Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Erin Cumpstone CLINIC!

We are very excited that Erin Cumpstone will be coming to Manitoba on November 23, 24 and 25.  Erin will be here to work with our Catchers, Hitters and Coaches.  Erin is a two time Olympian and has been the catcher on the National Team since 2001.  Read below to find out more about Erin!

For registration details, please see the softball mb homepage at www.softball.mb.ca


 
Hometown: Saskatoon, SK

Nickname: EC

University: Simon Fraser University/University of Saskatchewan

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Positions played: Catcher

Years with the National Team: 12

What does it mean to you to represent your country: I have been so lucky and am so proud to be able to wear the maple leaf and represent the most amazing country in the world, all the while playing a game that I truly love! I've played 12 seasons and putting on a Canadian jersey never gets old. It's one of the most amazing feelings ever!!

 
 
Most influential Person: Grandfather, Parents because they were the ones that not only got me started but also were there to take me to the park, to get a few extra swings in and to just all around support anything that I wanted to do.

International Competitions: 2012 World Championships, Canada [4th], 2011 Pan Am Championship, Mexico [Silver], 2010 World Championships, Venezuela [Bronze], 2009 Pan Am Championship Qualifier, Venezuela [Silver] 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing, China [4th] 2008 International Challenge, Australia [Gold] 2007 Pan Am Championships, Brazil [Silver] 2007 China Cup, Beijing [Silver] 2006 Sr. Women’s ISF World Championships Beijing, China * Qualified for 2008 Olympic Games, 2005 Pan Am Championship Qualifier, Guatemala [Silver] 2004 Olympic Games, Athens, Greece [5th] 2003 Olympic Regional Qualifier, Puerto Rico * [Gold] qualified Canada for 2004 Athens Olympics 2003 Pan American Games, Dominican Republic [Silver] 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 Canada Cup, BC 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002 US Cup 2002 Sr. Women’s ISF World Championships, Saskatoon,SK 2001 Three Nations Challenge, Saskatoon [Gold] 2001 Pan Am Championship Qualifier, Maracay, Venezuela (Silver)
 
 
Most memorable Softball Experience: Participating in the 2008 and 2004 Olympic Games

What trait do you value most in your teammates: Hardworking, a never say die attitude and the want to compete.

Favorite Place you’ve played ball: Australia
 
Favorite softball accomplishment: World Championship Bronze Medal

If you could spend a day with any one person who would it be and why: Sydney Crosby because he is an amazing hockey player and has accomplished so much at such a young age.

Most memorable non-softball experience: Making the Canadian Ringette Team and participating in the World Championships in 2010. Traveling Europe in 2004. My college experience at SFU

Other Sports/Hobbies/Interests: Hockey, Ringette, Hanging out with friends, camping

 
 
 Fave movie: Happy Gilmore, Cool Runnings, The Blind Side

Fave food: My Grandma’s perogies

Fave TV Show: Big Bang Theory, Friends, The Xfactor

Fave athlete: Sidney Crosby, Theron Fleury

Fave Musician: Jack Johnson, Zac Brown Band

Fave Country visited: Ireland, Australia

Fave Quote: It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog
 
 
 
 


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