Resources
NATIONAL APPOINTMENTS 2020/21
The new 2018-2021 Softball NZ rulebook is now available for purchase from Softball NZ, here is the online version of the rulebook – click here
National Fastpitch Tournaments are held throughout the country primarily between the months of October through to the end of March. These comprise of the National Age Grade Tournaments for Under 15, Under 18 and Under 23 which are held in January each year. The Men's and Women's National Fastpitch Championship (NFC) is held at the discretion of Softball New Zealand to fit around other major tournaments. Open Men and Women Championships take place in March along with the Secondary Schools' tournaments.
The following table provides the national tournament schedules and Field Examinations for past years.
SNZ current and past exam and answer papers.
To be confirmed
Listed below are a number of documents Tournament Chief Umpires may require during the period they are assigned to national tournaments as SNZ's Official Tournament Chief Umpire
Technical Bulletins contains information relating to the Rules and Interpretations of the current playing rules of the game. Any changes from WBSC Congress are reviewed and technical bulletins are created for umpires, coaches, administrators and players to remain current with International Interpretations.
Click on this link to the WBSC Technical Bulletin page for more information.
Mechanical Bulletins contains information relating to umpire mechanics and rotations.
Click on this link to the WBSC Mechanical Bulletin page for more information.
Click on this link to the WBSC Rules and Case Plays page for more information.
The following documents set out the policy and guidelines for all SNZ Umpires. Familiarisation with these documents is paramount ensuring umpires understand the impact the sport has on sports officials.
Welcome to the Traveling Umpires' Report section. In this section you will read about the many experiences SNZ Umpires have had whilst traveling abroad. Umpires that are selected to travel abroad must provide a report to the General Manager SNZ and the Umpire-in-Chief three weeks after the conclusion of their tour. For further information about traveling abroad click here to read about SNZ's Touring Umpire Guide.
Hi Everyone
Would all you UICs please distribute these to the wider membership within your area.
As you can see this was our fifth draft, and includes more air fares than we had had before. I know some of you will still be disappointed but ultimately it does come down to costs and tournament requirements. Every tournament is different.
Hopefully you all stay committed to those tournaments to which you have been appointed. If you have to withdraw for whatever reason, I need to know smartly. The sooner the better. If you have incurred a flight your reason for withdrawing had better be a very good one.
That’s it from me. Let me take the opportunity of wishing you all the very best over what looks like another extremely busy season. Hopefully I will catch up with you all during that time in one capacity or another.
Kind regards
Lindsay Edwards
click here
NEW SNZ RULEBOOK
The new 2018-2021 Softball NZ rulebook is now available for purchase from Softball NZ, here is the online version of the rulebook – click here
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
National Fastpitch Tournaments are held throughout the country primarily between the months of October through to the end of March. These comprise of the National Age Grade Tournaments for Under 15, Under 18 and Under 23 which are held in January each year. The Men's and Women's National Fastpitch Championship (NFC) is held at the discretion of Softball New Zealand to fit around other major tournaments. Open Men and Women Championships take place in March along with the Secondary Schools' tournaments.
For more details about the draw / venue for each tournament click here to find out more.
Prior to the commencement of each season, nominations are called from umpires level 2 and above for consideration for national appointment. Your nominations will be considered by the National Umpiring Staff (NUS) for appropriate appointment and communicated back to you via your local Chief Umpire and this website.
The following provides the current national tournament schedules for the current season. Any changes / additions are reflected in the addendum/s listed below.
National Tournament Appointment Schedule
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ARCHIVES
The following table provides the national tournament schedules and Field Examinations for past years.
|
National Tournament Final Appointment Schedule
|
National Tournament Final
Field Examination Schedule |
National Tournament Final
Number of Games Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | ||
| 2015-2016 | ||
| 2014-2015 | 2014-2015 |
Exams and Answer Papers
SNZ current and past exam and answer papers.
MERCHANDISE
To be confirmed
GRADINGS
TOURNAMENT CHIEF UMPIRE (TCU) TOOL BOX
Listed below are a number of documents Tournament Chief Umpires may require during the period they are assigned to national tournaments as SNZ's Official Tournament Chief Umpire
| March 2020 | SNZ Umpires Pathways Framework SNZ Level One Workbook SNZ Level Two Workbook |
| February 2020 | WBSC Bat List and Bat Testing Protocols For all WBSC Rules, Mechanics and the Case Play Book |
| August 2018 | SNZ Rule Book 2018-2021 SNZ Code of Conduct |
| July 2018 | SNZ Touring Guide Policy |
| October 2017 | SNZ Grading System Policy SNZ Annual Rules Test Policy |
| September 2017 | SNZ Emergency Contact Form |
| Evaluation Forms Section | SNZ Umpire Evaluation Form - PDF Version SNZ Umpire Evaluation Form - Word Version |
| July 2016 | Local UIC Reporting Template SNZ National UIC Reporting Template |
| January 2010 | Umpire Appointments Template |
TECHNICAL BULLETINS
Technical Bulletins contains information relating to the Rules and Interpretations of the current playing rules of the game. Any changes from WBSC Congress are reviewed and technical bulletins are created for umpires, coaches, administrators and players to remain current with International Interpretations.
Click on this link to the WBSC Technical Bulletin page for more information.
MECHANICAL BULLETINS
Mechanical Bulletins contains information relating to umpire mechanics and rotations.
Click on this link to the WBSC Mechanical Bulletin page for more information.
RULES AND CASE PLAYS
Click on this link to the WBSC Rules and Case Plays page for more information.
STRATEGIC PLAN, POLICIES AND GUIDELINES
The following documents set out the policy and guidelines for all SNZ Umpires. Familiarisation with these documents is paramount ensuring umpires understand the impact the sport has on sports officials.
| April 2020 | SNZ Umpires Pathways Framework V1.2 March 2020 FINAL. |
| July 2018 | SNZ Touring Guide Policy SNZ Umpires' Strategic Plan 2016 - 2021 |
| October 2017 | SNZ Grading System Policy SNZ Annual Rules Test Policy |
| July 2017 | SNZ Umpires' Code of Conduct |
| May 2009 | National Distinguished Service Award Policy |
| September 2008 | SNZ Bat Policy |
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
This part of the Education and Training section provides articles from some of the best umpires in the game. Browse through the many articles that have assisted many umpires in their umpiring careers.TRAVELING UMPIRES' REPORTS
Welcome to the Traveling Umpires' Report section. In this section you will read about the many experiences SNZ Umpires have had whilst traveling abroad. Umpires that are selected to travel abroad must provide a report to the General Manager SNZ and the Umpire-in-Chief three weeks after the conclusion of their tour. For further information about traveling abroad click here to read about SNZ's Touring Umpire Guide.
| June 2019 | Mark Porteous Senior Mens Worlds - Prague |
| July / August 2018 | Lance Brown - Senior Women's Worlds - Chiba, Japan Tony "TK" Kaiaruna - Senior Women's Worlds - Chiba, Japan |
| July / August 2017 | Tony "TK" Kaiaruna - Senior Men's Worlds - Yukon, Canada Mark Porteous - Senior Men's Worlds - Yukon, Canada Dave Fortin - Junior Women's Worlds - Florida, USA Glen Nalepa - Canadian Exchange |
| June / July 2016 | Tony "TK" Kaiaruna - Junior Men's - Michigan USA Dave Fortin - Junior Men's - Michigan USA Tara Harris / Gavin Shepard - Women's World Series, Vancouver Canada. Robbie Sadgrove / Dennis Ormsby - International Youth Cup, Sydney Australia |
| August 2015 | Tony "TK" Kaiaruna / Tara Harris - Junior Women's - Oklahoma, USA |
| June / July 2015 | Shaun "Bob" Poata - International Friendship Series - Sydney, Australia Lance Brown / Mark Porteous - Men's World Series - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| August 2014 | Gavin Shepherd - Junior Men's World Series - Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Nicola Ogier, Glen Nalepa - Women's World Series - Harlem, Holland Jeremy England - ISC Men's World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario, Canada |
| July 2014 | Ben Horn - International Friendship Series - Sydney, Australia |
| January 2014 | Tony "TK" Kaiaruna - Trans Tasman Exchange |
| August 2013 | Riki Tourangi - Junior Wormen's World Series - USA |
| March 2013 | Lance Type, Wiremu Tamaki, Lance Brown, Mark MacFarlane - Men's World Series - Auckland, New Zealand |
| November 2012 | Darrel Paul - 2012 Gillies Shield - Adelaide, Australia |
| November 2012 | Jeremy England - 2012 Junior Men's World Series, Parana, Argentina |
| November 2012 | Mark Porteous - 2012 Junior Men's World Series, Parana, Argentina |
| October 2012 | Andrew McManus - 2012 Gillies Shield - Perth, Australia |
| July 2012 | Nicola Ogier - 2012F ISF Senior Women's World Series, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada |
| July 2012 | Andrew McManus - International Youth Cup 2012, Sydney, Australia |
| June - July 2012 | Wiremu Tamaki - 2012 Black Sox Tour to North America |
| December 2011 | Dave Shedlock - 2011 ISF Junior Women's World Series, Cape Town, South Africa |
| December 2011 | Mark Porteous - 2011 ISF Oceania Qualifier, Canberra, Australia |
| January 2011 | Mark Porteous - 2011 ISF Certification Clinic, Brisbane, Australia |
| November 2010 | Mark Porteous - Gilley's Shield - Sydney, Australia |
| August 2010 | Wiremu Tamaki - ISC World Tournament - Michigan, USA |
| July 2010 | Jeff Weber - Friendship Games - Sydney, Australia |
| December 2009 | Mark Porteous - Gilley's Shield - Victoria, Australia |
| July 2009 |
Gavin Shepherd - Friendship Games - Sydney, Australia |
| June - July 2009 | Mark McFarlane - North American Tour, Ontario and Vancouver, Canada. ISF Mens' World Series, Saskatoon, Saskatchean Wiremu Tamaki - North American Tour, Ontario and Vancouver, Canada. ISF Mens' World Series, Saskatoon, Saskatchean |
| February 2009 | Lance Brown - Pacific Series - Apia, Samoa |
| August 2008 |
Wiremu Tamaki - Olympics - Beijing, China |
| July 2008 | Mark McFarlane - ISC World Tournament - Wisconsin, USA |
| June 2007 | Wiremu Tamaki - ISF Junior Women - Netherlands |
| July 2006 | Wayne Saunders - ISC World Tournament - Ontario, Canada |
| July 2004 | Lindsay Edwards - ISC World Tournament - North Dakota, USA |
| January to August 2004 | Wayne Saunders - ISF Men's World Series - Christchurch, New Zealand. Canada Cup - Vancouver, Canada. Prague Cup - Czech Republic. Olympics - Athens, Greece |
| June - July 2003 | Wayne Saunders - Canada Cup - Vancouver, Canada. Olympic Qualifier - Italy |
National Umpiring Staff (NUS) MINUTES
| July 2018 | NUS Minutes |
| June 2017 | NUS Minutes |
| July 2016 | NUS Minutes |
| July 2015 | Nus Minutes |
NATIONAL APPOINTMENTS 2020/21
The new 2018-2021 Softball NZ rulebook is now available for purchase from Softball NZ, here is the online version of the rulebook – click here
National Fastpitch Tournaments are held throughout the country primarily between the months of October through to the end of March. These comprise of the National Age Grade Tournaments for Under 15, Under 18 and Under 23 which are held in January each year. The Men's and Women's National Fastpitch Championship (NFC) is held at the discretion of Softball New Zealand to fit around other major tournaments. Open Men and Women Championships take place in March along with the Secondary Schools' tournaments.
The following table provides the national tournament schedules and Field Examinations for past years.
SNZ current and past exam and answer papers.
To be confirmed
Listed below are a number of documents Tournament Chief Umpires may require during the period they are assigned to national tournaments as SNZ's Official Tournament Chief Umpire
Technical Bulletins contains information relating to the Rules and Interpretations of the current playing rules of the game. Any changes from WBSC Congress are reviewed and technical bulletins are created for umpires, coaches, administrators and players to remain current with International Interpretations.
Click on this link to the WBSC Technical Bulletin page for more information.
Mechanical Bulletins contains information relating to umpire mechanics and rotations.
Click on this link to the WBSC Mechanical Bulletin page for more information.
Click on this link to the WBSC Rules and Case Plays page for more information.
The following documents set out the policy and guidelines for all SNZ Umpires. Familiarisation with these documents is paramount ensuring umpires understand the impact the sport has on sports officials.
Welcome to the Traveling Umpires' Report section. In this section you will read about the many experiences SNZ Umpires have had whilst traveling abroad. Umpires that are selected to travel abroad must provide a report to the General Manager SNZ and the Umpire-in-Chief three weeks after the conclusion of their tour. For further information about traveling abroad click here to read about SNZ's Touring Umpire Guide.
Hi Everyone
Would all you UICs please distribute these to the wider membership within your area.
As you can see this was our fifth draft, and includes more air fares than we had had before. I know some of you will still be disappointed but ultimately it does come down to costs and tournament requirements. Every tournament is different.
Hopefully you all stay committed to those tournaments to which you have been appointed. If you have to withdraw for whatever reason, I need to know smartly. The sooner the better. If you have incurred a flight your reason for withdrawing had better be a very good one.
That’s it from me. Let me take the opportunity of wishing you all the very best over what looks like another extremely busy season. Hopefully I will catch up with you all during that time in one capacity or another.
Kind regards
Lindsay Edwards
click here
NEW SNZ RULEBOOK
The new 2018-2021 Softball NZ rulebook is now available for purchase from Softball NZ, here is the online version of the rulebook – click here
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
National Fastpitch Tournaments are held throughout the country primarily between the months of October through to the end of March. These comprise of the National Age Grade Tournaments for Under 15, Under 18 and Under 23 which are held in January each year. The Men's and Women's National Fastpitch Championship (NFC) is held at the discretion of Softball New Zealand to fit around other major tournaments. Open Men and Women Championships take place in March along with the Secondary Schools' tournaments.
For more details about the draw / venue for each tournament click here to find out more.
Prior to the commencement of each season, nominations are called from umpires level 2 and above for consideration for national appointment. Your nominations will be considered by the National Umpiring Staff (NUS) for appropriate appointment and communicated back to you via your local Chief Umpire and this website.
The following provides the current national tournament schedules for the current season. Any changes / additions are reflected in the addendum/s listed below.
National Tournament Appointment Schedule
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ARCHIVES
The following table provides the national tournament schedules and Field Examinations for past years.
|
National Tournament Final Appointment Schedule
|
National Tournament Final
Field Examination Schedule |
National Tournament Final
Number of Games Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | ||
| 2015-2016 | ||
| 2014-2015 | 2014-2015 |
Exams and Answer Papers
SNZ current and past exam and answer papers.
MERCHANDISE
To be confirmed
GRADINGS
TOURNAMENT CHIEF UMPIRE (TCU) TOOL BOX
Listed below are a number of documents Tournament Chief Umpires may require during the period they are assigned to national tournaments as SNZ's Official Tournament Chief Umpire
| March 2020 | SNZ Umpires Pathways Framework SNZ Level One Workbook SNZ Level Two Workbook |
| February 2020 | WBSC Bat List and Bat Testing Protocols For all WBSC Rules, Mechanics and the Case Play Book |
| August 2018 | SNZ Rule Book 2018-2021 SNZ Code of Conduct |
| July 2018 | SNZ Touring Guide Policy |
| October 2017 | SNZ Grading System Policy SNZ Annual Rules Test Policy |
| September 2017 | SNZ Emergency Contact Form |
| Evaluation Forms Section | SNZ Umpire Evaluation Form - PDF Version SNZ Umpire Evaluation Form - Word Version |
| July 2016 | Local UIC Reporting Template SNZ National UIC Reporting Template |
| January 2010 | Umpire Appointments Template |
TECHNICAL BULLETINS
Technical Bulletins contains information relating to the Rules and Interpretations of the current playing rules of the game. Any changes from WBSC Congress are reviewed and technical bulletins are created for umpires, coaches, administrators and players to remain current with International Interpretations.
Click on this link to the WBSC Technical Bulletin page for more information.
MECHANICAL BULLETINS
Mechanical Bulletins contains information relating to umpire mechanics and rotations.
Click on this link to the WBSC Mechanical Bulletin page for more information.
RULES AND CASE PLAYS
Click on this link to the WBSC Rules and Case Plays page for more information.
STRATEGIC PLAN, POLICIES AND GUIDELINES
The following documents set out the policy and guidelines for all SNZ Umpires. Familiarisation with these documents is paramount ensuring umpires understand the impact the sport has on sports officials.
| April 2020 | SNZ Umpires Pathways Framework V1.2 March 2020 FINAL. |
| July 2018 | SNZ Touring Guide Policy SNZ Umpires' Strategic Plan 2016 - 2021 |
| October 2017 | SNZ Grading System Policy SNZ Annual Rules Test Policy |
| July 2017 | SNZ Umpires' Code of Conduct |
| May 2009 | National Distinguished Service Award Policy |
| September 2008 | SNZ Bat Policy |
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
This part of the Education and Training section provides articles from some of the best umpires in the game. Browse through the many articles that have assisted many umpires in their umpiring careers.TRAVELING UMPIRES' REPORTS
Welcome to the Traveling Umpires' Report section. In this section you will read about the many experiences SNZ Umpires have had whilst traveling abroad. Umpires that are selected to travel abroad must provide a report to the General Manager SNZ and the Umpire-in-Chief three weeks after the conclusion of their tour. For further information about traveling abroad click here to read about SNZ's Touring Umpire Guide.
| June 2019 | Mark Porteous Senior Mens Worlds - Prague |
| July / August 2018 | Lance Brown - Senior Women's Worlds - Chiba, Japan Tony "TK" Kaiaruna - Senior Women's Worlds - Chiba, Japan |
| July / August 2017 | Tony "TK" Kaiaruna - Senior Men's Worlds - Yukon, Canada Mark Porteous - Senior Men's Worlds - Yukon, Canada Dave Fortin - Junior Women's Worlds - Florida, USA Glen Nalepa - Canadian Exchange |
| June / July 2016 | Tony "TK" Kaiaruna - Junior Men's - Michigan USA Dave Fortin - Junior Men's - Michigan USA Tara Harris / Gavin Shepard - Women's World Series, Vancouver Canada. Robbie Sadgrove / Dennis Ormsby - International Youth Cup, Sydney Australia |
| August 2015 | Tony "TK" Kaiaruna / Tara Harris - Junior Women's - Oklahoma, USA |
| June / July 2015 | Shaun "Bob" Poata - International Friendship Series - Sydney, Australia Lance Brown / Mark Porteous - Men's World Series - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| August 2014 | Gavin Shepherd - Junior Men's World Series - Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Nicola Ogier, Glen Nalepa - Women's World Series - Harlem, Holland Jeremy England - ISC Men's World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario, Canada |
| July 2014 | Ben Horn - International Friendship Series - Sydney, Australia |
| January 2014 | Tony "TK" Kaiaruna - Trans Tasman Exchange |
| August 2013 | Riki Tourangi - Junior Wormen's World Series - USA |
| March 2013 | Lance Type, Wiremu Tamaki, Lance Brown, Mark MacFarlane - Men's World Series - Auckland, New Zealand |
| November 2012 | Darrel Paul - 2012 Gillies Shield - Adelaide, Australia |
| November 2012 | Jeremy England - 2012 Junior Men's World Series, Parana, Argentina |
| November 2012 | Mark Porteous - 2012 Junior Men's World Series, Parana, Argentina |
| October 2012 | Andrew McManus - 2012 Gillies Shield - Perth, Australia |
| July 2012 | Nicola Ogier - 2012F ISF Senior Women's World Series, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada |
| July 2012 | Andrew McManus - International Youth Cup 2012, Sydney, Australia |
| June - July 2012 | Wiremu Tamaki - 2012 Black Sox Tour to North America |
| December 2011 | Dave Shedlock - 2011 ISF Junior Women's World Series, Cape Town, South Africa |
| December 2011 | Mark Porteous - 2011 ISF Oceania Qualifier, Canberra, Australia |
| January 2011 | Mark Porteous - 2011 ISF Certification Clinic, Brisbane, Australia |
| November 2010 | Mark Porteous - Gilley's Shield - Sydney, Australia |
| August 2010 | Wiremu Tamaki - ISC World Tournament - Michigan, USA |
| July 2010 | Jeff Weber - Friendship Games - Sydney, Australia |
| December 2009 | Mark Porteous - Gilley's Shield - Victoria, Australia |
| July 2009 |
Gavin Shepherd - Friendship Games - Sydney, Australia |
| June - July 2009 | Mark McFarlane - North American Tour, Ontario and Vancouver, Canada. ISF Mens' World Series, Saskatoon, Saskatchean Wiremu Tamaki - North American Tour, Ontario and Vancouver, Canada. ISF Mens' World Series, Saskatoon, Saskatchean |
| February 2009 | Lance Brown - Pacific Series - Apia, Samoa |
| August 2008 |
Wiremu Tamaki - Olympics - Beijing, China |
| July 2008 | Mark McFarlane - ISC World Tournament - Wisconsin, USA |
| June 2007 | Wiremu Tamaki - ISF Junior Women - Netherlands |
| July 2006 | Wayne Saunders - ISC World Tournament - Ontario, Canada |
| July 2004 | Lindsay Edwards - ISC World Tournament - North Dakota, USA |
| January to August 2004 | Wayne Saunders - ISF Men's World Series - Christchurch, New Zealand. Canada Cup - Vancouver, Canada. Prague Cup - Czech Republic. Olympics - Athens, Greece |
| June - July 2003 | Wayne Saunders - Canada Cup - Vancouver, Canada. Olympic Qualifier - Italy |
National Umpiring Staff (NUS) MINUTES
| July 2018 | NUS Minutes |
| June 2017 | NUS Minutes |
| July 2016 | NUS Minutes |
| July 2015 | Nus Minutes |
NATIONAL APPOINTMENTS 2020/21
The new 2018-2021 Softball NZ rulebook is now available for purchase from Softball NZ, here is the online version of the rulebook – click here
National Fastpitch Tournaments are held throughout the country primarily between the months of October through to the end of March. These comprise of the National Age Grade Tournaments for Under 15, Under 18 and Under 23 which are held in January each year. The Men's and Women's National Fastpitch Championship (NFC) is held at the discretion of Softball New Zealand to fit around other major tournaments. Open Men and Women Championships take place in March along with the Secondary Schools' tournaments.
The following table provides the national tournament schedules and Field Examinations for past years.
SNZ current and past exam and answer papers.
To be confirmed
Listed below are a number of documents Tournament Chief Umpires may require during the period they are assigned to national tournaments as SNZ's Official Tournament Chief Umpire
Technical Bulletins contains information relating to the Rules and Interpretations of the current playing rules of the game. Any changes from WBSC Congress are reviewed and technical bulletins are created for umpires, coaches, administrators and players to remain current with International Interpretations.
Click on this link to the WBSC Technical Bulletin page for more information.
Mechanical Bulletins contains information relating to umpire mechanics and rotations.
Click on this link to the WBSC Mechanical Bulletin page for more information.
Click on this link to the WBSC Rules and Case Plays page for more information.
The following documents set out the policy and guidelines for all SNZ Umpires. Familiarisation with these documents is paramount ensuring umpires understand the impact the sport has on sports officials.
Welcome to the Traveling Umpires' Report section. In this section you will read about the many experiences SNZ Umpires have had whilst traveling abroad. Umpires that are selected to travel abroad must provide a report to the General Manager SNZ and the Umpire-in-Chief three weeks after the conclusion of their tour. For further information about traveling abroad click here to read about SNZ's Touring Umpire Guide.
Hi Everyone
Would all you UICs please distribute these to the wider membership within your area.
As you can see this was our fifth draft, and includes more air fares than we had had before. I know some of you will still be disappointed but ultimately it does come down to costs and tournament requirements. Every tournament is different.
Hopefully you all stay committed to those tournaments to which you have been appointed. If you have to withdraw for whatever reason, I need to know smartly. The sooner the better. If you have incurred a flight your reason for withdrawing had better be a very good one.
That’s it from me. Let me take the opportunity of wishing you all the very best over what looks like another extremely busy season. Hopefully I will catch up with you all during that time in one capacity or another.
Kind regards
Lindsay Edwards
click here
NEW SNZ RULEBOOK
The new 2018-2021 Softball NZ rulebook is now available for purchase from Softball NZ, here is the online version of the rulebook – click here
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
National Fastpitch Tournaments are held throughout the country primarily between the months of October through to the end of March. These comprise of the National Age Grade Tournaments for Under 15, Under 18 and Under 23 which are held in January each year. The Men's and Women's National Fastpitch Championship (NFC) is held at the discretion of Softball New Zealand to fit around other major tournaments. Open Men and Women Championships take place in March along with the Secondary Schools' tournaments.
For more details about the draw / venue for each tournament click here to find out more.
Prior to the commencement of each season, nominations are called from umpires level 2 and above for consideration for national appointment. Your nominations will be considered by the National Umpiring Staff (NUS) for appropriate appointment and communicated back to you via your local Chief Umpire and this website.
The following provides the current national tournament schedules for the current season. Any changes / additions are reflected in the addendum/s listed below.
National Tournament Appointment Schedule
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ARCHIVES
The following table provides the national tournament schedules and Field Examinations for past years.
|
National Tournament Final Appointment Schedule
|
National Tournament Final
Field Examination Schedule |
National Tournament Final
Number of Games Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | ||
| 2015-2016 | ||
| 2014-2015 | 2014-2015 |
Exams and Answer Papers
SNZ current and past exam and answer papers.
MERCHANDISE
To be confirmed
GRADINGS
TOURNAMENT CHIEF UMPIRE (TCU) TOOL BOX
Listed below are a number of documents Tournament Chief Umpires may require during the period they are assigned to national tournaments as SNZ's Official Tournament Chief Umpire
| March 2020 | SNZ Umpires Pathways Framework SNZ Level One Workbook SNZ Level Two Workbook |
| February 2020 | WBSC Bat List and Bat Testing Protocols For all WBSC Rules, Mechanics and the Case Play Book |
| August 2018 | SNZ Rule Book 2018-2021 SNZ Code of Conduct |
| July 2018 | SNZ Touring Guide Policy |
| October 2017 | SNZ Grading System Policy SNZ Annual Rules Test Policy |
| September 2017 | SNZ Emergency Contact Form |
| Evaluation Forms Section | SNZ Umpire Evaluation Form - PDF Version SNZ Umpire Evaluation Form - Word Version |
| July 2016 | Local UIC Reporting Template SNZ National UIC Reporting Template |
| January 2010 | Umpire Appointments Template |
TECHNICAL BULLETINS
Technical Bulletins contains information relating to the Rules and Interpretations of the current playing rules of the game. Any changes from WBSC Congress are reviewed and technical bulletins are created for umpires, coaches, administrators and players to remain current with International Interpretations.
Click on this link to the WBSC Technical Bulletin page for more information.
MECHANICAL BULLETINS
Mechanical Bulletins contains information relating to umpire mechanics and rotations.
Click on this link to the WBSC Mechanical Bulletin page for more information.
RULES AND CASE PLAYS
Click on this link to the WBSC Rules and Case Plays page for more information.
STRATEGIC PLAN, POLICIES AND GUIDELINES
The following documents set out the policy and guidelines for all SNZ Umpires. Familiarisation with these documents is paramount ensuring umpires understand the impact the sport has on sports officials.
| April 2020 | SNZ Umpires Pathways Framework V1.2 March 2020 FINAL. |
| July 2018 | SNZ Touring Guide Policy SNZ Umpires' Strategic Plan 2016 - 2021 |
| October 2017 | SNZ Grading System Policy SNZ Annual Rules Test Policy |
| July 2017 | SNZ Umpires' Code of Conduct |
| May 2009 | National Distinguished Service Award Policy |
| September 2008 | SNZ Bat Policy |
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
This part of the Education and Training section provides articles from some of the best umpires in the game. Browse through the many articles that have assisted many umpires in their umpiring careers.TRAVELING UMPIRES' REPORTS
Welcome to the Traveling Umpires' Report section. In this section you will read about the many experiences SNZ Umpires have had whilst traveling abroad. Umpires that are selected to travel abroad must provide a report to the General Manager SNZ and the Umpire-in-Chief three weeks after the conclusion of their tour. For further information about traveling abroad click here to read about SNZ's Touring Umpire Guide.
| June 2019 | Mark Porteous Senior Mens Worlds - Prague |
| July / August 2018 | Lance Brown - Senior Women's Worlds - Chiba, Japan Tony "TK" Kaiaruna - Senior Women's Worlds - Chiba, Japan |
| July / August 2017 | Tony "TK" Kaiaruna - Senior Men's Worlds - Yukon, Canada Mark Porteous - Senior Men's Worlds - Yukon, Canada Dave Fortin - Junior Women's Worlds - Florida, USA Glen Nalepa - Canadian Exchange |
| June / July 2016 | Tony "TK" Kaiaruna - Junior Men's - Michigan USA Dave Fortin - Junior Men's - Michigan USA Tara Harris / Gavin Shepard - Women's World Series, Vancouver Canada. Robbie Sadgrove / Dennis Ormsby - International Youth Cup, Sydney Australia |
| August 2015 | Tony "TK" Kaiaruna / Tara Harris - Junior Women's - Oklahoma, USA |
| June / July 2015 | Shaun "Bob" Poata - International Friendship Series - Sydney, Australia Lance Brown / Mark Porteous - Men's World Series - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| August 2014 | Gavin Shepherd - Junior Men's World Series - Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Nicola Ogier, Glen Nalepa - Women's World Series - Harlem, Holland Jeremy England - ISC Men's World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario, Canada |
| July 2014 | Ben Horn - International Friendship Series - Sydney, Australia |
| January 2014 | Tony "TK" Kaiaruna - Trans Tasman Exchange |
| August 2013 | Riki Tourangi - Junior Wormen's World Series - USA |
| March 2013 | Lance Type, Wiremu Tamaki, Lance Brown, Mark MacFarlane - Men's World Series - Auckland, New Zealand |
| November 2012 | Darrel Paul - 2012 Gillies Shield - Adelaide, Australia |
| November 2012 | Jeremy England - 2012 Junior Men's World Series, Parana, Argentina |
| November 2012 | Mark Porteous - 2012 Junior Men's World Series, Parana, Argentina |
| October 2012 | Andrew McManus - 2012 Gillies Shield - Perth, Australia |
| July 2012 | Nicola Ogier - 2012F ISF Senior Women's World Series, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada |
| July 2012 | Andrew McManus - International Youth Cup 2012, Sydney, Australia |
| June - July 2012 | Wiremu Tamaki - 2012 Black Sox Tour to North America |
| December 2011 | Dave Shedlock - 2011 ISF Junior Women's World Series, Cape Town, South Africa |
| December 2011 | Mark Porteous - 2011 ISF Oceania Qualifier, Canberra, Australia |
| January 2011 | Mark Porteous - 2011 ISF Certification Clinic, Brisbane, Australia |
| November 2010 | Mark Porteous - Gilley's Shield - Sydney, Australia |
| August 2010 | Wiremu Tamaki - ISC World Tournament - Michigan, USA |
| July 2010 | Jeff Weber - Friendship Games - Sydney, Australia |
| December 2009 | Mark Porteous - Gilley's Shield - Victoria, Australia |
| July 2009 |
Gavin Shepherd - Friendship Games - Sydney, Australia |
| June - July 2009 | Mark McFarlane - North American Tour, Ontario and Vancouver, Canada. ISF Mens' World Series, Saskatoon, Saskatchean Wiremu Tamaki - North American Tour, Ontario and Vancouver, Canada. ISF Mens' World Series, Saskatoon, Saskatchean |
| February 2009 | Lance Brown - Pacific Series - Apia, Samoa |
| August 2008 |
Wiremu Tamaki - Olympics - Beijing, China |
| July 2008 | Mark McFarlane - ISC World Tournament - Wisconsin, USA |
| June 2007 | Wiremu Tamaki - ISF Junior Women - Netherlands |
| July 2006 | Wayne Saunders - ISC World Tournament - Ontario, Canada |
| July 2004 | Lindsay Edwards - ISC World Tournament - North Dakota, USA |
| January to August 2004 | Wayne Saunders - ISF Men's World Series - Christchurch, New Zealand. Canada Cup - Vancouver, Canada. Prague Cup - Czech Republic. Olympics - Athens, Greece |
| June - July 2003 | Wayne Saunders - Canada Cup - Vancouver, Canada. Olympic Qualifier - Italy |
National Umpiring Staff (NUS) MINUTES
| July 2018 | NUS Minutes |
| June 2017 | NUS Minutes |
| July 2016 | NUS Minutes |
| July 2015 | Nus Minutes |
NATIONAL APPOINTMENTS 2020/21
The new 2018-2021 Softball NZ rulebook is now available for purchase from Softball NZ, here is the online version of the rulebook – click here
National Fastpitch Tournaments are held throughout the country primarily between the months of October through to the end of March. These comprise of the National Age Grade Tournaments for Under 15, Under 18 and Under 23 which are held in January each year. The Men's and Women's National Fastpitch Championship (NFC) is held at the discretion of Softball New Zealand to fit around other major tournaments. Open Men and Women Championships take place in March along with the Secondary Schools' tournaments.
The following table provides the national tournament schedules and Field Examinations for past years.
SNZ current and past exam and answer papers.
To be confirmed
Listed below are a number of documents Tournament Chief Umpires may require during the period they are assigned to national tournaments as SNZ's Official Tournament Chief Umpire
Technical Bulletins contains information relating to the Rules and Interpretations of the current playing rules of the game. Any changes from WBSC Congress are reviewed and technical bulletins are created for umpires, coaches, administrators and players to remain current with International Interpretations.
Click on this link to the WBSC Technical Bulletin page for more information.
Mechanical Bulletins contains information relating to umpire mechanics and rotations.
Click on this link to the WBSC Mechanical Bulletin page for more information.
Click on this link to the WBSC Rules and Case Plays page for more information.
The following documents set out the policy and guidelines for all SNZ Umpires. Familiarisation with these documents is paramount ensuring umpires understand the impact the sport has on sports officials.
Welcome to the Traveling Umpires' Report section. In this section you will read about the many experiences SNZ Umpires have had whilst traveling abroad. Umpires that are selected to travel abroad must provide a report to the General Manager SNZ and the Umpire-in-Chief three weeks after the conclusion of their tour. For further information about traveling abroad click here to read about SNZ's Touring Umpire Guide.
Hi Everyone
Would all you UICs please distribute these to the wider membership within your area.
As you can see this was our fifth draft, and includes more air fares than we had had before. I know some of you will still be disappointed but ultimately it does come down to costs and tournament requirements. Every tournament is different.
Hopefully you all stay committed to those tournaments to which you have been appointed. If you have to withdraw for whatever reason, I need to know smartly. The sooner the better. If you have incurred a flight your reason for withdrawing had better be a very good one.
That’s it from me. Let me take the opportunity of wishing you all the very best over what looks like another extremely busy season. Hopefully I will catch up with you all during that time in one capacity or another.
Kind regards
Lindsay Edwards
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NEW SNZ RULEBOOK TT
The new 2018-2021 Softball NZ rulebook is now available for purchase from Softball NZ, here is the online version of the rulebook – click here
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
National Fastpitch Tournaments are held throughout the country primarily between the months of October through to the end of March. These comprise of the National Age Grade Tournaments for Under 15, Under 18 and Under 23 which are held in January each year. The Men's and Women's National Fastpitch Championship (NFC) is held at the discretion of Softball New Zealand to fit around other major tournaments. Open Men and Women Championships take place in March along with the Secondary Schools' tournaments.
For more details about the draw / venue for each tournament click here to find out more.
Prior to the commencement of each season, nominations are called from umpires level 2 and above for consideration for national appointment. Your nominations will be considered by the National Umpiring Staff (NUS) for appropriate appointment and communicated back to you via your local Chief Umpire and this website.
The following provides the current national tournament schedules for the current season. Any changes / additions are reflected in the addendum/s listed below.
National Tournament Appointment Schedule
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ARCHIVES
The following table provides the national tournament schedules and Field Examinations for past years.
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National Tournament Final Appointment Schedule
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National Tournament Final
Field Examination Schedule |
National Tournament Final
Number of Games Schedule |
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| 2016-2017 | ||
| 2015-2016 | ||
| 2014-2015 | 2014-2015 |
Exams and Answer Papers
SNZ current and past exam and answer papers.
MERCHANDISE
To be confirmed
GRADINGS
TOURNAMENT CHIEF UMPIRE (TCU) TOOL BOX
Listed below are a number of documents Tournament Chief Umpires may require during the period they are assigned to national tournaments as SNZ's Official Tournament Chief Umpire
| March 2020 | SNZ Umpires Pathways Framework SNZ Level One Workbook SNZ Level Two Workbook |
| February 2020 | WBSC Bat List and Bat Testing Protocols For all WBSC Rules, Mechanics and the Case Play Book |
| August 2018 | SNZ Rule Book 2018-2021 SNZ Code of Conduct |
| July 2018 | SNZ Touring Guide Policy |
| October 2017 | SNZ Grading System Policy SNZ Annual Rules Test Policy |
| September 2017 | SNZ Emergency Contact Form |
| Evaluation Forms Section | SNZ Umpire Evaluation Form - PDF Version SNZ Umpire Evaluation Form - Word Version |
| July 2016 | Local UIC Reporting Template SNZ National UIC Reporting Template |
| January 2010 | Umpire Appointments Template |
TECHNICAL BULLETINS
Technical Bulletins contains information relating to the Rules and Interpretations of the current playing rules of the game. Any changes from WBSC Congress are reviewed and technical bulletins are created for umpires, coaches, administrators and players to remain current with International Interpretations.
Click on this link to the WBSC Technical Bulletin page for more information.
MECHANICAL BULLETINS
Mechanical Bulletins contains information relating to umpire mechanics and rotations.
Click on this link to the WBSC Mechanical Bulletin page for more information.
RULES AND CASE PLAYS
Click on this link to the WBSC Rules and Case Plays page for more information.
STRATEGIC PLAN, POLICIES AND GUIDELINES
The following documents set out the policy and guidelines for all SNZ Umpires. Familiarisation with these documents is paramount ensuring umpires understand the impact the sport has on sports officials.
| April 2020 | SNZ Umpires Pathways Framework V1.2 March 2020 FINAL. |
| July 2018 | SNZ Touring Guide Policy SNZ Umpires' Strategic Plan 2016 - 2021 |
| October 2017 | SNZ Grading System Policy SNZ Annual Rules Test Policy |
| July 2017 | SNZ Umpires' Code of Conduct |
| May 2009 | National Distinguished Service Award Policy |
| September 2008 | SNZ Bat Policy |
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
This part of the Education and Training section provides articles from some of the best umpires in the game. Browse through the many articles that have assisted many umpires in their umpiring careers.TRAVELING UMPIRES' REPORTS
Welcome to the Traveling Umpires' Report section. In this section you will read about the many experiences SNZ Umpires have had whilst traveling abroad. Umpires that are selected to travel abroad must provide a report to the General Manager SNZ and the Umpire-in-Chief three weeks after the conclusion of their tour. For further information about traveling abroad click here to read about SNZ's Touring Umpire Guide.
| June 2019 | Mark Porteous Senior Mens Worlds - Prague |
| July / August 2018 | Lance Brown - Senior Women's Worlds - Chiba, Japan Tony "TK" Kaiaruna - Senior Women's Worlds - Chiba, Japan |
| July / August 2017 | Tony "TK" Kaiaruna - Senior Men's Worlds - Yukon, Canada Mark Porteous - Senior Men's Worlds - Yukon, Canada Dave Fortin - Junior Women's Worlds - Florida, USA Glen Nalepa - Canadian Exchange |
| June / July 2016 | Tony "TK" Kaiaruna - Junior Men's - Michigan USA Dave Fortin - Junior Men's - Michigan USA Tara Harris / Gavin Shepard - Women's World Series, Vancouver Canada. Robbie Sadgrove / Dennis Ormsby - International Youth Cup, Sydney Australia |
| August 2015 | Tony "TK" Kaiaruna / Tara Harris - Junior Women's - Oklahoma, USA |
| June / July 2015 | Shaun "Bob" Poata - International Friendship Series - Sydney, Australia Lance Brown / Mark Porteous - Men's World Series - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| August 2014 | Gavin Shepherd - Junior Men's World Series - Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Nicola Ogier, Glen Nalepa - Women's World Series - Harlem, Holland Jeremy England - ISC Men's World Tournament - Kitchener, Ontario, Canada |
| July 2014 | Ben Horn - International Friendship Series - Sydney, Australia |
| January 2014 | Tony "TK" Kaiaruna - Trans Tasman Exchange |
| August 2013 | Riki Tourangi - Junior Wormen's World Series - USA |
| March 2013 | Lance Type, Wiremu Tamaki, Lance Brown, Mark MacFarlane - Men's World Series - Auckland, New Zealand |
| November 2012 | Darrel Paul - 2012 Gillies Shield - Adelaide, Australia |
| November 2012 | Jeremy England - 2012 Junior Men's World Series, Parana, Argentina |
| November 2012 | Mark Porteous - 2012 Junior Men's World Series, Parana, Argentina |
| October 2012 | Andrew McManus - 2012 Gillies Shield - Perth, Australia |
| July 2012 | Nicola Ogier - 2012F ISF Senior Women's World Series, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada |
| July 2012 | Andrew McManus - International Youth Cup 2012, Sydney, Australia |
| June - July 2012 | Wiremu Tamaki - 2012 Black Sox Tour to North America |
| December 2011 | Dave Shedlock - 2011 ISF Junior Women's World Series, Cape Town, South Africa |
| December 2011 | Mark Porteous - 2011 ISF Oceania Qualifier, Canberra, Australia |
| January 2011 | Mark Porteous - 2011 ISF Certification Clinic, Brisbane, Australia |
| November 2010 | Mark Porteous - Gilley's Shield - Sydney, Australia |
| August 2010 | Wiremu Tamaki - ISC World Tournament - Michigan, USA |
| July 2010 | Jeff Weber - Friendship Games - Sydney, Australia |
| December 2009 | Mark Porteous - Gilley's Shield - Victoria, Australia |
| July 2009 |
Gavin Shepherd - Friendship Games - Sydney, Australia |
| June - July 2009 | Mark McFarlane - North American Tour, Ontario and Vancouver, Canada. ISF Mens' World Series, Saskatoon, Saskatchean Wiremu Tamaki - North American Tour, Ontario and Vancouver, Canada. ISF Mens' World Series, Saskatoon, Saskatchean |
| February 2009 | Lance Brown - Pacific Series - Apia, Samoa |
| August 2008 |
Wiremu Tamaki - Olympics - Beijing, China |
| July 2008 | Mark McFarlane - ISC World Tournament - Wisconsin, USA |
| June 2007 | Wiremu Tamaki - ISF Junior Women - Netherlands |
| July 2006 | Wayne Saunders - ISC World Tournament - Ontario, Canada |
| July 2004 | Lindsay Edwards - ISC World Tournament - North Dakota, USA |
| January to August 2004 | Wayne Saunders - ISF Men's World Series - Christchurch, New Zealand. Canada Cup - Vancouver, Canada. Prague Cup - Czech Republic. Olympics - Athens, Greece |
| June - July 2003 | Wayne Saunders - Canada Cup - Vancouver, Canada. Olympic Qualifier - Italy |
National Umpiring Staff (NUS) MINUTES
| July 2018 | NUS Minutes |
| June 2017 | NUS Minutes |
| July 2016 | NUS Minutes |
| July 2015 | Nus Minutes |