SOFTBALL TRIAL. Kelso Park North Softball Complex Henry Lawson Drive East Hills WEDNESDAY 21ST JUNE Hosted by

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1 Kelso Park North Softball Complex Henry Lawson Drive East Hills WEDNESDAY 21ST JUNE 2017 Hosted by These trials are designed for the purpose of selecting a MacKillop Team They do not involve a competition against other Diocesan Teams

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Convener s Message Sports Council Dioceses and their colours Trial format Safety considerations Code of conduct Boy representatives Girl representatives Diocesan & MacKillop Officials Venue map Boys team Girls team Notes Acknowledgement

3 WELCOME On behalf of the NSW MacKillop area it is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to competitors, officials, families and spectators to the New South Wales Catholic Primary Schools CPS MacKillop Softball trial. I congratulate each participant on gaining selection in their Diocesan teams and trust each of you will gain from your involvement at this trial. I would also like to acknowledge the team managers and teachers who have played a major role in team coordination from selections and no doubt for their valuable support over the duration of these trials. Your role is tremendously important and certainly valued in school sport. I would like to thank the Sydney Archdiocese for hosting this event, in particular Anna Turnbull & Liz Reakes in preparation for these trials and we appreciate the efforts in providing these great sporting experiences. My thanks also to our trial umpires, selectors and the MacKillop team managers for the coordination of team selections. The NSWCPS MacKillop Softball trial provides a wonderful opportunity for Catholic Primary School students from across southern New South Wales to compete in a healthy spirit and will provide many valuable learning experiences. To those students fortunate enough to gain selection in a MacKillop team to compete at the NSW PSSA level, congratulations and good luck. My best wishes to you all for a successful trial. It is my hope that these opportunities form a happy part of your sporting memories. Enjoy your time in Sydney John Sparks MacKillop Chairperson CONVENER'S MESSAGE Today s trial is the culmination of much planning and organisation from school Sports Coordinators, Diocesan Team Managers and various Sport Conveners. On behalf of the Sydney Archdiocesan Catholic Primary Schools Sports Council we would like to thank these dedicated people and acknowledge the support from Principals in our Catholic Schools. In particular we would like to thank Georges River Softball Association for their assistance with the venue and staffing. The trial will involve games or a skill based selection in an attempt to provide participants with a fair and equitable opportunity to display their talent. we would like to congratulate all competitors who have been selected to represent their Diocese in today s event. We wish you well in your sporting pursuits and hope you enjoy your time in the Archdiocese of Sydney. Anna Turnbull & Liz Reakes Sydney Archdiocesan Primary Sports Coordinators

4 SPORTS COUNCIL Kerrie Johnston Margaret Thornton Troy Moran Anthony Hood John Sparks Ann-Marie Miranda Canberra/Goulburn Diocese Parramatta Diocese Sydney Archdiocese Wagga Wagga Diocese Wollongong Diocese Executive Officer DIOCESES AND THEIR COLOURS Diocese Colour Logo CANBERRA/GOULBURN Navy and Gold PARRAMATTA Blue and Gold SYDNEY Red, Green and Yellow WAGGA WAGGA Sky Blue WOLLONGONG Red and White

5 TRIAL FORMAT The trial today will take the form of games and/or skills sessions. Each student will participate in a number of drills and/or play a number of games determined by the selectors. The emphasis is on choosing the 12 best suitable students to represent MacKillop at the NSW PSSA Softball State Carnival providing the pathway for students to PSSA level. Team members will be evaluated throughout the day by team managers, external Softball representatives and the MacKillop team managers. School Sport Australia: To be considered for selection in the NSW PSSA state team for participation at all School Sport Australia 12 Years & Under championships: Students must be turning between the ages of 10 and 12 in the year of competition i.e. Students turning the ages of 8, 9 and 13 in the year of competition are not eligible for NSW PSSA State selection. 8:15am 8.45am 8.50am 8.55am Team managers meeting Introduction to Competitors / Parents Diocesan photos Warm Up and organisation of trial format Girls anticipated format and timetable Girls anticipated games draw - 30 minute games - 10 minute changeover - Bat through Team Game # TIME DIAMOND - 1 DIAMOND - 2 GAME SKILLS 1. Pink 1 9:30 am 1 v Yellow am 1 v Black am 2 v :30am 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:45pm Team managers meeting & lunch Announcement of Saints v Spirits teams Saints v Spirits game Announcement of MacKillop Girls Team Boys anticipated format and timetable Boys anticipated games draw - 30 minute games - 10 minute changeover - Bat through Team Game # TIME DIAMOND - 3 DIAMOND Yellow 1 9:30 am 1 v 2 3 v 4 2. Green am 1 v 3 4 v 2 3. Red am 2 v 3 1 v 4 4. Blue 4 11:30 am 3 v 4 2 v 1 12:10pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 2:00pm Team managers meeting & lunch Announcement of Saints v Spirits teams Saints v Spirits game Announcement of MacKillop Boys Team Congratulations to students who have been selected to represent their School and Diocese at this year s MacKillop trial. A squad of 12 players for both boys and girls will be selected to represent MacKillop at the NSW PSSA State Softball Carnival: TEAM DATE VENUE Team Manager & School BOYS: October Camden Kimberley Marchant - Our Lady of the Angels Rouse Hill Jennifer Marchant - St Michael's Baulkham Hills GIRLS: September Lismore Kesni Hayes - St Michael's Meadowbank

6 Glen Crawford - St Anthony s Picton SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Students are to use adequate sun protection, e.g. an SPF20+, broad spectrum, water resistant sunscreen, reapplied regularly and wear a hat. Spectators and non-participating players are to be instructed to remain outside the diamonds and in the shade where possible. Non-participating players remain in the cage and spectators on the hill during play. Students must remove jewellery and other ornaments likely to cause injury. Students must also cut or tape long fingernails. Students are to be instructed not to enter the diamond without their protective gear whilst play is in progress. All batters, base runners and junior base coaches under 18 must wear helmets. Catchers are to wear helmets, face masks with throat protectors, body protectors and leggings. While catchers are taking warm up pitches from the pitching plate or in the warm-up area, he/she must have on all the above protective equipment. Any other member of a team, including officials, must wear a helmet, mask and throat protector while receiving warm up pitches from the pitcher s plate. It is recommended that players wear mouth guards especially infield players Warm-up and cool-down are vital elements in preventing injury and should be included before and after all training and competition sessions. Stretching activities performed in the warm-up should move the muscles through the full range of movement to be performed during the session and be interspersed throughout the warm-up. Students are to consume water prior to and during the game to prevent dehydration. If the conditions are very hot, fluid intake may need to be more frequent. CODE OF CONDUCT Young people involved in sport have a right to participate in a safe and supportive environment. The goals of the game are to have fun and improve skills. Be modest in success and generous in defeat. Play for the fun of it. Play by the rules and always respect the decisions of officials. Make no criticism either by word or gesture. Deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent or player is not acceptable or permitted in any sport. Be a good sport. Applaud good performance and efforts from all individuals and teams. Congratulate all participants on their performance regardless of the game s outcome. Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for opponents. Condemn the use of violence in any form. Respect the rights, dignity of worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion. Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else. All school sport events are alcohol and smoke free zones.

7 BOYS REPRESENTATIVES Surname First School Suburb Diocese Connellan Jacob Our Lady of Angels Rouse Hill Parramatta Courtney Matthew St Paul Apostle Winston Hills Parramatta Hogan Riley James St Angela's Castle Hill Parramatta McGaughey Noah St Joseph's Schofields Parramatta McKenna Darragh St Anthony's Girraween Parramatta Noy Edward St Madeleine's Kenthurst Parramatta Odd Marcus Our Lady of Angels Rouse Hill Parramatta Rawlinson Cornelis St Michael's Baulkham Hills Parramatta Ryan Jarred Chisholm Bligh Park Parramatta Simpson Bailey John XXIII Stanhope Gardens Parramatta Thomas Harrington St Michael's Baulkham Hills Parramatta Williams Darcy Chisholm Bligh Park Parramatta Cleary Blake Our Lady of Fatima Caringbah Sydney Crawley Aaron Holy Family Menai Sydney Crawley Kai Holy Family Menai Sydney Fletcher Noah St John Bosco Engadine Sydney Gravenkemper Jack St Catherine Laboure Gymea Sydney O'Brien Thomas Villa Maria Hunters Hill Sydney Parkin Jake St Catherine Laboure Gymea Sydney Ramanauskas Finn St Catherine Laboure Gymea Sydney Regan Brendan Our Lady Star of the Sea Miranda Sydney Ryan Darcy Villa Maria Hunters Hill Sydney Sidoti Joshua St Catherine Laboure Gymea Sydney Toms Bailey Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Randwick Sydney Villagrand Luke St Catherine Laboure Gymea Sydney Bourke Coby Henschke Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Dicker Lachlan Henschke Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Maslin William Henschke Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Stanley Cooper Henschke Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Warren Braith Henschke Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Crane Jet Mary Immaculate Eagle Vale Wollongong Donnelly Callum St Joseph's Bulli Wollongong Doris Harrison Mary Immaculate Eagle Vale Wollongong Gibson Hayden Mary Immaculate Eagle Vale Wollongong Fergie Christopher St John the Evangelist Campbelltown Wollongong Hansen Caleb St Thomas More Ruse Wollongong Hort Lachlan St Clare's Narellan Vale Wollongong Liuzzo Michael Holy Family Ingleburn Wollongong Mercieca Lewis St Paul's Albion Park Wollongong Ross Benjamin Holy Cross Helensburgh Wollongong White Keegan St Michael's Thirroul Wollongong

8 GIRL REPRESENTATIVES Surname First School Suburb Diocese Bardney Rachel John XXIII Stanhope Gardens Parramatta Cini Hope Our Lady Queen of Peace Greystanes Parramatta Field Keira Corpus Christi Cranebrook Parramatta Gerardis Rhianna Our Lady Queen of Peace Greystanes Parramatta Jackson Scarlett St Michael's Baulkham Hills Parramatta Hedges Ashlee Chisholm Bligh Park Parramatta MacDonald Amelia St Mary MacKillop Penrith South Parramatta Mapa Chelsea Kate Mary Immaculate Quakers Hill Parramatta Mapa Natalie Kate Mary Immaculate Quakers Hill Parramatta Parkinson Kiara Bethany Glenmore Park Parramatta Saba Abigail Chisholm Bligh Park Parramatta Shumack Emily Our Lady of Mt Carmel Wentworthville Parramatta Wallwork Kaitlyn John XXIII Stanhope Gardens Parramatta Abrook Kiana St Luke's Revesby Sydney Basic Trinity St Christopher's Panania Sydney Burt Jennifer Villa Maria Hunters Hill Sydney Campbell Brooke St John Bosco Engadine Sydney Corbett Grace St Catherine Laboure Gymea Sydney Kilpatrick Montana St Therese's Padstow Sydney Kirgan Madeleine St Christopher's Panania Sydney Peli Juliana St Therese's Padstow Sydney Rimer Lily St Christopher's Panania Sydney Summerland Mia St Christopher's Panania Sydney Sweetland Hayley St Joseph's Como Sydney Allen Sophie St Anne s North Albury Wagga Wagga Finch Darcee St Anne s North Albury Wagga Wagga McLachlan Indiah Mater Dei Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Stephens Briellen Mater Dei Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Stephens Pip Mater Dei Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Magro Mikayla Holy Family Ingleburn Wollongong

9 DIOCESAN & MACKILLOP OFFICIALS Surname First School Suburb Diocese/Association Trial Turnbull Anna SCS Leichhardt Sydney Reakes Liz SCS Leichhardt Sydney Boatfield Narelle Mary Immaculate Quakers Hill Parramatta Boys Jansen Terry Good Samaritan Fairy Meadow Wollongong Boys Marchant Jennifer St Michael's Baulkham Hills MacKillop Boys Marchant Kimberley Our Lady of the Angels Rouse Hill MacKillop Boys Cooper Angela Mary Immaculate Quakers Hill Parramatta Crawford Glen St Anthony s Picton MacKillop Girls Hayes Kesni St Michael's Meadowbank MacKillop Girls Hoare Olivia St Luke s Revesby Sydney Girls Jones Cassandra St Anne s North Albury Wagga Wagga Girls Whittaker Nicole Mary Immaculate Quakers Hill Parramatta Girls Crisp Neil Independent Selector Taumata Terry Independent Selector Adamson Kerie Sydney VENUE MAP Kelso Park North Softball Complex Henry Lawson Drive, East Hills

10 BOYS TEAM # NAME SCHOOL DIOCESE GIRLS TEAM # NAME SCHOOL DIOCESE

11 NOTES

12 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The NSWCPS MacKillop Sports Council would like to sincerely thank the following individuals and organisations for making this trial possible. MacKillop Diocesan Sport Coordinators Team Managers Officials Sydney Archdiocesan Catholic Primary Schools Sports Council Bankstown City Council Sideline Medical Solutions Terry Taumata Georges River Softball Association Ma McFaddon Neil Crisp De La Salle College Revesby All others who contributed in any way to the success of this event