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Jersey Takes on Europe at Slowpitch Softball Championships - posted 8 July 2008
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 The Jersey Softball Association (JSA), for the first time in its fifteen year existence, is participating in the European Slowpitch Softball Championships which are held every second year and which are taking place in Southampton from 9th to 12th July.
This participation has been made possible by the kind sponsorship from UBS AG.
JSA president Ali Wade remains expectant and positive over Jersey’s participation: “To be participating in these championships for the first time is very exciting for the JSA. We have a strong squad participating who will do well against the other teams and I am sure they will enjoy the challenge and experience.”
The level of this tournament in extremely high and the Jersey team will face fierce competition from Great Britain, Ireland, Czech Republic and Slovenia.
Led by Island Player-Coach Sean Billson, the team will be looking to announce its international arrival and fare well against the more experienced and seasoned teams: "This is going to be a great experience for the Jersey squad. This is the tournament that we have set our sights on for a while now and intend to make a good showing for Jersey Softball.” Billson said.
Included in the Jersey squad are Garry Le Maistre, Sarah Cann and Phil Bouchard who have all participated in the Jersey league since its formation.
Jersey Squad:
Sean Billson, David Turner, Michaela Gosselin and Giselle Gosselin (CPA Pirates); Philip Bouchard, Garry Le Maistre and Sarah Cann (PBS Flyers); Carlos Teles (Pure Solution Niners): Andrew Audrain, Julie Sangan, Sarah Mallet (Cubs); John Pendergast and Lynette Ferguson (Optimus Storm).
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Review the Progress of
Team Jersey
You can review the scores and match reports of the Jersey Softball Team by visiting the official website of the European Softball Championships, and selecting the “fixtures & Results” option.
European Softball Championships
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Our Man at
The Euros
David Turner was “our man at the euros” and he agreed to keep a blog on the Jersey Softball Teams adventures at the European Softball Championships, you can read his blog at the link below.
jsa-euros.blogspot.com
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| Reigning Champions Suffer First Defeat - posted 18 May 2008
Reigning champions Optimus Storm suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of the Pure Solutions Niners. In blustery conditions, the Niners settled quicker and through a combination of consistent base hitting and fewer fielding errors lead 7-1 by the end of the 4th innings. Two home runs each for Mark Smith and Kirk Truscott lead the way, and despite a well placed home run from Storm's captain Gary Osborne in the final inning, this proved to be too little too late. | |
| Jersey Tournament Team Announced - posted 28 April 2008
The team representing the JSA at the Jersey Softball Tournament has been announced. Congratulation to the following clubs and team members:
LADIES: Kelly Cutting & Lyn Ferguson (STORM), Lindsay Miller (FALCONS), Amanda Kelly, Giselle Gosselin, Mickey Gosselin & Sharon McGrath (PIRATES), Claire Malzard (NINERS), Sarah Caan (FLYERS). GENTS: John Pendergast (STORM), Sean Billson & David Turner (PIRATES), Carlos Teles (NINERS), Phil Bouchard & Chris Le Lion (FLYERS), Andy Audrain (CUBS). | |
| New League Sponsor Announced - posted 25 April 2008
 The Jersey Softball Association is delighted to announce that this year the Outdoor League is being sponsored by Corefocus Consultancy Limited, recent winners at the Jersey Enterprise Awards. Ian Miller, Managing Director, commented that he was delighted to have been given the opportunity to sponsor this years league, especially as softball is a great team based sport that is open to all. | |
| Jersey Tournament - posted 20 April 2008
Eight have now been confirmed for this years Jersey Softball Tournament. The teams; Great Britain, Rejects, Breakers, CC Sports, Baker Tomkins A, Baker Tomkins B, Jersey and Guernsey will be battling it out at Les Quennevais on the 3rd and 4th of May.
The tournament is being held over two days. Saturday sees the teams play a round-robin format before the teams are split into two groups, based upon their finishing position, to compete for the cup and plate competitions on the Sunday.
If past years are anything to go by, the 3rd and 4th of May will show Softball played at its highest levels and everybody is welcome at the Les Quennevais Sport Centre. Games start from 9am on both days with the finals scheduled to start from 4pm on Sunday. | |
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Jersey Softball Baby Boom - posted 01 March 2008
Birth rates in Jersey may have fallen in recent years, but that news seems to have passed members of the Jersey Softball Association by. Over the last eighteen months the JSA has welcomed 13 babies, enough to field a complete team… albeit in fourteen years time!
So the JSA would like to congratulate Helen & Marcus, Kelly & Roger, Sarah & Alistair, Hayley & Neil, Claire & Chris, John & Sonia, Dan & Nikki, Louisa & Bobby, Sam & Matt, Mike & Michaela, Steve & Emma, Ronnie & Rob and Jody & Gary. | |
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