FPSL BEST SKINS SOFTBALL EVER
HAWKER INTERNATIONAL SOFTBALL COMPLEX WAS THE HOST VENUE FOR THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MENS TOURNAMENT EVER.
WHAT MADE IT SO SPECIAL
- WAS IT ALL THE PRIZE MONEY ON OFFER
- THE SKILLS OF SO MANY PLAYERS
- THE SPEED OF SOME PITCH'S
- ADAM FOLKARDS LETHAL PITCHING 140 KPH FASTBALL
- STORM BEING IN THE FINALS FIRST TIME EVER
- STRIKEZONE GETTING ENOUGH SKINS TO WIN $3600.00 AND CROWNED ACTEW WATER CHAMPIONS
- THE MOUNTIES OUR 'B' GRADE CHAMPIONS
- ADELAIDE MAGPIES BACK IN "A" GRADE COMPETITION
- AUSSIE GOT TALENT U/13'S AND U/15'STOURNAMENT
- FPSL KIRKPATRICK TEAM WINNING U/13'S
- FPSL GOOLAGONG TEAM WINNING U/15'S
- SINGAPORE REPRESENTED BY RAFFLES INSTITUTE GIVING US A REAL INTERNATIONAL FLAVOUR.
- THE MANY UMPIRES FROM AROUND AUSTRALIA WHO CAME TO UMPIRE AND GET EXPOSURE AT THIS LEVEL
Yes if you can answer all of the above and know its true you can easily see how this tournament is rated so high in the World. As in life they say money talks and it is so true in our men's "A" division. It completly changes how the game is played with the rules to accomodate the skins concept and with $20,000.00 up for grabs it is easy to see the difference in the game. Teams recruit the best possible talent they can find for this tournament. This means all Australia's best players are here as it is part of the selection process for our National Team.
Our "B" division is highly competitive as it has many up and coming young players who are trying to lay claims to get to the next level. Many veteran players who have graduated from "A" grade can still show these young players a thing or two.
Aussies got Talent is the future of keeping our mens program alive and the 7 teams participating sure put on a display of talent, for their fans and proud parents. The players got there awards presented from our local national players, and then watched their idols in the grand final.
The sucess of this tournament can be attrituted to our 15 dedicated grounds crew, our 7 scorers led by Helen, and this year our largest umpire crew ever 22 in total. To our Media Guru Alisson who had the scores processed as they happened. No matter how good you organize a tournament the players are needed to supply the talent which show cases the sport.
A few photos from the tournament and comments appreciated
Scorpions from Sydney listening to Adam Falkard rated the top pitcher in the world.
Adam Falkard talking to young aspiring players from scorpions of Sydney,best question how do you throw your dropball 140 kph.
Singapore boys relaxing at there lunch break. It is nothing for them to train 5-6 hours per day.
Future storm players enjoying a sausage sizzle and came to cheer for their team who were in the grand final for the first time ever in its 25 year history. 
Kirkpatrick team winners of the u/13 Aussies got talent Tournament. Proud to say its my Grandson Matthew holding the trophy.
The stands were full as the spectators enjoyed a great grand final between Strikezone and Storm
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