Wellington Softball Association

2022 Trial information

All players wanting to make a Wellington Representative Team must fill out a Trial Form to be eligible.

Be sure to:

Wear your club uniform and appropriate footwear
Sunblock
Snacks and water
Bat and batting helmet if you have them
Catching gear if you are a catcher

If for whatever reason you cannot attend trials described below, you must make contact with Amber Schisler via email prior to the trial dates - development@wellingtonsoftball.org.nz

Specific Age grade trial information can be found below:

U19 Boys Trials Information

Sunday 30th October - 9:00am-1:00pm Hataitai Park

This first trial (Defence only) will be split into 3 sessions as per below:

9:00am-10:00am - Pitchers and Catchers
10:30am-11:30am - Infielders
12:00m-1:00pm - Outfielders

Players are welcome to attend multiple/all sessions if they would like to be looked at in different positions.

Sunday 13th November - 9:00am-1:00pm Hataitai Park

This second trial (Offence only) will be split into 2 sessions as per below:

9:00am-10:30am
11am-12:30pm

Players will be informed at the end of the first trial as to what session they should attend for the second trial.

U19 Girls Trials Information

Players trialing for the U19 Girls team are required to attend at least 2 out of the 3 trial sessions.

Sunday 30th October - 9:00am-1:00pm Hataitai Park

This first trial will be split into 4 sessions as per below:

9:00am-9:50am - Pitchers and Catchers
9:55am-10:40am - Infielders
10:50am-11:35am - Outfielders
11:45am-1:00pm - Hitting (Mandatory for all trialists)

Players are required to attend the Hitting session and one other Defensive session at a minimum for this trial.

Monday 31st October - 5:00pm-6:30pm Hataitai Park

Monday 7th November - 5:00pm-6:30pm Hataitai Park

The second and third trial will assess the following:

Team Defense
Hitting/Liveplay

U17 Boys Trials Information

Sunday 30th October - 1:00pm-5:00pm Hataitai Park

Sunday 13th November - 9:00am-1:00pm Hataitai Park

U17 Girls Trials Information

Sunday 30th October - 1:00pm-3:30pm Hataitai Park

Sunday 13th November - 1:00pm-5:00pm Hataitai Park

What skills should you have at your age?

Under 17 & 19 Skill Sets Click here

Tournament Costs

All fees/levies are to be fully paid 14 days prior to departure, or a direct debit or automatic payment authority must be operating.

Payment arrangements can be set up immediately. Requests to be sent to finance@wellingtonsoftball.org.nz. Approval will not be given for players who have not adhered to payment terms and conditions historically.

Players with outstanding levies will not be permitted to take the field for their club side until debt is repaid.

Fees for the 2022/23 season are $550 per player.

Payments

Any payments due WSA can be paid direct into the Association's Account:

ASB 12-3481-0006051-00

Please email finance@wellingtonsoftball.org.nz with deposit details.

Financial Assistance Fund

Wellington Softball Association (WSA) Executive has established a fund for our U17 and U19 National Representative players to help assist with fees to attend a National Tournament.

This fund is open to those that find it difficult to fund their trip. If you think this is you please talk to your Club President or Club Secretary. While you need to fill out the application, your Club needs to send the form to WSA on your behalf.

National Tournaments

Under 19 Girls

5 - 8 January 2023
Resthills Park, Hamilton

Under 19 Boys

5 - 8 January 2023
Mizuno Park, Christchurch

Under 17 Girls

12 - 15 January 2023
Hataitai Park, Wellington

Under 17 Boys

19 - 22 January 2023
Colin Lawrie Fields, Pukekohe

NFC Men and Women

21 - 24 October 2022
Mizuno Ballpark, Canterbury

NZ Mens Club Nationals

15 - 19 March 2023
Rosedale Park, North Harbour

NZ Womens Club Nationals

16 - 19 March 2023
Fraser Park, Lower Hutt

NZ Secondary Schools Div 1

27 - 31 March 2023
Mizuno Ballpark, Christchurch

NZ NI Secondary Schools Div 2

28 - 31 March 2023
Akina Park, Hastings