Erin Cumpstone (born November 4, 1980 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian softball catcher. She began playing softball at age seven, and is a student at Simon Fraser University. She was a part of the Canadian Softball team who finished 9th at the 2002 World Championships in Saskatoon and part of the Canadian Softball team who finished 5th at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Bachelor of Arts (2006) 2007 National Team Erin has been a member of the Senior Women’s National Team for eight years. Cumpstone continues to prove she is one of the top defensive catchers in the World and provides plenty of confidence to Canada’s young pitching staff. Off the field, Erin’s career goal is to work as an architect. Like most Canadians, she enjoys playing hockey and ringette, and also likes to spend time camping outdoors.
Full name: Erin Cumpstone Gender: Female Height: 5'8" (173 cm) Weight: 150 lbs (68 kg)
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Collision at the plate August 20, 2008 Ron Pietroniro/Metroland
BEIJING -- Canada's catcher Erin Cumpstone gets bowled over by Australia's Belinda Wright during Canada's semi-final game against the Aussies. Canada lost 5-3 and are officially out of the medal hunt. August 20, 2008.
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PERSONAL INFORMATION from http://www.softball.ca/main.asp?page_url=/profile.asp?pID=307
Languages spoken: English / French
Height: 173 cm / 5'8" Weight: 72 kg / 159 lbs Throws: Right Bats: Right
Post Secondary: Simon Fraser University Course of Study: Faculty of Arts Dec 2006
Most Influential Person: Grandfather, my parents
Softball Goals: Medal 2010 World Championships
Club Team: DBJ Leasing Club Team Coach: Jan Heibert
Canada Cup Experience: 2001 – 2009 Canadian National Team
Sports Awards: All Tournament Team - NAIA Nationals 2001 NAIA 2nd Team All American 2003
Other Sports/Hobbies/Interests: Hockey, ringette, hanging out with friends, camping
Most Memorable Softball Experience: Participating in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece
Favourite Movie: Happy Gilmore, Cool Runnings, The Blind Side
Favourite Food: My grandma’s perogies
Favourite TV Show: Family Guy, Home Improvement, Extreme Makeover
Favourite Actor/Actress: Adam Sandler, Marlon Wayans
Favourite Athlete: Sidney Crosby, Theoron Fleury
Favourite Musician/Group: Good Charlotte, Sum 41
Favourite country visited: Ireland, Australia
Favourite Hobby: Hockey, Ringette
Favourite Quote: It’s not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of fight in the dog
Sibling(s) Name(s) ages in 2010
Meaghan – 20 – Softball James – 18
Mitchell – 15 – Hockey
2004 Western Canadian Masters Fastpitch Championship
Bob Van Impe / Gordie Howe Parks July 30 to August 2, 2004 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
LOUISE CUMPSTON - HOST COMMITTEE