The Joyce Lester Shield is a trophy symbolizing the Under 23 Women's championship of the
Australian Softball Federation
Australia's softball history began in 1939 when Gordon Young, Director of Physical Education in NSW, began to promote the game in schools and colleges. In 1942, during World War II, US army sergeant William Duvernet organised softball as a recr ...
. The Joyce Lester competition was first held in 1997 to bridge the gap between the Under 19 National Championships and Open National Championships. It is named after
Joyce Lester
Jocelyn "Joyce" Mavis Lester, OAM (born 22 March 1958) is an Australian softball player and coach. A catcher and outfielder, she joined the Australia women's national softball team in 1977, and captained it from 1985 until its bronze medal ...
, an Australian softball player and coach.
Champions
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Previous Individual Award Winners
*2004
**Most Valuable Player – Nicole Smith (Qld)
**Pitching Award – Zara Mee (NSW)
**Batting Award – Casey Williams (NT)
*2005
**Most Valuable Player – Tatiana Holodnow (NSW)
**Pitching Award – Emily Gooding (NSW Country)
**Batting Award – Tatiana Holodnow (NSW)
*2006
**Most Valuable Player -
**Pitching Award -
**Batting Award -
*2007
**Most Valuable Player -
**Pitching Award -
**Batting Award -
*2008
**Most Valuable Player -
**Pitching Award -
**Batting Award -
See also
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Australian Softball Federation
Australia's softball history began in 1939 when Gordon Young, Director of Physical Education in NSW, began to promote the game in schools and colleges. In 1942, during World War II, US army sergeant William Duvernet organised softball as a recr ...
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ASF National Championships
Each year Softball Australia holds eight National Championships. These are hosted by the various state bodies around Australia on a rotational roster.
In 2006 over 800 people participated in these championship, with every state and territory en ...
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Laing Harrow Shield
References
Softball competitions in Australia
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