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Softball WA History
Softball WA History
Softball WA History Introduction Chapter 1 - Origins Chapter 2 - Governance Chapter 3 - Women's Club Competition Chapter 4 - State Championships Chapter 5 - Men's Softball Chapter 6 - State Softball League Chapter 7 - Veterans Softball Chapter 8 - Nationals 1949-1969 Chapter 9 - Nationals 1970-1983 Chapter 10 - Nationals 1984- Chapter 11 - WA Women Since 1984 Chapter 12 - WA Men Since 1984 Chapter 13 - Umpiring Chapter 14 - Coach Education Chapter 15 - Coaching Potential Reps Chapter 16 - Development Chapter 17 - Scoring Chapter 18 - A Home of Our Own Chapter 19 - Awards Chapter 20 - Life Members Chapter 21 - Appendix 1A Women 49-03 Chapter 22 - Appendix 1B Women 04-08 Chapter 23 - Appendix 1C Women 09-11 Chapter 24 - Appendix 2 WA Placings Chapter 25 - Appendix 3 National Championships Chapter 26 - Appendix 4 Men Chapter 27 - Appendix 5 Name Changes Chapter 28 - Intro Acknowledge and Notes Chapter 29 - Trophy Winners - Women Chapter 30 - Trophy Winners - Men Chapter 31 - Trophy Winners - Juniors Chapter 32 - Trophy Winners - WA at Nationals Chapter 33 - State Team Photos Chapter 34 - Newspaper Cuttings Chapter 35 - List of Clubs All Time
Board of Directors
Softball WA is governed by a Board consisting of a minimum of five and up to a maximum of seven elected members who are appointed to two-year terms and two independent board members.
The current Softball WA Directors are:
Nicole Winstone (3 year term 2023/24 - 2025/26)
Nicole took up the role of Acting Chairperson when Tiffany Allen undetook a role on the Softball Australia Board. A serving police officer, Nicole is a long standing member with outstanding service history to the sport.
Gary Butler (3 year term 2022/23 - 2024/25)
Andrew Linfoot (2 year term 2021/22 - 2023/24)
Andrew is a commercial lawyer playing his softball with the Woodlands Wolves. A SWA Board member since 2017 his legal and commercial skills add commensurate value to the organisation. Known by the oxymoronic moniker “Lightning” he enjoys the fun and collegiality of playing the game and meeting with members and volunteers in our terrific association.
Glenice Smith (3 year term 2024/25 - 2026/27)
Glenice is an experienced player and administrator of a range of sports including softball, Australian Rules, netball, teeball and squash over the past 38 years. She has held roles as a player, secretary, treasurer, manager, bar manager, committee member and coach. She has been involved in policy development, constitutional reviews as well as sponsorship and recruitment roles. Glenice is currently a member of the NAIDOC Perth Committee.
Natalie Swinbourn (2 year term 2021/22 - 2023/24)
Vince Del Prete (Co-opted annually)
Responsible for leading the transition, development and execution of athletics to a single entity through the management and delivery of strategic objectives