2012 Annual Report - Softball Australia

Softball Batter Up
A new feature in 2012 will be the ‘Batter’s Box’ where children can post photos and other items of interest to share. For
more information, visit the Softball Batter Up website at www.softballbatterup.com.au
Kids Zone
A new feature of the SBU program is the development of the SBU Kids Zone. Kids Zone is an event-based stream of SBU
to enhance participation, designed to be delivered as a one-off special event at no cost to participants. Throughout the
year, Softball Australia delivered four Kids Zones at national and international events including:
• Gilley’s Shield, Canberra, January
• Elinor McKenzie Shield, Australian U19 Women, Perth, January
• John Reid Shield and Gilley’s Shield, Sydney, February
• International Softball Challenge, Canberra, March
In 2013, Softball Australia envisages that Kids Zones will be part of all national events, creating a fun, carnival-like
atmosphere.
Resources
Our next major focus will be the development of resources to deliver SBU within the school environment and during
AASC. These resources are being developed as an extension of the association and club resources. Softball Australia
recognises that there is already a strong connection between clubs and schools and that SBU can be used as a strategy
to convert school participants into club and association registrations.
Looking forward
Softball Australia will also be continuing to work in two other important areas that will further enhance the delivery of
SBU. The Softball Community Coaching Program will provide the perfect platform to deliver Indigenous Softball and
Special Olympics programs.
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