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SOFTBALL NSW AWARDS CRITERIA & NOMINATION INFORMATION

In alignment with the 2021-2024 Strategic Plan, Softball NSW are reintroducing the Softball NSW Awards to recognize those that have excelled across the sport. The Softball NSW Awards recognises those individuals, Clubs, Associations, and Teams who have achieved not only excellence but have also provided outstanding service to the sport of Softball in NSW each year.

2021 Blue Blaze Cancelled

With the current COVID-19 restrictions in Greater Sydney now extending to the regional areas of NSW, and with no confirmed end to all lockdowns at this stage, Softball NSW wishes to unfortunately advise our Clubs, Associations, and the wider community of the cancellation of the 2021 Blue Blaze Tournament in September.

Sport Super Sunday

Sport Super Sunday is being held at vaccination centres for the twelve local government areas of concern this weekend to help Team NSW beat COVID-19.

UPDATE: Greater Sydney Lockdown & Related Event Rescheduling

Softball NSW provides the following advice to our Associations, Clubs & Stakeholders in relation to the extension of the lockdown in Greater Sydney and also provides information in relation to the Pathways, State Championships, and rescheduling of the Under 12 State Championships.

Community Advice: Restrictions & Softball Participation

Softball NSW provides the following update in relation to the tightening of restrictions across numerous local government areas in both Greater Sydney and Regional NSW. We provide this information to aid our community and their membership. As always, please refer regularly to the information provided by the NSW Government and NSW Health. The following advice is sourced from the NSW Government and NSW Office of Sport.

2022/23 STATE TEAM MANAGEMENT EOIS

Following the announcement of the 2022/23 state team management staff earlier this week, Softball NSW is seeking EOIs for all the vacant positions from the same.

COACHING APPOINTMENT: NSW UNDER 14 GIRLS

Donna McGrath, Marsheal Walker and Greg Trevena have been appointed as head coaches of the NSW Under 14 Girls' team for 2022 & 2023. They share their insights on coaching as well as playing at this level.

COACHING APPOINTMENT: NSW UNDER 14 BOYS

Neil Taimalie, Eddie Cashen and Steven Albee have been appointed as head coaches of the NSW Under 14 Boys' team for 2022 & 2023. They share their insights on coaching as well as playing at this level.

2021 Open Women’s State Championship Rescheduled

Softball NSW wishes to advise that following consultation with Affiliates, and with the continued COVID-19 lockdown conditions in Greater Sydney, the 2021 Open Women’s State Championship has been rescheduled from Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 August to Friday 24, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 September at Blacktown International Sportspark (BISP).

Blue Blaze 2021 - Tournament details

The 2021 Blue Blaze Tournament will be held on the following dates: Girls Tournament: Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 September 2021 Boys Tournament: Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 September 2021

2021 Open Men’s State Championships Rescheduled

Softball NSW wishes to advise that following consultation with Affiliates, and with the continued COVID-19 lockdown conditions in Greater Sydney, the 2021 Open Men’s State Championship has been rescheduled from Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 August to Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 August at Blacktown International Sportspark (BISP),