Tuesday 28 February 2012

John Reid Shield Campaign & Aussie Squad Announcement

Congratulations to the Queensland Patriots team on their strong National Championship campaign. After finishing the round games in 4th position, the Patriots defeated Victoria in the minor semi-final advancing to the Preliminary Final against WA where they were defeated 6 – 1.  

Click here for a full wrap up of the tournament. 

Congratulations to Patriots members Bill Bailey, Andrew Blackshaw, Guy Covacin (subject to fitness), Shaun Goffer and Julian Jemmott on their selection in the Australian Open Men’s Squad March – December 2012. 

The final team for the 2013 ISF XIII World Championship will be announced following the 2013 John Reid Shield being held 4 – 8 December 2012.

To see who else made the squad, please click here.

Gilley’s Shield Campaign & Aussie Squad Announcement

Congratulations to the Queensland Heat on their strong Gilley’s Shield and Edebone-Weber Shield campaign. Heat finished 4th in the Edebone-Weber Shield and 3rd in the Gilley’s Shield. Heat started the finals series in 4thposition after the completion of the round games and defeated defending champions WA Flames in the minor semi-final. They went on to fight out a tough preliminary final before being narrowly defeated 4 – 3 by NSW Firestars.

Sandra Holden was rewarded for her achievements winning the Lorraine Woolley Medal for the Best Pitcher.

Click here for a full wrap up of the Finals.

Congratulations to Danielle Bowman, Jodie Bowering, Sandra Holden, Jocelyn McCullum, Jade Wall and Melinda Weaver who have been selected in the Australian Open Women's Squad to compete against Japan in a 7 Test Series to be played at Hawker International Softball Centre (ACT) from 21-24 March 2012.

The Aussie Spirit team will be selected following this event to play in the 2012 ISF XIII Women's World Championships to be held in Whitehorse, Canada from 13-22 July 2012.

To see who else made the squad, please click here.

Tuesday 21 February 2012

Queensland Patriots Video

Check out the Softball Queensland YouTube Channel for an insight into the Queensland Patriots preparation for 2012 John Reid Shield in Blacktown, NSW.