QLD Heat Win Back to Back Edebone-Weber Shields'

Congratulations to Queensland Heat for claiming the Edebone-Weber Shield for the second year in a row. The Heat won the title after defeating the NSW Firestars in the Grand Final 6 runs to 2.

The Heat will now focus their attention on the final round of Gilley’s Shield from 3 – 11 January 2014 in Blacktown where they will be vying for the title of 2014 Gilley’s Shield Champions.

For full results, standings, and play by plays of Round 1 Gilley’s Shield and the Edebone-Weber Shield, click here

2013/2014 Heat Team, Date and Locations Announcement

Softball Queensland is proud to announce the 2013/14 Queensland Heat Team

Stacey Webber

Sandra Holden

Melinda Weaver

Brooke McNamara

Tara Speakman

Erin Thras

Jodie Bowering

Brenda De Blaes

Jade Wall

Kate Sternes

Carmelle Sorensen

Jocelyn McCallum

Also selected are the first six squad members.

Danielle Opperman

Sheridan Darroch

Stephanie Harm

Jessica Donnelly

Brittney Flint

Rebecca Chapman

The remaining four squad positions will be announced after the conclusion of the U19 Women's State Championship. All players who have nominated and who play in the Open Women's and/or the U19 Women's State Championship will be considered for the final positions in the Heat Squad. Players selected for endorsement to participate in the draft will be advised once the Heat Squad has been finalised.

The Dates for the Edebone-Weber Shield are the 12th of December to the 15th of December, at Rosedale Park, Auckland, New Zealand.

The Dates for the Gilley's Shield are the 3rd of January to the 11th of January 2014, at Blacktown International Sports Park

QLD Heat in Nailbiting Grandfinal of Gilley`s Shield

The Queensland Heat Women’s Team were narrowly defeated in the Grand Final of the Gilley’s Shield in Waverley, Victoria on the weekend.

The Heat were defeated 5-3 by the Western Australia Flames in a close tussle for the national women’s softball title. 
Although the Queenslanders had defeated WA 3-2 on the previous day, the Flames started strong in the Grand Final, with two runs in the 3^rd innings and one run in the 4^th to lead 3-0. At the top of the 6^th innings the Flames moved to a commanding 4-0 lead before the Queenslanders’ fighting spirit came to the fore at the bottom of the 6th innings, when a home run by Jade Wall scored three runs.
The 7^th innings saw the Flames score their fifth run. Queensland Heat threatened with loaded bases but unfortunately despite a valiant team effort could not convert.

Congratulations to Queensland’s Jodie Bowering who won the Best Batter and Most Valuable Player awards for her outstanding performance right throughout the four month tournament.
Congratulations to all of the players and coaching staff on a fantastic Nationals.

Edebone-Weber Shield Results & Aussie Squad Announcement

Congratulations to Queensland Heat on their strong Edebone-Weber Shield campaign. The Heat won their first Edebone-Weber Shield after defeating WA Flames in an extremely close Grand Final 2 runs to 1.

Jodie Bowering has been rewarded for her efforts by being awarded the Most Valuable Player Award for the Edebone-Weber Shield. This accolade was voted on by opposing coaches over the three rounds of competition.

Heat will now focus their attention on the final round of Gilley’s Shield from 30 January – 2 February where they will be vying for the title of 2013 Gilley’s Shield Champions.

Click here for a full wrap up of the Round 3 Gilley’s Shield and the Edebone-Weber Shield Finals.

Congratulations to Jodie Bowering, Stephanie Harm, Sandra Holden, Tara Speakman, Kate Sternes, Erin Thras, Melinda Weaver and Stacey Webber who have been selected in the Australian Open Women’s Squad for the 2013 international representative season.

After Round 4 Gilley’s Shield the squad will meet in Melbourne for a selection camp. After this camp, teams will be selected for the international season.

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