Laura
Passfield
Nickname: Laursie
Age: 16 years old
Playing position: Pitcher, 1st base, outfield
First softball club: Cronulla RSL
Local Association: Sutherland Shire Softball
High School: Caringbah High
Career/Study Aspirations: To study veterinary science
Laura’s playing career so far includes:
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Being selected in the NSW U17s for the first time in 2012, then again in 2013 and
2014. Laura was the Vice captain in 2014 and the team were national champions
in 2012 and 2014.
Laura pitched in the 2014 final, which they won 4-0.
In 2013 Laura was selected in the U17s Australian squad which included a total of
30 players. From there she was chosen for the Aussie Sparks softball team which
toured America in July of 2013.
Laura was also part of the 2013 NSW school girls softball team
Selected in the U19s Australian Squad
Who does Laura look up to and why?
Stacey McManus because she is an outstanding player, one of the strongest in our
country and one of the most humble too.
Laura’s favourite sporting person and why?
Serena Williams because of her toughness and determination to be the best she can be.
What does Laura love about softball?
The team aspect of the game, that although there are many individual aspects,
everything each player must do is about the team. She also loves the challenge and
difficulty of each and every part of the game.
What was Laura’s superstition / ritual during nationals?
Eating 6 hash browns and a cappuccino at breakfast! (She did it on the first day and
played well so did it every other morning of the tournament)
What motivates Laura?
She is motivated by how many people have put time into her softball and sacrificed
parts of their lives to help her succeed.
What 3 things can’t she live without?
Sport, chicken and her mobile phone.
Who is her greatest supporter?
Laura feels that one of her biggest supporters is Barry Rumsey.
Want to know something unique about Laura?
She loves Bruce Spingsteen!