Western Magpies Softball Club

COME JOIN THE MAGPIES!

Western Magpies Softball Club is gearing up for the 2026/2027 season and we’d love to see even more players and families join our Magpies whānau!

Whether you’re brand new to softball or already love the game, there’s a place for you at the Magpies. We cater for a range of ages and abilities, with a friendly, family-focused club atmosphere.

We’re a growing club based at Brains Park, Kelston, and we welcome new and returning players of all abilities.

📍 Brains Park, Kelston
🥎 New & returning players welcome
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly club

Our Tee Ball programme is for all players U10 - the perfect way for anyone to start their Softball journey!

Registrations are now open!
https://www.sporty.co.nz/westernmagpies/20262027-online-registration/online-registration-26-27

Check out the flyer for all the details and please get in touch if you have any questions.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who has already dropped their Good in the Hood tokens into the Western Magpies box! 🟠 🔵

We’ve been keeping an eye on the tokens at Z Waikumete and… we’re currently a little behind the leaders!

But there’s still plenty of time to CATCH UP!

If you’re stopping at Z Waikumete, please remember to put your token into the Western Magpies Softball Club box. Every single token counts!

And we need your help to spread the word! Please share this post with your friends, whānau, workmates and anyone who uses Z Waikumete. The more people we can get voting, the better our chance of catching up!

📍 Z Waikumete
Voting runs until 14 September

We’ve got some catching up to do… LET’S GO MAGPIES!

IT’S HERE! GOOD IN THE HOOD IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY!

Today marks the start of Z Energy’s Good in the Hood, and we’re incredibly excited to be one of the four local community groups selected at Z Waikumete!

From today until 14 September, every eligible purchase at Z Waikumete comes with an orange or blue voting token. 🟠🔵

MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!

Got a token? Vote for Western Magpies Softball Club!

Every vote helps us secure a greater share of the $5,000 community fund, which will go straight back into supporting our club and our players.

📍 Z Waikumete
18 August – 14 September

And we need your help to spread the word!
Tag your friends, share this post with your whānau and let your workmates know — every token could make a difference!

A massive thank you to Z Energy and Z Waikumete for giving local community groups this opportunity. We’re so grateful to be involved!

So, if you’re filling up at Z Waikumete… don’t forget to VOTE MAGPIES!

STARTS TOMORROW!

The countdown is almost over, Magpies!

From Tuesday 18 August, Western Magpies Softball Club will be taking part in Z Energy Good in the Hood at Z Waikumete!

How can you help?
When you make an eligible purchase at Z Waikumete, you’ll receive an orange voting token. Simply pop your token into the Western Magpies voting box!

There’s $5,000 up for grabs for the participating community groups, with the money shared based on the number of votes received. Every token = a vote for our club!

Tuesday 18 August – Monday 14 September

So please share this post with your friends, whānau, workmates and fellow Magpies supporters and help us spread the word!

Z Waikumete
Starts tomorrow!

LET’S GET BEHIND THE MAGPIES!

CONGRATULATIONS KELSTON BOYS! 🏆

A huge congratulations to Kelston Boys’ High School 1A on taking out the 1A Grand Final with an impressive 27–15 victory!

What an awesome achievement for the boys and a fantastic result for our local Kelston community!

A massive congratulations to the players, coaches, management, whānau and everyone who has supported the team throughout the season.

From all of us at Western Magpies Softball Club — congratulations boys!

🧡 WE’VE BEEN SELECTED FOR GOOD IN THE HOOD! 🧡

We’ve got some exciting news, Magpies!

Western Magpies Softball Club has been lucky enough to be selected as one of the local community groups taking part in Z Energy’s Good in the Hood at Z Waikumete!

From Tuesday 18 August to Monday 14 September, every time you make an eligible purchase at Z Waikumete, you’ll receive an orange voting token.
Simply pop your token into the Western Magpies voting box and help us earn our share of the $5,000 community fund!
Every vote counts, and every dollar we receive will go straight back into our club to help support our players, teams and continued growth.

So next time you’re at Z Waikumete, don’t forget to VOTE MAGPIES!

And please share this post with your friends, family, workmates and anyone in the community who can help us get behind the Magpies! The more votes we can get, the more we can put back into our club.

A huge thank you to Z Energy and Z Waikumete for supporting local community groups and giving clubs like ours the opportunity to make a difference.

Let’s get voting, Magpies!

🥎 2026/2027 REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🥎
Ready to hit the diamond with the Magpies this season?
Whether you’re dusting off your glove or picking one up for the very first time, we want YOU on our squad!

We’ve got teams for everyone:
T-Ball
Juniors & Youth
Senior Men’s & Women’s

Our Magpies family is growing fast, and we can't wait to bring even more players and families along for the ride in 2026/2027. Awesome coaches, great vibes, and a club where you’ll make mates for life—what’s not to love?

Lock in your spot online now:
https://www.sporty.co.nz/westernmagpies/20262027-online-registration/online-registration-26-27

Got questions? Drop us a message—we're always happy to chat! Go Magpies!

Massive Thank you to The Trusts and Workshop Bar for our Club Membership at the Ballpark West Indoor Training Arena.
Our members are already enjoying the benefits! 🥎

Eight venues. Eight communities. June's Supporters Club round-up.

In Titirangi, Bricklane Restaurant & Bar backed Woodlands Park Community Kindergarten with magnetic construction tiles to support enrichment for our tamariki.

Out at Huia, iTi chipped in $500 to help the Huia Fishing and Family Club bring their community together for a Matariki celebration.

The Taphouse backed Playcentre Aotearoa Glendene with children's books for their library, giving 80 tamariki access to stories that reflect their lives and cultures.

In Kelston, Workshop Bar got the Western Magpies Softball Club a six-month training membership at Ballpark West, covering the full pre-season and playing season for junior and senior squads.

backed Waitakere City Rugby Football & Sports Club Inc.'s Junior Referee Programme, training secondary school students to referee junior games and building confidence and leadership for 300+ club members.

Greenfields Bar kept the North West Toy Library running with support for librarian salaries.

The Hangar helped WomenzShed build shelving, storage and workspaces at their Henderson facility, creating a safer and better-equipped environment for 50-75 West Auckland women to learn woodworking and trade skills over the next year.

And Mr. Illingsworth backed Te Atatū Intermediate's water polo team with registration fees for the Tim Sonderer Memorial Water Polo Tournament, reducing costs for the 10 students heading to West Wave.

Last On-line Orange shirt clinic coming up Tues 4 Aug 6.30-8pm.
Register your interest on the link below 🥎

🥎ORANGE SHIRT CLINICS🥎

Wanting to learn how to umpire, or get a refresher on the skills you already have?

Lucy and Paddy will be running 3 online Orange Shirt Clinics in July/August.

Please register your interest using the link below
https://www.softballauckland.org.nz/viewform/517737