Warriors Celebrate Presentation Night 2006

PETER JONES - CLUBPERSON OF THE YEAR 2006

Warriors' players and supporters celebrated in style at their 2006 Presentation Night held at Warilla Sports Club. Emcee Michael St John kept proceedings running smoothly and his presentations of the unofficial awards were met with much mirth and amusement.

In attendance to help with the presentations were invited guests Peter Clifford, Vice president of the Illawarra Baseball League; IBL Life Member Wal Smith, Illawarra Umpires Association President Gordon Lester along with Clarrie Bailey and Trevor Tretheway representing Warilla Sports Club Board of Directors.

It was good to see so many supporters turning up on the night. Wives, girlfriends, husbands, kids and relatives. I'm sure we all agree that your support is very much appreciated. Thanks!!

Peter Jones (pictured) received the Clubperson of the Year award from IBL Life Member Wal Smith in recognition of his services. A quiet achiever, Pete always seems to be there when there is something to be done; whether setting up the ground or dismantling it, filling in when teams are short or helping out coaching bases or at training.

And The 2006 Winners were:

Accolades for Third Grade were presented by Coach Terry Williams and Club Treasurer Peter Rogers with the MVP award going to rookie Kevin Gamble. Peter Benny won the batting with a .455 average while Michael St. John got the fielding with .959

IUA President Gordon Lester and coach Mic Talbot presented Andrew Piper with the MVP award for Second Grade; Mark Douglas (.375) got the batting and Amie Teixeira (.984) received the fielding award.

Coach Dave Daley and IBL Vice President Peter Clifford presented Dale Chudleigh with the First Grade MVP award; Chris Guillame (.630) got the batting and Liam Talbot (.929) topped the fielding.

IBL Life Member and Umpire Wal Smith presented Brad Dore with Rookie of the Year award.

Speeches from official guests Peter Clifford, Gordon Lester, Wal Smith, Trevor Tretheway and Clarrie Bailey during the evening were all very supportive of the Warriors' Baseball Club and gave an insight into the high regard in which the Warriors are held in circles outside our own club.

After the official presentations were completed it was on with the karaoke, when after a bit of a shy start Amie and Michelle got the place hopping. Di put on a superb performance as did Geoff and Mick Tex. The group rendition of "We Are The Champions" was a special. All in all, it seems as if everybody had a good time which is what it's all about, isn't it?

If you wish to see some Presentation Night photos, you can click on Awards to see the awards photos (57 photos) or People to see the people pics (51 photos).

That brings to a close the Shellharbour City Warriors Baseball Club season for 2006. I hope you all enjoyed it and yo'all come back now, ya hear!!!

We now need to start working on the development of the new ground at Myimbarr. Updates will be posted here as they develop.