Wellington, NZ - Temperzone New Zealand Junior Black Sox World Championship Team Named
The Temperzone New Zealand Junior Black Sox have named a 17 man squad to compete in the WBSC-SD Under 19 Men's World Championships<http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Softball > in Michigan, USA this July. The team will look to go one better than two years ago in Whitehorse, Canada where they finished second to a formidable Argentinian side.
The team will commence their campaign through a series of events including a four day build up tour of Ashland, Ohio involving a number of exhibition games.
"Team players have been in good shape throughout the national age grade representative tournaments, furthermore they have stepped up and out performed in some of the country's top men's club tournaments. The progression thus far leads nicely into the requirements of playing at the world championship level." Say's Head Coach Thomas Makea.
The team is showing strong signs in all key areas of the game including 'softball smarts' which is particularly pleasing for the four time men's world champion.
"As a team we need to be ready for whatever is thrown at us. We are expecting another strong showing from current world champions Argentina and also hosts USA who have 7 returning from their last campaign." Makea says.
The Softball New Zealand President Lyn Lockhart proudly announces the Temperzone New Zealand Junior Black Sox Team.
Daniel CHAPMAN, Joseph KOHLHASE, Jarome McKENZIE, Jordan TAHANA, Harrison VALK, (Auckland), Callum BISHOP, Bailey HAMILTON, Reilly MAKEA, Jackson WATT (Canterbury), Adam WOON, Jacob ZURCHER (Hawkes Bay), Kaleb RONA (North Harbour), Zachary BOYD, Alex LUNDON, Samuel MARLEY, Dante MATAKATEA, Jayden STRATFORD (Wellington).
Black Sox short stop Cole Evans was unavailable for selection due to personal commitments.
The full Temperzone New Zealand Junior Black Sox World Championship Itinerary is:
- Dean Schick Tournament, 26-28 Feb, North Harbour.
- Southern Cross Challenge, Easter weekend in Christchurch.
- Final Training Camp, Waiouru 20-22 May 16.
- World Championship build up tour, Depart NZ 09 July to Ashland, Ohio.
- WBSC-SD 19 Men's World Championships<http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Softball >, 22-30 July.
Head Coach Thomas Makea is available for contact on 0274449131
Cheers, Glen
Glen Roff - Softball Manager
Softball New Zealand
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New Zealand Black Sox World Champions: 76, 84, 96, 00, 04, 13
New Zealand White Sox World Champions: 82
New Zealand Junior Black Sox World Champions: 85, 89
