The inaugural edition of the Over 45 Men's State Championship was nothing short of exciting and entertaining, with Blacktown International Sportspark hosting a great turnout of softballers, support staff and audience over the weekend. The event featured four teams -  Campbelltown/Southern Districts, Cumberland Nepean, Macarthur/Georges River, and Newcastle, and was playing in conjunction with the inaugural Over 45 Women's State Championship. 

Fifteen games were played in the two-day event, with all four teams comprising a fantastic mix of players who had always been a part of the game across club, state and national levels. While day 1 saw Newcastle display an impressive unbeaten run at the Championship with four wins, the tide turned around quite dramatically towards the end of day 2, with Macarthur/Georges River and Campbelltown/Southern Districts making a comeback and securing their Grand Final berths at their pre-final games. 

Played at 4pm in front of a buzzing crowd at Diamond 1, the Grand Final saw Macarthur/Georges River continue their newly gained momentum in the Championship, registering a convincing 11-2 win over Campbelltown/Southern Districts to claim the title. 

Watch the Full Highlights of the Grand Final

Final Placings

Winner- Macarthur/Georges River

Runner-up- Campbelltown/Southern Districts

Third- Cumberland Nepean and Newcastle

Players Player Awards

Campbelltown / Southern Districts - Jamie Barrington & Shane Smith

Cumberland Nepean - Demetrius Doney

Macarthur / Georges River - Jeremy Farr

Newcastle - Jamie Wicks

Softball NSW would like to thank all volunteers, staff, athletes, team management, and attendees who made the 2022 SNSW Over 45 Men's State Championship a great success. For any further information in relation to the event, please contact Softball NSW Events & Facilities Coordinator Aimee Sutton via events@softballnsw.org.au.