ECB Softball

🧡 **ORANGE SHIRT UMPIRE PROGRAMME** 🧡

Are you interested in learning more about **umpiring** and becoming involved in the game in a new way?

The North Harbour Softball **Orange Shirt Umpire Programme** is starting soon, with **online presentations beginning Monday, 28 September**.

This programme is a great opportunity for **members, parents, players, and anyone interested in umpiring** to learn what’s involved and take their first steps towards becoming a umpire.

Those who are interested and enrol in the programme will receive a **Pre-Reading Book** outlining:
🏐 What is expected of novice umpires
📚 Training and support available
👕 What equipment is available and required
🤝 Guidance to help you get started and build confidence

If you’ve ever thought about giving umpiring a go, **this is a great place to start!**

**Come along, learn something new, and get involved!** 🧡

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevdRhi24xuCxBSPytmMf6b1pLZJ34BnjrpKLXbHCPp8I0I7Q/viewform

🥎 Week 9 of our ECB Winter Skills Development is on tomorrow! 🥎

This week, the kids will put their skills into action with a game kicking off at 5.30pm.

Come along, rug up with a puffer jacket or blanket, and start getting into the swing of the new season! 🙌🥎

📍 Leveloff Field
⏰ 5.30pm - 7pm

See you there!

🛒 GROCERY GRAB IS BACK! 🛒

Imagine having 90 seconds to fill your trolley with as many groceries as you can! 🛍️🥦🥫

By buying a ticket, you’ll be in the draw to win some fantastic prizes while helping our senior teams prepare for the season ahead. 💙🥎

🏆 PRIZES

🥇 1st Prize: 90-Second Grocery Grab at New World Long Bay
🥈 2nd Prize: $200 New World Voucher
🥉 3rd Prize: $100 New World Voucher

Funds raised will help cover tournament costs, team apparel, equipment, travel and other essentials that keep our players competing at their best.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:
Www.ecbsoftball.org.nz

📅 Prize draw: Saturday 3 October 2026
🛒 Grocery Grab: Sunday 11 October 2026 at 7am
📍 New World Long Bay, Auckland NZ

Could you clear the shelves in 90 seconds? 😆🛒

Every ticket helps support our players, so get behind our teams and grab your ticket today! 💙🥎

Congratulations Wilbur Congalton and Kaleb Taylor on your selection for the U15 Black Sox Team and their buddy Taenga Durie.

These lads work tirelessly on their game not only during softball season but also in the off season.

🥹 We are all so proud of the both of you!!

Congratulations to all players selected in the New Zealand U15 Black Sox.

Being named to represent New Zealand is a fantastic achievement and reflects the hard work, commitment and talent each player has shown. We also acknowledge the families, coaches, clubs and associations who have supported these young athletes along the way.

We look forward to watching this group continue their development and take the next steps on the Black Sox pathway.

Congratulations – wear the fern with pride!

🥎 ECB SOFTBALL CLUB | 2026/27 SEASON 🥎

📣 REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

💙 Come and be part of the ECB family!

We’re proud to be the largest club at North Harbour Softball, with our players at the heart of everything we do.

Whether you’re new to softball, returning for another season, or looking to take your game to the next level, ECB is a friendly, community-focused club where players can learn, develop, compete, make friends and enjoy the game — whatever their level. 🥎

👧🧒 JUNIOR GRADES
Under 5s through to Under 16s – boys & girls
Some younger grades may be mixed depending on numbers.

🌙 FRIDAY NIGHT COMPETITION
Under 18 Girls & Under 21 Boys

🥎 SENIOR GRADES
• Division 3 – Social
• Division 1 – Semi-Competitive
• Premier Reserve Men & Women – Competitive
• Premier Men

📅 SEASON START DATES
🔥 Premier & Reserve Grade teams – 26 September 2026
🥎 All other grades – 31 October 2026

📣 Register early to secure your spot!
Getting your registration in early helps us work through team numbers and make sure everyone is placed in the right team.

💳 Need a little flexibility with fees?
Select “Pay Later” when registering, then contact [email protected] to arrange a payment plan.

🥎 REGISTER NOW
🌐 www.ecbsoftball.org.nz

Let’s get ready for another great season together! 💪🥎

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - JUNIOR COACHES
We are currently asking for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for junior coaching, assistant coaching, scorers and manager positions for the 2026/27 season, ranging from u5 through to u21 teams. Please complete the below form to register your interest today!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/E9jV63QS6v