North Harbour Softball NZ

Congratulations Nick Lanigan we are super proud good luck on the up and coming Canada Cup games

Beyond the Dugout streaming the NZ White Sox development team games in Canada

🇳🇿 ITS GAME ON! 🇳🇿

The White Sox Development Team begins its Canada Cup campaign over the next three days with four exciting practice matches against quality international opposition.

🆚 Chinese Taipei Sat 4 July at 9am NZT
🆚 Peru Sat 4 July at 11:30am NZT
🆚 TC Colorado Sun 5 July at 3:30pm NZT
🆚 Czechia Mon 6 July at 10am NZT

These games are a fantastic opportunity for the team to build combinations, test themselves against world-class competition, and continue their preparation ahead of tournament play.

We wish the team all the very best as they proudly represent New Zealand on the international stage.

Go the White Sox! 🥎

WATCH THE GAMES HERE ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE

Thank you to Beyond The Dugout for streaming and commentating.

2 HUGE Opportunities. One Goal... Get Ready for the Season! 🔥

North Harbour Softball is kicking off the countdown to the 2026/27 season with two exciting 6-week pre-season programmes designed to help players develop their skills, build confidence, and get ready for an awesome season ahead!

🥎 NHSA Community Program (U7–U15)

Perfect for new and developing players, this programme focuses on learning the fundamentals in a fun, supportive environment. No prior softball experience is required!

📅 Dates: 10, 17, 24 & 31 August | 7 & 14 September
🕔 Time: 5:00pm
📍 Venue: Leveloff Field, Rosedale Sports Stadium
💲 Cost: $49
Register Here: https://www.northharboursoftball.co.nz/viewform/519551

🔥 NHSA U13–U19 Boys & Girls Academy

Designed for players wanting to take their game to the next level. Train with experienced coaches in a high-performance environment and prepare for the upcoming representative and club season.

📅 Dates: 9, 16, 23 & 30 August | 6 & 13 September
🕞 Time: Sundays, 3:30pm
📍 Venue: Leveloff Field, Rosedale Sports Stadium
💲 Cost: $95
Register Here: https://www.northharboursoftball.co.nz/viewform/518695

✅ 6 weeks of quality coaching
✅ Improve your skills and confidence
✅ Prepare for the upcoming season
✅ Open to boys and girls

📲 Register today and take the next step in your softball journey!

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🥎 Another Successful NHSA Battery Clinic Held Today! 🥎

Another fantastic NHSA Battery Clinic was held today, with 50 young athletes coming together to learn new skills, develop their pitching and catching, and continue preparing for the upcoming softball season.

The enthusiasm, effort, and commitment shown by every player was outstanding, and it’s exciting to see the progress being made with each session.

A huge thank you to our fantastic coaching team:
🥎 Pita Rona
🥎 Andrew Van Stipriaan
🥎 Brad Rona
🥎 Troy Smail
🥎 Fergus McAlpine

Your time, knowledge, and passion for developing our athletes are greatly appreciated and continue to make these clinics such a success.

Thank you also to our volunteers, parents, and everyone who continues to support the programme.

🔥 Our final Battery Clinic will be held on Sunday 26th July. We look forward to seeing everyone back for one last session before the season gets underway!

🍔 To celebrate another successful clinic series, we’ll be putting on a BBQ at the conclusion of the final session, with a FREE hamburger and drink for all participants. It’s a great chance to relax, catch up with teammates and coaches, and wrap up the programme together!

See you all on Sunday 26th July! 🥎💪

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SNZ newly appointed Chief Executive Casey Eden 👌
Exciting times ahead for Softball New Zealand

📣FORMER BLACK SOX #204 CASEY EDEN APPOINTED AT CHIEF EXECUTIVE📣

Softball New Zealand has appointed former Black Sox player and manager Casey Eden as its new Chief Executive, bringing a leader steeped in the national game together with a proven record of building successful businesses.

Eden takes up the role on 20 July 2026, succeeding interim Chief Executive Rebecca Minkley, who has led the organisation since October 2025.

Eden played for the Black Sox in 2011-12 and managed the side from 2018 to 2022. Away from the diamond, he founded the community platform Neighbourly, which was acquired by Stuff, was a founding team member of GrabOne, and founded fintech company Orchestra, acquired by Sharesies. Most recently, as Chief Commercial Officer of First Table, he led the company's international growth, scaling annual revenue from $2 million to more than $15 million across New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom. He is a current board member of Golf New Zealand and has worked with both Sport NZ and High-Performance Sport NZ.

Softball New Zealand Board Chair Hoani Lambert said the appointment marks an important moment for the sport.

“Casey is a rare appointment - someone who has lived the full softball pathway, from club player to Black Sox representative to managing the national team, and who has also founded, built and scaled successful businesses. Softball has bold ambitions for its profile, participation and performance, and Casey has the credibility in our community and the commercial capability to deliver them.”

“I also want to acknowledge Rebecca Minkley, whose leadership over the interim period has given the organisation real stability and momentum. Casey inherits an organisation in far stronger shape because of her work.”

Eden said the role was a chance to give back to the sport that shaped him.

“Softball has given me some of the best experiences of my life, as a player, a manager and proud member of the softball whanau. This sport has world-class people and a proud legacy. My focus is on listening to our members first, and then working alongside the Board, staff, associations and partners to grow the game - more players, stronger competitions, and teams that keep making New Zealand proud on the world stage.”

The appointment follows a comprehensive recruitment process that attracted a strong field of candidates from New Zealand and overseas.

Eden begins in the role on 20 July 2026. Rebecca Minkley will support the handover and conclude her term on 31 July 2026.

🔥 NHSA Women's Skills Clinic is Back! 🥎

Ready to sharpen your skills and get prepared for the season ahead? Join us for our 3-Week Pre-Season Women's Skills Clinic, designed for players looking to develop their game, build confidence, and connect with other women in softball.

📅 Clinic Dates
• Sunday 19 July
• Sunday 23 August
• Sunday 20 September

⏰ Start Time: 3:30 PM

Whether you're new to the game or an experienced player, this clinic is a fantastic opportunity to learn, improve, and have fun in a supportive environment.

✅ Skill development
✅ Position-specific training
✅ Game awareness and softball fundamentals
✅ Great coaching and a positive atmosphere

📍 Register now and secure your spot:
https://www.northharboursoftball.co.nz/viewform/518698

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On Wednesday night, we were fortunate to Yuuki and his crew from AD Academy run a free fitness testing session. This was to give people and insight into what is involved with a basic testing session with high performance sport.
The session started with some fun warmup games. Then the participants were put through paces doing a standing jump, 30m sprint and Isometric mid-thigh pull.
All the participants had a really good time challenging themselves and trying out the excercises.

A big thank you to Yuuki and we look forward to running another session.

Nice work Tarsha and congratulations on umpiring the final 🤩

📣 Expressions of Interest – U19 Girls Head Coach 🥎

North Harbour Softball is now seeking Expressions of Interest for the U19 Girls Representative Head Coach position for the 2026/27 season.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop some of North Harbour’s most talented young athletes as they prepare to compete at the U19 Girls National Tournament, 7–10 January 2027. North Harbour has a strong representative pathway and is committed to providing quality development opportunities for our players and coaches.

We are looking for a coach who:
✅ Has a passion for player development
✅ Creates a positive and high-performing team culture
✅ Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills
✅ Is committed to supporting athletes on their representative journey

If you are interested in being part of the North Harbour representative programme, we would love to hear from you.

📝 Register your Expression of Interest here:

https://www.northharboursoftball.co.nz/viewform/515821

Applications are now open. We encourage anyone with the passion and commitment to help shape the future of our U19 Girls programme to apply.

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🏆 NHSA Battery Clinic – Huge Success! 🥎

What a fantastic turnout at our NHSA Battery Clinic, with 50 young athletes coming together to learn, develop, and sharpen their skills ahead of the upcoming season!

From pitching fundamentals to catching techniques, the energy, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn on display was outstanding. It was great to see so many athletes challenging themselves, building confidence, and taking the next step in their softball journey.

A huge thank you to our outstanding coaching team:
🥎 Pita Rona
🥎 Andrew Van Stipriaan
🥎 Brad Rona
🥎 Troy Smail
🥎 Fergus McAlpine

Your knowledge, passion, and commitment to developing our athletes made this clinic a fantastic experience for everyone involved.

Thank you also to all the volunteers, parents, and players who helped make the day such a success. The future of our game is looking bright! 🌟

We can’t wait to see these athletes put their new skills into action when the season begins.

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