An open one day tournament for mixed, boys or girls teams, with a single draw and finals. An opportunity for U13 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.
Winners for 2025
Section 1 - Hutt Valley Mixed
Section 2 - Wainuiomata Kotiro
Section 3 - ParePlim Leopards
General enquiries to pareplim.softball@gmail.com
Maximum of 12 teams (We will strive to ensure that teams/games are fairly matched).
Registration fee of $90 per team. Payable prior to tournament.
Wellington Softball (WSA) bylaws and NZ Softball rules will apply with the following exceptions:
Pitching distance will be:
Boys - 12 metres
Girls - 11 metres
Base distance will be 18 metres.
Game length is 1 hour. All games will cease on the the hooter.
Team roster should contain:
9 batters in the batting line up (i.e., do not bat through a team of 12), and
maximum of 9 positions in the field.
Teams can start and finish with 8 players.
Mercy rule does not apply. All games will play the full one hour.
The winner will be determined by one the following scenarios:
If at the top of the innings at the hour, the score from the last completed innings will count, or
If at the bottom of the innings at the hour, 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 hour, 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.
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.
Timings may change depending on registrations
8:15 Managers meeting at Tournament HQ tent
9:00 Round 1 games
10:20 Round 2 games
11:40 Round 3 games
12:40 Lunch break
13:20 Round 4 games
14:40 Round 5 games
15:50 Prizegiving
16:20 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.
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.
Our sincere thanks to our past sponsors for supporting this tournament! We are always looking for sponsors to help us out, please contact our committee if you can help!
Our 2025 Tournament Sponsors are:
Spencer Construction | spencerconstruction@xtra.co.nz
Above & Beyond Decorators | dean@aboveandbeyonddecorators.co.nz
Aotea Roofing Limited | www.aotearoofing.co.nz
Distinctive Landscapes Ltd | sales@distinctivelandscapes.co.nz
John Ryan Plumbing | johnryan.plumbing@xtra.co.nz
New World - Tawa | www.newworld.co.nz
Urban Bake House | Plimmerton
A decision to cancel will be made at 6:30am on Sunday morning, 23rd November if the weather is terrible.
Rain out date is Sunday 30th November.
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, 1st December.