North Harbour Softball NZ

On Wednesday night, we were fortunate to Yuuki and his crew from AD Academy run a free fitness testing session. This was to give people and insight into what is involved with a basic testing session with high performance sport.
The session started with some fun warmup games. Then the participants were put through paces doing a standing jump, 30m sprint and Isometric mid-thigh pull.
All the participants had a really good time challenging themselves and trying out the excercises.

A big thank you to Yuuki and we look forward to running another session.

Nice work Tarsha and congratulations on umpiring the final 🤩

📣 Expressions of Interest – U19 Girls Head Coach 🥎

North Harbour Softball is now seeking Expressions of Interest for the U19 Girls Representative Head Coach position for the 2026/27 season.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop some of North Harbour’s most talented young athletes as they prepare to compete at the U19 Girls National Tournament, 7–10 January 2027. North Harbour has a strong representative pathway and is committed to providing quality development opportunities for our players and coaches.

We are looking for a coach who:
✅ Has a passion for player development
✅ Creates a positive and high-performing team culture
✅ Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills
✅ Is committed to supporting athletes on their representative journey

If you are interested in being part of the North Harbour representative programme, we would love to hear from you.

📝 Register your Expression of Interest here:

https://www.northharboursoftball.co.nz/viewform/515821

Applications are now open. We encourage anyone with the passion and commitment to help shape the future of our U19 Girls programme to apply.

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🏆 NHSA Battery Clinic – Huge Success! 🥎

What a fantastic turnout at our NHSA Battery Clinic, with 50 young athletes coming together to learn, develop, and sharpen their skills ahead of the upcoming season!

From pitching fundamentals to catching techniques, the energy, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn on display was outstanding. It was great to see so many athletes challenging themselves, building confidence, and taking the next step in their softball journey.

A huge thank you to our outstanding coaching team:
🥎 Pita Rona
🥎 Andrew Van Stipriaan
🥎 Brad Rona
🥎 Troy Smail
🥎 Fergus McAlpine

Your knowledge, passion, and commitment to developing our athletes made this clinic a fantastic experience for everyone involved.

Thank you also to all the volunteers, parents, and players who helped make the day such a success. The future of our game is looking bright! 🌟

We can’t wait to see these athletes put their new skills into action when the season begins.

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🏃‍♀️⚡ FREE ATHLETE FITNESS TESTING SESSION ⚡🏃‍♂️

Want to see where you’re at as an athlete? Here’s an awesome opportunity you won’t want to miss!

We’re excited to welcome Yuuki and the team from AD Academy, based at the AUT Millennium Centre, who will be running a FREE Athlete Fitness Testing Session for our players and wider community.

📅 Wednesday 10 June
🕕 6:00pm
📍 Rosedale Park – Diamond 2

Open to all athletes aged 8 years and over, whether you’re aiming for high-performance sport, preparing for representative programs, or simply keen to challenge yourself and have some fun.

Athlete development today is about much more than just lifting weights. Strength, conditioning, movement, speed, power and overall athletic performance all play a huge role in helping athletes reach their potential.

The AD Academy team will guide participants through a series of testing stations, with the session finishing once everyone has completed each station.

✅ FREE to attend
✅ Open to all skill levels
✅ Great benchmark for future development
✅ Highly recommended for athletes interested in Representative Teams and Programs

Register here 👇
https://form.jotform.com/261368317425863

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn more about your athletic performance and take the next step in your developmen

North Harbour Softball is excited to be running an off-season development program focused on the Battery — pitching and catching.

Each session will be led by coaches with proven ability, knowledge, and experience within their field, providing athletes with quality instruction in a supportive learning environment.

Program Categories
Fundamentals
For athletes who are just beginning to learn pitching and catching.
Aimed at players in the U9–U13 age groups.

Development
For athletes with previous pitching or catching experience.
This group will focus on further enhancing skill sets, refining technique, and continuing development.
Aimed at U13 and above.

Session Dates
There are 3 sessions, spaced apart to allow athletes time between sessions to work independently on their skills before returning for the next session.

📍 Location: Leveloff Field, Rosedale Park
⏰ Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Session 1: Sunday 7 June
Session 2: Sunday 28 June
Session 3: Sunday 26 July

💲 Cost: $10 per person, per session

Attendance at all three sessions is not required, however attending each session will be beneficial for athlete progression and development throughout the program.
Register here:
https://www.northharboursoftball.co.nz/viewform/513473

Congratulations Bridget Baker well deserved Level 5 accreditation 💐💪🏼🥎⭐️

Congratulations to Brody and Chris💪🏼🥎⭐️

Congratulations Kevin Sheehy on your Level 6 💪🏼