ECB United Softball Club eNewsletter

Hi everyone,

Wow what a great start to the season in the weekend, it was truly a sea of green at the park. It was amazing to see so many new and familiar faces and we hope you all loved being back at the park. We have a lot to share with you, so in this eNewsletter we have included:

Club Duty Day Bake Sale Fundraiser - Next weekend 11 November
Seeking Sponsors for our 2024 Calendar Raffle
What's happening at NHSA
Important information
- Umpires
- Fees now due
- Important links
- Meet the FOC-ers
- Team Reach
- Facebook Page for weekend game photos
Important dates

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

ECB Softball Committee
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www.ecbsoftball.org.nz

SEEKING SPONSORS FOR 2024 CALENDAR RAFFLE

The ECB Softball Annual Calendar Raffle is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we are currently seeking sponsors for ...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

UMPIRES
Please respect all umpires, scorers, coaches and managers - of both teams. They are all volunteering their time to ensure your/your child's game can be played. Abuse of any kind will not be tolerated. When your team is first on the draw you must provide the plate umpire (unless one has been appointed by NHSA). If you are second on the draw you may supply a base umpire. Oftern these people are parents or young players, we ask our ECB whanu to treat all officials, players and spectators with respect and play within the spirit of the game.

FEES NOW DUE
Fees have been invoiced and payment is now due. If you require a payment plan please contact Suzette to talk through your options. treasurer@ecbsoftball.org.nz

IMPORTANT LINKS
ECB specific weekly game draws
Training Diamond Allocations and Diamond map of Rosedale Park
NHSA General Season Information
ECB Shop pre-order caps/visors delivery expected December

MEET THE FOC-ers
Whilst we have our dedicated committee, the cogs don't turn without our amazing Friends of the Committee. Self named the FOC-ers. They are ever ready to give support when required on events such as Club Duty Day, Muster day etc.. If you aren't into committees but are happy to help if and when you can, please do join the 🌟 ECB FOC-ERS 🌟Team Reach group and you'll be notified if and when help is required. Enter code: ECBFOTC

Instructions:
Install TeamReach on iPhone (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teamreach-team-management/id1101253705?mt=8
Install TeamReach on Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teamreach.app

ECB FACEBOOK PAGE
Follow our ECB Softball Facebook group to keep up to date with what is happening and see photos that are loaded from the games played over the weekend. www.facebook.com/ecbsoftball

TEAM REACH
Please help your coaches and managers out by marking attendance for your games and practice on your teams Team Reach page. Coaches will often create a line up towards the end of the week, so having attendance is important so they know if you are available to play.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT NHSA

Scorer evenings. Green Cap is for beginners and Orange Cap are for those wanting to gain NZ Scorer Qualifications. If you are helping out your team with scoring or would like to learn more these are a great opportunity.
Regional Development U7 - U15 programmes start soon, register now.
NHSA 50th Jubilee tickets now on sale
FREE Strength and Conditioning workshop for U15+
Coaches Development programme.

NHSA would like to remind teams and officials there is to be no alcohol/vaping/smoking in dugouts or during games. If caught teams will be fined.