SCHOOLS

SECONDARY SCHOOL SOFTBALL
Building opportunities, developing talent, and creating lifelong connections through softball.

Secondary school softball plays an important role in the development of our sport across Aotearoa New Zealand, providing young athletes with opportunities to represent their schools, develop their skills, and experience the excitement of competitive softball.

More than just a competition, school softball encourages teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and school pride. It provides a pathway for emerging talent to develop their abilities while creating lasting friendships and memorable experiences both on and off the diamond.

Each year, secondary school tournaments bring together teams from across the country, showcasing the passion, talent, and dedication of our next generation of softball players. Whether you're an experienced athlete or new to the game, secondary school softball is an opportunity to challenge yourself, represent your school with pride, and be part of New Zealand's softball community.

For more information, please contact arussell@softball.org.nz

SOUTH ISLAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Monday 15 - Tuesday 16 March 2027
Sir Basil Arthur Park, Washdyke

NZ SECONDARY SCHOOL CHAMPS
Tuesday 16 - Thursday 18 March 2027
Rosedale Park, North Harbour

2026 NZ SECONDARY SCHOOL STATISTICS

2026 SECONDARY SCHOOL EVENT CHAMPIONS

2026 NZ SECONDARY SCHOOL NATIONALS
Mixed Champions - Cullinane College

2026 SOUTH ISLAND INVITATIONAL
Mixed Champions - Rangiora High

2026 NZ SECONDARY SCHOOL NATIONALS
Boys Champions - St Patricks College

2026 SOUTH ISLAND INVITATIONAL
Boys Champions - Shirley Boys High

2026 NZ SECONDARY SCHOOL NATIONALS
Girls Champions - Whitby Collegiate

2026 SOUTH ISLAND INVITATIONAL
Girls Champions - Avonside Girls High

2026 NZ SECONDARY SCHOOLS - INDIVIDUAL A​​​​​​​WARD WINNERS

2026 NZ SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Mixed MVP, Top Batter & Top Pitcher -
​​​​​​​Te Huatahi Bradley

2026 NZ SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Boys MVP, Top Batter & Top Pitcher -
​​​​​​​Tyrone Robinson

2026 NZ SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Girls MVP - Ange Harrison
Girls Top Batter - Ange Harrison​​​​​​​
Girls Top Pitcher - Bella Coxson

2026 SOUTH ISLAND INVITATIONAL - MVP TEAMS

Mixed Grade Team MVPs:
Angus Manson, Jamie Russell, Emily Smith and Io Hara.

Boys Grade Team MVP: 
​​​​​​​Jahziah Tainui, Rico Ratu, Zayden Matengaro, Alec Taylor, Jake Mullally, Tane O’Neill, Roy Takamori, Hugo Howes [Some absent].

Girls Grade Team MVP: 
Bella Tauvale, Abby Aubrey, Macy Foster, Jasmine Hill, Mya Johnson, Bailee Delaney, Zoe Reinds, Angel Bruce, Tia Double, Josephine Tavai So’o, Kōhine Mackey-Harrison, Manaia Roretana, Cynize Tahere, Mila Hesp.