Sunday August 7th, 9:30 am, ready to go at Lockleys Oval.

It’s an exciting time for those who have waited for opportunities at the Div 1 and 2 level, as there are many positions up for grabs. To the players I say grab your opportunities with both hands and show the coaches, players and supporters why you belong in the Senior Squad. We want our players to be assertive, aggressive and confident in their ability.

As always our pitching stocks look strong. We must back our arms in the field by making every possible out. This is an area in which we must improve this year to be successful. Our hitting lineup will also take on a different look with a couple of notable omissions. In this respect we have to be smart at the plate and execute at every opportunity.

To assist us in our push for another Premiership, we have recruited an import named Chris Falls who arrives in Adelaide October 1. Chris is a 26 yo Canadian infielder/utility who is coming off a very successful season for the Mannheim Tornados in Germany where he hit .341/.422/.429 with 22 RBI and 26 runs in 23 games. Chris holds a dual British/Canadian citizenship and is currently playing for Great Britain in the 2009 World Cup. He is currently hitting .400 in the tournament having played against the calibre of Japan and Nicaragua. Please introduce yourself to Chris when he arrives and make him feel welcome. I’m sure he will fit in well at WTBC.

We have 3 trial games lined up before the season starts, the first against Kensington at Kensington at 11am this Sunday. Get down and support the boys if you can.

Let’s push to make the final weekend in March once more and remind everyone why we are the most successful club in SA Baseball.

Cheers, Tibbo.
(Senior Coach)

We will need copies of every Junior players birth certificates this season, EVEN IF you have been registered with Baseball SA before.

It is NOT TOO LATE to register, but we urge you to make contact with the Junior Operations Coordinator by phone or email and let me know your intentions:
mark.mcgarry@pulteney.sa.edu.au

I stress the critical nature of this information for our planning purposes so that we know how many players we have in each grade to ensure that we cater for everyone that wants to play baseball at West Torrens and that we have enough teams and coaches.

Under 12: $220
Under 14: $250
Under 16: $250
Under 18: $260

These fees include SABL fees and Insurance. Under 12 and Under 14 will have $20 refunded upon return of their laundered playing uniform at the end of the season.

Coaching Coordinator: Burke Weber
Under 12 -    Jamie Boyden/Tim Mead
Under 12 –     Ron Paulus
Under 14 –     David Green
Under 14 –     Rob Dineen
Under 16 –     Rick Mead
Under 18 -    Brett Ettridge
Pitching Coach – Bob Baker

We are aware that many boys and girls are now in the finals phase of their winter sports. If participating in these finals prohibits you in any way from making it down to the club this Sunday, then it is imperative that you register your interest in playing, by contacting Mark McGarry (Junior Chairman) by email at the very least.

We need to know your child’s birthdate (for age eligibilty purposes) and your contact details (phone and email).

Pre-season training will be every Sunday through September, and revert to Wednesday/Friday (14,16 &18′s) and Friday (for LL) after the season starts on Sunday October 18.

Div 3 & 4

10am on Sunday, August 30, 2009
Lockleys Oval, Netley Avenue, Lockleys.

Mr. Allan Petherick
M 0409 900 608 Vice President

Peter Harvey
M 0433 777 725 Operations Director

Daryl Spencer
M 0431 325 772 Secretary

Ms Maryanne Branford
M 0413 886 145 Treasurer

Jenny Harvey
M 0411 061 062 Assistant Treasurer

Greg Simons
M 0408 235 485 Junior Chairman

Mr Mark McGarry
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