This is the first year that the Cub of the Year has been awarded. Donated by Leica and Fiona Clark, the award acknowledges outstanding achievement and takes into consideration not only a player’s skills, but their conduct and sportsmanship both on and of the diamond, and their commitment to the sport and to Rusty Bears.

Cooper Smith is this year’s recipient recognising his extensive sporting achievements in being selected for:

• ·       Central Coast Representative teams
• ·       NSW Country Blacktown Jnr International Challenge
• ·       Softball Australia U14 Development Squad
• ·       NSW All Schools Softball
• ·       NSW Under 16’s

 The award also recognises his efforts in implementing Rusty Bears Junior Softball. He approached the club asking if a junior team could be considered and was given the task of not only recruiting players, but coaches, umpires and scorers as well. Due to his efforts (soundly supported by Kellie and Shaun) Rusty Bears has one of the most successful Junior Softball programs within Central Coast Softball.

Congratulations Cooper!