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25.01.2022 Men’s comp for the morning pink style...

25.01.2022 Congratulations to the NTSA on your first weeknight men's game! It was a really nice evening to be at the ball park and it was a great atmosphere. T'was fabulous! T-Rat

23.01.2022 Shoutout to the Northern Tasmania Softball Association who organise one of the most fun sports around - Softball! I've recently come on as Patron of this orga...nisation and the crew who manage the association and the players are some of the most fun people I've had the privilege to meet. Read more about it in my op-ed below and head over to the NTSA facebook page for more information! https://www.facebook.com/Northern-Tasmanian-Softball-Association-855174007959183 *********** Most of us know someone who plays football, soccer, netball, basketball, maybe tennis or hockey. But how many people do you know who play softball? Softball is much like the American sport of baseball, played with a larger diamond-shaped field with two teams of nine players and one run is scored for each home base reached during a one-and-a-half-hour game. It’s a great sport. The Northern Tasmania Softball Organisation provides opportunities for players to participate in fastpitch softball from the age of 5 upwards and caters to everyone, regardless of their sporting abilities. It’s all about loving the game and having a good time. Fastpitch softball is played mostly on Saturdays at Churchill Park, Invermay, with the season going right through the summer months. At present, there are two teams governed by the NTSA: the Eagles and the Saints, both of whom field teams in each division. I have recently become a patron of the NTSA, so I’ve delved a bit into the origins of softball in northern Tasmania. Softball has been played in an organized fashion in Tasmania, with team competitions being played since at least the nineteen-seventies, but it wasn’t until the Northern Tasmania Softball Association was founded that the myriad of teams were able to organize into a more formal competition. For a number of years, softball was played at erstwhile Ogilvie Park, which we now know as the site for Bunnings north Launceston. For a time, school teams were involved on Saturday mornings, but that petered out with the increasing school-mandated sports programs that developed over the years. Softball was contested at four Olympics from 1996 to 2008 with the International Olympic Committee then removing it from the Olympic program. The Australian women’s national softball team, known as Aussie Spirit won a medal at all four Olympics and it is good to see that softball has made a comeback, being included as a medal sport at the upcoming Olympics in Tokyo in 2021. Thanks to the NTSA getting their message out through advertising on radio and social media, and working on growth and retention for the association not just for the new players, but the older players too, they have expanded their member base with 13 new players in the 2019-20 year. What keeps people coming back is the fact that the NTSA is not just a sporting club, but a tightknit group of mates that does not just play the game, but contributes to the community as well. Having been to watch games, it is like a group of friends having a good time. A great atmosphere. Many people who play the sport, and join the club, stay for the long term. Sheryl Burnie, whose commitment to the sport spans some 38 years, was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 2019 for service to the sport and to the club an extremely worthy recipient. With her prior softball experience and expertise, Sheryl joined the Saints Softball Club in 1992 as a player, going on to become A-Grade and junior coach as well as filling the positions of President and Secretary, also coaching school teams. Ann Gardner, a player for the Eagles, has also had an extended career in softball, recently retiring after 50 years, and still a strong supporter. Her experience and knowledge of the sport and its history in Tasmania is an invaluable resource which she has passed on to her daughter Eliesha who is a strong advocate of the game. I recently had the honour of awarding Life Membership to Kaylene Woodcock-Kemp, who has given the NTSA much of her time, and shared her softball knowledge and skills with many junior players, some of whom have gone on to play in the senior competition. NTSA President Brenda Hanlon says that, whilst they are a small organisation, they combine that with lots of passion for the sport and take great pride in recognizing the exceptional work of many of their volunteers. I couldn’t agree more. Earlier this year, the Northern Tasmania Softball Association was recognised by Softball Australia with the award of Homeplate status which is awarded to clubs and associations who demonstrate peak performance not just in the game itself, but in their ability to manage itself and its players, grow its members and retain and skill up their longer-term members. It’s a truly incredible achievement and so very well-deserved. If you are interested in softball, I encourage you to head online to the NTSA website, where you can find a wealth of information about how to get involved, or you can drop down to Churchill Park on a Saturday for a look, with men playing at 9 am, younger teams at 11 am and women at 1 pm. It’s a fantastic and fun game, with a group of wonderful and welcoming people. Rosemary Armitage MLC

23.01.2022 We are an approved Association for TICKET TO PLAY To be eligible for a voucher, children must be: living in Tasmania;... aged between 5 and 17 years old at the time of application; and be listed on a valid Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card (either their own or their parent, guardian or carer’s) or be in Out of Home Care. In the 2020-21 program, each eligible child will receive two vouchers worth $100 each which can be used both at one activity provider, or at two different activity providers How to apply for a Ticket to Play voucher You can apply for a voucher by clicking this link https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/tick/apply-for-a-voucher For each application you will need: Relevant personal details of the parent/carer (name, address, contact details) Relevant personal details of the applicant (name, date of birth) Centrelink customer reference number (CRN) for parent/guardian and applicant If your application is approved you will receive an email asking you to confirm your email address by clicking on a validation link. Once your email address is confirmed, you will receive a second email with your Ticket to Play vouchers. Present the voucher to an activity provider when you register your child for membership. You will need to show your voucher code(s) and Health Care or Pension Concession Card. The activity provider will reduce your membership fee by up to $100 per voucher. If the full membership fee is less than $100, the voucher can only be used for this amount. For example, if membership costs $80, the voucher will cover the whole amount. If the membership fee is more than $100, you will need to pay the rest. For example, if the full membership costs $150, the voucher will cover $100 and you will pay $50. If you are using two vouchers at one activity provider, the vouchers will cover membership fees up to $200. For example, if membership costs $150, the vouchers will cover $150. If membership costs $250, the vouchers will cover $200 and you will pay $50. More information is available at https://www.communities.tas.gov.au//information-for-parent

23.01.2022 #softballaustralia #tasmania #launceston

22.01.2022 NTSA committee held an emergency meeting tonight in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic and our grand finals Saturday. Taking into consideration the information we have received from Softball Australia, Department of Health, Softball Tasmania and sport and Rec, a decision was made to cancel all games and training for NTSA. This is not a decision we have taken lightly nor an easy one to make but we take the health and well being and safety of our members very seriously. ... This is something out of our control and hope you can all appreciate and understand. Majority of awards were given to club delegates tonight to give to the winning recipients. Details of winners will be posted shortly. This is not the way we wanted the season to end. Thank you Brenda

21.01.2022 I must apologise to all the ladies.... but I can’t take photos and play too.... we will have a special edition of Women only next week @ Churchill Park

21.01.2022 I might be able to hit a home run now!

21.01.2022 Men’s game tonight 615 Come down and have a look

21.01.2022 Next championship is the U12 carnival to be hosted by USA On 6/12/2020. Will be great to see as much support there as possible for these young players coming up.

21.01.2022 Softball Australia’s Foundation Coaching is complete with the final course, Softball and Training Practice, now live to complete online The course introduces sk...ills not yet covered in the Foundation Coaching program, then provides Game Sense examples for how to develop fun and engaging Training and Practice sessions More information | https://bit.ly/3gg5NhM

21.01.2022 Just another day at the ball park @ Churchill Park

20.01.2022 Newspaper article 26-12-2020

20.01.2022 #rosemaryarmitage #ntsa #softball #saintssoftballclub #eaglessoftballclub

19.01.2022 NTSA would like to pass on their sincere condolences to Fred, Shelley, Kim, Paul and extended families on the passing of Gwen. Gwennie was an inspiration to many and touched so many lives in the softball community. A competitor on the diamond and a friend to many.... Gwennie will be sadly missed.

19.01.2022 Congratulations to NTSA and Saints softball club (NTSA) on reaching your Homeplate status for 2019/2020.

18.01.2022 This looks like fun!

18.01.2022 Those Friday Feels, Flashbacks @ Churchill Park

18.01.2022 Getting this awesome sport out there #softballaustralia #tasmania #launceston

18.01.2022 The NTSA Executive and committee for 2020/2021 season are: President - Brenda Hanlon Vice President - Eliesha Gardner Treasurer - Kim Woolley... Secretary - Sheryl Burnie Grounds - Lindsay Kemp Umpire coordinator - Angela Post Roster coordinator - Belinda McFerran Media Coordinator - Eliesha Registrar/website/social media - Brenda Kiosk - Sheryl Equipment & Uniforms- Brenda,Sheryl and Belinda Batter Up coordinator - James North Club delegates will be advised after they hold their AGMs Patron - Rosemary Armitage This year our charity is cancer council Vacant positions Championship, scoring and development coordinators

17.01.2022 First game 18/12/2020 against kruizers

17.01.2022 Save the date 22/11/2020 NTSA are hosting men’s state championships and will go up against USA. First game away at 1030 am. Come and support your local boys

17.01.2022 Don't forget, the Softball Batter Up Coaching Induction Course is FREE for the month of April! Take advantage today! More info | https://bit.ly/2Jl4QVE

17.01.2022 Softball Australia would like to advise the Coaching Pathway has received an update to accreditation labels, where previous accreditation has been defined by ‘L...evels’, new titles have been created to better define the various areas of coaching The new pathway begins with Foundation, to Performance Talent, to High Performance Elite, to Master More information on what it means for your current accreditation | https://bit.ly/34l6i5e

17.01.2022 And a few more

16.01.2022 As the COVID-19 Pandemic continues to escalate, Softball Australia is recommending all planned local softball competition around Australia is either cancelled o...r postponed to a later date. This is an unprecedented situation and as the governing body of the sport, Softball Australia feels the recommendation is warranted to assist in limiting the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of our participants, volunteers and staff are at the forefront of the organisation and as such, their well-being continues to dictate any decision made by Softball Australia. Following this unique situation, the AIS have released a document on the public's Mental Health and Well-Being during this challenging time, the information is available here.

16.01.2022 Examiner 19/12/2020

16.01.2022 Northern Tassie thought outside of the box on their way to Homeplate Status in 2019/20, including plastering their Association's details on the back of buses! T...heir innovative marketing strategies led to an increase in membership check out their story here for #BackOnBase inspiration | https://bit.ly/2CpCycB Don't forget Softball Australia's Q&A session tonight for any last-minute questions on grant applications, 7:30pm AEST, Zoom link here | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81131012207

16.01.2022 We've got one SONIQ 55' Smart TV to giveaway to a lucky winner! What better way to kill a couple hours of self-iso than streaming softball replays on a brand ne...w TV? Register your details to enter | https://bit.ly/39yZGA6 Entries close Sunday 12 April

15.01.2022 First round for 2020/21 done and dusted , life membership To Kay awarded- great day at the ballpark and ending in a BBQ

14.01.2022 USA host the U12 carnival on Sunday 6/12/2020 See roster below

14.01.2022 Happy Friday Everyone, just a quick reminder that batter up is still on and welcoming new members. We play every Saturday at 11am for about an hour catering for the players from about 5yrs through to 8yrs old. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. Hope to see you there.

14.01.2022 State men’s champions 2020/2021 On home turf - well done guys. Thanks to Peter and Jon for coaching. Big thanks to Lindz for getting ground in fantastic condition And big Thanks to shez and Kaylene in canteen along with those that assisted through the day ... Fantastic job NTSA Well done to brad for winning NTSA MVP as well as wayne Westlake memorial trophy for MVP on the day See more

14.01.2022 Hey y'all! I'll be giving away this pair of lumberjack batting gloves over the season to a deserving recipient! Not sure how or what just yet but either way so...meone will score them! Maybe a couple of stickers to go with it! Now without sounding like a total tool, personally my batting average has improved immensely! Now I'm not saying its just because I'm sporting a pair of these as well but what I will say is that I'm certainly feeling a lot more comfortable in the box and I the feeling of the bat is far more noticeable! So good luck to whom ever ends up with a new pair of lumberjack gloves! Great weekend of ball btw! See ya in a couple of weeks! Long weekend in the north of the state so no games this weekend coming! Stay safe and Covid free! T-Rat

14.01.2022 Examiner write up 13/11/2020

14.01.2022 Dragons second game v zodiacs 18/12/2020

14.01.2022 NTSA President, Brenda Hanlon, at the plate in the 2019/20 Semi Final. Not long now until the 2020/21 season kicks off #northerntasmaniansoftballassociation

12.01.2022 Men’s State Championships

12.01.2022 Ok folks this is how I'm going to determine the winner of the lumberjack batting gloves! Comment below with your club and playing top number, your top number a...nd name will go into a draw to be drawn out at the end of November! I'll do a live draw so you can tune in on the day! So go for it! Don't forget to mention it to others that either follow or are in your club so everybody has a chance to win! Just a bit of fun for all those that support and follow softball! Enjoy! T-Rat

12.01.2022 AGM Hi All I hope everyone is starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel... We all have followed the guidelines set by those who know best and we now have a big tick SO Because of that, we can at this point in time, have 20 people in one area So a date has been set for the NTSA Annual Meeting which will take place on Date MONDAY 13th July, 2020 Venue Churchill Park Sporting Complex ("Doll House" most likely") I will confirm when LCC have confirmed our booking as I'm not sure if we are required to put in any plan for just a single booking Time 6.00 pm for AGM with a General Meeting with new Exec and Committee to following at approx 6.30 pm RSVP Due to regulations, at the moment and this could change by the 13th July, there will be a limit of 20 people allowed to be present at the AGM so to enable us to adhere to these regulations we will need to have an RSVP to the AGM by 26th June, 2020. If you or any of your members intend to be present at the AGM could you please forward your name to NTSA Secretary Nominations for ALL positions are also being called for and you will find nomination forms on the NTSA web page All nominations should be sent to the NTSA Secretary by 26th June, 2020. Hopefully I have covered everything and if I have missed something please let me know so I can pass onto everyone Take care and look forward to catching up with everyone in a few weeks Sheryl

11.01.2022 Regretfully, Softball Australia in consultation with Member States, have cancelled the U14, U16 & U18 National Championships scheduled for April, 2021. Full statement | https://bit.ly/2L2Mc97

11.01.2022 Round 1 back on the diamond for the 2020/21 season Lots of smiles on new and returning faces! #northerntasmaniansoftballassociation @ Launceston, Tasmania

10.01.2022 Congratulations to NTSA taking out the men’s championships in a skins tournament. MVP’s USA - Braeden Walker NTSA - Brad Bell... Wayne Westlake memorial - Brad Bell Congratulations to all winners

10.01.2022 Apologies for delay in advising winners for this season I am waiting on a couple more details before I can post. Thank you for your patience

10.01.2022 Please find details of award winners for 2019/2020 season along with details of votes received. The Margy Gamble award will be announced shortly. Congratulations to all winners for the 2019/2020 season. This is not the way any of us wanted to end the season, but I am sure you can all appreciate and understand the committees decision as the health and well being and safety of our members is very important to us. We can come back next season for a fresh start.... Thank you again to all the volunteers that have assisted throughout the season.

10.01.2022 Ticket to Play now includes eligible 18-year-olds. Eligible participants can receive two vouchers worth up to $100 each apply online using the link below. Eligible participants are: Tasmanian residents;... aged between 5 and 18 at the time of application; and listed on a valid Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card (either their own or their parent, guardian or carer’s) or in Out of Home Care. Vouchers can be used toward membership fees at approved activity providers. Both vouchers can be used at one activity provider, or each at a different activity provider. Vouchers cannot be used towards items such as uniforms, equipment, footwear etc. If your club or sport is not registered for Ticket to Play, or you need to update your details, contact us at [email protected] or on 1800 252 476

09.01.2022 Not sure about the 2 in the last couple of photos..... @ Churchill Park

08.01.2022 For Round 1 we were privileged to have Rosemary Armitage present Kaylene Woodcock with NTSA Life Membership. We all thank Kaylene for the amazing effort she puts in and the drive she has to see Softball continue on and grow #northerntasmaniansoftballassociation @ Launceston, Tasmania

07.01.2022 Fantastic to see that Stage 2 of the $1.9m Churchill Park Sportsground Precinct redevelopment will get underway in early 2021 as part of the City of Launceston...'s $40m Accelerated Capital Works Program. A new multi-purpose sports field will be constructed at the facility, along with the installation of two full-size soccer fields and a full-size cricket pitch and playing field. The project will involve subsoil and landscaping works, the installation of new drainage systems, removal and replacement of selected trees, and the installation of new irrigation systems. This site is so important for junior soccer particularly as well as softball and this upgrade is very exciting.

07.01.2022 Another day at the ball park @ Churchill Park

07.01.2022 Some snaps, finally, for our Women’s comp

06.01.2022 Examiner Sunday 6/12/2020

06.01.2022 MARGY GAMBLE AWARD Hi all Matt Gamble has provided us with the winner of the Margy award - please see details below from Matt... Hi NTSA In unforeseen circumstances and much disappointment for all we can't be there to celebrate the conclusion of the 2020 season. It gives me great pleasure to give the Margy Gamble Memorial Award to a person who has contributed in a number of elements in which we believe are essential qualities of the recipient of this award. This person has gone to unbelievable lengths to improve, develop and help the association for no other reason than to make others happy and improve the game of softball! I Matthew Gamble am proud to present this award on behalf of my family to Lindsay Kemp, words and comments I have received and heard is a credit to yourself and the time and effort you have put in is above and beyond what is required! I'm sure everyone would appreciate the efforts and countless hours you have put in over a number of years! I personally hope to be about or meet in person in the near future! Kind regards Matt Gamble I am sure you will all agree that with the hours Lindsay put in that he is a deserving winner of this award. On behalf on NTSA Lindsay Kemp we all congratulate you on this deserving win. Your passion in getting the diamonds prepared each week has been of a high standard, even when you have had to face many hurdles this season. Brenda

05.01.2022 Flash back Friday peeps, it’s not always about game time, but fun time... except when you get a ball to the head... Don’t worry guys, she survived to play another day @ Churchill Park

05.01.2022 Life membership presentation to Kaylene Woodcock/Kemp which was delayed due to COVID ending the season early last year. Congratulations Kaylene on all the work you have put into NTSA. Thank you to our patron Rosemary Armitage on doing the presentation.

05.01.2022 A few action shots from our Friday night, men’s competition in Ulverstone

03.01.2022 A new Sport Australia resource launched this week is helping local sporting clubs and organisations across Australia not just survive the COVID-19 pandemic but ...return even bigger and better. Sport Australia’s Game Plan is an online diagnostic tool that volunteers and club administrators can use to improve how they operate and replaces Club Health Check | https://bit.ly/3om8L7c

03.01.2022 A-Z Clinic #adamfolkard #zenonwinters

02.01.2022 Please make sure all your members are aware of the steps required as part of NTSA’s Return to Play Covid plan

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01.01.2022 Hey everyone Thanks to all those that participated in the batter up program this year. Our next program will start in October- dates will be provided around Se...ptember. We hope to see you all back in October, bring a friend to enjoy it with you.