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10 Jun 2009	Stewart heads to Switzerland for final bid
15 May 2009	Draw released for 2009 Men's Worlds
9 May 2009	NSW win School Sport Australia 17 Yrs and Under Championship
3 Mar 2009	Stewart leads the way in BackSoftball campaign
9 Dec 2008	AUSSIE SPIRIT MEMORABILIA ON SALE NOW!
18 Dec 2008	Lewis calls it a day after a stellar career
11 Aug 2008	The Softballer Newsletter
7 Jul 2008	Bat policy

Stewart heads to Switzerland for final bid Wednesday, 10 June 2009 2008 Olympian and BackSoftball Ambassador, Danielle Stewart heads to Switzerland for the final presentation to the IOC. Other Links   Media Release - 9th June Danielle Stewart

Aussie Steelers Draw released for 2009 Men's Worlds Friday, 15 May 2009 The draw for the 2009 ISF Men's World Championship has now been released. The schedule for the 2009 ISF Men's World Championship has now been released. Click here to view the draw. The team departs for Canada on Saturday, 4 July. They will play lead-up matches in Milverton, Ontario, before travelling to Saskatoon, for the 2009 ISF Men's World Championship from 17-26 July. The Australian team is as follows: Players: Tyron Bartorillo (Qld) Aaron Cockman (WA) Josh Davison (Qld) Terry Downes (Qld) Adam Folkard (ACT) Michael Gibson (WA) Jeff Goolagong (ACT) Mike Harrow (ACT) Adam Humble (WA) Nathan Jones (WA) Andrew Kirkpatrick (ACT) David Metekingi (Qld) Nick Norton (ACT) Nick Shailes (NSW) Michael Tanner (ACT) Heath Wells (ACT) Zenon Winters (Qld) Officials: Darryl Clout (Head of Delegation) Bob Harrow (Head Coach) Kere Johanson (Assistant Coach) Loran Algar (Assistant Coach) Mike Titheradge (Team Manager) Helen Edwards (Statistician) Barry Blanchard (IT / Video Analysis) Bernie Simai (Physiotherapist) Leigh Evans (Umpire)

NSW win School Sport Australia 17 Yrs and Under Championship Saturday, 9 May 2009 As some of Australia's best young softballers compete for School Sport honours in Adelaide this week, NSW lead by AIS Scholarship holder, Simone Freeman, win the championship defeating Victoria in the final 7-0. Teams from New South Wales, ACT, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia battle it out at SA Softball Headquarters, Barrett Reserve, for the School Sport Australia 17 and Under Girls National Championships. Many of Australia's brightest stars are in action this week including members of the Australian Under 19 squad. in the Grand Final on Saturday afternoon, NSW defeated Victoria convincingly 7 runs to nil to take the championships.  Earlier in the day NSW defeated WA (6 runs to 1) and Victoria avenged defeat on South Australia (4 runs to nil) For all game results (including team MVP's) please click here The Australian Merit team was announced after the Grand final.  The team list can be accessed following the link above. This team will compete at the Softball Australia International Challenge Series in July in Sydney were they will be keen to defend the title they won last year. Other Links   School Sport Australia Softball Page

Danielle Stewart addresses the crowd at the final of the 2008/09 Gilley's Shield Competition Stewart leads the way in BackSoftball campaign Tuesday, 3 March 2009 February 2009 saw the launch of the BackSoftball campaign by Athlete Ambassador, Danielle Stewart. Danielle Stewart, 2008 Beijing Olympian, had a busy month of February carrying out her responsibilities as the BackSoftball campaign Athlete Ambassador.  Danielle's attention was drawn to the recent Men's National Championships and Gilley's Shield finals that were held at the Blacktown Olympic Stadium in February 2009. Danielle used the event as a vehicle to kickstart the campaign in Australia.  Please be sure to check back to the Softball Australia website regularly for updates on Danielle's activities. BackSoftball is an international initative to get softball back on the 2016 Olympic program. For the latest on the BackSoftball campaign please visit www.backsoftball.com     Other Links   Brisbane Media supports BackSoftball   Back Softball Athlete Ambassadors campaign

HURRY TO GET YOUR PIECE OF SOFTBALL HISTORY AUSSIE SPIRIT MEMORABILIA ON SALE NOW! Tuesday, 9 December 2008 Purchase you piece of Softball Australia memorabilia. Softball Australia has on offer for a limited time only a framed 2008 Aussie Spirit poster and mounted helmet signed by the players of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Bronze medal winning team.  Signatures include, Captain Natalie Ward and veterans Melanie Roche and Tanya Harding who are the only three Australian sportswomen in history to win a medal at four consecutive Olympic Games. Both these items have been professionally mounted and framed and would be an excellent addition to your association’s club house, office or any young players bedroom!! There are only a limited number of these posters and helmets available for purchase, so please hurry if you would like a piece of Softball Australia history! Frame Price $300 (incl GST) + postage and handling Helmet Price $500 (incl GST) + postage and handling If you would like to place an order please contact Softball Australia at info@softball.org.au or via phone on 03 9818 6144. Aussie Spirit Helmet

Lewis swiinging away for Australia Lewis calls it a day after a stellar career Thursday, 18 December 2008 Softball Australia announced today the retirement of 3 time Olympian, Sandy Lewis from International Softball. As the 183rd Aussie Spirit team representative, Lewis has decided to step down from her stellar International career which included representing Australia on 326 occasions, the 4th highest on the overall caps tally for the Aussie Spirit team. Lewis has been an integral part of the Australian team since her debut in 1997 and leaves International Softball with many career highlights, including 3 World Championships and 3 Olympic medals (bronze – Sydney 2000, silver- Athens 2004, bronze- Beijing 2008). In Beijing, she was instrumental in guaranteeing Australia at least a bronze medal by hitting a stirring home run in Australia’s semi final against Canada, which aided the teams 5-3 triumph to set up a tough finals match with eventual winners Japan. Lewis said “Having the opportunity to represent Australia at 3 Olympic Games has been an amazing experience which I will always remember fondly. I have been fortunate to play with some of the greatest softballers of all time and have made some wonderful friends.” “I am grateful for the opportunities I have had and would like to thank Softball Australia, together with the Australian Institute of Sport, Queensland Academy of Sport, Queensland Softball and all the volunteers at the grassroots level for all their support, passion, dedication and commitment,” concluded Lewis. Softball Australia takes this opportunity to thank and congratulate Sandy on her outstanding contribution and career, and looks forward to her continued involvement in softball. We wish her all the very best as she pursues her new teaching career. Media Contact: Mark McAllion Chief Executive Officer Softball Australia (03) 9818 6144 Sandra Lewis

The Softballer Newsletter Monday, 11 August 2008 Welcome to your copy of the Softballer eNewsletter - we hope you enjoy it! Other Links   Click here to subscribe to future newsletters

Bat policy Monday, 7 July 2008 For the information of all Softball participants, due to limited information being available on which bats will meet the ISF Certification Policy post 31 August 2008 the Softball Australia Board has recently reviewed its’ policy. The review has also been conducted in response to feedback received from stakeholders.  Softball Australia has now confirmed its’ position and the amended policy is outlined in the attached Technical Bulletin. It is to be noted that for Softball Australia events and competitions the ruling will now be adopted from 31 August 2010 (see attached Technical Bulletin).  Softball Australia is also recommending that all state/territory and local associations adopt a consistent ruling. For further information on the Technical Bulletin attached, please contact Mr Leigh Evans, the National Rules Interpreter leighevans@westnet.com.au   Other Links   Technical Bulletin