Young Canadian Junior National Players Ready for ISF Jr. World Championships
This is the first in a series of Player Profiles of Canadian National team members, who will be competing in the ISF Jr. World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 20-29, 2009. Ballparkradio will be broadcasting from Whitehorse, June 25-29, 2008.
#3 Derek Arsenie
Born: April 1st, 1990
Hometown: Saskatoon, SK
Throws: Right
Bats: Right
Position: Catcher/Utility
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Sex: Male
Birthdate: April 1, 1990
Birthplace: Melfort, SK Canada
Hometown: Saskatoon, SK Canada
Residence: Saskatoon, SK Canada
Languages spoken: English
Height: 173 cm / 5’8″
Weight: 71 kg / 156 lbs
Throws: Right
Bats: Right
Marital status: Single
Father: Myron
Mother: Theresa
Sisters: Shaunda
High School: St. Joseph HS
High School Location: Saskatoon
Academic Awards: Principals honour roll 2008,2006,2005
Most Influential Person: Parents
Who most influence your softball career: Father, He introduced me to the game at a very early age and has coached me since
Softball Goals: Win on the Jr national team, Make the Sr National team, Win both an international and national title
Club Team: Aspen Selects
Club Team Coach: Mark Dauvin
Canadian Championships Experience: 2003 Pee Wee Boys Western Canadians- 8th 2004 Pee Wee Boys Western Canadians- Bronze Medallists 2005 Bantam Boys Western Canadians- Gold Medallists 2006 Bantam Boys Western Canadians-4th 2007 Midget Boys Nationals-Bronze
International Competitions: 2002 Boys Under 12 ISC championship in the U.S.A
Years on National Team: 1
Sports Awards: 2005 Leadership award [football] 2005 Earned 3 MVP awards at Western Canadians 2006 Earned 3 MVP awards at Western Canadians
Other Sports/Hobbies/Interests: Hockey, football, other sports, alto sax
Most Memorable Softball Experience: 2002 Boys Under 12 ISC championship in the U.S.A.
Favourite Movie: Little Big League
Favourite Food: Lasagne
Favourite Athlete: John Macdonald
Favourite country visited: United States
Favourite Drink: Chocolate Milk
Favourite Quote: Winners never quit because quitters never win
(Information courtesy of Softball Canada)