BASEBALL NEW ZEALAND

Baseball New Zealand is the national governing body for Baseball in New Zealand. Its membership comprises:

4 Regions (Member Regions)
4 Baseball Associations and 21 Clubs
More than 2,000 individual club members, who play, coach, officiate and support Baseball in New Zealand.

More than 8,700 individuals participate in competitive and recreational Baseball programmes in various capacities around the country.

Baseball New Zealand is one of over 130 member affiliates of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). An estimated 60 million people play Baseball worldwide.

Baseball New Zealand's purpose is to:

Be the dynamic and innovative leader of Baseball in New Zealand
Engage, support and inform all Baseball stakeholders
Raise the profile and standing of and participation in Baseball
Support and deliver quality competitive and recreational Baseball opportunities locally, nationally and internationally

Baseball New Zealand provides numerous services, programs and activities to our members and the wider Baseball community, such as:

National events, including New Zealand National Club Championships
Tours to New Zealand by international teams and MLB players
Programs for children, including Kiwi T-Ball
Social inclusion programs for people with a disability and the socially disadvantaged
Corporate and social Baseball programs
Coaching clinics and online coaching tools, tips and techniquesInternational tour management
Different types of Baseball for people of all ages and abilities
Opportunities for players, coaches and officials to compete at the highest national and international levelsMember recognition programs
Baseball equipment, clothing and merchandise
A national membership database and website services
Paid and volunteer employment opportunitiesAccreditation programs and professional development activities for coaches, umpires and scorers
Sponsorship and advertising opportunitiesResources to support Association and Club development and management