffe) Alan Walsh (Redcliffe)

Umpire Officials at National Championships/Tournament

2010 Open Men & Gilley’s Shield Round 4 - Hawker, ACT Patricia Sibraa - UIC Matthew Blake Yvonne Kahler {Champ game (women) – 3rd base} Darren Sibraa {Champ game (men) – 1st base} Mark Toft

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2009/10 Gilley’s Shield Round 1 – Blacktown, NSW Darren Sibraa David Casey – Level 6 candidate

2009/10 Gilley’s Shield Round 2 – Waverley, Vic Ian Frame David Casey – Level 6 candidate

2010 Gilley’s Shield Round 3 – Redlands, Qld Patricia Sibraa - UIC Steve Gutteridge Yvonne Kahler Helen Strauss Ron Trow

2010 Under 19 Men – Mirrabooka, WA Darren Sibraa – Examiner {Champ game – plate} Matthew Blake {Champ game – 2nd base} David Casey {Champ game – 3rd base} Mark Toft

2010 Under 19 Women – Altona, Vic Ian Frame – Examiner {Champ game – plate} Yvonne Kahler {Champ game – 1st base} Helen Strauss

2010 Under 16 Boys & Girls – Blacktown, NSW Bridget Cameron Stephen Gutteridge Peter Walsh Jana McCaskill – Level 5 candidate

2009 South Brisbane Club Classic Patricia Sibraa – UIC Bridget Cameron Sally Crawford Warren Duff (WA) Leigh Evans (VIC) Jay Gibson (NSW) Danny Griffiths Stephen Gutteridge John Hickman (NZ) Yvonne Kahler Jana McCaskill Maurice Paraha Trevor Pascall Darren Sibraa Helen Strauss Norelle Thomas Mark Toft Ron Yardley

Newsletter The Committee submits articles relating to umpiring in Queensland to the National umpire publication, “Blues News On-Line (BNOL)”. This publication has a wide audience base and is available by email, although it can also be sourced through the resource gallery on the umpiring website.

Development Programs/Clinics Basic Clinics A number of District Associations conducted internal clinics. Few requests were received to conduct Basic clinics. This area received attention during the 2008 forum.

Relationship with Education Queensland The positive relationship between QSA and School Sports continues to be reinforced through the structured umpiring pathway that was developed last year.

QSA’s Umpiring Directorate has provided management crews to State Finals of School competition and has again conducted assessment of candidates at School competitions.

2009 Combined Technical Directorate Forum The annual umpire’s forum was held on July 25 – 27, 2009 as part of the Combined Technical Directorate Forum.

During the forum all softball Directorates, Umpiring, Coaching and Scoring, were able to attend a combined session that covered several topics including enforcement of the pitching rules and review of recent rule changes and interpretations.

The Forum also provided the first opportunity to announce the 2009 Umpiring Award winners to their peers. The recipients were: Patricia Bichel Senior Umpire of the Year – Darren Sibraa; QSA Junior Umpire of the Year – Emma Thomas. The QSA District Association Development Award was not awarded. A range of topics were covered throughout the forum, including District Association Coordinator responsibilities, communication, umpire accreditation and development, exam analysis, state championship responsibilities and presentation of District Association reports. All delegates were reminded of the requirement to share the forum material with their respective District Associations.

During the weekend, participants were involved in workshops specifically to address the new umpire feedback model and to develop association-based training programs.

I also consider it an honour to have been the joint recipient of the Viv Triplett Australian Umpire of the Year award for the second time, and to receive my Level 7 accreditation, during the 2009 Softball Australia Awards of Excellence ceremony.

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In Conclusion I would like to congratulate all those District Associations that have implemented training programs and conducted clinics within their own Association. Our season never ends. There are always games requiring umpires and District Associations requiring help. The Queensland Umpiring Committee continues to work extremely hard. I thank them for their continued support.

Darren Sibraa State Director

NUMBER OF UMPIRES AT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS/EVENTS

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Total

2009 Open Men 2 6 8 6 1 1 - 24

2009 Open Women 1 5 5 6 2 - - 19

2009 SQ Masters 1 5 5 5 3 15 38 72

2009 U19 Men 1 2 2 4 2 - - 11

2009 U19 Women - 3 4 1 7 5 - 20

2009 U16 Boys - 2 1 4 2 6 1 18

2009 U16 Girls - 1 3 4 2 6 3 19

2010 U15 Boys - 1 2 2 1 1 5 15

2010 U15 Girls - 1 2 3 5 4 7 22

FINALS ALLOCATIONS

Event/Division Plate 1st 2nd 3rd

2009 Open Men

Queensland Cup Darren Sibraa Trevor Pascall Ian Frame Mark Toft

State Championship Yvonne Kahler Matthew Blake Norelle Thomas Bridget Cameron

President’s Cup Stephen Gutteridge Jana McCaskill Sally Crawford Ron Yardley

2009 Open Women

Queensland Cup David Casey Helen Strauss Jana McCaskill Yvonne Kahler

State Championship Ian Frame Ron Trow Norelle Thomas Ian Goodman

President’s Cup Danny Griffiths Natalie Fresser Peter Walsh Bill Buckley

2009 SQ Masters

Men’s Division 1 Ron Trow Helen Strauss Peter Baxter

Men’s Division 2 Kevin Woodbury Kevin Offer Norelle Thomas

Men’s Division 3 Danny Griffiths Bill Buckley

Men’s Division 4 Neville Baggow Sean Francis

Women’s Division 1 Tina Thorburn Jana McCaskill Bridget Cameron

Women’s Division 2 Peter Walsh Ian Goodman

Women’s Division 3 Dave Andrews Ken McIntyre

Women’s Division 4 Ross Paul Amie McIntyre

Women’s Division 5 Robert Murphy Raymond Berry

Women’s Division 6 Kim Fayle Reece Horsfall

Women’s Division 7 John Dyer Vicianne Crane

Women’s Division 8 Ross Tickle Drew Pickwick

Women’s Division 9 Geordie Long Caitlin Borchert

2009 U19 Men

State Championship Darren Sibraa Helen Strauss David Casey

President’s Cup Danny Griffiths Norelle Thomas Jana McCaskill

2009 U19 Women

State Championship Ron Trow Matthew Blake Ian Goodman

President’s Cup Ian Bunston Ron Yardley Peter Walsh

2009 U16 Boys

State Championship Jana McCaskill David Casey Ian Frame

President’s Cup Danny Griffiths Ian Bunston Brian MacPherson

2009 U16 Girls

State Championship Norelle Thomas Stephen Gutteridge Ian Goodman

President’s Cup Tina Thorburn Morton Ward Neville Baggow

2010 U15 Boys

State Championship Andrew Compton Norelle Thomas Anita Ryle

President’s Cup Janelle Hicks Danny Griffiths Myles Davis

2010 U15 Girls

State Championship Keith Thorburn Martin Turnbull Ross Winn

President’s Cup Tina Thorburn Ian Goodman Jeff Hooper

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Australia were crowned World Champions of men’s fastpitch softball after beating New Zealand 5-0 in the gold medal game of the 12th ISF Men’s World Championship in Saskatoon, Canada. Congratulations to the Aussie Steelers on achieving this historic milestone in Australian Softball history.

Team: Michael Titheridge (Manager), Bob Harrow (Head Coach), Kere Johanson, Loran Algar, Barry Blanchard, Tony Mackie (Support Staff) and Helen Edwards (Statistician).

Mike Harrow (Captain), Tyron Bartorillo, Aaron Cockman, Josh Davison, Terry Downes, Adam Folkard, Michael Gibson, Jeff Goolagong, Adam Humble, Nathan Jones, Andrew Kirkpatrick, David Meteklingi, Nick Norton, Nick Shailes and Michael Tanner.

Queensland Members of the Aussie Steelers Four time World Championship player, Terry Downes is arguably one of the most well known and respected softballers in Queensland. Terry started his softball days as a junior with Panthers Club before changing to his present club Scorpions and has represented Redlands Association his entire softball career. He has represented Queensland for almost 20 years beginning with 3 years at the Under 19’s before the introduction of the Under 16 National Championship. His career in men’s softball is unsurpassed.

Terry represented Queensland Patriots in 15 National Championships and was Captain for 5 of these. He was in both Queensland teams which won the John Reid Shield in 1995 and 2002. Terry won the 1995 Best Pitcher, 1998 Best Batter and the 2002 Most Valuable Player Awards at the Men’s National Championships.

AUSSIE STEELERS - WORLD CHAMPIONS Terry made his Australian team debut in the 1995 New Zealand Provincial Championship. His Australian Player Number is 39. He has played in 4 World Championships 1996, 2000, 2004 (bronze medal) and 2009, ending his international career with the magical gold medal and 109 games played for his country.

Terry was named the 2002 Australian Male Softballer of the Year by Softball Australia, he played in the ISC World Championships and was named in the 1996 All World Team. His positions are pitcher and outfield.

Terry announced his retirement from representative softball and chose to finish his career at the 2009 Men’s State Championship, representing his association Redlands.

Three time World Championship player Josh Davison has a unique comeback story, which finished with a fairytale Gold Medal win at the 2009 Men's World Championship. Originally from NSW, JOsh moved north of the border to Queensland and after being out of the game for about 7 years Josh decided to come back and play for Brisbane at the 2008 Men's State Championship. He was then selected in the 2009 Patriots team and went on to play in the 2009 National Championship. His outstanding performance caught the selectors’ eye and as a result earned himself the chance to put on the green and gold again and compete in his 3rd Open World Championship campaign. Josh also played for Australia in an Under 19 Men’s World Championship.

At the Softball Australia Awards of Excellence dinner, Josh’s unique story continued when he was inducted into the Softball Australia Hall of Fame. To be eligible for nomination for the Hall of Fame a player must be retired from Open International competition for four years; have competed in Open International competition for a minimum period of six years, including two World Championships. The decision to induct Josh into the Hall of Fame was made before his selection in the 2009 Aussie Steelers team.

Josh’s Australian Player Number is 31 and he has played 74 games for Australia from 1995 to 2009.

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Two time World Championship player Zenon Winters came through the Queensland underage teams from 13 years of age and went on to represent Australia at the Under 19 level where the team won gold at the 2001 Under 19 World Championship. Zenon began his Open Queensland representative career in 2003 and has been a Queensland Patriots team member for 5 years.

He was selected in his first Australian Open Squad in his first men’s national championship appearance in 2003. Zenon has played 91 games for Australia and his Australian Player Number is 72. He won the Batting Award at the 2008 and 2009 National Championship, a bronze medal at the 11th ISF World Championship in 2004 and now has a gold medal and World Championship ring to add to his collection.

World Championship debutant David Metekingi has been a member of the Queensland Patriots team for 8 years. He has also represented Queensland at both the U16 and U19 levels.

In 2005, David was selected in his first Australia Team for their tour to New Zealand where he made his debut in the green and gold at the Vic Guth Memorial tournament. His Australian Player number is 78 and he’s played 37 games for Australia.

World Championship debutant Tyron Bartorillo has had a meteoric rise to World Champion status. He played in his first men’s national championship as a pick up player for NT in 2007 and following his outstanding performance for Queensland Patriots in the 2009 Men’s National Championship he was rewarded with selection in the Aussie Steelers.

Tyron’s Australian Player Number is 86, he has played 22 games for Australia and his debut event was the ISF World Championship Qualifier in April 2008.

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OUR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS O P E N W O M E N ’ S S T A T E C H A M P I O N S H I P

Host: Redlands Date: 4-6 September, 2009

QLD Cup Winner

Mack Gilley Memorial Trophy - Brisbane Red Runner Up

Townsville Trophy - Redlands Green Best Defensive Team

City of Cairns Trophy - Redlands Green

Open State Championship Winner

T. McDonald Trophy - Redcliffe Runner Up

Ipswich Trophy - Logan City Country Champions

Loff Trophy - Toowoomba

President’s Cup Winner

QSA Trophy - Brisbane White

Final Positions Brisbane Red

Redlands Green Redcliffe

Logan City Brisbane White

Gold Coast Caboolture

Redlands Red Toowoomba

South Brisbane

Mack Gilley Memorial Trophy

O P E N M E N ’ S S T A T E C H A M P I O N S H I P Host: Toowoomba Date: 27-29 November, 2009

QLD Cup Winner Fourex Trophy - Redlands Green Runner Up South Brisbane Trophy - Ipswich Best Defensive Team National Taxation Trophy - Ipswich MVP of the Grand Final Lester Nathan Memorial Trophy - Shaun Goffer

Open State Championship Winner City of Hervey Bay Trophy - Wynnum Runner Up Mount Isa Trophy - South Brisbane

President’s Cup Winner QSA Trophy - Suncoast Hinterland

Final Positions Redlands Green Ipswich Redlands Red Toowoomba Brisbane Red Noosa 1 Wynnum South Brisbane Brisbane White Mount Isa Bundaberg/Hervey Bay Rockhampton Suncoast Hinterland Logan City Noosa 2 Redcliffe Cairns Mackay

Fourex Trophy

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OUR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS U 1 9 W O M E N ’ S S T A T E C H A M P I O N S H I P

Host: Wynnum Date: 2-4 October, 2009

State Championship Winner

City of Toowoomba Trophy - Brisbane Red Runner Up

Hogsbreath Café Trophy - Rockhampton Country Champions

Toowoomba Chronicle Cup - Rockhampton Best Defensive Team

City of Toowoomba Trophy - Brisbane Red

President’s Cup Winner

QSA Trophy - Toowoomba

Final Positions Brisbane Red

Rockhampton Redlands Redcliffe

Logan City Caboolture

Toowoomba Mount Isa/Townsville

Brisbane White Mackay

Maryborough/Bundaberg

City of Toowoomba Trophy

U 1 9 M E N ’ S S T A T E C H A M P I O N S H I P Host: Noosa Date: 2-4 October, 2009

State Championship Winner Brisbane Trophy - Redlands Runner Up Cairns Trophy - Noosa Best Defensive Team National Taxation Trophy - Redlands

President’s Cup Winner QSA Trophy - Mount Isa

Final Positions Redlands Noosa Mount Isa Hervey Bay/Bundaberg Ipswich Logan City Toowoomba

Brisbane Trophy

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OUR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS U 1 6 G I R L S ’ S T A T E C H A M P I O N S H I P

Host: Brisbane Date: 19-21 September, 2009

State Championship Winner

President’s Trophy - Logan City Runner Up

Logan City Trophy - Brisbane Red Country Champions

Luchterhand Trophy - Rockhampton

President’s Cup Winner

QSA Trophy - Redcliffe

Final Positions Logan City

Brisbane Red Redlands

Caboolture/Noosa Rockhampton

Bundaberg Redcliffe

Mount Isa Mackay

Toowoomba Brisbane White

Ipswich

U 1 6 B O Y S ’ S T A T E C H A M P I O N S H I P Host: Caboolture Date: 19-21 September, 2009

State Championship Winner South Brisbane Trophy - Redlands Runner Up South Brisbane Trophy - Mount Isa

President’s Cup Winner QSA Trophy - Redcliffe

Final Positions Redlands Mount Isa Bundaberg Redcliffe Toowoomba Logan City Hervey Bay Noosa Ipswich

President’s Trophy South Brisbane Trophy

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OUR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

Pat Bumstead Trophy Automatic Access Trophy

U 1 4 G I R L S ’ S T A T E C H A M P I O N S H I P Host: Rockhampton

Date: 17-19 April, 2009

State Championship Winner

Pat Bumstead Trophy - Brisbane Red Runner Up

Mount Isa Trophy - Redlands Country Champions

City of Toowoomba Trophy - Mount Isa Best Defensive Team

Braidie Noble Trophy - Redlands

President’s Cup Winner

QSA Trophy - Bundaberg

Final Positions Brisbane Red

Redlands Redcliffe

Mount Isa Bundaberg

Brisbane White Rockhampton

Logan City Ipswich

Toowoomba Cairns Noosa

Hervey Bay Mackay

U 1 4 B O Y S ’ S T A T E C H A M P I O N S H I P Host: Ipswich Date: 17-19 April, 2009

State Championship Winner Automatic Access Trophy - Redlands Runner Up Automatic Access Trophy - Mackay Best Defensive Team Ipswich City Council Trophy - Redlands Most Improved Team Wayne Gaddes Trophy - Redlands

President’s Cup Winner Steeline Garage Doors Trophy - Ipswich

Final Positions Redlands Mackay Redcliffe Ipswich Toowoomba Bundaberg Noosa Maryborough Hervey Bay Rockhampton

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OUR STATE TEAMS

HEAT (O P E N W O M E N )

QLD Heat - January 2010 - Redlands

QLD Heat - February 2010 - Canberra

E V E N T S Round 1

Gilley’s Shield & Edebone-Webber Shield 13-15 November 2009: Blacktown, NSW

Round 2

Gilley’s Shield & Edebone-Webber Shield 11-13 December 2009: Waverley, VIC

Round 3

Edebone-Webber Shield Finals 5-9 January 2010: Redlands, QLD

Round 4

Gilley’s Shield & Gilley’s Shield FInals 19-21 February 2010: Hawker, ACT

R E S U L T S Edebone-Weber Shield

1. NSW Firestars 2. WA Flames 3. QLD Heat

4. ACT Diamonds 5. VIC Titans

6. NZ Whitesox 7. SA Starz

MVP: Tracey Mosley (ACT)

Gilley’s Shield 1. WA Flames

2. NSW Firestars 3. ACT Diamonds

4. QLD Heat 5. VIC Titans 6. SA Starz

G I L L E Y ’ S S H I E L D I N D I V I D U A L W I N N E R S Midge Nelson MVP: Stacey Porter (NSW)

Lorraine Woolley Best Pitcher: Brianna Hassett (WA) Sybil Turner Best Batter: Stacey Porter (NSW)

P L A Y E R S Jodie Bowering

Kylie Cronk (Captain) Sheridan Darroch

Alison Fleming Sandra Holden

Jocelyn McCallum Lena Merzliakov

Jessica Muller Carmelle Sorensen

Kate Sternes Danielle Stewart

Erin Thras Kym Tollenaere

Jade Wall Yoriko Wallis

Melinda Weaver Squad Member - Tara Speakman (Round 3)

O F F I C I A L S Maryanne Walsh - Head Coach Joyce Lester - Assistant Coach Troy McKell - Assistant Coach

Vicki Gannon - Manager Cheryl Dawes - Statistician

Jenni O’Neil - Remedial Massage Therapist

Find us on the web at www.qldheatandpatriots.com

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U19 W O M E N

OUR STATE TEAMS U16 G I R L S

ELLINOR MCKENZIE SHIELD 17-23 January 2010

Host State: VIC

R E S U L T S 1. New South Wales

2. South Australia 3. Victoria

4. Western Australia 5. Queensland

6. Australian Capital Territory 7. Northern Territory

I N D I V I D U A L W I N N E R S MVP: Michelle Cox (NSW)

Best Pitcher: Simone Freeman (NSW) Best Batter: Michelle Cox (NSW)

P L A Y E R S Patricia Dougan

Alexandra Forsyth Lora Hanson

Stephanie Harm (Captain) Janiene Ikonomou

Jodie-Lee King Rebecca Lang Lucy Lockhart

Olivia MacGinley Brooke McNamara

Tara Speakman Demi Todd

Kayla Turner Stacey Webber (Captain)

O F F I C I A L S Dion Johannessen - Head Coach Mike Shanhun - Assistant Coach

Kym Tollenaere - Assistant Coach Faye Guy - Manager

Pauline Maude - Statistician

ESTHER DEASON SHIELD 10-16 January 2010

Host State: NSW

R E S U L T S 1. New South Wales

2. Queensland 3. South Australia

4. Australian Capital Territory 5. Victoria

6. Western Australia

I N D I V I D U A L W I N N E R S MVP: Taylah Tsitsikronis (NSW)

Best Pitcher: Julia McCann (NSW) Best Batter: Karla Davidson (NSW)

P L A Y E R S Eva Carless

Sara Caterson Rebecca Chapman

Laura Coulter Stephanie Curtis Paige Delacour

Jessica Donnelly Brittney Flint

Rachael Higgins Renee Hunter (Captain)

Danielle Oppermann Aymee Preston (Captain)

Rheanon Preston Kristen Ritchie Maraea Tupai Melinda West

O F F I C I A L S Kevin Jenkins - Head Coach

Ree-Anna Chatman - Assistant Coach Liz Fresser - Assistant Coach

Sandra Edmondson - Manager Elaine Rosenberg - Statistician

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OUR STATE TEAMS

PATRIOTS (O P E N M E N )

J O H N R E I D S H I E L D 17-21 February 2010

Host State: ACT

P L AY E R S Thomas Bailey William Bailey

Tyron Bartorillo Andrew Blackshaw

Aaron Clarke Guy Covacin Josh Davison Shaun Goffer

Julian Jemmott Corey Matakatea David Metekingi

Jason Nathan (Captain) Wade Prouten

Luke Van de Greindt

O F F I C I A L S Murray Rivers - Head Coach

Craig Sinclair - Assistant Coach Kelly McKellar-Nathan - Manager

Ngaire Huston - Statistician

R E S U LT S

1. Western Australia 2. Australian Capital Territory

3. Queensland 4. Victoria

5. New South Wales

I N D I V I D UA L W I N N E R S MVP: Adam Humble (WA)

Best Pitcher: Adam Folkard (ACT) Best Batter: Scott Patterson (WA)

Rookie of the Year: Shaun Goffer (QLD) & Lewis Weldon (VIC)

Find us on the web at www.qldheatandpatriots.com

or become a fan on Facebook!

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U19 M E N

OUR STATE TEAMS U16 B O Y S

KNOX BAILEY SHIELD 17-23 January 2010

Host State: WA

R E S U L T S 1. New South Wales 2. Western Australia

3. Victoria 4. Queensland

5. South Australia

I N D I V I D U A L W I N N E R S MVP: Brendan Lam (WA)

Best Pitcher: Joel Harris (NSW) Best Batter: Lachlan Hay (NSW)

P L A Y E R S Joel Almond (Co-Captain)

Jaryd Burgess Sam Daff

Mitchell Daly Steven Holmes

Jeremy Jemmott (Co-Captain) Danny Kronk

Marshall Kronk Nicholas Maahs

Lyam McKay Jesse Miles

Benjamyn Preston Jonathan Thomas

Liam Thomas

O F F I C I A L S Steven Anderson - Head Coach

Stephen Wagner - Assistant Coach Debbie Clarke - Manager

Christine Denkel - Statistician

ARTHUR ALLSOP SHIELD 10-16 January 2010

Host State: NSW

R E S U L T S 1. New South Wales

2. Queensland 3. Australian Capital Territory

4. Western Australia 5. Victoria

I N D I V I D U A L W I N N E R S MVP: Kayne Kajan (NSW)

Best Pitcher: Marshall Kronk (QLD) Best Batter: Joshua Wagner (QLD)

P L A Y E R S Carlin Anderson

Lewis Codd Conor Cronin Matthew Hovi

Chris Isele Christopher Kacin

Marshall Kronk (Co-Captain) Brett Loccisano Ryan Merriman Jayson Morgan

Jayden Reid Andrew Shallcross

Joshua Wagner (Co-Captain) Jonathan Wall

Aaron Whitefield Cameron Wright

O F F I C I A L S Roline Sheppard - Head Coach

Maurice Paraha - Assistant Coach David Wilkinson - Assistant Coach

Chris Edards - Trainee Coach Garth Horsfall - Manager

Kirsty Andrews - Statistician

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OUR AUSTRAL IAN REPRESENTAT ION AUSSIE SPIRIT

(OPEN WOMEN)

TEST SERIES VS NZ WHITESOX Jodie Bowering

Kylie Cronk Danielle Stewart Melinda Weaver

2010 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Jodie Bowering

Kylie Cronk Danielle Stewart

AUSSIE PRIDE (U19 WOMEN)

3 TEST SERIES VS NZ JUNIOR WHITESOX Olivia MacGinley Stacey Webber

2010 SQUAD MEMBERS Lora Hanson

Stephanie Harm Olivia MacGinley

Demi Todd Kayla Turner

Stacey Webber

2010 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Rebecca Chapman Aymee Preston

AUSSIE STEELERS (OPEN MEN)

2009 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD MEDALLISTS

Tyron Bartorillo Andrew Blackshaw

Josh Davison Terry Downes Zenon Winters

2010 SQUAD MEMBERS Tyron Bartorillo

Andrew Blackshaw Josh Davison Shaun Goffer

Zenon Winters

AUSSIE COLTS (U19 MEN)

SQUAD MEMBERS Lewis Codd

Sam Daff Mitchell Daly

Matthew Hovi Marshall Kronk

Lyam McKay Ryan Merriman

Josh Wagner

Marshall Kronk “Best Pitcher” award presented by Steven Bradbury

Josh Wagner “Best Batter” award presented by Steven Bradbury

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Softball Queensland members contributed to softball at the national and international level as follows: National Events Softball Queensland, in partnership with Redlands SA, hosted Round 3 of the Gilley’s Shield and the finals of the Edebone/Webber Shield. International Events Softball Queensland, in partnership with Redlands Softball Association, hosted the Aussie Spirit vs NZ Whitesox Test Series. Friendship Series Lexie Pearce, Brooke Wilkins, Kevin Jenkins and Maurice Paraha participated as coaches in the 2009 Friendship Series. Australian Team Officials Aussie Spirit - Fabian Barlow, Wayne Saunders, Cheryl Dawes

OUR NAT IONAL & INTERNAT IONAL

INVOLVEMENT National Scoring Committee Ngaire Huston National Umpiring Committee Tricia Sibraa (UIC), Yvonne Kahler, Darren Sibraa, Mark Toft National Selection Committee Under 19 Men: John Bright SAL Working Committees

High Performance – Sue Nisbet

Membership – Mark Jeppesen

Community and Grassroots – Andrea Johnstone

Marketing and Business Development – Mark Stanton

Events – Taryn Leslie and Jodie Bowering

History and Recognition – Audrey McLaughlin AM

Photos of Downey Park (Brisbane Softball Association)

after flash flooding that happened in May 2009

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SCHOOL SOFTBALL SECONDARY SCHOOL SOFTBALL

SCHOOL SPORT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Hervey Bay Softball Association

25-28 March 2009

FINAL RANKINGS 1. Met North

2. South Coast 3. Met East

4. Sunshine Coast 5. Met West

6. Capricornia 7. Northern

8. Darling Downs 9. Wide Bay

10. Peninsula

QLD TEAM Kelly Crowe (Met North)

Paige Delacour (Sun Coast) Britney Flint (Sun Coast) Alex Forsyth (Met North)

Mikayla Gregory (Met North) Ashleigh Harris (Met East)

Rachael Higgins (Met North) Tammy McMillan (South Coast)

Danielle Oppermann (South Coast) Rhiannon Preston (Capricornia) Alisha Prybyszczuk (Met West) Tania Puketapu (South Coast)

Kristen Ritchie (Met North) Aimee Sanders (Met East)

SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP Waverley Softball Association (VIC)

1-8 May 2010

FINAL RANKINGS 1. South Australia 2. Western Australia 3. New South Wales 4. Victoria 5. Australia Capital Territory 6. Queensland

QLD TEAM MVP Kelly Crowe

AUSTRALIAN TEAM MEMBER Paige Delacour

PRIMARY SCHOOL SOFTBALL

SCHOOL SPORT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS GIRLS

Toowoomba Softball Association 9-12 October 2009

FINAL RANKINGS 1. Met North 2. Met West 3. Met East 4. Wide Bay

5. South Coast 6. Sunshine Coast

7 Northern 8. Capricornia

9. Darling Downs 10. South West 11. North West 12. Peninsula

QLD TEAM Jasmine Sua (South Coast) Tarnee Morrice (Wide Bay)

Kayla Plascoe (Met East) Tia Waters (Capricornia)

Tahnia Ah Kit (North West) Rebecca McEachern (Met East)

Cassidy Miles (Wide Bay) Georgia Blair (South Coast)

Breanna Franks (Capricornia) Taryn Miles-Polit (Wide Bay) Kyra Mancktelow (Met East)

Jessica Sua (South Coast)

QLD INVITATIONAL TEAM Sarah Norris (Met East)

Samantha Hodgman (Peninsula) Loghan Tane-Cox (Capricornia)

Isabella Spring (Wide Bay) Kristen Booth (South Coast)

Mackynlie Priestly (Wide Bay) Ocearna Contay-Boxall (Met East)

Shania Evans (Capricornia) Tayla Barrow (Wide Bay)

Jaycinta Hegarty (North West) Nicole Byrne (North West)

Shanniah Brennan (Met East)

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SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA SOFTBALL EXCHANGE

Redlands Softball Association 23-27 November 2009

FINAL RANKINGS - GIRLS 1. New South Wales

2. Queensland 3. Australian Capital Territory

4. Queensland Invitational Team 5. Victoria

6. South Australia

FINAL RANKINGS - BOYS 1. New South Wales

2. Australian Capital Territory 3. Queensland

4. Victoria

SCHOOL SPORT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS BOYS

Ipswich Softball Association 5-6 September 2009

FINAL RANKINGS 1. Wide Bay

2. Capricornia 3. Darling Downs

4. Met West 5. Met North 6. Met East

7. Sunshine Coast

QLD TEAM Steven McGriffin (Capricornia) Bradely Davis (Darling Downs) Damien Volker (Capricornia)

Matthew Hallas (Darling Downs) Jason Smith (Wide Bay)

Dion Krisanski-Kennedy (Capricornia) Layne Hurst (Capricornia)

Carl Harvey (Wide Bay) Dylan Sheenan (Darling Downs)

Daniel Kirk (Wide Bay) Jacob O’Brien (Met West) Izaia Perese (Met North)

SECONDARY SCHOOL SOFTBALL GOLDEN GLOVE CHAMPION SCHOOLS

Girls: Brisbane State High School Boys: Harristown State High School

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SOUTHERN CROSS CHALLENGE WOMEN

Participating Teams/Final Placings

QLD Heat Australian U19 Squad

QLD Maroon Canterbury Red Hawks

Manolos (PNG)

Results Women’s Grand Final

Queensland Heat defeated Aus U19 Squad 2-1

Individual Award Winners Top Pitcher: Sandra Holden (Queensland Heat) Top Batter: Chelsea Forkin (Queensland Heat) MVP: Georgia Casey (Australian U19 Squad)

2010 All Star Team Pitcher: Sandra Holden (Queensland Heat) Catcher: Tayla Tsitsikronis (Aus U19 Squad) First: Kaysi Rawiri (Canterbury Red Hawks) Second: Emma Frost (Canterbury Red Hawks) Third: Chelsea Forkin (Queensland Heat) Short Stop: Danielle Stewart (Queensland Heat) Left Field: Jess Bahn (Aus U19 Squad) Centre Field: Kylie Cronk (Queensland Heat) Right Field: Jade Wall (Queensland Heat) DP: Georgia Casey (Aus U19 Squad)

MEN

Participating Teams/Final Placings Canterbury Red Sox Queensland Patriots Te Waipounamu (NZ)

Scorpions (AUS) Queensland Maroon Northern Pride (AUS)

Results Men’s Grand Final

Canterbury Red Sox defeated Qld Patriots 4-3

Individual Award Winners Top Pitcher: Nathan Taikato (Canterbury Red Sox)

Top Batter: Gareth Cook (Canterbury Red Sox) MVP: Hamish Monkman (Te Waipounamu)

2010 All Star Team Pitcher: Nathan Taikato (Canterbury Red Sox) Catcher: Corey Matakatea (Qld Patriots) First: Darren Pyke (Qld Patriots) Second: Jason Nathan (Qld Patriots) Third: Josh Wagner (Qld Maroon) Short Stop: Hamish Monkman (Te Waipounamu) Left Field: Brett Wellings (Scorpions) Centre Field: Josh Davison (Qld Patriots) Right Field: Wade Prouten (Qld Patriots) DP: Gareth Cook (Canterbury Red Sox)

Q U E E N S L A N D P A T R I O T S

Players Andrew Blackshaw

Aaron Clarke Guy Covacin Josh Davison

Russell Denkel Shaun Goffer

Julian Jemmott Shaun Marino

Corey Matakateea Jason Nathan Wade Prouten

Darren Pyke Luke Van de Greindt

Officials Murray Rivers - Head Coach

Craig Sinclair - Assistant Coach Kelly McKellar-Nathan - Manager

Ngaire Huston - Statistician

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Q U E E N S L A N D H E A T Players

Jodie Bowering Kylie Cronk

Sheridan Darroch Alison Fleming Chelsey Forkin Sandra Holden

Jocelyn McCallum Sarayah McColl Lena Merzliakov

Jessica Muller Carmelle Sorensen

Kate Sternes Danielle Stewart

Erin Thras Jade Wall

Officials Joyce Lester - Head Coach

Troy McKell - Assistant Coach Vicki Gannon - Manager

Cheryl Dawes - Statistician

Q U E E N S L A N D M A R O O N M E N

Players Tom Bailey Lewis Codd

Sam Daff Mitch Daly

Matthew Hovi Jeremy Jemott

Brad Kruske Lyam McKay

Ryan Merriman Damien Nairn Ben Preston

Jonathan Thomas Matt Torpey Josh Wagner

Officials Steven Anderson - Head Coach Chris Edards - Assistant Coach

Edda Cailotto - Manager

Q U E E N S L A N D M A R O O N W O M E N Players

Patricia Dougan Tyleisha Dunn Alex Forsyth Lora Hanson

Stephanie Harm Janiene Ikonomou

Jodie-Lee King Rebecca Lang

Genevieve Lawton Lucy Lockhart

Olivia MacGinley Brooke McNamara

Tara Speakman Demi Todd

Kayla Turner

Officials Liz Fresser - Head Coach

Shane Morgan - Assistant Coach Brooke Wilkins - Assistant Coach

Sandra Edmondson - Manager

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SOFTBAL L QLD MASTERS TOURNAM ENT 10 years running and still getting

bigger and better!!!

August 2009 saw the Softball Queensland Masters Tournament being held for it’s 10th year!

Amongst the competition, partying and exciting times over the weekend, I’m sure many great memories and friendly rivalries were made. The SQ Masters Tournament continues to grow each year and this year was no exception, bringing us to a record 82 teams. Over 1100 participants played in the three-day tournament.

The tournament function was again held at Meakin Park and included a celebration of the ten years of the tournament, including photo slideshow and the presentation of Ball and Chain “Lifer” awards to the following women who have been involved in Masters since its initial year in 2000;

Sandy Bassett – Bets Vets

Beth Delbridge – Steelers

Fiona Fagg – Dodgers

Evelyn Kent – Redcliffe

Heather McLaughlin – Bets Vets

Doreen Murray – Bets Vets

Brenda O’Brien – F Troop

Susan O’Connor – Noosa

Teams came from all over Queensland to participate, hailing from Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Hervey Bay, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Redlands, Logan, Toowoomba, Ipswich and the Gold Coast. Teams were also from across the border in NSW; Coffs Harbour and Sydney, just to name a few. All descended on Meakin Park to take part in the tournament.

A big thank you must go to all players and officials for making the 10th Annual Softball Queensland Masters Tournament the enormous success it was. Without you, we wouldn’t have a tournament! Lifers with their ball and chains!

Betty Paxton – Bets Vets

Julie Peters – D’ruff Diamonds

Michelle Selwood – Dodgers

Beth Tahere – Phantoms

Lyn Tynan – Bets Vets

Toni Waitoa – Mavericks

Patty White – Bets Vets

Wendy Willett – Aussie Mozzies

W O M E N ’ S D I V I S I O N 1

Final Placings All Star Team

Gold - Phantoms Judy Young Phantoms

Silver - Renegades Peta Gibbs Gladstone Gators

Bronze - Gladstone Gators Robyn Benaud Noosa Buzzards

4th - Noosa Buzzards Cheryl Blakey Dodgers

5th - Dodgers Kaylene Reti Renegades

Pania King Phantoms

Shauna Bailey Renegades

Tanya Peterson Gladstone Gators

Andrea house Phantoms

Karen Bridgland Renegades

Sharon McKeown Phantoms

Angie Bedggood Renegades

W O M E N ’ S D I V I S I O N 2

Final Placings All Star Team

Gold - Warriors Susan O’Connor Redcliffe Rockets

Silver - Mayhem Sue Allsop Mackay Rebels

Bronze - Mackay Rebels Kylie Crouch Easy Riders 1

4th - Recliffe Rockets Lindy Masters Warriors

5th - Redbacks 1 Melissa Graham Mayhem

6th - Easy Riders 1 Sharon Covill Redbacks 1

Lyn Crieve Warriors

Trudie Jensen Mayhem

Mandy Byrne Mackay Rebels

Tonia Gloudemans Warriors

Donna Blatchford Mayhem

Anita Ryle Warriors

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Final Placings All Star Team

Gold - Bombers Renee Mitchell Ramblers Red

Silver - PMS Anne Kemp Born Again Angels

Bronze - Steelers Dee-Ann Barr Townsville

4th - Townsville Karen McKenzie PMS

5th - Born Again Angels Timna Kerr Steelers

6th - Ramblers Red Carol Smith Bombers

Karen Franke PMS

Louise Mitchell Bombers

Lynne Guatieri Steelers

Leanne Tumata Bombers

Karen Housten PMS

Tracie Kemp Bombers

W O M E N ’ S D I V I S I O N 5

Final Placings All Star Team

Gold - ERTS Linda Boughton Effwits

Silver - Coffs Harbour Maree Laverty Tat 2 Dragons

Double Shots Shereen Ryan Easy Riders 2

Bronze - Tat 2 Dragons Janelle Newton Mulgowie Angels

4th - Mulgowie Angels Stacey Champs ERTS

5th - Effwits Leona Moore Double Shots

6th - Cruisers White Melissa Shaw Cruisers White

7th - Easy Riders 2 Shirley Scmidt ERTS

Debbie Duroux Double Shots

Sue McNamara ERTS

Sue Francis Double Shots

Donna De Thierry Tat 2 Dragons

W O M E N ’ S D I V I S I O N 7

Final Placings All Star Team

Gold - F Troop Women Sallyann Lewis D’ruff Diamonds

Silver - Seajades Roslyn Rees Jags

Bronze - Lockyer Alana McFarlane Seajades

4th - Jags Josephine Frescon Mixed Murries

5th - Gold Coast Dolphins Megan Barrett Lockyer

6th - D’ruff Diamonds Leigh Wilson F Troop Women

7th - Mixed Murries Bev Lockhart Young Devils

8th - Young Devils Kim Holden Gold Coast Dolphins

Lynette Johnstone F Troop Women

Aileen Ralph Seajades

Sandra Wilson F Troop Women

Julie Bergin Seajades

W O M E N ’ S D I V I S I O N 4

Final Placings All Star Team

Gold - Harlequeens Ann-Marie Mantiet Terrors Hervey Bay

Silver - Camira Amigos Leanne Parnell Mavericks

Bronze - Tornadoes Sharon Laverty Aussie Mozzies

4th - Terrors Hervey Bay Joanne Voltz Harlequeens

5th - Roma Natasha Kazich Camira Amigos

6th - Mavericks Lee-Ann Waterworth Tornadoes

Aussie Mozzies Trish Rowbotham Roma

Karen Le Comte Harlequeens

Vicki Porter Camira Amigos

Patricia Young Tornadoes

Laurelle Ballard Harlequeens

Kylie Bruce Camira Amigos

W O M E N ’ S D I V I S I O N 6

Final Placings All Star Team

Gold - Suncoast Flickers Jocelyn McMahon Redbacks 2

Silver - Redbacks 2 Maria Cocup Suncoast Flickers

Bronze - Lightning Strikes 1 Cassandra Denduck Goolahs

4th - Narangba Demons Alison Marczac Brighton Roosters

5th - Jens Hens Viccki Burgess Jens Hens

6th - Brighton Roosters Lisa Beaven Narangba Demons

7th - Goolahs Heather Brown Lightning Strikes 1

Kaye McCudden Redbacks 2

Karen Robe Suncoast Flickers

Sue Bradley Lightning Strikes 1

Kelly Kaden Redbacks 2

Kelly buchanan Suncoast Flickers

W O M E N ’ S D I V I S I O N 8

Final Placings All Star Team

Gold - Legends Jenny Freeman RPCYC Golden Girls

Silver - Outlaws Sue Shanahun Legends

Bronze - Lightning Strikes 2 Maxine Baxter Mackay

4th - RPCYC Golden Girls Kim Godbold Lightning Strikes 2

5th - Mackay Doris Woodbury Outlaws

6th - Tigers Jodie White Tigers

7th - Straddie Sharks Elizabeth borey Straddie Sharks

Leonie Schmidt Lightning Strikes 2

Michelle McKeown Legends

Glennis Hassell Outlaws

Jackie Savill Outlaws

Ann Rayner Legelnds

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Final Placings All Star Team

Gold - Suncoast Flames Yvonne Pearson Suncoast Flames

Silver - Bets Vets Nicky Cole RBIs

Bronze - Archives Kay Dickeson Big Hit

4th - Noosa Wildcats Heather McLaughlin Bets Vets

5th - Big Hit Elaine Clift Archives

6th - RBIs Debbie Malcolm Noosa Wildcats

Caroline Griffin Suncoast Flames

Carolyn Gutteridge Bets Vets

Marie Davies Archives

Veronica Wilson Suncoast Flames

Doreen Murray Bets Vets

Laura Dyne Suncoast Flames

M E N ’ S D I V I S I O N 1

Final Placings All Star Team

Gold - PK Pride Murray McLean PK Pride

Silver - Hawkies Craig Trail Bombers A

Bronze - Bombers A David Badke Hawkies

Brett Wellings PK Pride

Cameron Cox Bombers A

Mark Swift Hawkies

Ben Trindle PK Pride

Ivan Bennett Bombers A

Shane Bdake Hawkies

Craig Gibson PK Pride

Craig Rodgers Hawkies

Brian Allsworth PK Pride

M E N ’ S D I V I S I O N 2

Final Placings All Star Team

Gold - Hooters Darren White Greenbacks

Silver - Greenbacks Alvin Webb Hooters

Bronze - Mackay Magic Steohen Harding Mackay Magic

4th - Bombers B Shaun Nicholls Bombers B

5th - Ips Warriors White Jason Smith Ips Warriors White

Corey McInerney Greenbacks

Wayne Tuhoe Hooters

Lewis Gray Greenbacks

Murray Rivers Hooters

Michael Underhill Mackay Magic

Pani Martin Greenbacks

Martin Connolly Hooters

M E N ’ S D I V I S I O N 3

Final Placings All Star Team

Gold - Harbour City Hawks Mantangi Morgan Ramblers Red

Silver - Strikers Stephen Armitage Harbour City Hawks

Bronze - Ramblers Red Kevin Doherty Strikers

4th - Caboolture Snakes Stephen Lang Black Cats

5th - Black Cats Grant Hobday Redbacks 3

6th - Redbacks 3 John Tyler Royals

7th - Royals Herbert Kerr Caboolture Snakes

Craig Palmer Harbour City Hawks

Geoff Michel Strikers

Merv Downing Harbour City Hawks

John Metekingi Strikers

Craig Churchland Ramblers Red

M E N ’ S D I V I S I O N 4

Final Placings All Star Team

Gold - DDs Darryl Bates DDs

Silver - Brisbane Devils Don Moylan Redcliffe Eagles

Bronze - Redcliffe Eagles John McGill Brisbane Devils

4th - Ips Warriors Green Glen Hollands Ips Warriors Green

5th - Redbacks 4 Keith Miller Easy Riders

6th - Easy Riders Paul Willingham Ramblers White

7th - Noosa Rebels Rob Howell Noosa Rebels

8th - Ramblers White Jason Gooley Redbacks 4

Chris Edards DDs

Dean Anglem Brisbane Devils

Mark Blackshaw DDs

Frank Watkins Brisbane Devils

Women’s Division 1 “All Star” Team

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OUR F INANCIAL REPORT It is with pleasure that I present the financial report for 2009/2010. I commend the efforts of Joan Jackson (SQ Finance Manager) and extend my thanks to Joan, Sue Nisbet (SQ General Manager) and the remainder of the SQ staff for their commitment to ensuring the financial operations of the Association are well managed. Participation numbers have increased slightly once again. This is due to the variety of programs and competitions being delivered by Softball Queensland and the member District Associations. Retaining volunteers continues to be a challenge and this area needs to become a focus of future planning. The continued growth of the Softball Queensland Masters Tournament and the OzPitch competitions being conducted throughout South East Queensland shows that the social aspect of our game is a huge growth pathway. Investment in special initiative programs initiated over the past few years are showing rewards. Without the continued support of Queensland Government and our valued sponsors, Softball Queensland would not be able to continue delivering the services, programs and initiatives that are currently being offered. The Audited Financial Statement indicates a small surplus for 2009/10 Financial Year. The Board continues to be diligent in reviewing the financial reports, carefully watching the expenditure and ensuring that very stringent processes are followed. The Queensland Academy of Sport is acknowledged for its contribution to Softball Queensland through the provision of financial support. This has allowed Softball Queensland to develop and expand the High Performance Program and maintain the high quality program of previous years. Softball Australia financially contributed to the participation of Queensland Heat in the expanded Gilley’s Shield competition.

Insurance premiums have stabilised over the past two years. Continued attention to risk management will ensure that premiums remain stable. It is reassuring that the member District Associations are aware of their commitments and financial obligations. It is acknowledged that this has a significant impact on the financial stability of the Association. Budgets for 2010/2011 for SQ have been finalised and approved by the Board with a small surplus being projected. At the time of writing, there is some uncertainty over the amount of funding to be received from the Queensland Government, Queensland Academy of Sport and Softball Australia. This is due to the change over of funding periods and programs as a result of the recent State and Federal budgets and funding program reviews. In addition, Softball Australia has introduced a new Pricing Policy which will see an increase in products and services, the exact extent of which is currently unknown. Our concerns are continually being voiced to Softball Australia as the Board strives to ensure the financial future of the Association. District Associations are strongly encouraged to access the support of Softball Queensland in the marketing and delivery of softball and to take up the various growth program initiatives to help secure long term participation in our sport. I submit the Balance Sheet and Financial Statement to the members for acceptance. Stephen Wagner Chairperson

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Gilley’s Shield

SQ Masters Tournament

Open Women’s State Championship

Southern Cross Challenge

Toowoomba Coaching Clinic

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OUR COMMITTEES & AFF IL IATES O P E R A T I O N A L C O M M I T T E E S Events Heather Law (Chairperson) Jenny Vandenhurk David Casey Taryn Leslie Sue Nisbet

Finance Stephen Wagner (Chairperson) Joan Jackson Sue Nisbet

Marketing Mark Stanton (Chairperson) Major League Corporate Marketing Brenda-Lee Huntley Sue Nisbet

Game Development Jenny Vandenhurk (Chairperson) Rebecca Gibbs Andrea Johnstone Sue Nisbet

Representative John Bright (Chairperson) Heather Law Kim James Sue Nisbet

State Development Steve Armitage (Chairperson) Val Cross Rebecca Gibbs Sue Nisbet S U B C O M M I T T E E S Disciplinary Panels John Ferguson: Chief Commissioner Yvonne Kahler: Deputy Commissioner Commissioners Jeanel Dalgrin Norm Torpey Appeals Panel Rob Ferguson David O’Leary Glenda Marshall Member Protection Officers Dawn McKell Gerry Bool

Brisbane

Bundaberg

Caboolture

Cairns

Central Highlands

Gladstone

Gold Coast

Hervey Bay

Ipswich

Logan City

Mackay

Maryborough

Mount Isa

Noosa

Redcliffe

Redlands

Rockhampton

South Brisbane

Suncoast Hinterland

Toowoomba

Townsville

Wynnum

A F F I L I AT E D A S S O C I AT I O N S

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1985 G Bagley*

Keith Holley Mary Holley*

Cheryl Jorgenson Sheila Kennedy*

Margaret Reynolds

1986 Joy Gallagher

Daphne Hass OAM Barbara Neumann Betty Paxton OAM

Betty Riley Jean Simpson

Mary Verrenkamp OAM Daphne Watson

1987 Merle Edmunds

Cheryl Featherstone Carol Freeman

Ken Gaddes Snr* Edna Hertrick OAM

Ethel Llewellyn Ray Martin

Lyn McAndrew Kevin McArdle Daisy Melville Harry Melville Karen Robins

Fay Smallwood

1988 Adrienne Andrews OAM

Bob Harding Alan Lobegeier Pat MacDonald Phyllis McGee

Hazel Montgomery Jim Montgomery Graham Ritchie Lorraine Rylatt

1989 John Bleakley Kay Campbell

Nancy Considine Alice Cullen

Jill Hooper OAM Barry Jacka Clare Lotan

Lynda Pegnall Betty Swann

Harry Thomas Nev Wagner Sue Winter

Connie Woodward Kevin Woodward

1990 Pauline Antrobus

Betty Brosnan Judy Keating

Joyce Lester OAM Gloria MacCarthy

Gwen Marshall Lisa Meuleman Ann Monahan Chris Morris Bill Patterson

Dorothy Pullen Albert (Tuppy) Richards

Michael Ross Jim Ryrie

Cheryl Seymour Roline Sheppard

Patricia Sibraa (nee Bichel)

S O F T B A L L Q U E E N S L A N D S E R V I C E A W A R D R E C I P I E N T S

1991 Jenny Covill

Margaret Edwards Gary Frost*

Ken Harwood Julie Hass

Margaret Haworth Tom Holland

Fay Ison Anita Jones

Flo Lee Ian Lutcherhand*

Barbara Morris Margaret Niethe

Julie Pagel Joan Reoch

Jill Woodward Ray Woodward

1992 Barbara Humphreys

Lyle Humphreys

1993 Don Adams

Elaine Adams Judith Burdon

Colleen Donaldson John Duggan

Dale Gatz Selena Lennon Doreen Murray Sandra Seckold

Binny Willis

1994 Val Churchwood

Alan Clissold Bob Crudgington Glen Donaldson Christine Jacka Viv MacCarthy

Gail Morris

1995 Cheryl Blakey (nee Hobday)

Kay Duggan Murray Fullerton

Bob Gannon Sharon Hobday

Lyn Kelly Judy Nielsen Jenny Parton Denise Rose

Lindsay Rummery Margaret Sheehan

1996 Alana Cutmore Wayne Gaddes

Peter Kenny Robyn McBride Kerry McCarthy

Wayne Nicol Kate Richards

Stephen Shorten Steve Ward

Deanne Weston

1997 Barry Beattie

Jennifer Beattie Daphne Bickle

Jennifer Clifford Yvonne Covill

Merv Downing Joan Fawke* Alan Goerg

Ruth Goerg Joe Holt

Tracey Holt Di MacRae

Jane Maunder Nicole McIntosh Graham McLeary Karen McLennan Dianne Porteous

Ann Pregnell Lyn Waters

Cedric Williams Cynthia Williams

1998 Christine Denkel

Matt Denkel Mel Dickfos

Kathy Du Moulin Geoff Edards

Ngaire Huston Anne Llewellyn

Errol Long Janice Long

Wayne Manuel Barbara McIntosh

Doris Muller Daphne Nielsen Michelle Nielsen

Michael Trost Jenny Vandenhurk

Jackie Yearbury

1999 Elsie Austin

Kevin Bartlett Lori Brown

Merle Dippel Margaret Enstrom

Peter Foxover Penny Lacey

Ian Leslie Beryl Liston Dell Lythal Del Miller

Marianne Molford Graham Nielsen Shirley Stahlhut

Mark Toft

2000 Ivan Cailotto

Robert Dumma Sandra Edards Lesley Foxover

Ted Gross John Molyneux Lou Monahan Les Morriset Dell O’Neill

Wayne Robinson Beverley Thatcher

2001 Peter Baxter John Bright

Leigh Brown Dorothy Campbell

Des Carsburg Val Cross

Norman Cummins Karen Dredge

Wayne Dredge Mary Ferguson

Karen Kuhn Col Lee

Leonie Leitch

John O’Neil Tracey Shaab Vicki Siliato Kay Taylor

Bryan Thompson Carol Vellnagel Keith Wakeling

Sue Wilson

2002 Tanya Abbott Greg Boddice Kay Bryden Les Bullock

Roger Pollard Dave Trotman

Paul Wilson

2003 Anna Allez

Maxine Baxter Sandra Del Simone

Faye Fraser Karen Griffiths Janelle Kronk Lynda Lynch Dawn McKell

Jo-Ann Richards Janine Rodgers

MelissaTobin (nee Thatcher) Norm Torpey

Beverley Wallwork Vince Wallwork

Michael Williamson

2004 Barbara Bleakley

David Casey Paul Casey John Dyer

Elizabeth Fleischfresser Vicki Gannon Geoff Godfrey Yvonne Kahler Wayne Lawton

Jeanette McLeary Shane Morgan Gayle Nation

Robyn Pittman Stephen Wagner

Luke Waters

2005 Jane Anderson

Maxine Bullion* Kym Carsburg

Maria Caterson Bruce Challenor Jennifer Dumma

Ian Frame John Griffith

Grant Hobday Desley Humphries

Judy Losberg Colin Mann Dave Martin

Debbie Prouten Aileen Ralph

Mark Stanton Ron Trow

Ron Yardley

2006 Desleigh Armitage

John Ashby Julie Ashby

Dennis Cullen Steve Gutteridge

Brett Haynes Vicki Hicks

Noreen Kaddatz Debra Kruske Cheryl Martin Lyndsay Reddy

Patty White

2007 Gary Coulthurst Cheryl Dawes

David Denman Louisa Denman

Clark Gaddes Matt Hendriks Scott McIntyre Darren Sibraa

2008 Tanya Bakker

Debra Bird Gerry Bool

Debbie Carey Robyn Jemmott Robyn Lamont Helen Strauss

Michelle Torpey

2009 Sharon Prouten Sue Wilkinson Mark Llewellyn

Antoinette James Linda Parry

Doris Muller Vicki Warren Val Murphy

Eileen Josey*

2 0 0 9 S O F T B A L L A U S T R A L I A

S E R V I C E A W A R D R E C I P I E N T S

Tanya Bakker

Debra Bird Gerry Bool

Debbie Carey Robyn Jemmott Robyn Lamont Helen Strauss

Michelle Torpey

* - deceased

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S O F T B A L L Q L D H A L L O F F A M E 2000

Berneice Jamieson* (nee Siggs) Vera Campbell (nee Burke)

Sandra Somerville (nee Emerson) Margaret Dodds (nee Roberts)

Lorraine Woolley Fay Smallwood

Sandra Ford (nee Woodings/Gaddes) Heather Byrnes Robyn Trewick

Leigh Muller (nee Lester) Jenny Andrews

Judy Young (nee Barden) Scott Cagney

Julie Hass (nee Reoch) Joyce Lester OAM

2001 Yvonne Johnston (nee Barber)

Edna Corbett (nee Siipola) June Horne (nee Browning)

Sybil Siggs* Lola Mavor (nee Green)

Elaine Robinson (nee Dempster) Carolyn Crudgington (nee Gunderson)

2002 Julie Dunn

Leanne Binnie (Bichel) Kerrilyn Bichel-Hogar

Patrice Camm Neville Otto Eddie Tyson Brett Walker

2003 Kim Cooper

Stephen Harding Francine McRae

2008 Kathy Mitchell Haylea Petrie

OUR HONOUR ROLE L I F E M E M B E R S

1952 Mack Gilley*

1957 Audrey McLaughlin AM

1959 Berniece Jamieson* (nee Siggs)

Braidie Noble* Dot Tanis*

1960 Eunice Coleman * (nee Loff)

1961 Peg Seery*

1962 Olive Green*

1964 Pat O’Dwyer Belle Cutts

1965 Ralph Cutts* June Spice*

1966 Margaret Dodds (nee Roberts)

1970 Margaret Luchterland

1972 Elaine Robinson (nee Dempster)

1973 Sandra Ford (nee Woodings/Gaddes)

1975 Dale Woodforth

1979 Kate Thomas*

1982 Brendan Holden*

1983 Heather Law OAM

1984 Pat Bumstead

1986 Betty Croker*

1988 Margaret Reynolds

1989 Mary Verrenkamp OAM

1992 Adrienne Andrews OAM

1998 Patricia Sibraa (nee Bichel)

2001 Ngaire Huston

2002 Jenny Vandenhurk

2003 Christine Denkel

2008 Dennis Cullen

John Bright

2009 Barbara Bleakley

O R D E R O F A U S T R A L I A - Q U E E N S L A N D S O F T B A L L R E C I P I E N T S -

1993 Daphne Hass OAM

1997 Edna Hertrick OAM

1999 Audrey McLaughlin AM

2000 Betty Paxton OAM

2001 Adrienne Andrews OAM

Joyce Lester OAM Jill Hooper OAM

2004 Heather Law OAM

Mary Verrenkamp OAM

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OUR 2009 AWARDS D INNER

Softball Queensland Staff enjoying the festivities

Sue Nisbet, MC for the evening

Kathy Mitchell, Softball Australia

“Hall of Fame” Inductee

Matt & Christine Denkel

Heather Law presenting Dennis Cullen, retiring President, with a gift

Emma Thomas receiving her “Junior Umpire of the Year” award from

Darren Sibraa, State Director of Umpiring

Tricia Sibraa presenting

Darren Sibraa with the “Tricia Bichel - Umpire

of the Year” award