Warwick adds fresh talent as Australia prepares for Olympics
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From: "DiAnne Lilburn" <dianne.lilburn(at)softball.org.au>
Subject: Warwick adds fresh talent as Australia prepares for
Olympics
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Media Release
3 October 2007
Warwick adds fresh talent as Australia prepares forOlympics
One of Australias brightest youngsters is set to taketo the
diamond against three of the 2008 Olympic medal contenders as
theAustralian Open Womens team, Aussie Spirit, prepares for
the China Cup.
Clare Warwick, from ACT, will join the 18-member, Aussie Spirit
team, to takeon hosts China, Canada and Chinese Taipei at the
official Olympic softballvenue, the Fengtai Softball Field from
9 -14 October.
Clare is a quality player who will add versatility to the team
with herability to play several positions in both the infield
and outfield, she has agreat work ethic and a tremendous attitude
towards the game said FabianBarlow, Head Coach.
The 20 year-old has recently returned from the USA after playing
in theDivision 1 College level at the University of Hawaii. At
the completion of the2007 college season Warwick was named in
the second NFCA/LouisvilleAll-American team, a great achievement
for a foreign player playing in the USACollege system.
Clare can hit anywhere in the batting line-up and also runs
very well.Its a great opportunity for Clare to play alongside
some of our moreestablished players and learn from the best our
country has to offer,added Barlow.
This event along with the Japan Cup in November will provide
players with vitalopportunities for successful selection into
the Australian Olympic Softballteam.
Three-time Olympians Melanie Roche and TanyaHarding have been
re-selected, along with Natalie Ward(captain) and other members
of the team including KellyHardie, Zara Mee, FelicityWitt, Tracey
Mosley, DanicaHowlett, Natalie Titcume, JodieBowering, Sandra
Allen, StaceyPorter, Kate Judd, Kylie CronkKerry Wyborn, Melinda
Weaverand Belinda Wright.
The final training sessions for the team will be held at the
Redlands softballgrounds from 10-12am and 2-4pm on Friday before
the team departs for Beijing.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
_____________________________________
DiAnne Lilburn
National Communications Coordinator
Softball Australia
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