ABOUT THE DIFFERENT GRADES

JUNIOR T-BALL/SOFTBALL GRADES

UNDER 5 T-BALL (MIXED GRADE)

  • from 3 years to 4 at 31st October. 
  • Uniform T-Shirt supplied, can wear own tights, shorts or track pants and own sneakers. 
  • Game is at 10.30am for 20 - 30 minutes 

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) 

  • from 5 to 6 at 31st OCtober 
  • ECB Uniform T-Shirt and pants are loaned, wear your own sneakers or soccer shoes also a good option. 
  • Club Cap or Visor are available for purchase. 
  • A glove is required (leather is better for when ball is wet).
  • Game is at 8.30am for 60 minutes 

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) 

  • from 7 - 8 at 31st October 
  • ECB Uniform T-Shirt and pants are loaned, wear your own sneakers or cleats. 
  • Club Cap or Visor are available for purchase. 
  • A glove is required (leather is better for when the ball is wet).
  • Game is at 9.45am for 60 minutes 

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) 

  • from 9 - 10 at 31st October
  • ECB Uniform T-Shirt and pants are loaned, wear yor own sneakers or cleats.
  • Club Cap or Visor, Green Club Socks and Belt are available for purchase. 
  • A glove is required (leather is better for when the ball is wet).
  • Game is at 9.00am for 75 minutes 

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) 

  • from 11 to 12 at 31st December
  • ECB Uniform T-Shirt and pants are loaned, wear yor own sneakers or cleats. 
  • Club Cap or Visor, Green Club Socks and Belt are available for purchase. 
  • A glove is required (leather is better for when the ball is wet).
  • Game is at 11.00am for 90 minutes

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 are able to sign up for and if numbers dictate, trial, for the club representative team to play in the Rookie Sox tournament. 

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 

  • from 13 to 14 at 31st December
  • ECB Uniform T-Shirt and pants are loaned, wear yor own sneakers or cleats. 
  • Club Cap or Visor, Green Club Socks and Belt are available for purchase. 
  • A glove is required (leather is better for when the ball is wet). 
  • Game time is Friday at 6pm or 8pm for 7 innings or 90 minutes whichever comes first. Under 15 girls team plays in the NH Under 15/17 Grade.

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 are able to sign up for trials for North Harbour Under 15 representative team to play tournaments.  

UNDER 15 SOFTBALL BOYS 

  • from 13 to 14 at 31st December
  • ECB Uniform T-Shirt and pants are loaned, wear yor own sneakers or cleats. 
  • Club Cap or Visor, Green Club Socks and Belt are available for purchase. 
  • A glove is required (leather is better for when the ball is wet). 
  • Game time is 9.00am for 7 innings or 90 minutes whichever comes first. Under 15 Boys team plays in the NH Under 15 Grade.

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 are able to sign up for trials for North Harbour Under 15 representative team to play tournaments.  

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 

  • from 15 to 16 at 31st December
  • ECB Uniform T-Shirt and pants are loaned, wear yor own sneakers or cleats. 
  • Club Cap or Visor, Green Club Socks and Belt are available for purchase. 
  • A glove is required (leather is better for when the ball is wet). 
  • Game time is Friday at 6pm or 8pm for 7 innings or 90 minutes whichever comes first, Under 15 girls team plays in the NH Under 15/17 Grade.

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 

  • from 15 to 16 at 31st December
  • ECB Uniform T-Shirt and pants are loaned, wear yor own sneakers or cleats. 
  • Club Cap or Visor, Green Club Socks and Belt are available for purchase. 
  • A glove is required (leather is better for when the ball is wet). 
  • Game time is Friday at 6pm or 8pm for 7 innings or 105 minutes whichever comes first.  Under 17 boys team plays in the NH Under 17/19 Grade.

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. 

UNDER 19 SOFTBALL BOYS 

  • from 15 to 18 at 31st December
  • ECB Uniform T-Shirt and pants are loaned, wear yor own sneakers or cleats. 
  • Club Cap or Visor, Green Club Socks and Belt are available for purchase. 
  • A glove is required (leather is better for when the ball is wet). 
  • Game time is Friday at 6pm or 8pm for 7 innings or 105 minutes whichever comes first.  Under 19 boys team plays in the NH Under 17/19 Grade.

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 19 players are able to sign up for to trial for the North Harbour Under 19 representative team to play tournaments. 

Players over the age of 14 years are able to apply and trial to play in the Prem and Prem Reserve Teams. 

Players over the age of 16 years are able  to register and play in Division 3 mens team. 


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. 


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 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? 

  • 3.2 - No player under the age of 14 years may play senior softball. This applies to all Premier and Open Grade (Div 1&2) games covered by these Competition Rules and By-Laws.
    • Clubs may apply for dispensation for a particular player which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis with a decision made by the Games Advisory.
    • Teams fielding underage players without prior approval shall forfeit the points for the games that player has played or if no points were gained for that game they will be fined.
  • 3.3 - A Division 3 team may play up to three Restricted Grade players over the age of 16 years as of 31st December at any one time,
    • If more than three Restricted Grade players play in a Division 3 team at any one time, the game will be deemed to be an un-notified default.

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.

  • 12.1.2 Any restricted age group player playing up in open grade competition shall be in accordance with clauses 3.2 and 3.3. (see above)
  • 12.1.3 Restricted age grade players registered in an open grade team may not play for an open grade team of a lower grade.
  • 12.1.4 For specific grade interchange ruling see sections pertaining to specific age groups.

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?

  • 10.1 - To be eligible to play in semi-final and final round games, a player must play in a minimum of 7 games for their registered teams to be eligible to play in the Semi/finals round. This rule does not apply to U5 to U11 grades.
  • 10.2 - Any player qualifying in their registered grade may play up in any grade they are eligible for without the need for the 7-game requirement.