Merry Christmas!!

Have a safe and merry Christmas everyone.
We are heading down to Christchurch Boxing day. Duck is assistant coach to the Southern Pride Team and Dom is playing. And me......... I'm going to enjoy the sun and watch some great softball. I don't even have to score!!!!!
Southern Pride will play against; Canterbury, Auckland, Wellington, North Harbour and Hawkes Bay from the 27th - 30th December. I will keep you posted over the summer break scores and results.
And then I travel to North Harbour on the 7th Jan to score for the Nelson U19's and watch Dom play.
Nicky

Happy Birthday Mr President!!!!

Duck celebrated his 5oth birthday on Saturday night and what a night it was!!!!!
Theme; Hawaian and plenty of kai and cocktails to go round!!

The Pirates also celebrated a win finally over the Titans. One from four. Lucky break boys!!!

In the other games on Saturday the Titans lost to Eagles and R & B lost to Eagles women too.
The last games for this half of the season will be played on Saturday the 19th December.


















Thanks to Muzz for making this birthday cake too.

Jefferies Cup - Christchurch 2009

The boys did well this weekend in the Jefferies cup in Christchurch. Nelson beat Canterbury U19's and Southland with losses to Canterbury Red Sox, Otago and Marlborough.

United Represents!!!!!!

Dom and Ben are off to ChCh next weekend to play in the Jefferies Cup. New cap Corey has made the team this year too.
There is no softball for the Titans,Pirates and R & B that weekend as we also have Duck assisting with the mens team and Jacks and Eddie traveling to play in the Jubilee Cup. Good luck to all those playing.
For those staying behind it would be great to see you all pitch in to help out with the fundraiser that Jadie has organised through the NCC with the opening of the new BBQ area down at Tahunanui. See Celia for more info. We need 8+ people to help from 1 pm - 7 pm.

The Dominator Represents

The Dominator............. was selected last week as a player for the Southern Pride Team to represent in ChCh's national league tournament. 27th December - 30th.
Awesome work Dom!!!!

R & B - Sat 21st November

It was a tough day at the ball park for the R & B ladies today. Despite the injuries, unbelievable windy and hot weather conditions they still managed to get a smile on their face. Eddie the crazy lady played after just having her apendix out on Tuesday!!!

Seddon Shield - Nelson 2009

kei te pai to the Brothaz who represented on Sunday in the Seddon Shield Matches.

Our boys put in a huge effort with the 'Dominator' playing U 17's, U 19's and for the Men's Rep Team. Ben the 'Cobden Crusher' managed to just scrape in to play for the u19's too and then for the men's Rep Team. What a huge day for the boys. And our very own Ducky was busy assisting with the U17's U19's and the mens Rep teams too.

Results:

Nelson U13's (13) Marlborough (0) - W
Nelson U13's(6) Marlborough (5) - W
Nelson U15's (W) Marlborough (L)
Nelson U 19's (5) Marlborough (8) - L
Nelson U17's (5) Marlborough (7) - L
Nelson Men (9) Marlborough (5) - W
Nelson Men (2) Marlborough (1) - W

Titans V Pirates

Well the sun was shining and temperature rising as the Titans came out to play the Pirates this weekend. Final score 16 - 6 to the Titans.
The Titans looked very smart on the field too in their new shirts and a big thank you needs to go out to the Pelorus Trust for their sponsorship to get them.
The Pirates are just awaiting their logo to be put on and and then they will look just as flash.

3 Rings - Day 2

Two good games were played today and it was great to see the DOMINATOR hit an auto against Albion. Unfortunately not enough though to close the score line though.
Today was also the home run derby and Adrian tried hard to represent, but only managed to get one out of the ball park.
An early game in the morning will see the boys play Waimea Eagles at 9:00 am (ouch)

Bens Bat Swing - Hot!!!!!! and Flash!!!!!! Lol Not! Ouch!

3 Ring Softball Tournament

This weekend the United Softball club (Mens) are playing in the 3 Ring Softball Tournament here in Nelson. Seven teams have entered and all teams will play each other in a round robin with the two top teams going through to the final on Monday at 1:00 pm.

Saturdays games start from 9:00 am with the boys facing PCU first up.
In game two they play Stoke Eagles at 11:00 am and then Papanui at 3:00 pm.
On Sunday the boys will face PK at 10:30am and Albion at 12:30. With a home run derby at 4:30 pm
Monday is the last of the round robin games with Waimea Eagles on the cards at 9:00 am.

This years team include:
Dom, Ben, Slade, Adrian, Cary, Arthur, Steven, Daniel, Stu, Jason, James, Tony, Robert, player coach Duck and Manager / Scorer Nicky

Go United!!!

Rained out in Nelson

Well as we predicted the rain came and no games were played in Nelson today!
The Pirates however headed to Blenheim for a double header and we should hear back some results later on tonight.
The R & B ladies stayed at home too this weekend with a few injuries keeping them back.

No club softball next Saturday as the 3 Rings Tournament is on and we have entered a Mens team into this. Games start Saturday and continue Sunday and Monday. Once we have a draw we will get it posted and hope to see you down there supporting.

Wordle

'Wordle' is a fun way to get creative with words.

NZ United - Webb Shield

That's right guys it's time to start planning for the Webb Shield which is in New Plymouth next Easter. It seems along way away but it will creep up quickly so it's time to start saving and fundraising for the trip.
We are hoping to all travel together this year by bus or van. The plan is to leave the Thursday night and stay in Wellington and then head up.
We will stay in New Plymouth the Friday, Saturday and Sunday and return on the Monday.
If you have not been to a Webb Shield before they are alot of fun.
So let your coach or manager know ASAP if you are keen to come.

Softball - Week 2

The United teams battled it out again this weekend and mixed results were seen in all three games.

The Titans beat the Pirates 10 runs to 8. A much closer game than last week with Mark putting in a great pitching effort for the Pirates.
Player of the day for the Pirates for the first game was birthday boy Jason.

A small injury saw Ben retire on the pitchers mound in the fourth innings for the Titans and Dom had to come in to finish the game.
Daniel was the player of the day for the Titans this week for his amazing glove work on third base and the damage that he did with the bat, which kept the Titans in the lead.

In the second game for the Pirates had a tough match on their hands against the Waimea team and came off second best. Player of the day for this game was Cary.

R & B played well against Royals and their player of the day was Shirley.

A great effort all round United. Keep it up.

Champions

Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them: a desire, a dream, a vision.

--Muhammad Ali

Softball Quotes

Softball Quotes

Play the game you love, and love the game you play!

Pirates Battle It Out With The Titans

The Pirates battled it out on Saturday with the Titans and the score line was no reflection on the tight game that was played.

The Titans were lucky to get a few home runs with loaded bags which saw them creep ahead.


The boys looked good on Saturday with new cap Tony V joining the Pirates this season.

Player of the day was Slade for his awesome pitching effort and brilliant catch in the field.

R & B - Massive Batting Effort!!

A huge score for the United R & B Team on Saturday saw them score 28 runs. Massive batting ladies!

Player of the day Eddie!

Go the Titans

The Titans are off to a good start for the season. They face the Pirates again this Saturday at 1pm. Good luck to both teams.

Player of the day Ben!

Softball Season - 2009 / 2010

Nau mai, haere mai
Welcome to the Nelson United Softball Club Blog Site.

Good luck for the season!!!! Go United!!!