Hi everyone,

I hope this email finds you and your family well.  In this eNewsletter we have included: 

• Introducing your ECB Committee 
• Movie Night Tomorrow - Mon 21 Aug Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1.
• What's Happening 
• Important dates

As the season draws closer we welcome Philippa Munro our new Club Secretary, Fergus McAlpine our new Club Captain and our new committee members Loree Blank, Colter Prince, Greg Thompson and returning committee member and ECB head scorer Andie McDowell. 
We also retain Andrew Charnley as our Club President, Suzette Taylor as our Club Treasurer, Vikki Millar  as our Junior Club Captain along with Samantha Winters (meme master), Michelle Kean, Karen McKinlay and Bronwynne Croeser. 

We would like to acknowledge Katrina Mora, Sandy Fifield, Amber Cunliffe and Francine Kruger for their hard work on the committee over the last years.  Sandy Fifield was instrumental in the application that lead to ECB being named the Softball NZ Club of the Year and Katrina Mora has been Club Captain for many years and worked tirelessly promoting the club, organising clinics and creating a player pathway for our ladies.  Thank you so much, we wouldn't be where we are without you!!! 

If you'd like to become a Friend of the Committee!! There is no obligation, just help if and when you can. Join our TeamReach code: ECBFOTC  

Instructions: Install TeamReach on iPhone or Install TeamReach on Android 

WHAT'S HAPPENING

REGISTRATIONS OPEN 
NHSA have limited player numbers per junior team, so make sure you are registered so we can account for you within the teams.  www.ecbsoftball.org.nz/register 

OFF SEASON WINTER TRAINING
We have the following off season sessions coming up: 
Saturday 26 August 12-2pm Diamond 2 - Fielding Session 13 years to seniors run by Charnz and misfits. 

NORTH HARBOUR SKILLS SESSIONS
JUNIORS
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 and is a great way to get some upskilling before the season starts. Secure your space my registering today.   

U7 and U9 Foundation Skills - CLICK HERE 
U11/U13 Development Programme - CLICK HERE 
U15 Development Programme - CLICK HERE
U11/U13 Advanced Programme - CLICK HERE 

SENIOR WOMEN
North Harbour Senior Women Development Clinic will be held on Tuesday 29th August 6pm - 8pm at Rosedale Park! *NO COST TO ATTEND* This is a great opportunity for all Senior Female Players wanting to upskill.  The clinic will consist of training principles, technical skills and exercises and drills.  If interested, please register here: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/228352

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - ECB JUNIOR COACHES 
We are looking at coaches for our juniors please express your interest here - CLICK HERE 

IMPORTANT DATES

21 Aug 2023 - Movie Night - Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1
22 Aug 2023 - NHSA AGM 7pm NHSA Clubrooms  
26 Aug 2023 - Off Season Fielding Session 12 - 2pm
28 Aug 2023 - NHSA Junior Development Programme starts (6 weeks each Monday)
29 Aug 2023 - NHSA Senior Womens Skills Session
23 Sep 2023 - Prem and Prem Reserve season starts
15 Oct 2023 - Muster/Uniform Pick Up Date **details to be advised
28 Oct 2023 - All Grades season start this weekend

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

 ECB Softball Committee 
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www.ecbsoftball.org.nz