Victoria Point Sharks Softball Club

Congratulations

Sharks Player named as Queensland Patriots Captain

Jason Nathan - more commonly referred to as Frecks on the Softball diamond, is the new Queensland Patriots captain for 2010.

Frecks has played Softball for the past 23 years, starting out when he was 11 years old living in Mount Isa after influence from his family.

In Mount Isa he played for the Pirates club, proving that represent Queensland and Australia is possible living outside of large regional centres. In 1993, he was part of the Australian U19 team at the World Championships, three years later in 1996 he was selected in his first Australian Open Men’s squad.

Over a ten year span from 1996 – 2006 he was a frequent member in Australian squads and teams and went to a World Series in 2000.

During his Australian representation, Frecks moved down from Mount Isa to Redlands in 1998. At Redlands Softball Association he began playing for his now current club Sharks.

Throughout his prestigious softball career, Jason Nathan has been an integral part of the Queensland Patriots, including being part of the National Championship winning team in 2002. This year will be his 11th year representing Queensland Patriots and he believes it will be a great year.

“We have a great chance of winning, we have a good blend of young and old players and we are a tight knit ground…there is a massive chance we will bring home the National Championship this year,” Nathan said.

The Queensland Patriots will contest the John Reid Shield from Wednesday the 17th until Sunday the 21st of February. Good luck Patriots!

REDLANDS 13 YEARS & UNDER GIRLS DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The Brisbane Softball Association is hosting a One Day Development Tournament, named the Deborah McColm Cup, for Under 15 girls, Under 15 boys, and 13 years & under girls on Sunday 7^th March 2010. The purpose of this tournament is player development and game practice.

The Redlands Softball Association’s Under 15 Girls and Under 15 Boys Representative teams will be participating and we would also like to provide the opportunity for a team of junior girls to represent the Redlands in the 13 Years and Under Development Team category. Nominations are now open for girls born 1997, 1998 and 1999 and will close on Wednesday 17 February 2010.

Eligible girls are invited to participate in trials for selection into the Redlands 13 Years and Under Development Team to be held as follows:

Date: Thursday 18^th February 2010

Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm

Where: Redlands Softball Association grounds

Wear: sporting or softball clothes

Bring: softball gear, hat and water bottle

Click here to download the Player Nomination Form