If you’ve ever wanted to give softball a go, Western Bay of Plenty Softball president Paul Goodall says there’s still time this season.

“Senior Softball is nearing the end of the season but there are still spaces left in some teams.

“Social Slowpitch Softball is played Monday nights and started up again on February 5, from 6pm Carlton Reserve, Otūmoetai.”

Paul says slowpitch is ideal for new players or those that wish to play a more relaxed game of Softball.  

“Played in mixed teams, including at least four females, the ball is lobbed slowly to the batter for higher chance of a hit.

“Get a team of family, friends or work colleagues together and enter now!”

And if you don't have a team, you can turn up 5.30pm on the Monday night and you’ll be assigned a team.

Junior Softball season started again on February 10, with U8 T-Ball, U11 Primary Softball and U13 Intermediate Softball, ending in March.

“If your school does not have a team, come down to Carlton Reserve, Otūmoetai, on Saturday from 8am and a team will be found for you.

“U8 T-Ball games start 8.30am, U11 Primary Softball and U13 Intermediate Softball games start 9am at Carlton Reserve, 412 Ngatai Rd, Bellevue, Otūmoetai.”

And best of all, there are no fees for 2024.

“New players can come and give softball a go and are welcome to stay and watch the adults play.”

If you are new and interested in playing junior softball this summer, email: play@softballwbop.org.nz