August 2014
The start of the
season saw little
MacKenzie proudly
wearing Wahroonga
colours. Joined by
her cousins Milla
and Maddi,
MacKenzie also gets
to watch her Gran Ali Handley play in
the winter
competition.
Wahroonga Softball Club can now be
found on Facebook. Be sure to like us
to keep up to date with the happenings
on and off the diamonds.
5 Saturdays left to play
Team Reports
Ferals
The Ferals have had a good 2014 season so far and are currently sitting at the top of the C
Reserve grade table. At the beginning of the season we welcomed a new player,
Suzanne, who has fitted very well into our team. We’ve had a number of home run scorers
this year, with Sharon and Rachel leading the charge with the most to date. Ali Handley
made a fantastic home run a few weeks ago to show us that she still knows how to place a
ball in the field. Our coach John continues to improve our skills and offer encouragement
(and the occasional roasting) to keep us enjoying our softball
Cougars
The Cougars began the season with a roar,
having not experienced one victory last
season, our first game this year was an
unequivocal win. Sadly we lost some
players due to injury and our one week
winning streak turned into a review of last
season. With some new members and an
unfailing enthusiasm it didn't take long
before each member of the team was
beginning to show marked improvement
and our winning streak returned. It's been a
wonderful experience playing with such a
friendly team who enjoys playing together
and can now enjoy winning also.
Wildcats
Assistant Coach Deb Greenhalgh states, "In only my second year of assistant coaching I
could not be prouder of these Wildcats girls who are committed to the game & their team!
They are enthusiastic & keen to learn. Head coach, JB, has the knowledge of the game,
experience to teach the technical aspects & the tactical moves that these girls take on
board & bring to the game. I am very happy to be a part of this team in a sport that I love!"
These being the short but wise & true words of wisdom & experience from none other
than Head Coach JB himself, "We are currently in second place, doing very well & happy
with the girls."
Manager, Katrina Bulmer, says "I'm so excited when they cheer each other on, hit the ball
really hard or do amazing plays, which result from the real team bonding. All this with
smiles & laughter 'cause they LOVE SOFTBALL & THEIR WILDCATS TEAM."
Except maybe when they're hit by wild pitched balls!!
Hmmm!
Special Cats
Hard to believe there are only a few more weeks left…this is our third Season and each
becomes more enjoyable. We watch our very special Athletes become more capable and
confident and leave some of us ‘oldies’ far behind.
Michael joined us this year and has taken catches on 3rd base and has proven to be a very
valuable player. Emily continues to surprise us with her enthusiastic joy of playing and increased speed and batting skills. Lauren is amazing, whether she is pitching or playing in
the outfield – she can go anywhere and you know she’ll be fantastic. Lachlan continues to
be a capable player, and loves the game. Nathaniel has taken on the role of Catcher and
does a great job – and as far as batting goes he had a fabulous grand slam home run! Mel
has had a turn at catching and as usual was completely up for the challenge, and performed
brilliantly. Jimmy is incredible, when bat hits ball, look out. And be aware, he is desperate
to tag – anyone, anytime, anywhere, any team, any player !!
Sue Hamilton also joined the team – she’s doing fine. I think she’s played before ..?
The ABC continue to follow us. But who would be foolish enough to be awake at 5am on
Monday mornings to listen to that??
So as we enter the last few weeks, we’ll continue to do our best, laugh when we win, laugh
when we lose…..because win or lose….there will always be champagne and pink
lemonade.
Pumas
The Pumas have had a slow start to the season but with the finals only a few weeks away
the Pumas came out Bats a blazing, with a huge 22-2 win. It all started with a huge home
run from Katrina in the first innings, followed by 3 more by Hannah, Vanessa and Kristy
with Kristy’s hit going all the way to the canteen. Everyone had a great game the Pumas
are looking to finish the season with a top 4 finish.
Alicats in Action
2014 Presentation Night and AGM
Our 2014 Presentation Night will be held on Saturday 6th September at 6.00pm at Turramurra Bowling Club, Bobbin Head Road, North Turramurra. The club Annual General
Meeting will also be held during the evening. An outline of the presentation night and a
formal notice of the AGM are included below.
I look forward to you joining us to celebrate the achievements of our players and teams.
Andrew Cooper
President - Wahroonga Softball Club
Presentation Night
6.15pm Combined Junior and Senior Presentations
For juniors, this includes trophies for Tball players, Modball team trophies, club year
patches and badges, Junior Blues presentations, junior representative player awards and
award of the Handley Perpetual Trophy and the Harris Junior Softball Trophy.
For seniors this includes presentation of Trophies for morning Divisions 3, 2, 1 and afternoon grades A, A1, B, C and C res, club year patches and badges, representative player
awards, and the award of the major club trophies: John Mason A Grade MVP, Bradford
Trophy for dedication to club, Hamilton Trophy for Junior Encouragement, McDonald’s
St Ives Masters trophy and President’s Trophy for best team performance.
8.00pm AGM
8.20pm Close of Formal Events /Social gathering
We will be serving a small selection of warm finger food during the evening. You are
welcome to bring some cold finger food to share with your team table. Drinks will be
available from the bar throughout the evening.
Notice of Annual General Meeting September 6th
Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of the Wahroonga Softball Club
to be held at Turramurra Bowling Club, Bobbin Head Road, North Turramurra on
September 6th 2014 at 8.00pm.
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Business to be conducted:
Confirmation of minutes of the Annual General Meeting for 2013 held August
31st 2013.
Matters arising from the minutes
Receipt of reports from Committee
Election of office bearers for 2014-2015.
AGM rules for the election of Committee members: - Nominations for office bearers
may be made at any time up to the commencement of the election at the meeting,
although early advice of nominations in writing to the President or Secretary prior to
the AGM will simplify arrangements.
After making the general report the President shall vacate the Chair. An independent
committee member shall Chair the AGM until a new President is elected. The new
President shall then Chair the remainder of the meeting.
If only one person is nominated for each position, they will automatically be elected to
that position. If more than one nominee is put forward for an executive position, or
more nominees than positions to be filled for Vice Presidents, election will be
conducted by secret ballot. All financial playing adults are entitled to one vote and
one vote may be cast per family in respect of financial playing minors, but no person
present may cast more than one vote. No proxies are permitted by club rules.
Note: Voter registration and Voting will be conducted by a number of WSC (noncommittee) scrutineers.
On behalf of the Wahroonga Softball Club Inc
Carol Lusted
Secretary - Wahroonga Softball Club
UPCOMING
EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 6th
Grand Finals
Presentation and
AGM
If you have enjoyed this season why
don't you start talking to your friends/
relatives/neighbours/school mates/ work
mates now?
Encourage them to come and play with
Wahroonga next year. Remember we
have teams for girls from 5 years old to
100 years old. Anyone interested and
wanting to know more can contact our
wonderful registrar Valerie Cooper
on [email protected]
WSC Would like to thank McDonalds St Ives for being
our major sponsor of 2014
COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT
Andrew Cooper
Ph:0425 304 140
E: acooper@
skm.com.au
SECRETARY
Carol Lusted
E: clusted@
optusnet.com.au
TREASURER
Sandy McKenzie
E: Sandy@
mckenziefamily.com.au
REGISTRAR
Valerie Cooper
Ph: 0425 320 389
E: Valeriecooper61@
bigpond.com
TECHNICAL
Sue Hamilton
Alison Handley
ADMINISTRATION
Graham Hollis
Ph: 0405 037 896
E: graham.hollis@
fiserv.com
UNIFORM
Judi Crowe
Ph: 0412 228 874
E: judi.crowe@
optusnet.com.au
Wahroonga Softball Club gratefully
acknowledges our kit sponsors:
BBQ
COORDINATOR
Keith Henderson
Ph: 0427 892 707
E: khendersonuk@
hotmail.com