1. How do the grades work?

T-BALL (NON-COMPETITION): There are seven T-Ball modules around Auckland with most involving a mixture of neighbouring clubs. 

JUNIOR: U11 Mixed, U12 Mixed, U13 Boys, U13 Girls, U15 Boys, U15 Girls, U17 Boys.

SENIOR: Division 1 - Division 3 Men and Women.

NORTHERN FASTPITCH SERIES [NFS]: Largest top level competition in New Zealand. Premier Men, Premier Women, Reserve Men, Reserve Women, U19 Boys and U18 Girls.

2. When does the Softball start for the 2022/23 season? 

T-Ball Start DatesPLEASE NOTE: T-Ball and Flexiball modules are run by the clubs and not Auckland Softball. It is best to double-check scheduled game times with your chosen club.

Central Auckland - Fowlds Park Module (Auckland United, Mt Albert Ramblers, Metro and Eden Roskill): Saturday 29th October- Simson Reserve Module (Marist): Saturday 29th OctoberWest Auckland - Starling Park Module (Waitākere Bears): Saturday 29th OctoberEast Auckland - Meadowlands Park Module (Howick): Saturday 29th October- Hamlin Park Module (Mt Wellington): Friday 28th OctoberSouth Auckland - Sturges Park Module (Ōtāhuhu): Friday- Māngere Domain Module (Onehunga Māngere): Friday - Colin Lawrie Park Module (Pukekohe): Saturday 29th October

Junior Start Dates

U17 Boys: Friday 28th OctoberAll other Junior grades: Saturday 29th October

Senior Start Dates

All Senior grades: Saturday 29th October

NFS Start Dates

U18 Girls: Saturday 29th OctoberU19 Boys: Wednesday 26th October

Premier Women: Saturday 1st OctoberReserve Women: Monday 26th October

Premier Men: Saturday 8th OctoberReserve Men: Saturday 8th October

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2. When are games played?

T-Ball and Junior - Games are usually played on a Saturday morning but may vary depending what grade you are in.Friday nights- U17 Boys- Māngere Domain T-Ball Module (Onehunga Māngere Softball Club)​​​​​​​- Sturges Park T-Ball Module (Ōtāhuhu Softball Club)- Hamlin Park T-Ball Module (Mt Wellington Softball Club)

Saturday mornings- All other Junior Softballl- All other T-Ball modulesThe first Saturday round begins at 9am with last round finished around 12pm.

Senior - Games are usually played on a Saturday afternoon and time slots will depend on what grade you are in. The timeslots are usually 1:30pm and 3:30pm.​​​​​​​

NFS - Game day is varied depending on what grade you are in. Reserve Men, Premier Men and Premier Women games are usually played on a Saturday from midday.

Monday nights- Reserve Women

Wednesday nights- U19 Boys

Saturday's- U18 Girls in the morning- Reserve Men- Premier Men- Premier Women

3. What are the grades?

T-Ball - T-Ball and Flexiball ages vary by club. 

Junior - Grades are determined by age. The date of birth cut off is 31st December 2022 (e.g. I want to play in the U13 Boys so I must under 13 on the 31st December 2022). Softball competition age grades are U11 Mixed, U12 Mixed, U13 Boys, U13 Girls, U15 Boys, U15 Girls, U17 Boys.

Senior - Grades are determined by experience, skill, social aspect and number of entries made to your club. 

NFS - U18 Girls and U19 Boys are determined by age (see junior example above). Reserve and Premier are determined by experience and skill.

4. Can I choose any club to play for?

Yes. You must be registered with them before you can play. Find your local club here.

5. Can mum and dad get involved?

Yes! We are always in need of coaches, managers, volunteers, scorers and umpires. Check out the Orange Shirt Program and talk to your club about any upcoming upskilling clinics. Keep an eye out on our Facebook Page for opportunities to help out at upcoming tournaments.

6. How much does it cost to play?

Cost varies by club and by grade. Check out the different clubs and their pricings above through the Club Directory

7. What do I need to buy to play Softball?

Most clubs will provide a team kit. However, this usually does not include a glove which is the one piece of compulsory equipment. You may be able to purchase direct through your club or via The Fieldhouse or The Dugout. Other equipment can include a helmet, a bat, bag, batting gloves.

8. Where can I find out who I am playing against and when?

Draws and results can be found here for the Auckland Softball competition, here for the NFS competition and for all T-Ball draws, please contact your chosen club. The full season draw gets published before the first game and results will automatically update once teams submit their score. All clubs will be notified if there is a sudden change in draw. 

9. Where can I find out if my game is cancelled? 

Keep an eye out on the Auckalnd Softball Facebook page, Instagram or on the home page of the website.

10. Where can I buy Auckland Softball merchandise?

Merchandise can be purchased through the shop link and may be available to purchase at some tournaments or events throughout the season.

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FOR ANY OTHER QUESTIONS THAT ARE NOT ANSWERED ABOVE, PLEASE EMAIL events@softballauckland.org.nz ​​​​​​​

JUNIOR:
The Junior season is set to commence on 30th October 2021, however, U17 Boys will start on the 27th October. Games are not played on public holidays.

T-BALL/FLEXIBALL (NON-COMPETITION):
Contact your local Club for more details around these grades.

SOCIAL (NON-COMPETITION):
Contact your local Club for more details around this grade.

2. When are games played?

PREMIER MEN & WOMEN: Saturday's

RESERVE MEN: Saturday's

RESERVE WOMEN: Monday nights

U19 BOYS: Wednesday nights

U17 BOYS: Friday nights

SENIOR: Saturday afternoons

JUNIOR TEAMS [except U17 Boys]: Games are usually played on a Saturday morning depending on which grade you are in. The last round is normally finished before 12pm. 

T-BALL/FLEXIBALL (NON-COMPETITION): T-Ball and Flexiball modules are run by the Clubs and not Auckland Softball and primarily played on Saturday mornings. It is best to double-check scheduled game times with your chosen Club.

SOCIAL (NON-COMPETITION):
Contact your local Club for more details around this grade.

4. Can I choose any Club to play for?

Yes. You must be registered with a Club before you can play. To view all the Clubs in Auckland, please click here to view the Club Directory.

5. Can mum and dad get involved?

Yes! We are always in need of coaches, managers, scorers, umpires and volunteers. Check out the Orange Shirt Umpires Program and the Orange Cap Scorers Program
and talk to your Club about any other positions or upskilling modules available. 

6. How much does it cost to play?

Cost varies by Club and by grade. This information should be easy to locate on each Club's website. 

7. What do I need to buy to play softball?

Most Clubs will provide a team kit. However this usually does not include a glove which is the one piece of compulsory equipment. You may be able to purchase direct through your Club or via The Fieldhouse or The Dugout. Other equipment can include a helmet, a bat, bag, batting gloves, etc. 

8. Where can I find out who I am playing against and when?

Draws and results can be found here for the ASA competition, here for the NFS competition. Results will be updated weekly and all Clubs will be notified if there is a sudden change in draw. 

9. Where can I find out if my game is cancelled? 

Keep an eye out on the ASA Facebook page and "Latest News" section of our website Home Page for cancellations and keep in touch with your team manager and Club.

10. Where can I buy Auckland Softball merchandise?

Merchandise can be purchased through the shop link and may be available to purchase at some tournaments or events throughout the season.​​​​​​​

FOR ANY OTHER QUESTIONS THAT ARE NOT ANSWERED ABOVE, PLEASE EMAIL office@softballauckland.org.nz