An open one day tournament for mixed, boys or girls teams, with a single draw and finals. An opportunity for U11 club teams and individuals to play in a tournament.
This is not a representative tournament, more of a "fun in the sun" tournament for the age group.
SUNDAY 22nd FEBRUARY 2026
Tournament Results
1st Place - Totara Park Blue and Gold
2nd Place - Newlands Rebels
3rd Place - ParePlim Snow Leopards
General enquiries to pareplim.softball@gmail.com
Maximum of 15 teams (We will strive to ensure that teams/games are fairly matched).
Registration fee of $90 per team. Payable prior to tournament.
NZ Softball rules will apply with the following exceptions:
Pitching distance will be 10 metres.
Pitchers shall pitch from the 10m mark.
Pitchers will pitch one innings each. They can come back to pitch alternate innings.
Base distance will be 14 metres.
Game length is 45 minutes. All games will cease on the the hooter.
Team roster should only contain:
10 batters in the line up, and
10 positions on the field.
Mercy rule does not apply. All games will play the full 45 minutes.
The winner will be determined by one the following scenarios:
If at the top of the innings at the 45, the score from the last completed innings will count, or
If at the bottom of the innings at the 45, if the team batting is down and not completed their bat, the score from the last completed innings will count,
If at the bottom of the innings at the 45, if the team batting is ahead, the scores stands.
Points will be awarded for wins and losses to determine the finals:
Win = 4 points
Draw = 2 points
Loss = 0 points
If there is a tie for points between teams, then runs for and against will determine the placings.
If there is still a tie, then a coin toss will determine who progresses to the final (if applicable).
The following rules will assist with speeding up the game:
a 2 pitch warm up between innings.
no infield throw around between outs or innings.
2-down catcher rule will apply.
6 run rule - i.e., once the batting team scores 6 runs, the teams will swap over.
Runners can steal any base EXCEPT Home. Runs MUST be hit or walked in.
No designated runners (DR), designated players (DP) or designated hitters (DH).
Players granted a dispensation may participate only with explicit approval from the Tournament Committee. In accordance with WSA guidelines and rules, if such players are permitted to play, they should not be assigned to pitching or catching positions.
If the weather declines on the day, decisions (cancellation) will be made to ensure the safety of players. No discussion will be entered into.
8:15 Managers meeting at Tournament HQ tent
8:40 Umpires Meeting
9:00 Round 1 games
10:05 Round 2 games
11:10 Round 3 games
11:55 Lunch break
12:40 Round 4 games
1:55 Round 5 games
3:00 Round 6 games
3:45 Tournament ends
Confirmed timings will be posted once the draw has been confirmed.
BBQ'ed food and drinks will be available for purchase on the day. Cash only.
Please support the BBQ to help with tournament costs.
If you have an umpire that may assist, please let us know. However, we are hoping that we will have enough for the tournament so that you can enjoy watching your child play.
As this is a new tournament we haven't yet got any sponsors, but fee free to reach out to us if you can help please contact our committee if you can help!
A decision to cancel will be made at 6:30am on Sunday morning, 22nd February if the weather is terrible.
Unfortunately there is no rain out date due to field unavailability.
Please also note, if the weather changes during the day, a decision will be made by the Tournament organising committee at the park.
Decisions are made for the safety and well-being of our children.
If the tournament is cancelled, we will refund the entry fee on Monday morning, 23rd February.