Hi everyone, A big thank you to everyone who attended the AGM! We’re excited to introduce some fresh faces to our committee as we continue to grow and evolve. Please join us in welcoming our new President, Club Captain, and Junior Club Captain—each bringing passion and dedication to guide us through the upcoming years. With this dynamic leadership team, we’re looking forward to an amazing year ahead. Stay tuned for updates on their plans and goals for the future! In this newsletter you'll find: - A message from our new Club President, Club Captain and Junior Club Captain
- Registrations are now open
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Thanks to these Sponsors
- Thanks to Aotearoa Gaming Trust
MEET OUR NEW COMMITTEE  |
 Richard - Club President Hi, I m Richard Lancaster, and I would like to ex... Read more |
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|  Bron - Club Captain Hi, I m Bron and I m proud to be your new Club C... Read more |
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|  Tracey - Junior Club Captain Hello! I first joined East Coast Bays in the 1... Read more |
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|  Your Committee 2025/26 Visit: https://www.ecbsoftball.org.nz/committe... Read more |
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2025/26 SEASON REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!!! You will be receiving a email to register for this season soon. Simply use the magic link within the email to register. You can pay right away or reach out to Suzette to discuss a payment plan at treasurer@ecbsoftball.or.nz Please note that all fees must be paid in full by the first Saturday of play for your grade, unless you have a payment plan in place. Many of our families prefer to pay fees in advance, making it easier to cover costs like merchandise, team photos, and other expenses throughout the season. Account Name: East Coast Bays United Softball Club Incorporated Account Number: 38-9016-0785579-00 Reference: Family Surname + 2025/26 Fees Learn more: FEES HOW TO REGISTER AS A FAMILY REGISTER NOW If you have any questions about your team/grade for this up coming season please email: Bron at clubcaptain@ecbsoftball.org.nz (U15/17 Girls, U17/19 Boys and Seniors) Tracey jnrclubcaptain@ecbsoftball.org.nz (Under 5 through to Under 15 Boys)  |
SEASON START DATES: (TBC) Start Dates – 2025 Season (Tentative): - Premier and Reserve Men and Women: Saturday 27th September 2025 – Only 1 Diamond will be available, we may look at double header weekends or another venue.
- U15/17 Girls and U17/19 Boys: Friday 31st October 2025
- All Saturday Junior and Senior Grades: Saturday 1st November 2025
- Pre-Christmas Finish – U15/17 Girls & U17/19 Boys: Friday 12th December 2025
- Pre-Christmas Finish – All Grades: Saturday 13th December 2025
Post-Christmas Restart (Tentative): - NH Premier, Reserves, Div 1 & 3: TBC
- U15/17 Girls and U17/19 Boys: Friday 23rd January 2026
- All Saturday Junior Grades: TBC
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY We’re thrilled to announce we are currently redesigning our East Coast Bays Softball player shirts. As one of the biggest softball clubs in New Zealand, ECB is a community that thrives on teamwork, passion, and growth — we are inviting any potential sponsors to be part of something special. For just $2500, you can sponsor a grades shirts (e.g., Under 11 or Under 13 teams) and have your logo or business name prominently displayed on the sleeve of all our teams in that grade (up to 4 teams). This is a unique opportunity to showcase your brand alongside our partner New Balance, with one of the largest softball club in New Zealand, gaining exposure across multiple teams and the wider ECB community. If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity or need more details, please get in touch. We’d be thrilled to have you on the sleeve. contact us at: secretary@ecbsoftball.org.nz  |
THANK YOU TO OUR SENIOR TEAM SPONSORS We want to take this time to thank the sponsors of some of our senior teams. Watershed Brand Lab, Long Bay Surf Club and New World Long Bay - sponsors of our Div 3 Rangers and Cougars and Aussie Butcher - sponsor of our Div 1 Wildcats as well as a big supporter for club BBQ fundraisers. If you would like to sponsor a senior team please reach out. https://www.ecbsoftball.org.nz/sponsors  |
 WATERSHED BRAND LAB Proud sponsor of the Div 3 Mens Team Rangers Watershed Brand Lab - Shifting perceptions by establishing brands... Read more |
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|  LONG BAY SURF CLUB Proud sponsor of the Div 3 Mens Team Rangers Great food, quenching drinks, live sports and weekend entertainment. ... Read more |
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|  NEW WORLD LONG BAY Proud sponsor of the Div 3 Mens Team Rangers New World Long Bay makes some of the best donuts around, not to... Read more |
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 AUSSIE BUTCHER Proud sponsor of the Div 1 Ladies - Wildcats and East Coast Bays Fundraiser The Original Aussie Butcher is a NZ... Read more |
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|  NEW BALANCE Thanks to New Balance for sponsoring our Premier Men player kit including home and away player jerseys, caps, batting... Read more |
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|  SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS Our committee look at fundraising and sponsorship opportunities and apply for grants to help with funding. This... Read more |
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A Huge Thank You to Aotearoa Gaming Trust ! We’re incredibly grateful to Aotearoa Gaming Trust for their generous grant, which will cover the operational costs of our storage locker for the next 12 months. This support makes a real difference to our club. The storage locker is one of our biggest ongoing expenses—but it plays a vital role in safely houses all our gear and equipment, helping us keep everything organised, protected, and ready for action. By easing this financial pressure, the grant allows us to direct more energy and resources into what really matters: our players, their development, and our wider softball community. Ngā mihi nui, @aotearoa_gaming_trust — your support helps keep grassroots sport thriving!  |
IMPORTANT DATES: Sun 07 Dec 2025 - Brad Rona Fast 45 Tournament U13 and U15  |
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