Received: 3/31/06 4:40:44 AM From: Vance <vance(at)vanf-graphics.co.nz> Subject: Decision time looms for NZCT White Sox
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Decision time looms for NZCT White Sox selectors Friday March 31st 2006 The big decisions will be made and the crunch calls debated over the nextweek as the NZCT White Sox selectors finalise their squad to representNew Zealand at the 2006 Womens World Softball Championships in Beijing. NZCT White Sox coach Mike Walsh will name his squad to travel to Beijingon Thursday April 6th and the veteran coach admits there are a few tightcalls to make. In selecting the squad Walsh says he is looking for four pitchers, twocatchers and a combination of infielders, outfielders and utilityplayers. We are looking for a combination of youth and experience we want to knowthe 17 who we take can help us obtain the goals we are after, saidWalsh. Looking at the squad Walsh says he is looking for an injection ofenthusiasm and desire and commitment to win. Results by the White Sox onthe international scene in recent seasons havent always reachedexpectations so Walsh says it is time for something new. We need an injection, we cant keep doing the same old same old when weare not winning. We need 17 athletes who are prepared to do what ever ittakes to win a medal at the world champs and gain qualification for the2008 Olympics, said Walsh. In selecting the squad Walsh says he along with selectors Steve Leitchand Gina Weber are looking for a range of skills both offensively anddefensively along with a variety of hitting options. Along with the squad of 17 that will be named next week up to eight nontravelling reserves will also be selected and they will train with thesquad over the next four months. Once the squad has been named the focus will turn to preparing forBeijing and the team will assemble for three five day training camps inMay, June and July. The travelling team will then head to Asia in earlyAugust for a short tour to lead into the world champs which start onAugust 27th and run through to September 5th. By SNZ Media Liaison: Kelly Mitchell * mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.softball.org.nz/ *mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Cheers Vance Softball New Zealand web master. * mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Als Fastball List *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball Our Condo: http://www.pmihrm.com/pages/listings/richmond-hill-condo.php VIA http://www.webbox.com
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