Junior's @ the 'Hay Paddock' (South Hagley)
Tee-ball and Little League are played at the "Hay Paddock" or South Hagley. All tamariki/children must be of age as of 31 December e.g. if you are 6 at 31 December you are U7, if you turn 7 before 31 December you are U9.
Tamariki/children aged 3-5 years should be able to be on the diamond without mum or dad for large portions of the game. This is to give all the other tamariki/children playing the opportunity to play without running into an adult. It also gives the coach the opportunity of guiding our newest players.
IMPORTANT TIME CHANGES
Little League - Divison 1 = U11 Division 2 = U13
U11 Div 1 Girls & Boys teams - 9.30a.m. - 10.30a.m.
This is for girls and boys aged 9-10 yrs and is the start of live pitching. The U11 teams start the first half of the season with a UPM pitching machine. This delivers a more consistent ball for the batters to hit. Remember, last season they hit off a tee.
The 2nd half of the season sees the introduction of a pitcher pitching to a batter.
U13 Div 2 Girls & Boys teams - 9.30a.m. - 10.30a.m.
This is for girls and boys aged 10-12 yrs and is played on a full sized diamond. Our tamariki are beginning to develop some great softball skills and techniques.
Tee-ball grades * Nursery = 3-5yrs * Mixed Tee-ball = U7s * Tee-ball Girls/Boys = U9s
U7 Nursery Tee-ball 11.00a.m. - 12.00 noon
Tee-ball starts at the Nursery age grade 3-5 yr olds. This is pure fun, with some throwing, catching, batting and running. It is a 6-a-side team and players rotate each innings. Everyone gets to bat and field.
U7 Mixed Tee-ball 11.00a.m. - 12.00 noon
This grade has progressed from nursery level. It is still new entrant level tee-ball, the tamariki/kids are generally aged 5-6. They can be mixed, all boys or all girls. This is 9-a-side tee-ball.
U9 Girls / Boys 11.00a.m. - 12.00 noon
This grade is for tamariki/kids aged 7-8 yrs. They are now learning more softball skills, batting and throwing techniques and softball plays.
All games should be played with great spirit and fair play. There is a zero tolerance for violence or abuse, and bad language from coaches, parents, supporters and spectators will not be tolerated. We encourage participation from all tamariki/children, and cater for all abilities.
JUNIOR COMPETITION GROUNDS
The following link will show you where the diamonds are at Hay Paddock/South Hagley Park and at Nga Puna Wai.
It also shows where other Club Grounds are. These may be required for other Clubs when they host Club Days.
Canterbury Softball Association Inc. - Parks & Grounds (csa.org.nz)
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