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NSWCHS TEAMS NAMED

Softball NSW would like to congratulate the following players and officials on their selection into the NSWCHS Red and Blue teams. Teams were chosen following the Secondary Softball – Grils Championships held from the 9th – 11th February 2021.

23 & UNDER STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2021 – WET WEATHER ADVICE

Unfortunately, the continued rain overnight and into this morning has rendered the diamonds at Blacktown International Sportspark (BISP) unplayable. Combined with the Women’s washouts last night, all scheduled fixtures for Saturday 13 February 2021 for the 23 & Under State Championships have been abandoned.

UPDATE: 2021 23 & UNDER STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS WASHED OUT

Given the continuing weather conditions across the Greater Sydney Region, and in consultation with several Affiliates, it is with great disappointment that Softball NSW postpones the 2021 23 & Under State Championships this weekend.

NSW SPORTING SCHOOLS

Our Sporting School Programs are available and starting immediately across NSW. Softball NSW is looking for passionate coaches to help deliver the Sporting Schools program across the state.

SOFTBALL NSW ANNOUNCES SINALLI SPORTS AS OFFICIAL APPAREL PARTNER

Softball New South Wales announced today a new partnership with Sinalli Sports to become the Official Apparel Partner of Softball NSW for the next five years. The partnership is one of the most significant commercial partnerships in Softball NSW history and will provide extensive benefits to the organisation and its members.

2021 UNDER 14 GIRLS REGIONAL TEAMS NAMED

Teams were chosen following the selection camp held on January 19-21. These teams will now commence training as part of the NSW Youth Pathways Program.

2021 UNDER 14 BOYS REGIONAL TEAMS NAMED

Teams were chosen following the selection camp held on January 19-21. These teams will now commence training as part of the NSW Youth Pathways Program.

NSW OVER 35 WOMEN’S STATE SQUAD ANNOUNCED

The final selection camp will be on Sunday February 28th at Blacktown International Sportspark. This will be the final selection process for the NSW Over 35 Women’s team.

2021 NSW OVER 35 MENS SQUAD NAMED

There are currently 2 camp dates scheduled for the 7th and 14th of March 2021 to be held at Blacktown International Sportspark. These will be the final selection events for the NSW Over 35 Men’s team. Following the camps, a final selection will be made.

SUTTON AND RAMEKA JOIN SOFTBALL NSW

Softball NSW is pleased to announce following an extensive recruitment process that two new staff will be joining the Softball NSW Office in 2021.

2021 NSW UNDER 18 CAMP ATHLETES SELECTED

Following the cancellation of the 2020 Under 18 State Championships, all athletes that were age eligible and submitted an Expression of Interest for Selection have therefore been invited to the camp.

VALE RANDAL MATTHEWS

Randal was involved at many levels within our sport over the years, dedicating extensive time and effort to the Softball community which included tenure on the Softball NSW Board as Treasurer in the late 1980’s. He was also heavily involved with the Auburn Softball Association and most recently as an umpire with the Softball NSW all abilities program.

14/16 STATE CAMP & OVER 35 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS UPDATE

As per advice provided on January 5, Softball NSW will continue to monitor the current COVID Pandemic and its impact on our community and if any changes or rescheduling needs to occur across all levels within our sport.

RECOMMENCEMENT OF COMMUNITY COMPETITIONS & TRAINING

As of January 8, SNSW now endorses the recommencement of Softball related activity in Greater Sydney and Regional NSW (Unless quarantined by government advice). We also encourage all relative Affiliates and their members to continue to follow the current government advice.

COMMUNITY COMPETITIONS, STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS & PATHWAYS ADVICE

The growth of the COVID pandemic across Greater Sydney and more recently regional New South Wales has created significant concern for the entire community as well as the schedules of Softball in Community Competitions, State Championships and Pathway activities.