Kia Ora, 

Welcome to the new 2022/23 season.  Although we aren't quite there yet, we are certainly well underway with planning and it's great to see so many people attending the skills sessions and out practicing.   

Thank you to all those who attended the AGM on Sunday 21st August.  This season we welcome two committee members Karen McKinlay and Richard Lancaster and we also see Suzette Taylor moving into the Club Treasurer role and Michelle Kean as the new Club Secretary.  

On behalf of the ECB Softball Club and members we want to acknowledge and express a huge ‘Thank You’ to Jo Wallace who has worked tirelessly over the last 12 years as our Treasurer. Thanks Jo!

Your 2022/23 committee includes: 

Andrew Charnley (President)
Katrina Mora (Club Captain)
Vikki Millar (Junior Club Captain)
Michelle Kean (Secretary)
Suzette Taylor (Treasurer)
Amber Cunliffe
Bronwynne Croeser
Francine Kruger
Karen McKinlay
Richard Lancaster
Samantha Winters
Sandy Fifield

As a committee we recognise these are difficult times and we have kept our fees as low as possible to help our members get active and play softball over summer.  We ask that our club members get behind and support us when we hold a few fundraising activities during the season. 

UPDATES

GENERAL SEASON INFORMATION
North Harbour Softball have released their competition structure, grade game times and important dates for 2022/23 season,  to see these details CLICK HERE 

DOWNLOAD THE EAST COAST BAYS SOFTBALL CLUB APP
Download the East Coast Bays Softball Club App to keep up dated during the season with draws, game day alerts and other important information.  www.sporty.co.nz/share/app/ecbsoftball
Watch out for an alert on the app and you could win a spot prize

A NOTE FROM OUR TREASURER - Suzette
ECB Softball has a new accounting system so you will start to see invoices coming through for fees. Fees are due by the first playing Saturday 08 October unless you have a payment plan in place with Suzette.  To discuss payment plan options please email  treasurer@ecbsoftball.org.nz  

To view our fees policy which covers payments, playing up a grade and what happens in the event of injury - check fees policy here

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CLUB CAPTAINS - Katrina and Vikki

We have seen good registration numbers. This season we are excited to be entering our Misfits team into the North Harbour Premier Mens grade.  We have two NEW senior teams this season our Division 3 Women team the Pumas and the Division 3 Mens the Renegades. If you intend to play this season and haven't registered please register so we can work through the number of teams required. 

This weekend we have a few Softball Skills Clinics coming up as well as a Softball 101 theory session for our newer senior players.   (see full details below)

IMPORTANT DATES

Batting/Fielding Clinic - Sun 11 September 1pm
Softball 101 Session - Sun 11 September 3pm
Pitching/Catching Clinic - Sun 18 September 1pm
Coaches/Managers Meeting - Date TBA
Uniform Pick Up and Registration Day - Sun 02 October
Start of Season - Saturday 08 October

WHATS HAPPENING

ECB United Softball Club would like to thank The Dugout for it's continued support.   
The Dug Out is the number one distributor of quality Softball gear in New Zealand.  From beginners to professionals they have you covered with their range of equipment.

Visit their store at: 126/unit 4 Landsford Cres,  Avondale, Auckland
Shop online at www.dugout.co.nz 

As a Club we are working towards our season start date of Saturday 08th October so stay tuned for updates on uniform collection details for Sunday 02nd October and any other information on the start of season as it comes to hand.

If you have any questions about the season please contact secretary@ecbsoftball.org.nz

Lets get ready!!!

 ECB Softball Committee 
#ecbproud
www.ecbsoftball.org.nz