During the term two holidays, Rori Seymour and Neve Cadness-Aspinall toured Queensland with the U15 New Zealand Developing Sox Softball Team. The trip started off rocky with their direct flight to Brisbane turning into an Australian airport tour resulting in a 32 hour travel time. This unfortunately resulted in them missing the first three games of the tour but certainly added a few memories. The tour had them playing an array of teams across Queensland including: U16 Ipswich Club Team, U16 Toowoomba Club Team, U16 Queensland State Team, U16 Hervey Bay Club Team, and the U16 State Championships, Rockhampton.
The trip was an incredible experience for the girls, giving them the chance to play alongside — and compete against — talented young softballers their own age. Securing 5 wins out of 8 games was a fantastic achievement, and wearing their New Zealand colours was a moment of real pride. They also created long lasting friendships with their teammates from all over the country and got a good taste of the international stage. The softball season for 2025/2026 is almost upon us, and the girls are excited to keep learning and growing in this sport they love.