Tee Sox - U8

(5yrs - 7yrs)

 About

 Tee Sox is about play, fun and being active - a combination of active play & T-Ball. The aim of Tee Sox is to enhance participation and increase fun. During the early years, it   is primarily about play (not how we instruct and structure our development).


 Influence of Family/Whanau Support

 At this stage, it is important for family/whanau to support by providing and enjoying oppurtunities and positive experiences that will nuture childrens natural curiosity to be active and   to make meaning of their world through movement.


 Life Stage - Play

  • We focus on having fun & being active
  • We also focus on fundamental movement skills;
    • Throwing
    • Catching
    • Striking
  • Socializing;
    • Playing with others
    • Developing confidence and positive self esteem
  • we help develop cognatity by getting them to use their imagination
  • Minor games softball related emphasise basic skills


 Example Session Plan

  • 30-45 minutes
  • Well structured
  • Modified activities
  • Skill progression
  • High levels of activity
  • Positive environments
  • Learning through play

 For more information on Tee Sox please check out SNZ Click here


 About the game of T-Ball

  • Children can begin to participate in T-Ball from the age of 5 years
  • T-Ball is a modified version of the game, aimed at introducing children to basic skills and principles of Softball. In T-Ball, there is no pitcher, instead the ball is placed on an adjustable tee atop the home plate at a suitable height for the batter to strike
  • The score is not kept and rules are designed to maximize participation e.g an inning is completed once each child has had a turn at bat and all extra players of the defensive team play in the outfield.
  • T-Ball allows male and female players
  • T-Ball is a non contact sport so the risk of serious injury is low

 Fees:

 FREE

 Registrations: 

 Team Registration (teams with a coaches/managers only): Email [email protected] to enter your team

 Player Registration: Click here

 For further enquiries, please contact Paul Goodall via e-mail: [email protected]

 The WBOP Softball Association T-Ball Rules for our competion will be given out to the manager and coach of each team at the Secretaries/Managers/Coaches   meeting and on the first playing day.

 Tee Sox Resources

 Check out the FREE Kiwi Sox resource for teachers! from Softball NZ Click here or download a free copy Click here