Aussie Steelers Team - Argentina 2011 Following the recent Aussie Steelers selection event at the South Brisbane Classic, Softball Australia would like to congratulate the following athletes on their selection to represent the Aussie Steelers in Argentina in September 2011. Cameron Bint (NSW) Andrew Blackshaw (Qld) Evan Byrne (ACT) Neil Delpero (WA) David … [Read more...]
Softball Australia Chairman announced
At the Softball Australia Directors meeting on 24 May, Dennis Cullen was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Softball Australia Board. After many years of service on the Softball Queensland Board (including a number of years as President) Dennis joined the Softball Australia Board in 2009. Amongst his talents as a leader, he has brought strong skills in a range of areas, … [Read more...]
Passing of Lindsay Anderson (NZ/AUS)
Passing of Lindsay Anderson Softball communities on both sides of the Tasman are mourning former New Zealand infielder Lindsay Anderson. Anderson, 53, died suddenly in Perth early last week after a brain haemorrhage. The third baseman represented New Zealand in a domestic series against top American club Peterbilt Western in 1981 before moving to Perth. He captained … [Read more...]
Umpire appointments to the Women’s ISF Jr. Championship 2011
17 May 2011 Softball Australia congratulates Helen Strauss and Yvonne Kahler on their selection as umpires at the ISF IX Junior Women’s World Championship from 6-17 December 2011 in Cape Town, South Africa. Helen and Yvonne received their ISF certification in February.They will be travelling with the Aussie Pride team to Perth who will take part in a 2 day camp … [Read more...]
Australian U17 Girls’ Squad 2011
From Softball New South Wales: Softball Australia is proud to announce the Australian U17 Girls' Squad for 2011. Bianca Abrahams (NSW) Sara Caterson (Qld) Jordan Lambert (SA) Lisa Pitt (WA) Allanah Alvarado (WA) Jordyn Christensen (NSW) Rachel Lack (NSW) Stephanie Trzcinski (SA) Emma Bridge (NSW) Sian Colee (NSW) Nicole Maitland (NSW) Emily … [Read more...]
Tight Giants defense called (NZ)
Giants pitcher Ritchie Clarke isn't making any rash predictions about the likely outcome of his team's Inter City series men's softball semifinal match with Poneke-Kilbirnie at Haitaitai Park, Wellington, tomorrow. Clarke is confident Giants are capable of causing what would be a major upset by beating the star-studded P-K line-up but he also knows what will happen if they … [Read more...]
New South Wales Australia Umpires Receive ISF Certification
From Southern District NSW Umpires Assoc: NSW Umpires Receive ISF Certification 21 February 2011 NSW umpires Howard Watt (Far North Coast), Amanda Houison and Ron Houison (Penrith City) have been successful in gaining their ISF Umpire Certification. Their journey started over 12 months ago and culminated in a three day clinic and on-field assessments at the Softball … [Read more...]