I would just like to thank Thornlie Districts for putting on a great carnival on Sunday. Apart from the heat (which is out of everyones control), it was very well organised from start to finish, and it is not very often that organisers of these events get the praise they deserve. So thank you for your hard work.
I would also like to commend the clubs and all who attended for bringing good spirit and allowing the fun and fair play back into our great sport. We should all be proud of ourselves, our members and players. Good luck to all clubs and their teams for their journey to, and at, State Championships 2010.
And finally on behalf of AK Strikers we hope everyone has a great and safe Christmas and the best New Year.
Cheyenne Thomas (Missy)
AK Strikers
Secretary/State Coordinato
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Teeball Carnivals
Submitted as per received email:
You asked for articles so here is one I don't think you will print it as I think you may be involved with the teeball association as I found this blogg attached to the umpires blog. I write to the chief umpir a lot because i see umpires making mistakes all the time and when you try to tell them their wrong they don't want to know
My childs team was one of those that was forced to attend the Teeball Association carnival last Sunday.
It was not our choice to attend however we were told if we did not attend the carnival the club would not be welcome at State. I am happy to give up that long weekend because they play for the championship and against teams who want to be there. I have a problem understanding how a state body can force me to give up my Sunday I give up Saturday morning now . I wonder if this was challenged would it be legal. My child plays teeball on Saturday that is enough we were told that the carnival is for every day teams and kids who may not get to be involved in other carnivals. Do the people who run these associations ever consult with their member clubs I don't believe any clubs would be there if they had a choice. It was stupid playing sport for a whole day in that heat. This is one of the reasons I only let my child play one sport. If this is posted I would like to see what other people think.I am sure many will agree with me and I hope the people who make these decisions take note
No name or club submitted
This was in the comments, I thought it needed to be posted
In answer to your comment re the lightning carnival, I find it quite amazing to hear a parent so disappointed to give up a day to spend with their child watching him or her do something they really enjoy. Yes I understand you feel you already give up your Saturday mornings but you are no different to thousands of other parents in the metropolitan area and the country who happily do so. It was your choice to agree to your child playing and I am sure that if you had advised your club you were unavailable they would have more than likely been able to replace your child.
The state body did not force you as you stated to give up your Sunday, it was you that agreed to go. Try and challenge it if you wish. Good luck. For your information all clubs were advised they were to put one team, I repeat one team in any age group into the Lightning carnival. As I am not aware of what club you are from I am unsure if your club put in more than one team.
This carnival is for Saturday morning club teams and it gives the children an opportunity to play in a larger competition than they would normally play in.
Another bit of information for you is that alot of clubs put in more than one team, one for instance put in 8 so I gather that member club did not feel forced to participate. Unfortunately we don't control the weather so that one is out of our hands, but again all 76 teams completed the day quite happily.
I do hope other people comment as everyones' opinion is important, negative or positive. I am very happy that the one sport you have chosen for your child is tee ball as I am sure you agree it is a great sport for kids.
Your final comment about the decision makers taking note is this, my committee, all volunteers, do the very best for all children not the chosen few. The clubs vote us in to do a job which I feel we do well. If you feel you could assist us in any capacity, the AGM is held in April, come along and get on the committee, I welcome you to join us.
Di Mount-Bryson
President Tee Ball Association of WA
You asked for articles so here is one I don't think you will print it as I think you may be involved with the teeball association as I found this blogg attached to the umpires blog. I write to the chief umpir a lot because i see umpires making mistakes all the time and when you try to tell them their wrong they don't want to know
My childs team was one of those that was forced to attend the Teeball Association carnival last Sunday.
It was not our choice to attend however we were told if we did not attend the carnival the club would not be welcome at State. I am happy to give up that long weekend because they play for the championship and against teams who want to be there. I have a problem understanding how a state body can force me to give up my Sunday I give up Saturday morning now . I wonder if this was challenged would it be legal. My child plays teeball on Saturday that is enough we were told that the carnival is for every day teams and kids who may not get to be involved in other carnivals. Do the people who run these associations ever consult with their member clubs I don't believe any clubs would be there if they had a choice. It was stupid playing sport for a whole day in that heat. This is one of the reasons I only let my child play one sport. If this is posted I would like to see what other people think.I am sure many will agree with me and I hope the people who make these decisions take note
No name or club submitted
This was in the comments, I thought it needed to be posted
In answer to your comment re the lightning carnival, I find it quite amazing to hear a parent so disappointed to give up a day to spend with their child watching him or her do something they really enjoy. Yes I understand you feel you already give up your Saturday mornings but you are no different to thousands of other parents in the metropolitan area and the country who happily do so. It was your choice to agree to your child playing and I am sure that if you had advised your club you were unavailable they would have more than likely been able to replace your child.
The state body did not force you as you stated to give up your Sunday, it was you that agreed to go. Try and challenge it if you wish. Good luck. For your information all clubs were advised they were to put one team, I repeat one team in any age group into the Lightning carnival. As I am not aware of what club you are from I am unsure if your club put in more than one team.
This carnival is for Saturday morning club teams and it gives the children an opportunity to play in a larger competition than they would normally play in.
Another bit of information for you is that alot of clubs put in more than one team, one for instance put in 8 so I gather that member club did not feel forced to participate. Unfortunately we don't control the weather so that one is out of our hands, but again all 76 teams completed the day quite happily.
I do hope other people comment as everyones' opinion is important, negative or positive. I am very happy that the one sport you have chosen for your child is tee ball as I am sure you agree it is a great sport for kids.
Your final comment about the decision makers taking note is this, my committee, all volunteers, do the very best for all children not the chosen few. The clubs vote us in to do a job which I feel we do well. If you feel you could assist us in any capacity, the AGM is held in April, come along and get on the committee, I welcome you to join us.
Di Mount-Bryson
President Tee Ball Association of WA
Saturday, November 21, 2009
CONTRIBUTORS WANTED
Every Saturday through out the season many interesting things happen at local clubs. Please help to contribute to this site by sending in an articles or pictures of anything you believe is deserving of some exposure. We would especially appreciate some regular contributors, obviously we ask that if close up photos of players are submitted and / or you want a player named we must receive written permission from both parents ( where available). We will then follow this up through the club as our policy is to abide by the D.S.R photo policy on children.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
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