Received: 9/26/07 6:42:42 PM From: "DiAnne Lilburn" <dianne.lilburn(at)softball.org.au>
Subject: Edebone makes a comeback -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Release 27September, 2007 Edebone makes a comeback Oneof Australias most courageous and inspirational softball players of thepast decade is making a comeback to the sport. After announcing her retirementafter the 2004 Olympic Games, Peta Edebone will take to the diamond in a newand exciting off-field position. Edebonehas been appointed as the new Assistant Coach for the Victorian OpenWomens team, Titans, led by new head coach Grant Weir. Ourteam is in the process of creating a new culture for womens softball inVictoria and Peta will be an influential driver to this becoming a reality. Itis extremely exciting to have Peta back involved with the sport, especiallywith the Titans. The players are looking forward to learning from someone withher vast experience and knowledge of the game and to reflect her winningattitude, said Grant Weir. Aftera softball career laden with injuries and a passion and determination sostrong, defying medical odds, the former 1st base/Outfield and 330game player will take on a new challenging direction in the sport as the teamprepares for the National Womens League. TheTitans, who finished third at last years Australian Open WomensFastpitch Championship and the 2006/2007 National Womens League will bestriving to defeat Queensland and New South Wales who have dominated theAustralian competitions. Itis a great opportunity for me to return to the softball arena and contribute tothe development of our Victorian athletes. Hopefully the experiences andknowledge I have gained throughout my career can be passed on and be of someassistance to the new generation of players coming through, said PetaEdebone. Withthe 2008 Olympic team to still be selected, players will be looking up to thepast greats experience of having played in all three Olympic Games and threeWorld Championships. TheAustralian Open Womens former captain knows all the highs and lows of asporting career at an elite level. On the eve of the 1996 Atlanta OlympicGames, Edebone broke her foot in a training mishap. Metal pins were inserted tohold the bones together and she took her place as a crucial member of theBronze Medal team. Edebonewas Victorias sole representative in the Bronze Medal winning softballteam at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney where, in an unforgettable game,Edebone dominated the Australian line-up hitting a two-run homerun in the 13thinning against World No. 1 USA to secure Australias second OlympicBronze Medal. Edeboneended the nine-day competition with four home runs and seven RBIs (Runs BattedIn), equalling the Olympic Record for home runs set by Japans HaruaSaito in Atlanta in 1996. In2004 Edebone captained the team to Australias first ever Silver OlympicMedal and soon after, based on medical advice concerning Peta's long termhealth and physical well being, announced her retirement from the sport. Currentlyemployed by the AFL, Peta will dedicate her spare time to the Titans to helpfurther develop their skills and to help build softball in the state. _____________________________________ DiAnne Lilburn National CommunicationsCoordinator Softball Australia Suite 4, Ground Floor 38-40 Prospect Street Box Hill, Victoria 3128 T: +61 3 9890 8200 F: +61 3 9890 8295 M: +61 (0) 405 509 674 For more information visitwww.softball.org..au We're Moving! On 22 October 2007, the nationaloffice of Softball Australia is relocating to: 21 Burwood Road Hawthorn West, Vic Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com
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