Aim
The Softball Program aims to select athletes with potential and develop them through to elite
status. At the completion of the program students will have obtained their Level 1 Coaching
Certificate, Umpiring and Scoring through the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme.
Courses Available
Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment is an introduction to the program and development of basic skills.
Year 9/10 Applied Sport Studies is an elective subject chosen for study over two years as a component for the School Certificate. It further enhances skills and prepares students for the State Selection Process.
Year 11/12 Applied Sport Studies is a continuation of the 9/10 Program concentrating on the advanced skills of the game
All courses offered cover the following areas : basic skills, fitness testing, strength and conditioning, technique analysis, rules and scoring, umpiring, coaching, injury prevention, nutrition, drugs in sport, anatomy and psychology.
Course Structure
Westfields Sports Softball Program is conducted in association with the NSW Softball Association.
Students in the 7/8 Sport Enrichment course have three double period sessions per week while
students in 9/10 Applied Sport and 11/12 Applied Sport courses have two double period sessions
per week.
Students are required to play for a team registered with the NSW Softball Association and are
expected to have their own softball equipment (glove, bat and softball). This equipment is
required for each training session.
Competition Schedule
NSWCHSSA Teachers Credit Union Girls Knockout
NSWCHSSA Teachers Credit Union Boys Knockout
SSW Girls Softball Championships
SSW Boys Softball Championships
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