SEMSA

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING South East Metropolitan Softball Association

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of SEMSA will be held as follows:

Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Hossack Pavillion Ferndale

Any nominations must be in writing to the secretary’s email prior to the commencement of the AGM.

Thank you and see you all there

And for our more advanced scorers as well !!

📖 Level 2 Scorers Clinic 🖋

On Monday 25th May, there will be a Level 2 Scoring Clinic at RSL Hall (behind the Ampol garage on Albany Highway, Gosnells.

There are some prerequisites required, including:
✅ Current Level 1
✅ Current WWC
✅ Harassment & Discrimination E-Certificate
✅ Child Protection E-Certificate

(Links to E-Certificates are in Registration Description)

Payment of $30 is required to Softball WA before attending the clinic.

🔗 Link to RevSport Event Registration 👇
https://www.wa.softball.org.au/events/357413

👆 or scan the QR code

Get involved if you would like to learn and be a certified scorer

📖 Level 1 Scorers Clinic 🖋

On Monday 8th June, there will be a Level 1 Scoring Clinic at Amherst Village Community Centre, Meeting Room 2 (corner of Holmes & Warton Rd, Southern River).

There are some prerequisites required, including:
✅ Harassment & Discrimination E-Certificate
✅ Child Protection E-Certificate

(Links to E-Certificates are in Registration Description)

Payment of $25 is required to Softball WA before attending the clinic.

🔗 Link to RevSport Event Registration 👇
https://www.wa.softball.org.au/events/359857

👆 or scan the QR code

Congratulations to our very own umpire who has now gained Silver Status.
You may also recognise a few extra names and if you see them around make sure to say hey and congratulations, we are very lucky to have such a great calibre of umpires available to us.

UMPIRE UPDATE - MAY

Recognition and Service
I would like to acknowledge the following umpiring award recipients for the 2025/26 season:
Umpire of the Year
• Paul Cutiar
Service Awards
• Steve Gunter – Diamond Status
• Bart Lethlean – Diamond Status
• Mark Wareham – Silver Status
• Cliff Warner – Bronze Status
These individuals have made significant contributions to the WA umpiring community through their commitment, longevity, and service to the sport.

Winter Season Update
The PSL Men’s winter season is now underway, with umpire appointments continuing across the competition. Focus areas remain consistency, professionalism, communication, and game management standards across all levels.

The season has commenced positively, with ongoing emphasis being placed on maintaining quality standards and supporting developing umpires throughout the competition structure.

Upcoming Competitions and Tournament Appointments
The following events are currently being coordinated from an umpiring perspective:
• Bayswater Morley Tournament – 23rd–24th May
(appointments currently being finalised)
• Geraldton Carnival – 30th May–1st June
• Singapore Juniors Tournament – 12th–14th June @ Vikings
• U14 / U18 Boys State Championships – 28th–29th August @
Mirrabooka

Expressions of interest are currently being sought for the Singapore Juniors Tournament and the U14/U18 Boys State Championships to assist with workforce planning and appointments.
Umpire Leadership Group
A small Umpire Leadership Group has recently been established to assist as a sounding board and provide operational support across a range of umpiring matters and initiatives.

The group includes representation from both metropolitan and regional areas, ensuring broader perspectives and experiences are incorporated into discussions and planning.

The purpose of the group is to strengthen communication, support consistency, assist with leadership development, and contribute positively to the overall function and direction of umpiring within WA.
Development Focus
A continued development focus remains on strike zone consistency, which continues to be one of the most scrutinised areas of officiating by players, coaches, and spectators.

Communication to the umpiring group has reinforced the importance of continual skill development, preparation, and maintaining standards through regular practice and self-assessment.

Closing
Overall, umpiring operations continue to progress positively across the winter period, with ongoing work being undertaken around appointments, development, communication, and leadership support structures.

We are beyond proud of the accomplishments of the girls who have been selected to represent Australia specifically those who play down at SEMSA. Your determination and dedication has shone through and we can’t wait to watch you!
Congratulations once again to all involved

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After a few IT arguments, we finally have the photos from the grand final.

We hope you have had a great and safe off season so far.

I would like to thank the following committee for the 2025/26 SEMSA summer season.

President - Ingrid Smith
Vice-President - Royce Swinbourn
Secretary - Kellie Foster
Treasurer - Geoff Elefson

Registrar - Margaret Rayner
Bar Manager - Jo Elefson
Canteen Manager - Jasmine Swinbourn
Equipment Manager - Colin Dutton
Umpire Co-Ordinator - Mark Wareham & Troy Seaman

We would also like to congratulate our newest life member inducted into SEMSA.
Margaret Rayner.
Your dedication and devotion to the sport and association has not gone unnoticed. Thankyou for all that you have done over your time at SEMSA.

A huge happy 21st birthday to our lady in the canteen, Jasmine Swinbourn. We hope your day is as fantastic as you, we’ve loved every moment of having you in the canteen keeping us hydrated and fed all day long.
From your SEMSA family 🩵

Senior Grand Final Week
After 20 weeks of softball, of blood, sweat and tears we have boiled down to the final 2 teams per grade.

We wish all clubs and teams the best of luck over the weekend. Play hard, play fair and get ready to celebrate all your hard work over the summer season.

Gentle reminder; please ensure that you stay within the licensed area when drinking. No BYO alcohol. Smoking must be away from the diamonds and players. The umpires are there to officiate the game, treat them with respect.

Platters are still available to preorder through Jasmine
Beef and Gravy rolls will be supplied to each grand final team at the end of the game, please send one person from each team to collect.

We look forward to seeing you all there on Saturday.

$20 finals platters

An assortment of vegetables ( carrot, celery, bell peppers, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes)
A salami or tip of sausage ( pepperoni, salami, and cabanossi )
2 tiles of cheese ( cheddar and soft cheese)
1 kind of dip and crackers

Please contact Jasmine Swinbourn directly to organise
We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday