At HBC Softball, we never want money to be the reason a child misses out. If fees or basic gear are a barrier for your family, please reach out. We have practical ways to help, and we will treat every conversation with care and confidentiality.

HBC Softball has set up a small hardship/support fund and a working group focused on keeping kids in the game when things are tight at home. This initiative is run by the HBC committee. Depending on the situation, we may be able to help with part of your season fees.

Support is considered case by case and depends on available funds, but the goal is simple: if a young person wants to play softball, we will do our best to help them stay on the diamond.

Please get in touch if any of these sound like you:

- You’re worried you can’t afford season fees

- You have multiple children playing and the costs are adding up

- You’re new to softball and the set-up costs feel out of reach

- Your family has had a recent change (illness, job loss, etc.)

- You simply need a little help to keep your child active and involved

There is no judgement and no impact on selection or how your child is treated in the team. We are simply here to help.

You can contact us in whichever way feels most comfortable:

- Email (confidential):  president@hbcsoftball.org.nz

- Speak with your Coach or team Manager. Let them know you’d like a quiet chat about fees. They will connect you with the right person on the Committee.

What happens next:

1- We’ll have a private conversation to understand what’s going on

2- We’ll explore available support options

3- We’ll come back to you with what we can offer and how it will work

Our aim is to keep the process simple, respectful, and quick.