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Dutch Women Softball Team |
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biography |
Who is Who? |
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| # 4 - Kim Donkers - 1st Base |
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|  | | Birthdate | December 20, 1989 |
| | Birthplace | Zoetermeer (Netherlands) |
| | Residence | Kruisland (Netherlands) |
| | Study | Marketing Communication at
Johan Cruijff College in Roosendaal |
| | Height | 1,69 m |
| | Weight | 65 kg |
| | Bats | Left |
| | Throws | Left |
| | Position | 1st Base |
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| | National Team | Oct. 2009 - current |
| | Games National Team | 0 |
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| | Clubs | Birds (Zoetermeer, 1996-2001)
UVV (2002-2003)
Birds (Zoetermeer, 2004-2006) (*)
Euro Stars (Capelle a/d IJssel, 2007-current) (*)
(*)=Dutch Major League ('Hoofdklasse') |
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| ...Tournaments Participated In... |  |
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with West Nederland Little League
2001 - Little League Eur. Region Championships (Den Haag, Netherlands)
Little League World Series (Portland, Oregon, USA)
with Utrecht/The Hague Little League
2002 - Little League European Region Tourn. (Kutno, Poland)
Little League World Series (Portland, Oregon, USA)
with WindMills Utrecht Little League
2003 - Little League Eur. Region Championships (Kutno, Poland)
Junior League World Series (Seattle, Washington, USA)
2004 - Junior League Eur. Region Championships (Kutno, Poland)
Junior League World Series (Seattle, Washington, USA)
with Birds
2005 - International Mastenbroek Tournament (Enschede, Netherlands)
Apeldoorn Softball Series (Apeldoorn, Netherlands)
2006 - Apeldoorn Softball Series (Apeldoorn, Netherlands)
with Euro Stars
2007 - International Indoor Cup (Schiedam, Netherlands)
2009 - International Indoor Cup (Schiedam, Netherlands)
Holland Tour (Capelle a/d IJssel, Netherlands)
2010 - Intern. Jan de Wit Tournament (Haarlem, Netherlands)
with Dutch Junior Softball Team
2005 - Kingdom Games (Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles)
2006 - International Mastenbroek Tournament (Enschede, Netherlands)
2007 - World Championships Juniors (Enschede, Netherlands)
2008 - International Indoor Cup (Schiedam, Netherlands)
Apeldoorn Softball Series (Apeldoorn, Netherlands)
European Championships Juniors (Deggendorf, Germany)
with Dutch National Softball Team
2010 - International Indoor Cup (Team White) (Schiedam, Neth.)
Holland Tour (several sites, Netherlands)
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| ...Awards... |
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2009 - Bep van Beijmerwerdt Trophy (most Promising Dutch Youthplayer)
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| Miscellaneous |
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| When did you start with softball? | | | When I was 6 years old! |
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| Why did you start playing softball? | | | Because my father and grandfather also always have played!
Therefore I was known with it and it is super fun sport to do! |
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| What was your first club? | | | Birds in Zoetermeer |
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| Career Highlights | | | Becoming European Champion with the National Junior Team |
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| Biggest blunder | | | Too many to name one! |
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| Which persons do you most admire? | | | My parents |
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| Which persons would you like to meet? | | | Beyoncé and Chris Brown |
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| Three people you would love to have dinner with? | | | Derek Jeter, Chris Brown, Beyoncé |
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| Dreamjob? | | | Something I will do with pleasure! |
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| From who did you learn the most? | | | My parents |
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| Biggest turn-off? | | | Getting up early |
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| Talent you wish you had? | | | I have no idea. I'm happy with what I have! |
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| Pets | | | Two dogs, Max & Mike and a cat, Speedy |
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| Exotic pet you would like to have? | | | An elephant |
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| Hobbies or Interests | | | Softball, hyven, doing fun things with friends |
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| When you wouldn't have been involved in
softball, what other sport would you have done? | | | Tennis |
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| What does the Olympic Games means to you? | | | The highest level you can play on! A dream which is far away. |
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| Why does softball has to return to the Olympics? | | | Because it belongs there! And because it is played
everywhere worldwide and it is the highest level you ever can play. |
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| Describe your playing style | | | I always try to get the best out of it! Never give up! |
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| ...My Favorite / Best... |
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| Movie | | | Stomp the Yard |
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| Actor | | | Columbus Short |
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| Actress | | | Julia Roberts |
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| TV Channel | | | RTL4, Net5 |
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| TV Show | | | Grey's Anatomy and Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden |
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| TV Sports Show | | | Sportjournaal and ESPN America |
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| TV Personality | | | Carlo Boszhard and Irene Moors |
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| Radio Channel | | | Radio 538 and Q-Music |
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| Radio Show | | | None |
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| Radio Personality | | | Edwin Evers |
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| Music Genre | | | R&B, HipHop and Pop |
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| Singer (male) | | | Chris Brown |
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| Singer (female) | | | Beyoncé, Jordin Sparks |
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| Group / Band etc. | | | Boyz II Men |
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| Song | | | 'Just Not You' by Cassius Henry and 'Radio' by Beyoncé |
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| Vacation Spot / Country | | | Spain |
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| Food | | | Spinach with fishsticks |
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| Drink | | | Cola |
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| Animal | | | Dog |
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| Newspaper | | | Spits |
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| Book | | | None |
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| Magazine | | | None |
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| Internet Sites | | | Hyves and Facebook |
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| Sport (besides softball) | | | Tennis |
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| Olympic Sport (besides softball) | | | Tennis and Soccer |
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| (Professional) Sports Team | | | PSV and Boston Red Sox |
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| Athlete (male) | | | Roger Federer |
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| Athlete (female) | | | Marianne Timmer |
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| Softball Player | | | Jennie Finch |
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| Career |
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2010 --- On January 9, Kim wins the Bep van Beijmerwerdt Trophy, which is handed out annually to the Most Promising Dutch Youth Player ---
In January, Kim participates with the National squad (playing for Team White) in the International Indoor Cup in Schiedam (Netherlands) with her team finishing in third place ---
On January 18, Kim is one of 21 players named to the preliminary roster for this years World Championships ---
On May 16, Kim makes her debut in the Dutch National Softbal Team in the first game of the Holland Tour vs. the Dutch Men Softball Team at Oosterhout (Netherlands) ---
On May 26, Kim is one of the three players who is cut for the final roster for the World Championship in Venezuela, but remains on the list as an alternate.
2009 --- In the regular season, Kim plays in all 35 games for Euro Stars, hits .275 and leads her team with 21 runs scored, while hitting 30 basehits ---
In October, Kim is one of eight players being invited to participate in the indoor practice sessions of the Dutch National Softball Team. On October 25, the players get a try-out and then Kim joins the team on November 1.
2008 --- This year, Kim is playing in the Dutch Junior Team, which wins the European title on the European Championships, being held in Germany ---
In the regular season, Kim hits .290 (third best of her team), scores 11 runs, has 10 runs batted in and leads the team with 31 basehits.
2007 --- Kim is playing again in the Dutch Junior Team, which this year qualifies for the first time in history for the play-offs during the World Championships Juniors, which is held in Enschede (The Netherlands) ---
In her first season with Euro Stars, Kim plays in 27 games, has eight basehits and scores six runs.
2006 --- While playing for Birds, Kim makes her debut in the Dutch Major League. She plays in nine games and hits 4-for-16 (.250).
2005 --- Kim makes her debut in the Dutch Junior Team and travels with it to Curaçao to participate in the Kingdom Games, the bi-annual sports event for young athletes from the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
2001 --- Kim gets her first international experiences this year when she plays for the West Nederland Little League-team, with whom she participates in the European Region Championships and Little League World Series in the USA.
Also playing in this team are twin-sisters Anne and Maaike Blaauwgeers.
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| Family |
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| KIM is the daughter of Ab and Peggy Donkers and has one sister, Jill (who plays softball for Gryphons), and one brother, Mark (who plays soccer). |
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