Below is the latest advice from both NDSA and SNSW.  For a detailed look at all correspondence/decisions from both organisations go to the COVID 19 page by clicking here.
The NDSA board recently met and made the following decisions regarding the 2019 /2020 season.

1. Major Premiers 2019/2020. This will be awarded to the team that first qualified for the Grand Final game. This would be the winner of the major semi final in all ages/grades. Congratulations to these teams.

2. NDSA Award winners will be announced and presented their awards at the AGM.

3. NDSA AGM. This was due to be held in May. We have now postponed the AGM with a date to be confirmed. At this stage the AGM cannot be held until isolation restrictions have been eased. A date will be announced when this information is available.
Congratulations to the above teams on their premierships in what was a pretty challenging season.

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​RETURNING TO SPORT GUIDELINES AND SOFTBALL
Click on the above picture to go the latest news from the Office of the Children's Guardian.
WWCC clearances that were due to expire from 26 March 2020 to 26 September 2020 have been extended for a further six months.   The six-month period applies from the date of the person’s current expiry date.
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.  Unfortunately Sienna, Cameron and Makye will not be able to participate as the tournament has been cancelled.
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, and has again been selected to represent her state.  Unfortunately Sienna will not be able to participate as the tournament has been cancelled.
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected in the 2020 NSW All Schools Team.  

Joshua Banks (Captain) - Lambton High School
Zane Howarth - Toronto High School
Michael Owen - Maitland High School
Cameron Taylor - Kincumber High School
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The boys competed in a tournament against CHS, CIS and CCC sides, and have been selected to represent their state.  Unfortunately Josh, Zane, Michael and Cameron will not be able to participate as the tournament has been cancelled.
Congratulations to Jasmine Antoni, Halle Blight, Hayley Chivas and Mikayla Tomlins on their 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. 

GAME TIMES for the 2019-20 season

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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.

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