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SOFTBALL

In 2010 Regina "Saisy" Herpin and Penny "Penergy!" Cavanaugh decided that the Xena convention was not lesbian enough, so we added a softball game! 

 

Okay, so not really. We just wanted an excuse to run around and get dirty while having fun with our friends. 

 

The battle between POTIDAEA and AMPHIPOLIS has been fierce from the very beginning, with potidaea holding on to the non existant trophy! 

 

Will Amphipolis come from behind to take the win and draw with Potidaea, proving that both teams are equally as brilliant as each other, bookending the Known World Series? Or will Potidaea prove that an Amazon Queen does beat a Warrior Princess? 

 

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! SIGN UP TO YOUR FAVORITE TEAM TODAY! 

 

WHEN: 8:00am Friday, February 20th, 2015(TBC!)  

WHERE: Burbank Valley Park: 1625 N. Valley Street, Burbank, CA, 91505

HOW: We usually meet at the front of Denny's around 7:45am and all walk there together. The park takes 20-25 mins to walk to and it serves as the perfect warm-up! Otherwise you can buy a drink for something with a car and convince them to drive you if you don't want to/can't walk.

The walk home is fun - we sing songs and laugh, and make it back to the hotel in PLENTY of time for the convention.

WHO: ANYONE! Can't run? We'll get you a runner! Can't hit? You can try your best or we'll get you a hitter! This game is an all-inclusive and we play to have fun not to win so if you want to play, then you're on the team!

WHAT TO BRING: A glove if you have one, and a smile.

WHAT IF IT RAINS? WE PLAY ON!!!! It rained in 2010 and we just threw on garbage bags and kept on playing!! Sliding in the mud is fun!
COST: This year it will be $10 to register, and 100% of that will go to the winning team's charity of choice. If you would like to donate more than $10 then we would be delighted to accept whatever you would like to give!

 

In 2010 we raised the most money so far; a total of $1,600 in US dollars, which translated into $2,100 New Zealand dollars which was donated to the Starship Foundation. We did so much good that the director of fundraising for the charity contacted usand personally thanked us for the donation.
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Hi Xenite Softball Crew,
I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you personally for helping so much.
As you may be aware, Starship Foundation exists to provide the “extras” that are not possible through state funding alone. This is the only way we can ensure that our children get the best facilities and opportunities for best medical outcomes. It is because of people like you that we have been able to upgrade old equipment and wards, provide funding for research, set up programmes in the community which keep children well and out of hospital as well as provide comforts for parents and children. (A simple bed for a parent would never be provided through health funding but we know that a well rested parent is going to be able to cope with a sick child so much better.)
Lucy is so pleased to know that her supporters are helping her favourite charity. Please know how much we also appreciate your help and thank you most sincerely from all the staff, patients and families at Starship.
With kindest regards,
Bobbie Brown
Starship Children's Fundraising Director

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So, we really are making a big difference. Thank you to everyone who made it such a great success in the previous years. We are looking forward to making it happen again this year and we would like to smash 2010's total out of the water! 

 

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PHOTOS

FAQ

Q. I want a team uniform! How can I get one?

A. CLICK HERE!!!!!!!!! 100% of the profits from the shirts will go to the charity that is picked by the winning team! 


Q. 8:30am? Woah that's early!!
A. RISE AND SHINE EVERYBODY, RISE-AND-SHINE! You gotta be up and in it to win it... and if you don't wanna miss out on the convention, we need to do it early! 


Q. Will I miss any of the convention?
A. Nope! We have never missed a moment of the con! Don't worry, you won't miss anything! AND, if you're worried, you're free to leave whenever you want! (trust me, you won't want to!) 

Q. Can I still play if I don't have a glove?
A. HELL YEAH!! Usually we have enough gloves for everyone, and we just trade with the other team when we need to. 

Q. I can't run! Can I hit the ball and someone else run for me?
A. ABSOLUTELY!! That's what sisters are for!!

 

Q. I can't hit! Can I run and have someone else hit for me?
A. If you're totally Aphrodite like then absolutely, but we encourage you to try! Maybe the pitcher can throw a little slower for you!


Q. I don't want to play. Can I come and cheer?
A. YOU BETTER!! Come be part of the cheer/beer squad! BYO beer and BYO cheer! 

Q. Oh no! I have a ticket for Hudson's class!
A. Wahhhh!! That means you can't come! SELL YOUR TICKET!! Jokes, jokes!! Have fun with The Hud, and we will party with you at the prom! 

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