NFC
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - MALE PICK UP PLAYER
5 February 2024
| Full Name | Tane Landon-Lane |
| centralsportmbs@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | +64223778180 |
| Age / D.O.B | 17 / 07/03/2006 |
| Association | Wellington Softball Association |
| Club | Porirua City United Softball Club |
| Position(s) | Catcher, 1st, Short stop, outfield |
| Softball Achievements | U17,19s Wgtn U19 Dsox |
| Additional Strengths and Comments | -Coachable -Athletic -Outstanding mental game -Knowledgeable -Leadership skills -Hard worker -Team player |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - MALE PICK UP PLAYER
29 January 2024
| Full Name | Nathan Thiessen |
| natethiessen.04@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | +64 27 468 8519 |
| Age / D.O.B | July 16, 2004 |
| Association | Hutt Valley Softball Association |
| Club | Totara Park Softball Club |
| Position(s) | Pitcher, Outfield |
| Softball Achievements | Bronze medal at the u19World Cup in Mexico 2023! |
| Additional Strengths and Comments | I’ve got a good curve ball, so up down change curve, instead of just up down change! Fast in the outfield. Always mentally prepared for a game, good attitude with the right mindset to bounce back even if things aren’t going my way. |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - MALE PICK UP PLAYER
25 January 2024
| Full Name | Caleb Koko |
| caleb.koko@outlook.co.nz | |
| Mobile | 020 4072 5783 |
| Age / D.O.B | 01/04/2003 |
| Association | North Harbour Softball Association |
| Club | Roosters Softball Club |
| Position(s) | Pitcher |
| Softball Achievements | U21 BlueSox USA tour Top pitcher U20 Easter Classic Top pitcher Reserve men NHSA 22/23 Top pitcher U19 Island Bay Tournament Harbour age grade reps |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - MALE PICK UP PLAYER
23 January 2024
| Full Name | Cohen Bailey |
| cohenb443@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | 027 499 6386 |
| Age / D.O.B | January 18 2006 |
| Association | North Harbour /Counties Manukau |
| Club | Roosters - North Harbour /Bombaz - Counties Manukau |
| Position(s) | Shortstop /second base |
| Softball Achievements | Competed in softball World Cup Under 18 in Hermosillo Mexico for Junior Black Sox |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - MALE PICK UP PLAYER
23 January 2024
| Full Name | Cody Jones |
| firegate12@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | 020 4157 6304 |
| Age / D.O.B | 1/5/2004 |
| Association | Waikato Softball Association |
| Club | TVP |
| Position(s) | Shortstop, Second base |
| Softball Achievements | Waikato Boys Rep, 2017,2018,2019,2020,2021,2022, 2023 New Zealand Development Sox North island tour squad member 2022 |
| Additional Strengths and Comments | 2023 Waikato U13 Rep Boys Head Coach |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - MALE PICK UP PLAYER
23 January 2024
| Full Name | Magnus Hindsgaul Kirstein |
| kirstein1604@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | 027 468 6266 |
| Age / D.O.B | 19 years 16/04-2004 |
| Association | Hutt Valley Softball Association |
| Club | Hutt Valley Marist Softball Club |
| Position(s) | Infield(most) and outfield |
| Softball Achievements | European u-16 national team 3 place European u-18 national team 2 place European mens national team 2 place European supercup 3 place 2022 European supercup 2 place 2023 U-18 worlds national team in palmerston 2020 Mens worlds national team in Rosedale 2022 |
| Additional Strengths and Comments | Good fielder and a good small play hitter |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - MALE PICK UP PLAYER
23 January 2024
| Full Name | William Melin |
| William.den2@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | 027 469 0698 |
| Age / D.O.B | 20 - 01.02.2003 |
| Association | Hutt Valley Softball Association |
| Club | Hutt Valley Dodgers Softball Club |
| Position(s) | Pitcher, First base, Outfield |
| Softball Achievements | European Championship 2017 U16 - Prague 3rd place World Championship 2018 U19 - Canada World Championship 2020 U18 - NZ European Championship 2021 U18- Prague 2nd place European supercup 2021 - Prague 3rd place European championship 2022 - Prague - 2nd place European supercup 2022 - Prague 1st place European men’s championship 2023 - Denmark 2nd place European supercup 2023 - Amsterdam - 4th place |
| Additional Strengths and Comments | Good pitcher Decent hitter Good softball knowledge |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - MALE PICK UP PLAYER (VIC GUTH & BROTHER PATRICK ALSO)
19 January 2024
| Full Name | Nicholas Neid |
| nicneid05@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | 020 492 8817 |
| Age / D.O.B | 18 |
| Association | Hutt Valley Softball Association |
| Club | Hutt Valley Marist Softball Club |
| Position(s) | Pitcher |
| Softball Achievements | 2023 ISC (17th) 2023 pan American championship (3rd) 2023 world championship (3rd) 2024 u19 NZ nationals (1st) |
| Additional Strengths and Comments | Top pitcher in U19 NZ nationals Top pitcher in Seattle ISC qualifier |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - MALE PICK UP PLAYER
19 January 2024
| Full Name | Arron Gollan |
| golly@dandt.co.nz | |
| Mobile | 027 288 6816 |
| Age / D.O.B | 6-11-2006 |
| Association | Wellington Softball Association |
| Club | Poneke Kilbernie Softball Club |
| Position(s) | Middle Infield Centre Field |
| Softball Achievements | Wellington Age Grade Reps Junior Blacksox |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - FEMALE PICK UP PLAYER
15 January 2024
| Full Name | Daina Brazier |
| dainabrazier@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | 021 160 9209 |
| Age / D.O.B | 18/10/2000 |
| Association | North Harbour Softball Association |
| Club | East Coat Bays Softball Club |
| Position(s) | Outfield, pitcher, 2nd, short stop, utility |
| Softball Achievements | North Harbour age group 15-19 Isa 15s |
| Additional Strengths and Comments | Utility player that is versatile and can adapt. Will support players on and off the field. And bring a can do attitude. |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - FEMALE PICK UP PLAYER
11 January 2024
| Full Name | Danielle Tanoa |
| danielletanoa@hotmail.com | |
| Mobile | 022 311 0401 |
| Age / D.O.B | 01/07/1992 |
| Association | Hutt Valley Softball Association |
| Club | Te Aroha Softball Club |
| Position(s) | Centre Outfield, Left Outfield, Right Outfield, 3rd Base |
| Softball Achievements | I have been selected/involved in the Wellington NFC Womens team since 2010/2011. Have won the NZ Club Championship in 2015 with Auckland Marist as a pickup. Have won 4 NZ Secondary School Championship for Wellington East Girls college. Was named in the 2015 NZ JWS Squad to South Africa as a non-traveler. |
| Additional Strengths and Comments | Have great leadership and communication skills. I love playing in team where its fun and but also competitive. I have so much softball experience and can excel/perform in pressured games or situations. |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - FEMALE PICK UP PLAYER
11 January 2024
| Full Name | Kyla Thorstensen |
| kellyannthorstensen@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | 027 320 6100 |
| Age / D.O.B | 10/04/2007 |
| Association | Auckland Softball Association |
| Club | Metro Softball Club |
| Position(s) | Short Stop, Pitcher, Third Base |
| Softball Achievements | 2023/2024 Season: *North Harbour U19s *Auckland U17s *Metro U18s 2022/2023 Season: *Marlborough U17s *NZDSX Wider Squad *Southern Pride Rest Tournament Team |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - MALE PICK UP PLAYER
5 January 2024
| Full Name | Luke Roberts |
| lukeroberts47@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | 021 833 687 |
| Age / D.O.B | 12/06/2003 |
| Association | Auckland Softball Association |
| Club | Waitakere Bears Softball Club |
| Position(s) | Inf/out utility, Pitcher |
| Softball Achievements | Auckland u19 boys 2024 assistant coach Top pitcher 2022 schoolboys nationals Champions 2022 schoolboys nationals Auckland reserve grade champs x 2 All age grade Auckland teams u15,u17,u19 |
| Additional Strengths or Comments | Team player and always want to win |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - FEMALE PICK UP PLAYER
4 December 2023
| Full Name | Reign Tuhoro |
| tuhoro.reign@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | 021 189 2153 |
| Age / D.O.B | 20yrs 19/12/2002 |
| Association | Auckland Softball Association |
| Club | Metro Softball Club |
| Position(s) | Outfield, First base |
| Softball Achievements | U15s North Harbour reps U17s North Harbour reps U17 Auckland b reps U18 North Harbour reps U19 Auckland b reps Blue soxs ISA u18 (x2) Secondary schools runners up Otago mareikura women’s reps |
| Additional Strengths or Comments | Good communication Tracking Power hitter |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - FEMALE PICK UP PLAYER
4 December 2023
| Full Name | Kiara Taimai |
| kiara_taimai@outlook.com | |
| Mobile | 021 360 034 |
| Age / D.O.B | 21 |
| Association | Auckland Softball Association |
| Club | Waitakere Bears Softball Club |
| Position(s) | Catcher, First base |
| Softball Achievements | Junior White Sox’s 21/22 Auckland U15-18’s North Harbour NFC Hutt Valley NFC |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - FEMALE PICK UP PLAYER
4 December 2023
| Full Name | Taylor Maxwell |
| tay-zy@hotmail.com | |
| Mobile | 021 0283 0314 |
| Age / D.O.B | 25/01/1996 |
| Association | Auckland Softball Association |
| Club | Waitakere Bears Softball Club |
| Position(s) | Outfield & third base |
| Softball Achievements | ISA team U23s Auckland |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - FEMALE PICK UP PLAYER
4 December 2023
| Full Name | Hayley Abbott |
| hayleyabbott24@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | 021 351 649 |
| Age / D.O.B | 24/04/2006 |
| Association | Auckland Softball Association |
| Club | Metro Softball Club |
| Position(s) | LF , 1B, DP |
| Softball Achievements | 2023 JWSX Wider Squad |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - FEMALE PICK UP PLAYER
27 November 2023
| Full Name | Rebecca Faulkner |
| metrosoftballnz@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | 021 022 91730 |
| Age / D.O.B | 1996 (27) |
| Association | Auckland Softball Association |
| Club | Metro Softball Club |
| Position(s) | Pitcher, 1st Baseman, DP |
| Softball Achievements | 2022 Great Britain National Team 2022 GB European Championship Team 2023 GB World Cup Qualifiers Team 2023 Auckland Premier Season Stats: OBP .419 | BA .321 | PAV .533 | HR 4 | RBI 16 |
| Additional Strengths or Comments | INTERNATIONAL Player * |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - FEMALE PICK UP PLAYER
27 November 2023
| Full Name | Sian Marsters |
| sianmarsters@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | 021 086 71078 |
| Age / D.O.B | 17/01/2006 |
| Association | Auckland Softball Association |
| Club | Metro Softball Club |
| Position(s) | Pitcher/infield |
| Softball Achievements | 2023 JWSX Wider Squad |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - FEMALE PICK UP PLAYER
27 November 2023
| Full Name | Clover Alapaki |
| cloveralapaki@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | 021 149 8934 |
| Age / D.O.B | 14/03/2006 (17 years old) |
| Association | Auckland Softball Association |
| Club | Metro Softball Club |
| Position(s) | Catcher, First base, Outfield |
| Softball Achievements | 2023 Junior White Sox Team U19 Auckland Softball Team |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - FEMALE PICK UP PLAYER
21 November 2023
| Full Name | Kirangi Teena McClaren |
| 8bessie@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | +64 27 697 4895 |
| Age / D.O.B | 08-03-2006 |
| Association | Hawkes Bay |
| Club | Fastpitch |
| Position(s) | Pitcher |
| Softball Achievements | Hawke’s Bay age groups Tairawhiti age groups Waikato U17 |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - FEMALE PICK UP PLAYER
20 November 2023
| Full Name | Lordharna Puketapu |
| Lordharna13@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | +64 21 736 816 |
| Age / D.O.B | 04-02-2005 |
| Association | Hawkes Bay |
| Club | Fastpitch |
| Position(s) | Catcher, First base |
| Softball Achievements | Provincial age groups |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - FEMALE PICK UP PLAYER
20 November 2023
| Full Name | Crista Reed-Thomas |
| cristareedthomas@outlook.com | |
| Mobile | 00447508890241 |
| Age / D.O.B | 5 Mar 1998 |
| Association | Auckland |
| Club | Metro |
| Position(s) | Utility - 2B, SS, 3B, Catcher, OF |
| Softball Achievements | Great Britain Squad. European Cup champion ‘23. Metro softball most versatile player ‘23. |
| Additional Strengths or Comments | Versatile fielder, hit for power, speedy base runner, good comms. Current coach Breanna Gibson from Metro (0212168138). |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - FEMALE PICK UP PLAYER
7 November 2023
| Full Name | Hope Weber |
| karelstar02@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | 022 134 2070 |
| Age / D.O.B | 05/06/1991 |
| Association | Wellington |
| Club | Miramar |
| Position(s) | 3rd, 2nd, short stop, outfield |
| Softball Achievements | White Sox squad |
| Additional Strengths or Comments | Team player, lots of knowledge |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - FEMALE PICK UP PLAYER
7 November 2023
| Full Name | Misha Puleitu |
| misha.puleitu@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | 022 649 1059 |
| Age / D.O.B | 06/01/1998 |
| Association | Wellington |
| Club | Miramar |
| Position(s) | 1st base, 3rd base, Outfield |
| Softball Achievements | Wellington NFC 2021 Age grade reps for Wellington |
NATIONAL FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 - FEMALE PICK UP PLAYER
6 October 2023
| Full Name | Julia Hautapu |
| juliahautapu22@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | 020 4137 8010 |
| Age / D.O.B | Age 30 - 12/01/1993 |
| Association | Manawatū |
| Club | Matua Ma |
| Position(s) | Primarily Outfield - Utility |
| Softball Achievements | U15 rep for AKL 2007-08 U17 Rep for AKL 2009/10 |
| Additional Strengths or Comments | I am an all rounder on the softball diamond, was used as a Utility for the majority of my career in softball 2007-2012 in Auckland where I played both Club and High School, Western Magpies and Green Bay High School. I hung up my cleats to raise my children and returned to play socially for Linton and have played with them for the last 3-4 Seasons. I have recently transferred to a different club to assist in sharing my knowledge and skill set. |