NEWSLETTER MAY 2023

  May 2023 -  WOW - One third of 2023 is already in the history books. They say time flies when you are having fun, I didn't think we were having THAT much fun!

Anyway, May has arrived and so are the fast approaching winter months. Time to get those winter woolies out of mothballs and wrap up warm and stay dry.

The Clubrooms is a warm and dry place to be, and although it is in “winter” hours, the Bar staff would love to see you and serve you a drink or two, especially on Friday evenings, Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Whilst writing about Fridays, the membership draw is now up to $450 this coming Friday  May 5th. Time to don those winter clothes, get yourself to the club, grab a drink and a bite to eat from the Bistro Dugout whilst awaiting the 7.30pm draw.  $450 could be yours if you are present.

Several Ramblers players will be travelling overseas to play in the Northern Hemisphere softball season,  Hopefully will receive reports from the players so can create an update on Facebook or in the June newsletter under a new section - NEWS FROM ABROAD.

 50 CLUB  - The 50 Club's winners for April were:

Julie Sutton, Calvin Worthington, Mario Nola, Allan Cooke, Club #47, Lin Marvin, Margaret Walker x 2, Joe Mouton, Bobbie King, Debs White, Marion Roberts, Grant Riley and Todd Bennett

We have 4 numbers available being 7 - 31 - 37 and 47

If you would like to be part of the “50 Club” please contact Club Administrator - ramblerssoftball@xtra.co.nz.

For just $20 per month you could be in the weekly Friday night draw for 5 meat packs.

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The date for the Clubs AGM has been set for Sunday August  27th 2023 at 11am.

Why not give some thought to putting your name forward for one of the positions on the Executive Committee.

Watch out for the nominations forms with further details coming your way on Facebook and in next months Newsletter.

                                               BLAST FROM THE PAST

        Some familiar faces in this photo albeit 43 years on.

                                         Check out the Bat Boy!!!!!

                                SPOTLIGHT ON ……………………………BROCK EVANS

This months Spotlight has fallen on one of the Clubs younger generations, who is currently celebrating success at the recent U23 Mens World Championships.

Brock Evans generates from a well-known softball family on the international scene, following in the footsteps of his grandfather Stuart Kinghorn. Aunty Jan Kinghorn, who have represented New Zealand, and Father Clive Evans who has represented Great Britain.

Brock is the youngest of three sons to Clive and wife Lynley.  His two older brothers Rhys and Cole are both current Black Sox team members.

Born August 2001, the 22-year-old was selected and played for Softball New Zealand U23 Major Sox team at the recent inaugural World tournament held in Parana, Argentina, where the team finished 6th overall, however Brock was selected in the World tournament team in the second base position.

Brock finished the tournament as the RBI leader with eight and batting average of .318.

A few facts about Brock.

• Brock has played for Mt Albert Ramblers all his softball playing life, currently playing for both the Premier and Reserve men’s teams this past season.
• Brock is a second baseman or utility infielder.
• Standing at 6ft 1” in stature.
• Left-handed hitter – throws right-handed.
• Brock is an Electrician.
• Brocks favourite pastime is hanging out with his girlfriend or playing Play Station and relaxing.
• His philosophy is play hard and play fair.
• Training regime is Tuesday and Thursday club trainings.
• Highlights of his career to date are winning the Club Nationals and being part of the U23 Mens World Series team.
• Brocks Favourite food is Red Thai chicken curry.
• Favourite music is Country.
• Countries Brock would like to visit in the future are Greece or France.

                   A bright star who has a glowing future.🌟💫

 CONGRATULATIONS to Maximus Russell on his selection in the Junior Black Sox team to travel to Mexico for the U18 World Cup November 11- 19 2023.

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CONGRATULATIONS  to Jessie Jackson  on her selection in the Softball New Zealand Developing Sox U15 Girls team to travel to Japan to participate on the inaugural U15 girls world series. This tournament will be played in Tokyo from 21 -29th October this year.

                   Very proud whanau to support her all the way.

 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CONGRATULATIONS  to Brock Evans on his selection in the U23 Mens World team at the recent U23 World Cup.  

Brock was selected as the teams second baseman with a Batting average of .318 and the top Runs Batted In for the tournament with total of 8.   

A great achievement along with Brock Attewell from United being the only New Zealanders selected in the World team.

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Well done to the “Party of 7” who travelled to Argentina to support the Major Sox.

I'm sure plenty of celebrating was had by this group, although they look pretty subdued in  photo number 1 then “raging” in the bottom photo.

 The team would have appreciated your dedication and support.  Thank you.

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Next team to travel away to represent the country will be the White Sox featuring our own Ramblers players Katrina Nukunuku and Brooke Whiteman. They will fly to Italy in July to play warm-up games before playing Japan, Italy, Argentina, Phillipines and Canada in the Group C Qualifying round of the World Championships. 

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The 21U team will travel to North America in August to compete in the U21 ISC tournament followed by being invited as the Wild Card into the ISC tournament.

Watch for team details as they  become available.

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