Date: 15 July 2026

Kia ora,

I hope you're all enjoying the school holidays.

Although it's the off-season, there are plenty of people working hard behind the scenes to prepare for the upcoming softball season. North Harbour Softball has been busy planning for another great year, and you'll receive your ECB Softball registration email in the coming weeks, so keep an eye on your inbox.

A reminder that our ECB Annual General Meeting will be held this Sunday at 3:00 pm at Rosedale Park. If you're playing slow pitch at 2:00 pm, please join us afterwards.

In this newsletter we've also included some great opportunities, if you're interested in taking part, please register as soon as possible to secure your spot. 

 

* NH Women’s Skills Clinic REGISTER NOW
    * Details: 3.30pm 19 July, 23 Aug & 20 Sept 2026 @ Rosedale Park

* NHSA Representative Academy (6-Weeks) REGISTER NOW 
    * Details: Sundays, 9 Aug – 13 Sept 2026 @ Rosedale Park
    * U13 - U19 Boys and Girls 

* NHSA Community Programme REGISTER NOW
    * Date: Mondays, 10 Aug – 14 Sept 2026, 5- 6.30, Leveloff Field
    * U7 to U15 (no experience required)

* NH Orange Shirt Programme (Umpires) REGISTER NOW
    * Date: Commences Sept 2026 @ Rosedale Park 
    * Seeking new umpires aged U13 and above.

* Inaugural NH Premier Women’s Fast60 Draft Competition REGISTER NOW
    * Date: Commencing 1 Oct 2026 (4–6 weeks pre-Christmas)
    * Details: Wednesdays, Freeman Field
    * U17 and above players from North Harbour, Franklin, Auckland and Counties. 
    * Expressions of interest now open.

* Ramon Tamati Memorial Div 3 & u13 Tournament REGISTER NOW - U13 MIXED
    * Details: Saturday, 10 Oct 2026 @ Bream Bay
    * Div 3 Invitational teams and U13 Mixed teams.

* Brad Rona Classic Fast45 Tournament REGISTER NOW
    * Details: Sunday 06 Dec 2026 @ Rosedale Park
    * U13 Boys and Girls (register your interest for ECB Team).

* NH U15 Northern Open Clubs Championships REGISTER NOW
    * Details: Saturday 05 and Sunday 06 Dec 2026 @ Rosedale Park
    * U15 Boys and Girls (register your interest for ECB Team).

REGISTER FOR ORANGE SHIRT

WEDNESDAY EVENING THROW AROUND @ FREYBERG PARK

Troy Smail has secured Freyberg Park to hold a casual weekly throw around under lights. 

For those who love the idea of an endless softball season, this could be just the thing for you. These sessions are not structured training; instead, they're casual get-togethers that provide a great opportunity for self-motivated players to keep active, practice, and continue developing their skills throughout the off-season.

Those that want to attend please join the Team Reach 
Winter Slow Pitch (The Endless Season) 
Group Code: ECB2023P (turn your notifications on) 

Wednesday Nights from 5.30pm - 7.30pm 
Freyberg Park, Woodlands Cres, Auckland 
CLICK HERE for google map

IMPORTANT DATES:
30 Jun 2026: Start of ECB 10 Week Winter Skills Development Programme 
19 Jul 2026: Annual General Meeting AGM
26 Jul 2026: North Harbour Softballs Battery Development Programme (3)
09 Aug 2026: NH U13-U19 Rep Academy (to 13 Sep)
10 Aug 2026: NH Community Programme (to 14 Sep)
28 Sep 2026: NH Orange Shirt Programme starts 

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

 ECB Softball Committee 
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www.ecbsoftball.org.nz