Season Info
📆 Season Dates for the 2026/27 Season have yet to be confirmed, the dates below are based on previous seasons:
Start:
- Reserve Men and Women: Late September 2026
- U15/17 Girls & U17/19 Boys: Late October 2026
- All Saturday Junior & Senior Grades: Early November 2026
Pre-Christmas Finish
- U15/17 Girls & U17/19 Boys: Mid December 2026
- All Grades: Saturday Mid December 2026
Post-Christmas Restart
- U15/17 Girls & U17/19 Boys: Early Feb 2027
- Reserve Men and Women, Div 1 & 3: Mid/late January 2027
- All Saturday Junior Grades: Mid/late January 2027
Finals Series
- Semi-Finals
U15/17 Girls & U17/19 Boys: Mid March 2027
- Reserve Men and Women: Early March 2027
- All other grades: Mid March 2027
Finals Weekend
- U15/17 Girls & U17/19 Boys: Late March 2027
- All Grades: Saturday Late March 2027
The Softball season runs from September through to the end of March. Games are played on Saturdays at Rosedale Softball Park, Jack Hinton Drive, Rosedale - Juniors in the morning, seniors in the afternoon. The exception to this are the Under 17/19 Boys and Under 15/17 Girls who play on a Friday night at Rosedale.
Full details can be found on North Harbour's webite by clicking the link below.
Trainings & Season Start
During the season, trainings for all teams (except the Under 5's) on the Coast. We primarily utilise grounds at Victor Eaves, Orewa and Metro Park, Millwater.
The exact day(s) and times of trainings will be firmed up closer to the season start time and team rosters are confirmed. The Under 5's just play on Saturday, no trainings at this age.
The Premier and Reserve Men and Women train at Rosedale Park, Albany.
The season runs from September through to the end of March of each year, with a good break over the Christmas period.
Uniforms & Gear
As a registered HBC Club member, you'll be kitted out in a brand-new uniform. We're excited to be rolling out a fresh new look this season that you'll be proud to wear.
Here's how uniform distribution will work:
Seniors: Uniforms will be handed out during one of your team's training sessions.
Juniors: Keep an eye out for an announcement about our uniform collection day.
Remember: To be eligible to receive your new uniform, you need to be registered and have your subs paid or a payment plan arranged. Please take care of this as soon as possible so we can get you on the field looking your best!
If players (seniors or juniors) do want to wear a cap or visor whilst playing they are required to wear the club's cap or visor. These can be purchased from our online shop.
Fees
Fees for the 2026/27 season are yet to be confirmed.
If you are unable to pay the full season’s fees upfront, our Treasurer will contact you after registration to advise on your personalised payment plan.
The terms of this plan will be clearly outlined and must be adhered to.
Timely payment of all membership fees is expected.
For any questions or to discuss the payment plan in more detail, please contact the Treasurer at: [email protected]
Liquor Licensing
A reminder that you cannot bring your own alcohol to training or the ball park. This is being closely monitored by the Police and Liquor Licensing Authority. There will be no drinking of alcohol on the diamonds.
Club Duty Days
Three times in the season we as a Club are required to help out at Rosedale Softball Park.
Our Club Duty days for the 2026-27 season are:
- TBC
- TBC
As a Club we're asked to pull together and help. If we spread the load across the Club that'll mean all you have to contribute is one hour. When your coach/manager comes calling, please consider your assistance.