WESTFIELDS SPORTS

From L-R Jessie (our captain) Ashlea, Aimee and Kiarni. All these girls are in Year 11 in 2009 and all represented Sydney South West in Wagga this year.

Front row: (l-r) Jasmine, Sarah and Sam Back row: (l-r)Stacey, Sam, Hayden and Mason

We are very proud of our NSW U/16 and U/19 representatives. Our coach Chris Brownlow is the NSW U/16 boys assistant coach. Many of our students are also selected for state camps and others have represented NSW in past U/16 teams. We have also had numerous past students represent Australia in Softball.(l-r Kayne, Tayla and Grant)

 Our coach Chris Brownlow has level 3 accreditation and is well on his way to receiving his level 4.  Chris has coached many teams to success including our Open Boys who won the NSW CHS Knockout in 2007&8

 NSW U/16 Boys coach (Premiers 2008, 2006, 2005 & Runners up 2007)  Southern Met Softball Academy coach since 1999 inauguration  Coached Association U/16 & U/19 Boys & Girls to great success Premiers 2004, 2007, Runners Up  Winners 2007&8 Boys Softball CHS Sports High School.  Runners up 2008 Girls Softball CHS Knockout

 The students in the Softball program have the opportunity to train twice a week with Chris as a timetabled class.  Currently Juniors (7-8) train on Monday and Thursday morning  Opens (9-12) train on Monday and Thursday afternoon.  The Opens also have the opportunity to undertake weight training in a fully supervised environment once a week  Students undertake a variety of activities designed to challenge them and improve their skill levels  From 2009 students in Year 9-12 will be working towards obtaining their Level 1 coaching certificate in Softball.

 Tayla is in Year 10 and her preferred position is shortstop. She was the first Southern Districts girl to be picked for the State U/16 side in almost 10 years. She has made lots of friends at Westfields and thinks Chris is a great coach because “...he picks up on what you do wrong and tries to fix it”. Tayla has her eye on a CHS position in 2009 after she scored some runs and was the number 1 pivot at the nationals in Perth in January!

 Mason is the youngest member of the 2008 NSW U/16 boys Softball team. He is in year 8 at Westfields Sports this year. Mason enjoyed the opportunity to train with Chris Brownlow and to have that extra time at school to strengthen his softball skills. NSW placed third in the U/16 nationals in Tasmania in January 2009.

 If you could see yourself as part of our team in 2010, why don’t you apply and try-out? Chris works with students to build upon their natural talents and develop skills. You don’t have to be a superstar to start with! Focus, dedication and a positive attitude to school are absolutely essential!  We take applications from students for Year 7-12, 2010  Just contact the school office for more information or an application form on or the convenor if you have any questions about the program. PowerPoint created by: Leanne Solomons Softball Convenor Westfields Sports High School 2009