NEWSLETTER JULY 2023

July 2023 - another month has passed us by, meaning it has been three months since most of you have stepped on to a softball diamond.

To those that have been either training or now overseas playing, hopefully the softball is going well for you.

Preparations are getting underway to finalise the 2022/23 season with Coaches and Managers review meetings to be held, Thoughts will then move onto getting ready for the 2023/24 season, starting off with ASA and the Clubs AGMs.

We are seeking nominations for members to join the Executive Committee for the next season. Check out below.

Uniform returns have been very slow this season, however slowly being returned.

The Executive Committee have decided on reduced opening hours for the Club for the remaining winter months, due to numbers of attendance.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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

Lin Marvin, Debs White, Jodie Lamb, Greg Carr, Dion Nukunuku, Brett McKenzie, Tommy Vodanovich, with newcomer Lyndon Andrew picking up his first two meat packs.

With 2 each for Debs White, Ricky Earley, Steve Jackson, Ronnie Goodin, Allan Cooke, Rob Slaughter and Bobbie King.

Janette McLeod was the winner this month with 3 meat packs.

Welcome to Lyndon Andrew who has joined the 50 Club with #47.

We have 2 numbers available being 31 + 37

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.

Nomination forms coming your way on Facebook and in this Newsletter- click on link below.

https://www.sporty.co.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=d6c89a32-a7ec-4b5f-865e-12f5d598cf49

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Auckland Softball Association have organised Coaches Clinics, one a month for the next 3 months. These are to be held at Ramblers Clubrooms on Sundays from 6.30pm - 8.30pm.

Consider attending.

New Coach? Rep Coach? Mom Coach? Dad Coach?

Auckland Softball is excited to arrange and present monthly coaches clinics for ALL COACHING LEVELS. This is an opportunity to ask questions, learn, and interact with coaches from all over Tāmaki Makaurau!

When: 6:30pm-8:30pm

July 23, Aug 20, Sep 17

Where: Warren Freer Club Room

If you plan on attending please register below:

https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/235524

If you have any questions please reach out to pitching@softballauckland.org.nz

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PLAYING UNIFORMS - TO ALL PLAYERS ( except Premier Men and Women)

If you have not returned your playing top to your Team Manager or Ramblers Club, these must urgently be returned, otherwise you could incur an invoice for replacement top.

These are very slowly being returned either to the Club or to Glenda Lamb's mail box. If you still have yours please return to avoid a $60 invoice.

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OPENING HOURS - Winter Opening Hours -

Tuesday open 3pm
Friday open 4pm
Sunday open 4pm
Rest of week closed.
Exceptions open for bookings.
If you require Club to be open for an occasion outside of these hours, please advise either Glenda Lamb or email the club.

All bookings are advertised on Facebook and Website weekly on “Whats on at Ramblers”.

BLAST FROM THE PAST

SPOTLIGHT ON ............................

SPOTLIGHT ON ……………………………Aaron Thompson

The July spotlight has beamed down on a long serving Mt Albert Ramblers personality, who has played, supported and coached within the Club spanning several years.

Let’s welcome to the stage, Aaron Thompson, known by many as “Horse”.

Aaron is a proud Dad of son Sam and daughter Georgia, who both are following in their fathers’ footsteps on the softball diamond.

Both Sam and Georgia were selected in ASA Under 13 teams that attended the Rookie Sox Classic held at Resthills Park, Hamilton in February this year, as well as both children played in their respective gender Under 14 ASA teams at the Easter Classic.

Sam played for Ramblers Under 15 boys team this past season, being awarded the MVP for the team.

Georgia played in the Under 13 girls team, which Aaron co-coached this season.

2005 – Aaron was a member of the Ramblers Premier men’s team that won the AFC (Auckland Fastpitch Championship) hitting a home run to win the game 2-1 over Northcote.

2007 – Aaron once again featured in the National Club finals, recording 2 hits in the 2 – 1 win over Christchurch United.

The same year he hit 2 home runs against Northcote at the Vic Guth, which Ramblers won 13 runs to 4 with 11 home runs being scored in the game.

2008 – was a member of the team that won the Club National Championships repeating this in 2009 for the teams 3 Peat successive wins.

Aaron continued playing for Mt Albert Ramblers Premier men until 2016, with his last game being against Hutt Valley Dodgers on March 20th.

You can now see “Horse” either on the side of a diamond in the coach’s circle, or on the diamond with the Gentlemen of Ramblers team.

A great softball career for a great role model.

CONGRATULATIONS CORNER

NEWS UPDATE

2023/2024 REGISTRATIONS

Registrations for all grades are now open.

Current players have received an invitation to re-register for the upcoming season. Forms are available on Ramblers website.

Registrations link - https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/237420

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A review meeting of the past season has been organised with dates sent to all Coaches and Managers. Please gather your pros and cons, ready for the meetings which are to be held by ZOOM.

T-ball and Juniors Monday July 10th 7.30pm.

Open grades and Seniors Tuesday July 11th at 7.30pm

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As the new season approaches, please turn your thoughts to Team Management roles for Mt Albert Ramblers teams, Under 6 through to Premiers. male and female.

If you are available and wish to be considered for a Coaches, Managers, Scorers role, please email the Club on ramblerssoftball@xtra.co.nz to voice your interest.

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WANTED - Photos from the Past of Ramblers teams and/or players, to be used in the BLAST FROM THE PAST section.

If you have any please email to ramblerssoftball@xtra.co.nz

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SOCIAL TOURNAMENT Justice League are planning on holding a Social Mens and Womens tournament at Warren Freer on Friday October 13th and Saturday 14th.

Watch out for further details.

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