September 2009

Written by OntFast Thursday, 03 September 2009 19:09

The Kitchener Klassics Novice II Girls Softball team had a successful season, winning a silver, bronze and gold in tournament play.  They were silver medalists in their league (being beaten after 12 innings of play). They were gold medalists in provinical qualifiers, leading them into the silver medal provincial performance.
The Kitchener Klassics Novice II girls softball ball team participated in the provinical championship game in Brampton on Sunday August 16 (after being rained out in Windsor suspending completion of the tournament).  On Sunday August 16, the Klassics defeated Oak Ridges 9-0 to advance to the championship game against Brampton.  They lost against Brampton 11-8.  Both Brampton & Kitchener represented Ontario in the Eastern Championships held in Halifax August 26 - 30, 2009.
 

Written by OntFast Monday, 07 September 2009 18:50

Softball Ontario's Coaching Committee is pleased to announce two (2) openings on the Coaching Committee. Coaching Committee Volunteers are an essential part in the delivery of Softball Ontario's National Coaching Certification Program including Learn to Coach; Keep Coaching; Competition-Introduction, Softball; Level III Technical Softball and Minor Development clinics. Successful candidates will take a leadership role in the development of the Coaching Program in Ontario and will assist the Coaching Committee Chairman in setting program goals and objectives, representing the Coaching Program and working to provide Coach Education in the Province of Ontario.

Coaching Committee members will be expected to attend all committee meetings (approximately two (2) per year) as well as facilitate two (2) National Coaching Certification Program clinics. Ideally, a Coaching Committee Member will have experience coaching softball in addition to the following qualifications:

• Keen interest in Coaching Development and Education
• Strong Communication and Administrative Skills
• Willingness to complete tasks assigned by the Chairman
• Coaching Experience is a definite asset

The Coaching Committee is currently involved in the following programs, with more projects underway:

• The National Coaching Certification Program for Softball in the Province of Ontario at the Community Sport and Competitive Stream
• Piloting new National Coaching Certification Program clinic – Keep Coaching (officially called Community Sport Initiation)
• Piloting new On Field Evaluation Component for Competition-Introduction, Softball
• International Coaching Symposium with Softball Canada

How to Apply

All interested candidates are asked to apply in writing, expressing your interest along with a detailed resume outlining your softball and coaching background and qualifications for this position. Applications should be sent no later than September 16, 2008. Please be prepared to attend the Softball Ontario Coaching Meeting scheduled for September 21, 2009 at the Sport Alliance of Ontairo building. If you have applied in the past for a position on the Coaching Committee, Softball Ontario asks that you re-submit your resume.

Email your resume to Stephanie Sutton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for consideration.

Written by Scott Searle Tuesday, 08 September 2009 18:39

The University of Ottawa is pleased to announce the 2009 version of their team.

The Gee-Gees are thrilled to announce that 9 team members competed at Canadian Championships this past summer, and all 9 won medals.  Of special note, Vanessa Homiak won Gold Medals at both the Jr and Sr womens National Championships.

2009 represents a special year for the team as they will be chasing their 100th win and will represent Ontario at the 2nd Annual Canadian University Championship in Kitchener-Waterloo on Thanksgiving weekend.

The coaching staff will have a fresh look with new coach, Jason McDonald joining Jenny Allen and Scott Searle.  Although Jason is new to our program, he is no stranger to softball.  He coached the Orleans Rebels in 1999, when they became the first team from the Ottawa area to qualify for the Nationals.  He joins 3-time Eastern Canadian Champion and professional personal trainer Jenny Allen.

Name	Year	Program	Hometown
Stephanie Samms	2nd	Nursing	Kingston
Elissa Sivel	5th	Education	Pembroke
Vanessa Homiak	4th	History	Orangeville
Kristen Barber	1st	Biopharm	Ottawa
Amanda Toll	2nd	Statistics	Orleans
Mallory Watson	3rd	Health Sciences	Calgary
Laura Skiperis	3rd	Human Kinetics	Guelph
Emily Ernst	3rd	Social Sciences	Kingston
Jenna Flannigan	1st	Math	Cornwall
Rachel Legaspi	3rd	History	Windsor
Brittany Shank	1st	Health Sciences	North Bay
Jillian Taylor	5th	Education	Orleans

Scott Searle
Head Coach
613-837-0787
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Written by OntFast Sunday, 13 September 2009 17:16

Game One – Durham defeated Monroe 10-5
Game Two – Durham defeated Monroe 11-5
Game Three – Monroe defeated Durham 9-1
Game Four – Durham defeated Monroe 7-6

ROCHESTER, NY - The Durham College women’s fastball team looked impressive in their season opener as they swept the first two games of their weekend series against the three-time National Junior College champion Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY.

The Lords took the opening game by a score of 10-5 behind the power of 2008 OCAA Player of the Year Erin Dewey (Port Hope, Ont.) who picked up a home run and a triple with three RBI’s. Danielle Smith ( Oshawa, Ont.) picked up the win while freshman Janna Hagan (Sherwood Park, Albt.) pitched two innings of relief.

In game two, Dewey was back at it again as she hit another home run and a single, as the Lords used a seven run fifth inning to get past Monroe 11-5. Kayla MacLean (Whitby, Ont.) was credited with the win coming in relief of the starter Hagan.

“It was a good start to the season,” said Durham College head coach Jim Nemish. “Our team played tight defence and hit the ball well. We will look for more of the same play tomorrow against this tough ball club.”

Written by OntFast Monday, 14 September 2009 18:30

Please note that all proposed amendments to the PWSA Operating Rules for 2010 must be in the hands of the PWSA Secretary, Mrs. Marianne Allen no later than September 22nd, 2009.
 
When submitting the proposed amendment, please quote the Rule number and current wording, and then the actual wording you are proposing.
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Marianne at 905-682-3068 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Written by OntFast Monday, 14 September 2009 18:35

OCAA Women’s Fastball
Mohawk (Hamilton) @ St. Clair College Saints
Sep. 12/09 (1:00 PM)
 
St. Clair (1-0) defeated Mohawk (0-1) by a score of 3-0.
 
St. Clair’s Candice Gatecliffe pitched a complete game no-hitter that included 10 strikeouts.  This is the first time ever that a Saints Pitcher has completed a no-hitter in their 8 seasons of play in the OCAA.
 
Gatecliffe only allowed two Mohawk base runners in the game over the 23 batters she faced.  She surrendered a walk in the 1st inning and in the 4th inning committed a fielding error but was able to keep both runners from scoring on the way to the shut-out.
 
Gatecliffe who is a native of Merlin and in her 4th season with the Saints was named MVP of the 2008 OCAA Provincials where St. Clair won a Gold Medal.
 
St. Clair only needed 4 hits offensively to post the win but had plenty of chances leaving 7 runners on base in the game. Saints shortstop Trisha Whaley (Chatham) had a triple in the 4th inning scoring on a fielder’s choice to take a 1-0 lead.  Catcher Keri Bagley (Windsor-Assumption) then capped the scoring with a 2-run inside the park homer in the 5th inning to make the final 3-0.

St. Clair goes travels to Conestoga College (Kitchener) for their next game on Tuesday, Sep. 15th.  The Saints are next at home on Saturday, Sep. 19th versus Seneca (North York) for a doubleheader with game times at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM at the campus diamond.
 
Go to www.saintsathletics.ca for up to date information and results.

Written by Scott Dennis Monday, 21 September 2009 18:47

OSHAWA, Ont. – The Durham College women’s fastball team claimed their second consecutive CAN-AM Classic title on Sunday afternoon as they defeated the Monroe Tribunes 4-2 in the championship final.

After losing their round robin match against the three-time National Junior College champion Tribunes on Saturday, the Lords knew that they would be in tough heading into the championship game after defeating Mohawk 6-0 in the morning semi-finals.

In typical DC women’s fastball fashion, the team dug down deep and left it all out on the field as the Lords pulled out a thrilling two-run victory, claiming their second straight tournament title. Prior to last year, Monroe had won back-to-back CAN-AM Classic titles.

Head coach Jim Nemish has the Lords looking sharp to open up 2009 as they are 2-0 in conference play and have an overall record of 7-2, including four victories over the very tough Tribune squad. Durham is now the only team in the OCAA without a loss in conference play as St. Clair fell to Seneca on Saturday afternoon.

Written by Scott Searle Monday, 21 September 2009 18:53

The University of Ottawa women’s fastball team opened their season on Saturday September 19th against the University of Windsor Lancers taking both games of a double header.

The opening match, a 10-7 win, was a see-saw battle as the lead changed hands several times before starting pitcher Emily ERNST seized control of the game.  ERNST held off a determined Lancer team and threw a total of 6 innings before handing the ball over to closer Jill TAYLOR.  The Gee Gees seized control in the 5th inning taking advantage of clutch hitting from rookie third basemen, Stephanie SAMMS.

In the rubber match, the Gee Gees came out of the gate firing on all cylinders eventually invoking the mercy rule by defeating the Windsor Lancers 7-0 over 5 innings.  Powered by the strong pitching of 2008 Gee Gee MVP Jill TAYLOR (3 hits over 5 innings) and the hard hitting of rookie Jenna FLANIGAN (2 for 4, with 2 runs scored and a stolen base.

The Gee Gees will take on the University of Western in a double header on Sunday September 20, 2009 at Pierre Rocque park in Orleans (game times 12:00noon and 2:00pm).   This game will feature last year’s two top teams from the Ontario Intercollegiate Women’s Fastpitch Association (OIWFA). 

Written by Scott Searle Monday, 21 September 2009 18:55

The University of Ottawa women’s fastball team opened their season this past weekend with a 2-2 record.  Saturday saw the Gee Gees best the Windsor Lancers by taking two games.  While the weather was favourable, the softball gods weren’t smiling on the Gee Gees Sunday as they lost both games to their arch rivals the University of Western Mustangs, 8-1 and 10-8.

The Gee Gees were slow out of the gate in a 8-1 loss to the Mustangs in game #1.  They rebounded with a solid effort in game #2.  Despite opening with a quick 3 runs in the first inning, the Gee Gees couldn’t hold off the defending champs.  Despite strong performances from veterans Vanessa HOMIAK (3 for 4 with a HR, 2 singles, 3 runs scored) and 7 solid innings from pitcher Jill TAYLOR (7 IP, 3 earned runs, 4 strikeouts) the Gee Gees just couldn’t muster up enough runs to split the doubleheader.

The Gee Gees and Mustangs faced one another in the 2008 Ontario Intercollegiate Women’s Fastpitch Championship game and are among the early favourites to meet again in the 2009 Ontario championships.

The Gee Gees next game is scheduled for September 25, 2009 vs. crosstown rivals the Carleton Ravens.  Time and location yet to be determined.

Written by Brian Kurt Monday, 21 September 2009 18:58

The Grand Valley Ladies Softball Association will be holding their Fall Meeting on Wednesday, September 30th from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm in the Beaupre Room at the McCormick Arena in Waterloo. All member associations must have a representative in attendance.