Whangārei Softball Association

He hākinakina, he whānau, he wāhi tupu mō ngā rangatahi o Whangārei

Affiliation

Whangārei Softball Association (WGSA) is proud to be affiliated with North Harbour Softball Association, whose established network, robust framework, and extensive resources continue to provide us with opportunities to grow, develop, and strengthen our game here in Te Tai Tokerau.

Our History & Growth

Softball in Whangārei has a long-standing and cherished history. In the 1980s, the region proudly fielded close to 20 teams. While the landscape of community sport has evolved, the passion for softball remains strong.

Since re-establishing our competition three years ago, we now host nine active senior, and eighteen junior teams, committed to keeping the game alive in a fun, inclusive, and community-driven environment.

Our junior players are our taonga – the heart and future of the game. Their growth in numbers and skill level is one of our greatest success stories, reflecting the strength of grassroots sport in our rohe.

Our Competition & Season Format

WGSA runs a family-friendly, social-focused competition. We do not operate a premier division – our kaupapa is to provide a welcoming and enjoyable environment for all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned players.

Senior Grades (Social)

Grades: Men’s & Women’s Division 3 (Social)
Season Duration: From the first weekend after Labour Weekend through to the second week of March
Christmas Break: Four-week break over the festive season
Match Venues:
- Moerewa – 1 Saturday (November 29th 2025)
- Hikurangi – 2 Saturdays (January 10th, 17th 2026)
- All remaining rounds will be played at Onerahi Sports Grounds

Finals – A First for Us

We are hopeful and excited that, for the first time ever, our Junior and Senior Finals may be held at Semenoff Stadium. This milestone opportunity reflects the hard work and growth within our association, and would be a proud moment for our entire softball whānau.

Senior Tournaments (Open to All Clubs)

✅ Ramon Tamati Memorial Tournament (RTMT) – Whangārei (October 11th)
✅ Heartlands Provincials Championships - Manawatu (January 29th to 1st Feb 2026)
✅ Navy Tournament – Auckland (March)
✅ Men’s Evergreens Tournament – Upper Hutt (Feb/March 2026)
✅ Women’s Evergreens Tournament – Marlborough (March 2026)
✅ Wipeout Tournament – Kaikohe (March/April)

Junior Softball – The Future of Our Game

Our junior competition is the pinnacle of our programme. We proudly support tamariki from as young as U7s right through to U15s. Their development, both on and off the diamond, is what inspires our wider efforts to grow the game.

Grades & Format

Grades: U7,U9 (T-ball), U11, U13, U15 (mixed)
Game Day: Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (aligns with senior match days)
Season Break: From the second week of December to the second week of February
Season Ends: Mid-March
Growth Plan: As participation increases, we will expand field times and field allocations to accommodate more junior teams.

Junior Tournaments

🏆 Brad Rona Tournament – North Harbour (December 7th 2025)
🏆Whangarei Junior Tournament - Whangarei (14th December)
🏆 U15 Representative - North Harbour 31st January to 1st February
🏆 Navy Tournament – North Harbour February 2026
🏆...and many more!

Join Us!

Whether you’re a club, a player, a coach, or a volunteer – we welcome all to be part of our growing softball whānau.

We are proud of our community spirit, our commitment to youth development, and our dedication to providing a safe, fun, and whānau-friendly competition.

📧 Contact Us:whangareisoftballassociation@gmail.com

Let’s grow the game together – from the t-ballers to the evergreen veterans.Whangārei Softball – Your diamond, your whānau, your game.