Unfortunately, we have to postpone the rest of our Softball Competition playing season.  This also includes suspending all Association Rep training.

Advice received just now from both the Federal and State Governments, Softball Australia and Softball NSW, have resulted in the decision to play or not to play being taken out of our hands.  Please know we tried very hard to make all games happen this weekend.

Please bare with us whilst we gather more information so that any decision, we ultimately make, is the right one. We will keep you informed after the next update from Softball NSW on 7th April.
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Please stay well and healthy, and thank you for the overwhelming support you have shown through this unprecedented time.

Further reading on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is available from the health.org.au links below.
•           Coronavirus (COVID-19) – FAQ https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions
•               Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information on Social Distancing https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-information-on-social-distancing
·                Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Resources
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-resources
 
If there are any questions in relation to this information, please contact the NDSA Secretary (secretary@ndsa.org.au) in the first instance.

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Sonia Sharpe has been named the Cessnock Electorate's Local Woman of the Year.

The award is presented as part of the NSW Women of the Year awards, which recognise and celebrate the outstanding contribution made by women to industry, communities and society across the state.
Congratulations Josh Banks on being named in the U18 All-World Team.

​The WBSC wrote on Josh's selection, "Banks’ breakout game was against South Africa, as the right-hander went 4-for-4. Banks finished the tournament with a .500 batting average, and drove in four runs".  Well done Josh!!
Following the recent U16 National Championships, Sienna Burgess, Cameron Taylor and Makye Telfer were named in the U16 Aussie Diamonds Squad to compete in the 2020 Softball Australia International Friendship Series.  The Squads will be invited to attend the tournament at the Redlands Softball Association facilities in Queensland from 3-10 July 2020 and will encompass the following:
  • Training Camp 3-5 July
  • Tournament 6-10 July.

Congratulations Sienna, Cameron and Makye! ​
Congratulations Zinzan Aumoe on your selection in the U14 Aussie Diamonds squad who will head to New Zealand 6 -14 April 2020 to compete in the Auckland Easter Classic. Unfortunately Zinzan will not be able to participate as the tournament has been cancelled.
Congratulations to Sienna Burgess who has been selected in the 2020 NSW All Schools Team.  Sienna, who attends HVGS, competed in a tournament against CHS, CIS and CCC sides at BISP last week, and has again been selected to represent her state.  Unfortunately Sienna will not be able to participate as the tournament has been cancelled.
Congratulations Jasmine, Halle, Hayley and Mikayla on your selection in the BJIC Country Gold side.  Unfortunately the girls will not be able to participate as the tournament has been cancelled.
Congratulations to Belinda Barnes (Wright) who has been inducted into the Hunter Sporting Hall of Fame. Belinda becomes the third Softballer to be inducted, after Linda and Natalie Ward.  Belinda had a distinguished Softball career for both Australia and NSW. ​ 
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Softball NSW is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award - Australia, which is designed to provide young people involved in Softball and other communities the opportunity to take part in the world’s leading youth development program. 
Stevenson Park is a council owned facility and therefore no glass or smoking is permitted anywhere on the park.  
​Please obey this regulation as a Ranger could be called to enforce this regulation.

GAME TIMES for the 2019-20 season

POSITIONS

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There will be a Working Bee on Sunday March 22nd from 9.30-11.30.

Work will be done on the grass and pitching mats.  The work will entail the ripping up of the pitching mats and re-turfing around worn areas. Diamond 3 is earmarked for re-turfing of dead areas.

Please let your club know if you are able to help out Gary and Michael by Thursday 19th March 2020.
NDSA is calling for nominations for players, coaches, managers, statisticians, and umpires in the following categories.  The DOB shown are just a guide, all nominations will be considered.

U14 Female (DOB: 2007-2008)
Dates:  12 and 13 September 2020 at BISP

U14 Male (DOB: 2007-2008)
Dates: 19 and 20 September 2020 at BISP

Open Women
Dates: 3, 4 and 5 October (long weekend) venue to be confirmed

U12s Male and Female (DOB:  2009-2010)
Dates:  7 and 8 November 2020 - venue to be confirmed

Open Men
Dates: 14 and 15 November 2020 - venue to be confirmed
 
If you would like to nominate as a player or a team official please complete the nomination form below and return it to either by email to rep_tournament@ndsa.org.au, or hand it in to the Softball Office at Stevenson Park. (A confirmation email will be sent upon receipt of your email application.  If you do not receive a confirmation within 3 days, please resend).
Nomination forms will also be available at the top building on Saturdays.
Please note nominations will not be accepted unless in writing.
If we do not receive enough nominations for officials or players NDSA will be unable to enter teams.

NOMINATIONS FOR U14 & OPEN'S TEAMS CLOSE MARCH 21st.
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