SEASON 2017/18 Welcome to season 2017/18 to all Club players, officials, members and supporters. This season marks a special milestone for the Club as it celebrates its 70 th year. The Walkerville Cats Softball Club was founded in 1947 and was initially known as the Northern Districts Softball Club. The Club is a proud, successful club that contributes to the development of its players and to softball in general. The Committee is currently planning this season s social and fundraising activities. The major event will be the 70 th year celebration with details to be announced in coming weeks. Club social events provide the opportunity for players of all grades, parents and supporters in general to meet and enjoy catching up in a social environment. These events also allow for much needed fundraising which in turn allows annual fees to be kept as low as possible. I encourage you to participate in as many Club events as you can throughout the year. The Club also has two key days on its calendar: Club Day celebrated on Saturday 25 November 2017 at West Beach; and Breast Cancer Awareness Day in March 2018 (date to be confirmed) at West Beach, where together with the Adelaide Club Competition, all money raised is donated to Breast Cancer Awareness. I wish all players and officials an enjoyable and successful season as they continue to represent the Walkerville Softball Club competitively and with pride, fairness and respect. GO CATS! Deb Hurst President 2017-18 COACHES A Sue Tomlinson B Karyn Dale C Paul Colquist Assistants: Jodie Smith, Ian Lilburn D Deb Hurst U17 Andie Collett Assistant: Terrine Renfrey U15 Jodie Smith Assistant: Deb Petre U11 Hayley Bonython Assistant: Deb Petre COMMITTEE President - Deb Hurst Vice President - Sally Colquist Secretary - Meegan Roberts Treasurer/Registrar - Julie Dale Committee Members Paul Colquist Peter Georgaris Michael King Ian Lilburn Karen Martin Jodie Smith (Junior Coordinator) Page 1
KITTEN KORNER October Carnival OCTOBER CARNIVAL Under 18s Under 18s Andie Collett and Terrine Renfrey coached the Under 18s where the girls played a total of 10 games across the weekend. The team had two Glenelg Rebels players for the weekend, Amber Dodd-Mobius and Emily Fry, who slotted well into the team. The team finished fourth with a 5-5 record which included a couple of great wins over strong opposition. The highlight of the weekend was Sophie Roberts Grand Slam to clinch the win over West Torrens. Overall it was a great effort over a busy weekend which allowed the girls to prepare for this week s start to the season. The team was: Taylor Bannon Hayley Bonython Amber Dodd-Mobius (Rebels) Emily Fry (Rebels) Ellie Georgaris Isabelle Lilburn Jemma Larkin Riley Moore Mikyla Payne Sophie Roberts Dehya Smith Akacia Vanmali (Team MVP) Thanks also to the special contributions made by: - Ian Lilburn (Team Manager) - Natalie Lilburn (Scorer) - Elaine Lee (Umpire) Cats Under 18 Team OCTOBER CARNIVAL Under 15s Four of the Cats Under 15 Players combined with the Port Adelaide Under 15s team for the Carnival. The team had an outstanding tournament finishing Runners-up. Well done girls! The players were: Melissa Briggs Emilia Dolphin Madison Smith Grace Wilson The highlight of the weekend was Melissa Briggs Grand Slam. Well Done Melissa!! Page 2
REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS Congratulations to Chelsea Robinson who has been selected to represent Australia. The Aussie Spirit team will travel to Japan this month for a series of games against highquality opposition. The Aussie Spirit will play 10 exhibition games from 27-31 October in Kochi City. Starz AUSTRALIA SOUTH AUSTRALIA The following Walkerville players and officials have been selected in State Teams: Karyn Dale (Assistant Coach) Team yet to be announced Under 19 Hayley Bonython Emily Flaherty Sophie Roberts Janell Behrendt (Coach) Meegan Roberts (Team Manager) Under 17 Isabelle Lilburn U15 Red Ellie Georgaris Sophie Roberts Jemma Larkin U15 Blue Emilia Dolphin Riley Moore Madison Smith Annie Fidge (Coach) Jodie Smith (Assistant Coach) 2017 Secondary School Sport SA girls state team Sophie Roberts SAPSASA U12 Raine Menzies Congratulations to all players and officials selected, we know you will do us proud representing the State. FACEBOOK Remember to like the Club Facebook page for weekly fixture details, results, current information and Club announcements. Page 3
FUNDRAISERS AND VOLUNTEERING The Club often runs Bunnings BBQs and other fundraising activities. Future dates are: Bunnings BBQs West Beach Sun 26 November 2017 (Windsor Gardens) Fri 22 December 2017 (Windsor Gardens) Diamond Duty Days Sat 4/11/2015 Sun 5/11/2017 Sat 9/12/2017 Sun 10/12/2017 Sat 3/3/2018 Sun 4/3/2018 If you are able to volunteer a couple of hours for fundraising or for Club diamond duty preparations and clean-up days, please register your interest and availability with: the Club at walkerville@softballsa.com.au; or with Ian Lilburn (Volunteer Co-ordinator) directly on 0417 841 091 or at oreore01@gmail.com. GRANTS The Club would like to thank the Town of Walkerville Council for their generous Community Grant provided to the Walkerville Softball Club. The $850 grant will be used for the purchase of uniforms for junior players as part of the Club s drive to attract and retain players from within the Walkerville Council area and the broader community. The Club would also like to thank the Australian Sports Foundation for their generous donation of equipment, including skipping ropes and stretching bands, as part of their Balls4All program. THANK YOU All Club first aid kits have been generously restocked by Leigh Stone from Leigh Stone Pharmacy. Your contribution is greatly appreciated Leigh. Page 4
WALKERVILLE SOFTBALL CLUB SPONSORS The Club is proud to be associated with the following sponsors and thanks them for their support. Please support these sponsors who support our Club. Bakery on O'Connell is a unique and award winning bakery and cafe open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week located at 128-130 O'Connell St. North Adelaide. Phone: (08) 8361 7377 Website: bakeryonoconnell.com.au Alinta Energy is committed to making energy more affordable for every Australian home or business. They have a range of cheap electricity offers and cheap natural gas offers in South Australia. Visit alintaenergy.com.au or call 13 37 02 Podiatrycare.com.au CITI CENTRE MANAGEMENT Thank you for the support provided by Pep Rocca. Page 5
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