Hi everyone,

I hope this email finds you and your family well.  We have some exciting development opportunities from NHSA for our juniors coming up, as well as a Movie Night!!! 

In this eNewsletter we have included: 

  • North Harbour Development Programmes U7 - U15
  • Movie Night - Mon 21 August Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part one.
  • Have a Go day - Saturday 12 August (got any friends that might like softball?)
  • Registrations open 
  • Off Season Training 
  • Expressions of interest for Junior Coaches
  • Expressions of interest for Players for Prem and Prem Reserve
  • Important dates

NORTH HARBOUR SKILLS SESSIONS
North Harbour will be running a 6 week pre-season training/development junior programme.  This is open to any players no matter your playing ability. Secure your space my registering today.  

U7 and U9 Foundation Skills 
U11/U13 Development Programme 
U15 Development Programme
U11/U13 Advanced Programm

These sessions will cover fielding, catching, glove work, throwing, fielding on bases and base running, pitching U9+, hitting and basics in game play.  Click the links to find full details, dates, times etc…. 

These are fantastic skills sessions and a great way to get some good pre-season training and upskill yourself before the season starts.  Get a jump on the season by registering now by visiting https://www.sporty.co.nz/.../nh-regional-development...

WHAT'S HAPPENING

REGISTRATIONS OPEN 
We have had over 120 registrations already!!! Please register early so we know your intention to play when allocating teams. You may have receive an email to re-register from ECB with a magic link, by clicking this link your details should pre-populate for you, otherwise you can register online at www.ecbsoftball.org.nz/register 

Please only register once in your correct age grade. For multiple teams, add the other grades you intend to play under Further Details.  You would then select those teams fees accordingly.  If in doubt let us know secretary@ecbsoftball.org.nz  Payment plans available, simply just register then email treasurer@ecbsoftball.org.nz and Suzette will let you know the options. 

OFF SEASON WINTER TRAINING
We have the following off season sessions coming up: 
Saturday 05 August 1pm Fielding Session with Charnz and Misfits 
Saturday 26 August 1pm Pitcher and Catcher Session 

To keep updated please join the ECB Winter Training Team Reach - code: ECBWINTER

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - ECB JUNIOR COACHES 
Are you interested in coaching? We are starting to look at team allocations and are keen to know which coaches are returning or new coaches that are interested in taking a team. We are looking at coaches from Under 5 through to Under 19's.  To express your interest please CLICK HERE 

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - ECB PREM/PREM RESERVE PLAYERS
If you are interested in playing for either our Premier Men OR Prem Reserve Mens teams  OR our NEW Prem Reserve Women (who will play at Harbour)..CLICK HERE to register your interest

IMPORTANT DATES

05 August 2023 - Off Season Focus on Fielding Training U15 + 
12 August 2023 - Have a Go Day 
21 August 2023 - Movie Night - Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1
22 August 2023 - NHSA AGM 7pm NHSA Clubrooms  
26 August 2023 - Off Season Pitcher/Catcher Fundermentals
28 August 2023 - North Harbour Development Programme starts (6 weeks each Monday)
23 September 2023 - Prem and Prem Reserve season starts
28 October 2023 - All Grades season start this weekend

If you have any questions at all please contact secretary@ecbsoftball.org.nz

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

 

NEW ECB Softball Contacts:
Philippa Munro - Club Secretary secretary@ecbsoftball.org.nz 
Suzette Taylor - Club Treasurer treasurer@ecbsoftball.org.nz
Vikki Millar - Junior Club Captain jnrclubcaptain@ecbsoftball.org.nz
Fergus McAlpine - Club Captain clubcaptain@ecbsoftball.org.nz
Andrew Charnley - President president@ecbsoftball.org.nz 
Uniform team - Bronwynne ecbsoftballuniforms@gmail.com 

Your ECB Softball Committee