ABOUT THE DIFFERENT GRADES
JUNIOR T-BALL/SOFTBALL GRADES
UNDER 5 T-BALL (MIXED GRADE)
This game is designed to be fun and safe using foam bats, tees and larger balls. Parental involvement is encouraged. NO gear is required. | |
UNDER 7 T-BALL (MIXED GRADE)
This game is to learn the fundamentals and basic skills required such as throwing and catching a ball and hitting off a tee. | |
UNDER 9 T-BALL/MODIFIED PITCHING (MIXED GRADE)
This game is to learn the fundamentals and basic skills required such as throwing and catching a ball and hitting off a tee, half way through the season the game is modifed where children will pitch a ball for the batters underhand. This is to get players used to hitting a moving ball and moving into advanced skills such as pitching and catching. | |
UNDER 11 SOFTBALL (MIXED GRADE)
This game is to learn the fundamentals and develop skills required such as throwing and catching a ball and hitting a pitched ball. We encourage each player to try all positions, including the skills of pitching and catching. Teams are taught set plays and may also practice different batting techniques like bunting. | |
UNDER 13 SOFTBALL (GIRLS AND BOYS OR MIXED)
This game is to learn the fundamentals and develop skills required such as throwing and catching a ball and hitting a pitched ball. Players are able to learn the skills of pitching and catching. Teams are taught set plays and may also practice different batting techniques like bunting, we try to get players to play all positions to try and learn each position and hopefully start to like several positions. OPPORTUNITIES: Under 13 players showing advanced skills may also play up into the Under 15 development team playing in the Under 15/ 17 grade for Girls and Under 15 grade for Boys. | |
UNDER 15 SOFTBALL GIRLS
This game is to learn the fundamentals and develop skills required such as throwing and catching a ball and hitting a pitched ball. Players are able to learn the skills of pitching and catching. Teams are taught set plays and may also practice different batting techniques like bunting. Players will start to specialise in a few positions and start to recognise plays in game situations without a coaches help. OPPORTUNITIES: | |
UNDER 15 SOFTBALL BOYS
This game is to learn the fundamentals and develop skills required such as throwing and catching a ball and hitting a pitched ball. Players are able to learn the skills of pitching and catching. Teams are taught set plays and may also practice different batting techniques like bunting. Players will start to specialise in a few positions and start to recognise plays in game situations without a coaches help. OPPORTUNITIES: Under 15 players showing advanced skills may also play up into the Under 17 team, playing in the Under 17/19 boys grade. | |
UNDER 17 SOFTBALL GIRLS
This game is to learn the fundamentals and develop skills required such as throwing and catching a ball and hitting a pitched ball. Players are able to learn the skills of pitching and catching. Teams are taught set plays and may also practice different batting techniques like bunting. Players will start to specialise in a few positions and start to recognise plays in game situations without a coaches help. OPPORTUNITIES: Under 17 players are able to sign up for to trial for the North Harbour Under 17 representative team to play tournaments. Players over the age of 14 years are able to apply and trial to play in the Division 1 or 2 womens teams. | |
UNDER 17 SOFTBALL BOYS
This game is to learn the fundamentals and develop skills required such as throwing and catching a ball and hitting a pitched ball. Players are able to learn the skills of pitching and catching. Teams are taught set plays and may also practice different batting techniques like bunting. Players will start to specialise in a few positions and start to recognise plays in game situations without a coaches help. OPPORTUNITIES: Under 17 players are able to sign up for to trial for the North Harbour Under 17 representative team to play tournaments. Players over the age of 14 years are able to apply and trial to play in the Prem or Prem Reserve Teams. Players over the age of 16 years are able to register and play in Division 3 mens team. | |
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NOTE: If there is a player with advanced skills there may be an opportunity to play up into the next grade as well as their registered grade.
SENIOR SOFTBALL GRADES
WOMENS PREM RESERVE TEAM THis team is for players who are serious about softball. Trials may be held and players must commit to attend training every week. Players must be over 14 years at 31st December. DIVISION ONE (COMPETITIVE) This team is for players who are serious about softball. Trials may be held and players must commit to attend trainings every week. Players mus tbe over 14 years at 31st December DIVISION THREE (SOCIAL) This team is all about good friends and fun. Players range from those returning to softball after some time, softball mums or those just wanting to try a team sport and meet people. Players must be over 16 years at 31st December. |
MENS PREMIER TEAM The team is for competitive players who are serious about softball. Trials will be held and players must commit to attend training every week. Players must be over 14 years at 31st December.
THis team is for players who are serious about softball. Trials may be held and players must commit to attend training every week. Players must be over 14 years at 31st December. DIVISION THREE (SOCIAL) This grade is social and it is compulsory the players have fun. Players must be over 16 years at 31st December, Players may be invited to play in the Prem Reserves team if required. |
FAQS:
What age can you start playing Division 1, 2 or 3?
Player Interchange Between Teams in Different Grades?
12.1 - Players will only be permitted to play up in higher grades and will not be permitted to play in lower grades of competition games.
What age grade do I register in?
All players need to register in their correct age grade.
Do I have to play in my registered age grade or can I play up?
East Coast Bays United Softball Club
Philippa Munro - Secretary. Email: secretary@ecbsoftball.org.nz | Phone: +64 21 253 9536
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