President's welcome to all
"Shanhun Says"
Sluggers Day
Results Grand Finals
Points Tables & Final Placing's
Suggested Warm up routine by  Keith Dell, Director of Barolin Physiotherapy Services
Contacts

Angie Rohdmann with the Club Championship Trophy
won by Wests. (Photo Peta Hagedorn)

United started off on fire at the top of the first innings with 3 up 3 down. Gemma Bush was well caught at centrefield after a diving catch by Anita Palm. Pitcher Belinda English took a good reflex catch off Kate Daff and Nicola Cowan was thrown out at first by third base Tanya Petersen. United scored two runs in the first dig with lead off Tammie Hall and Lisa Sweeney scoring. Jacqui Terrance was thrown out at first by pitcher Nadia Dittman. Tanya Petersen hit a nice double to centrefield, advanced to third on a wild pitch, while Belinda English made first base on a walk and advanced to second on a past ball. Unfortunately Petersen was tagged out at home for the second out trying to steal on the past ball. Louise Cole flied out to leftfield Kate Daff leaving Palm and English on base.

Sluggers were once again kept scoreless at the top of the second with lead off Chanel Anderson and Julie Symonds thrown out at first by shortstop Tammie Hall. Nadia Dittman made first on an error by third base, was advanced by second batter Symonds, and third by the safe single to leftfield by Jenna Kaddatz. But that was where the innings ended with Stef Leather K2'd by pitcher English. United's second innings started well with a safe single to rightfield by lead off Peta Gibbs. Gibbs was advanced by Amber Harrison after a wild throw from pitcher Nadia Dittman to allow Harrison on base and a wild pitch seen Gibbs on third. Tammie Hall was thrown out at first by shortstop Nicola Cowan, Lisa Sweeney was caught at secondbase by Julie Symonds. Jacqui Terrance was walked to first but Gibbs and Terrance were left on base when Tanya Petersen flied out to centrefield Gemma Bush.

Top of the third was a replay of the first for Sluggers with Donna Mott well caught on a foul fly to third base Tanya Petersen who had to contend with the fence. Gemma Bush also picked out third base Petersen for a fly ball and Kate Daff flying out to leftfield Lisa Sweeney. United once again didn't trouble the scorers with lead off Belinda English thrown out at first by shortstop Cowan. Anita Palm hit a safe single to leftfield and stole second and third but that was where she stayed. Louise Cole made base after an error to catcher Chanel Anderson and stole second before Peta Gibbs flied out to centrefield Bush and Amber Harrison thrown out at first by pitcher Dittman. Score line 2-0 with 2 runners left on base.

The top of the fourth was the money innings for Sluggers scoring five (5) runs. Nicola Cowan started well with a safe single to leftfield, Chanel Anderson then followed up with a safe double to rightfield advancing Cowan to third base. Cowan and Anderson scored on errors allowing the successive batters Nadia Dittman and Julie Symonds on base. Jenna Kaddatz flied out to centrefield Palm for the first out before Stef Leather connected for a safe double to centrefield scoring Dittman and Symonds as RBI's. Donna Mott was United's second out thrown out at first by pitcher Peta Gibbs. Gemma Bush hit a safe single to leftfield and stole second before Kate Daff was caught at rightfield by a diving Jacqui Terrance. United were 3 up 3 down at the bottom of the third with Tammie Hall flying out to third base Jenna Kaddatz, Lisa Sweeney flying out to leftfield Kate Daff and Jacqui Terrance uncharacteristically K'2d. Score line Sluggers 5 - United 2.

Nicola Cowan led off the Sluggers in the fifth with a safe single to centrefield but was thrown out at secondbase by shortstop Tammie Hall. Chanel Anderson made first on the fielder's choice play by shortstop, but second was where she stayed after Nadia Dittman was thrown out at first by pitcher Gibbs and Julie Symonds flied out to shortstop Tammie Hall. United were 3 up 3 down at the bottom of the fifth with Petersen and English thrown out at first by secondbase Julie Symonds and shortstop Nicola Cowan respectively and Anita Palm flying out to centrefield Gemma Bush.

Once again at the top of the sixth Sluggers were 3 up 3 down with the first two batters Jenna Kaddatz and Stef Leather K2'd by pitcher Peta Gibbs and Donna Mott thrown out at first by secondbase Amber Harrison. United once again failed to convert a runner on base. Louise Cole was thrown out at first by third base Jenna Kaddatz, Peta Gibbs punched a double to rightfield and made third on batter 9 - Amber Harrison who was thrown out at first by pitcher Dittman. Tammie Hall then closed the innings flying out to centrefield Bush - leaving Gibbs in scoring position.

United once again defended well at the top of the seventh with Gemma Bush flying out to shortstop Hall. Kate Daff was placed in scoring position after being walked to first base. Nicola Cowan was thrown out at first by pitcher Gibbs, before Chanel Anderson punched a safe single to rightfield and advancing Daff to third. Nadia Dittman was Slugger's last out flying out to leftfield Lisa Sweeney. In a last ditch effort United were only able to peg back one run. Lead off Lisa Sweeney made first on a walk and stole secondbase. Jacqui Terrance was once again K2'd by pitcher Dittman before a wild throw by third base Jenna Kaddatz allowed Tanya Petersen on base and runner Sweeney to score. English made first on an error and was United's second out, holding up too long on the Palm safe centrefield hit, put out at secondbase. Louise Cole closed out the game flying out to shortstop Cowan with two runners left on base. Score line 5-3.

Congratulations to Sluggers who toppled Minor Premiers United for back to back Premierships. Sluggers topped the safe hits with 7 to United's 5 and clawed their way back with a 5 run 4th innings to put United on the back foot. United fought hard to overcome the deficit and paid the penalty for leaving eight runners on base in scoring positions. United will be looking forward to spoiling the Premiership Hat trick for Sluggers in the 2008/2009 Season. Until then.

Belinda English
United 1

I would like to thank Belinda for her contributions to the Softball page on the site this season. Many thanks.

Bob Brisbane

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Ben Stehbens

Points Tables

A-Grade

Men

B-Grade

Under 16

Under 14

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A big “hello” from your new committee. This year, every position was filled from the very first meeting. I am happy with the make up of my “team” as it combines competent new people with some experienced members continuing in their former portfolio. Our groundsman has already been back at work, so our season is technically already underway. Our finances are very healthy, the umpiring group is gearing up for a clinic before the season start to ensure the game is officiated well and you are doing your bit today by signing up, ensuring that all these preparations become meaningful. A healthy membership is the last ingredient required for a great season and I encourage you to let all your friends know that Bundaberg Softball is “Ready to Rock” for the summer.

President … Mike Trost
Vice Pres … Angela Rohdmann
Secretary….. Karen-Anne Horne
Treasurer … Johanna Manley
Groundsman …. Morris Bailey
Registrar … June Green
Fixtures … Leanne O’Leary
Canteen … Clair Manley
Coaching … Di Philips
(Mike Shanhun assisting)
Umpiring … Spence Williams

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Results

A Grade

South Sluggers 5 d United 3.
 (Photo Peta Hagedorn)

Men

Western Suburbs 12 d ATW 9.
 (Photo Peta Hagedorn)

B Grade

Western Suburbs 12 d Bargara 5
 (Photo Peta Hagedorn)

Under 16
South Sluggers 6 d Western Suburbs 1.

Under 14
United 20 d Western Suburbs Ocelots 5.

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Well Grand Final day has come and gone and what great softball we saw right throughout the day. The U/14’s kicked off proceedings with a tightly fought battle for the majority of the game. I was very impressed by the ability these players showed as they all put on a great game. United’s depth of pitching was to be the ultimate difference as West’s just couldn’t close out the last innings. A well deserved win from the United team well coached by Sharon Gear and a great effort from Chris Pohlman’s young West team.

Next up it was time for the U/16’s to take the field. The Sluggers’ team knew that we would have to be playing our very best to have a chance against West’s, and that is precisely how the team performed. On the back of Sam and Tyler’s efforts as our battery, the kids hardly put a foot wrong. They never allowed the strong West batting line-up to click into gear and were very aggressive in the batting box and around the bases. Tash Richardt and I were extremely proud of how everyone did what they had to do. I would like to congratulate West’s on their season as they played some top softball throughout the year and I know they will be disappointed at not achieving their “Holy Grail”. However I want to encourage them to return next year and continue their journey as there are a number of very talented athletes.

I suspected the Men’s game was going to be a beauty and I was right. ATW came out very strong through the first three digs and held a comfortable lead but couldn’t hold a strong West’s line-up who fought back to level the scores and then produce enough runs to finish off ATW at the end of two hours of entertaining softball. At the same time the B Grade Ladies game was under way and Minor Premiers West’s stole a march very early and kept a gallant Bargara under pressure to wind up comfortable winners to seal a wonderful season.

Finally the A Grade Ladies took to the diamond and again Sluggers knew that it would take a mighty effort to overcome a United outfit that had been on a roll since the Christmas break. I was asked during the week which area of the game would be crucial and I thought our batting had to be more productive to put the United defence under pressure. I can tell you that I was concerned after the end of the first inning as we trailed by two and that could have been more. However we kept true to our promise to each other to do the very best we can and let the result take care of itself. We did reasonably well through the next two innings and held out United even though they pressured us with their lead off batters gaining base but not scoring, while we started to swing the bat very well. The main feature here was that we were keeping most of our hits on the ground and starting to get the gaps and put runners on base.

I was hoping that we would at least score in the next dig but was blown away as every hitter came out with a new purpose and the pressure told on the defence as we collected 5 big runs. It was just what the doctor ordered as the intensity in the field lifted and we were able to hold out to score a memorable win. Over the years United and Sluggers have developed a healthy rivalry on the field and again both teams gave nothing away and fought the game out with the intensity we have all come to expect. I was over the moon at how the team stepped up to the challenge and received their just reward.

Personally I walked on to the park nervous about how both Sluggers teams would handle the occasion and walked away a very proud coach of two teams that gave me everything I asked for and more. I hope that all those who fell just short of their goals are proud of what they achieved throughout the year, and that the winners enjoy the feeling of success. I hope that I see you all next season for another season of this wonderful sport.

Lastly I would like to ask you all to take a moment and think about the people that do the hard yards and make sure each week you all enjoy playing softball. The committee again has done their part to ensure we can get on the diamonds so I would like to think you might all take the time to say thank you to these wonderful people. If you had an idea during the year as to how we may improve what happens each week then why don’t you come and talk to the committee and let them know how we can do things better.

Until next time I wish you all a great off season and all the best to our rep teams and officials that will take to the diamonds around the state

Mike Shanhun.

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Dynamic Warm Up

1. Run forward and backward (20 metres distance)
2. Light skip
3. Side step
4. High knee pull
5. Light high knees
6. Power skip
7. Light butt kicks
8. Step pull lean
9. Walking lunge
10. Straight leg kick
11. Side lunges
12. B skip
13. High knees
14. Carioca and tapioca (grape vine)
15. Short Sprints (up to 50metres)
16. Drills with the ball
a. Offensive
b. Defensive

Warm Down (post practice and after the game)

1. Light jog
2. Stretches (covering the whole body)
3. Post match nutrition (recovery)
4. Post match recovery (ice bath and warm shower)

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Contacts

Fixtures Director/ Umpire Co-ordinator
Mike Trost
mtros5@eq.edu.au
0402686916

Across the Waves - Lee-Anne O'Leary hloleary@bigpond.com.au
Ph: 41593532
Mob: 0414425860

United - David Gear 41552337
davidsharon.gear@gmail.com 

Western Suburbs - Karen - Ann Horne horne5@aapt.net.au

South Sluggers - John Manley 41594106 ja_cf_manley@hotmail.com

Bargara Bandits - Ray Hall  0402350837.

 Eels - Natalie Thompson, President, natalie67@bigpond.com

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