For the second year in a row, Softball Australia conducted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) online last Saturday 9 October.

The AGM was led by newly appointed Chair Richard Lindell.

Outgoing Chair Peter Jon Hartshorne addressed the AGM and highlighted the achievements of the organisation following another tough year disrupted by Covid-19.

Along with Hartshorne, Director Jenny Dunn is also stepping down from the Board, Lindell thanked both outgoing Directors for their time and service to the sport.

Softball Australia Chief Executive Officer David Pryles was also thanked for his time with the organisation, he will depart for a new role with Hockey Australia in December 2021.

Directors Sandra de Witt and Jenny Goolagong were formally re-elected to the Board, while Mark Guscott was appointed to the Board by Softball Australia.

Attendees were then advised of a strong financial performance for the past twelve months, recording another six-figure surplus.

To close out the AGM, Softball Australia formally inducted three members into the Hall of Fame, one new Life Member and awarded the Vivienne Tripplett Umpire of the Year.

Brenda De Blaes, Michael Gibson and Scott Rindfleish are the newest members of the Softball Australia Hall of Fame, all three bringing a wealth of international experience from the Men's, Women's and Umpiring side of the game.

Leigh Evans has been awarded Life Membership to Softball Australia following outstanding service to the game through his role as an Umpire, in particular to Australian Umpires having spent 17 years as part of the National Program.

Courtesy of an outstanding Tokyo 2020 Olympic campaign, Kyira Cox has been awarded the Vivienne Tripplett Umpire of the Year, she was rewarded for her hard work and astute officiating with appointment to Homeplate in the Gold Medal Game.

The 2020/2021 Annual Report is available here.