Tyneessha Houkamau named New Zealand’s softball of the year
In addition, three legends were added to the Softball New Zealand Hall of Fame: June Fitzpatrick, Donny Hale and Thomas Makea.
Two-way player Tyneessha Houkamau was awarded with the New Zealand 2021 Softballer of the Year award, Softball New Zealand’s top recognition. In addition, three legends were added to the Softball New Zealand Hall of Fame: June Fitzpatrick, Donny Hale and Thomas Makea.
While playing for Auckland at the National Fastpitch Championship (NFC) Houkamau performed well with the bat and ball, helping the team reach the final. Although Auckland did not get the win, highlights from Tyneesha in the NFC final include her hitting triple digits (101kph) while on the mound and almost clearing the fence in one of her at-bats.
At club level, Tyneesha plays for a talented Otahuhu team that dominated the New Zealand club scene, going on to win their first Women’s Club National title in March.
The full list of 2020/21 Softball New Zealand Annual Awards are:
Administrator of the Year - Aimee Russell
Volunteer of the Year - Roberta Blair-Stilwell
Volunteer of the Year - Joanne Harris
Personality of the Year - Raymond Terrey
Domestic Coach of the Year - Nathan Nukunuku
Scorer of the Year - Alison Kensington
Umpire of the Year - Dave Fortin
Club of the Year - Metro
Association of the Year - Southland
Player of the Year Awards for 2020-2021
Women’s Emerging Player of the Year - Lace Tangianau
