Representative Softball

Representative Information

Our Representative Program is organised by our representative in conjunction with head coaches and officials of Cumberland Nepean Softball Association.

For any questions about our programs, please contact our Representative Liaison Officers. 

• Vanessa McRae - Junior Boys up to and including Under 18's
• Kellie Polaschek - Junior Girls up to and including Under 18's
• Natalie Blanning - Seniors

Email - representative.officer@cumberlandsoftball.org.au

Before nominating for a representative team, please read our Representative Terms and Conditions and 2027 Information below.

2027 Representative Team Information

CNSA Representative Terms and Conditions

Please note that you must agree to all the Terms and Conditions outlined below to be eligible to participate in Cumberland Nepean Softball Associations (CNSA) Representative and Development programs. If your circumstances change at any time you are required to advise CNSA in writing(representative.officer@cumberlandsoftball.org.au). Failure to do so may result in the nominating player being removed from the Representative or Development program.

(1)  A nominated player applying to be a part of the Representative Team understands that they will be required to attend trials and/or games as part of the Representative Selection process. A player must attend 50%of trial dates to be considered for a team. If they do not attend 50%, they will not be considered for a team. If a player cannot attend any trial, prior notice and approval must be given by CNSA for acceptance into a team. Trial dates can be found on the CNSA website and social media pages. If a nominated player is not able to attend all trials as required, then they may be ineligible to be selected into a Representative Team. Determination for eligibility is set by the CNSA Executive.

(2)  If the nominated player is injured(even with a medical certificate)throughout the Representative Selection process, they acknowledge that they may not be eligible to be selected into a Representative Team. Only by exception and application to the CNSA Executive will these be reviewed.

(3)  The nominating player understands that performance and attitude will be considered during the Representative Selection process.

(4)  A nominated player accepts that they must be available for all nominated training sessions, games, tournaments, and gala days as indicated by the Head Coach of the Representative or Development Team. Where a player is not able to attend State Championships, including opening and closing ceremonies, they will be asked to leave the team and a replacement player will be sourced. If a player is unable to attend any team-related activity due to illness, work,  or study commitments, then the Head Coach and/or Team Manager must be notified as soon as possible. Nominating players / parents are asked to carefully consider the commitment required to play in a Representative Team.

(5)  Where a nominated player wishes to trial for a team above their own age group they must apply to trial and will be notified of approval or rejection. PLEASE NOTE: A nominated player must play in their age-appropriate group (for Representative Teams at CNSA) before any consideration is given to the nominated player playing up an age group.A nominated player must also play in the CNSA competition, unless otherwise approved by the CNSA Executive.

(6)  Where a nominated player is selected into a Representative program at any stage throughout the Representative Selection process or season and they decline their position, they will not be eligible to be placed on a Softball NSW (SNSW) pick up list. NOTE: Nominating and trialling for a representative team does not mean automatic placement on a SNSW pick up list if you are unable to attend.

(7)  Where a nominated player selects to represent a team where CNSA is unable to field a Representative Team, CNSA will place this player on theSNSW pick up list where they meet the requirements as outlined by Softball NSW. A nominating player will need to notify CNSA that they wish to be removed.

(8)  Nominated players and their parents or guardians (if under the ageof 18) agree to abide by CNSA Policies, CNSA Code of Conduct, Softball Australia Sports Integrity Framework and its respective policies as well as Social Media Policies at all stages throughout the Representative Selection period and subsequent Representative season. Failure to do so may result in removal of the nominated player from the Representative or Development Team.Policies can be found on the CNSA/Softball Australia website or on request.

(9)  I agree that all representative fees will be paid BEFORE the State Championship event.Failure to pay may mean the nominated player may not be able to participate, this will be at the discretion of the CNSA Executive. Any fees not paid by the State Championship date, will incur a late payment fee of up to 15%. CNSA encourages nominatedplayers/parents/guardians to please discuss financial difficulties as soon as possible. Payment plans may be permissible if discussed ahead of time.

(10) I agree that if I am selected to be a part of one of the following representative teams U14,U16 and U18 that I will do my best to give back to the association a minimum of 4 hours of my time for one of the following activities (or other agreed activity).

·        Assist with Blastball during the following season.

·        Assist with Coaching of junior representative teams.

·        Assist with duties at a State Championship or event which CNSA hosts.

·        Other activities as agreed

CNSA Representative Information 2027

CNSA aims to provide the opportunity for all first registered players, officials, and administrators the opportunity to represent the association in the various representative programs that the association has to offer. Following are some key points from our Representative Policy that can be found on our website. If you have any questions, please email representative.officer@cumberlandsoftball.org.au

1. A member must nominate in their eligible age group. Their age will be determined as at 31 December of the year the Softball NSW (SNSW) state championship will be held. 
2. Players can trial one bracket above their age group. If a player seeks selection in an age group above that, they must seek approval from the CNSA Executive via the CNSA Secretary at least 14 days before the scheduled trial date. 
3. A member must be available for all trial dates. Where a member is unable to attend a trial, written notice must be provided at least 24 hours before the scheduled trial date. 

The following outlines the age groups a member must play in 2026/27, in order to be eligible to trial for the CNSA Representative Program in 2027.

NOTE: A member does not have to play all of these age groups. They must play in at least one listed for the age group they wish to trial in.

For e.g.

Julie wishes to trial for the U18 Rep Team. Julie plays in A Grade only. 

Julie would be eligible to trial for the team.

Elizabeth wishes to trial for the Under 16 Rep Team.

Elizabeth only plays A Reserve.

Elizabeth would not be eligible to trial for Under 16 Reps.

Elizabeth would need to play in Under 16’s or Youth Mixed team to be eligible to trial.

 It is preferred that Representative players play in competitions at CNSA, before playing with other associations. 

If a member is not able to play in an age group listed, they will need to seek approval from the CNSA Executive to be eligible to trial for reps. Note: all other conditions as per the CNSA representative policy will still apply.