METS, U15 Tournament & Safety

METS

Meeanee & Taradale Softball Sign Up

Simply fill in the form below and we'll be in touch! We are hoping to field Senior A, and B grade, Tee balls teams, U11, U13 and U15 teams. Hawkes Bay's newest softball club was formed in 2020 by players returning from having played in the Wellington competition over the last five years. Join up with the experience of two players that were New Zealand Mens’ Squad, Black Sox members, three players that were in New Zealand Junior teams, and players that were in New Zealand U17 & NZ U15 teams.

Sign up Email Address (required)

Player First Name (required) Player Last Name (required)

Date of Birth (required) Contact Number

Uniform Size

Waist Measurement (inches) Preferred Shirt Number

Team (required)Register is the lowest team - if you want to play in other teams NOTE when you detail your position Position (in order of preference) and any other comments including if you want to Play A's B's

2026/27 Tournament Entry

CodeBlack sponsored Under 15 Boys & Girls Provincial Softball Tournament

ISA New Zealand, with the Central Vikings Softball Association in conjunction with Hawkes Bay Softball Association, has organised Tournaments since 1982 at Akina Park, Murdoch Road, Hastings. Up to 15 Diamonds, up to 60 teams, great fun, and exceptional weather.

WhenFriday 29th January (midday), Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st January 2027

WhereAkina Park, Murdoch Road, Hastings

Entry fee$500 per team

AgeAll players must be under 15 years of age AS at the 31st December 2026

Payment

Entry fee payable with entry cost is $500 per team payment by credit card online - please advise if you need an invoice.

Bank account: Westpac 03-0687-0338402-000
Account Name: Central Vikings Softball Association
Ref: Team Name and male/female

Pay by credit card

Umpires

All teams must bring one umpire or a senior player able to umpire. Umpire Shirts will be provided to the Umpire, if you advise us by the 20th December of sizing.

Travel

If you wish any special arrangements for the timing of games to facilitate travel, also contact me. Hawke’s Bay is a great place to play softball in the summer. Times we in a couple of hours drive may wish to travel early Friday morning email craig@isa.org.nz

Managers Meeting

To enhance travel and allow teams to travel late Thursday Night or Friday Morning. A Manager/Coaches meeting will be held by Team – date and time to be confirmed; the rules will be sent out.
If you need a quote for a funding application.
Needs to ask any questions or need additional information contact Craig 027 4422935 or Craig@ISA.org.nz

Team Pick-Up Guidelines

The principle is that we want teams to participate. We will consider applications for pickup players based on strengthening the overall competition and ensuring the development of softball.

Tournament Officials

Director: Israel Nukunuku
Chief Scorer: Christine Nukunuku – Christine will also help new scorers to the game
Chief Umpire: TBA
Coaching Coaches Support Person: Dale Eager
Coaching Pitcher Support Persons: TBA

The plan is to provide a group of individuals to support teams with scoring, coaching and pitcher catcher session.

Softball at Akina Park, Hastings — Central Vikings have being running Softball Tournaments since 1982 · Akina Park, Hastings – Hastings, The Heart of Hawke’s Bay

Join us in celebrating our developing youth at this tournament with a fun-filled weekend at Akina Park! Hosted in the laid-back city of Hastings, in sunny Hawke’s Bay, come together to enjoy the sport we all love - softball

Entry Form

U15 Boys & Girls Provincial Softball Tournament

Akina Park

Safety Information

SPORT HAWKES BAY HAVE ADVISED THAT IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE IDENTIFY AREAS OF ACCIDENT POTENTIAL AND ALSO BRIEF PARTICIPANTS ON REMEDIES.

Please make sure that all your players are aware of the hazards and issues.

Fixed bases. You should brief all players on the dangers of fixed bases and the potential of breaking a leg if you slide incorrectly. Please ensure you are aware of the diamond base make-up before you commence play.
Hot showers - no showers are currently available in the clubrooms. Showers are available in the Riverslea Road changing rooms. The Tournament Organiser can arrange access. All temperatures should be tested before using these showers.
Car Park - all persons using the car park should ensure access to the park is kept free to allow emergency vehicles access to the grounds. Traffic tickets will be issued to any vehicles blocking the Willowpark Road entrance to the park. Vehicles may be towed away if it is considered to be obstructing emergency vehicle access to the park. This will be at the vehicle’s owner's expense. Please drive slowly when entering and exiting the car park.
A small stream runs along the south side of the park. This is a very dangerous area for young children. Young children should not be left unsupervised in this area.
Foul balls – it is important that you look after each other when there are foul balls. The balls are very hard, and you should help each other by letting others know if a foul ball is coming towards them.
Players in the outfield – with the park being so busy, please help your outfielders out so they avoid running into players, objects or supporters.
Helmets – for safety reasons, these must be worn. All other safety gear, as required by SNZ rules, must be worn
Goal posts at Hastings Boys' High School – the winter goal posts may be up. PLEASE be aware that this is a hazard and you should ensure players avoid any danger.
PLEASE no glass on the Park – only cans and no liquor on the playing diamonds
All teams should have a comprehensive first aid kit.
First aid is available upstairs in the Tournament office. If you call an ambulance, please advise the Tournament organisers, so they can ensure access to the park.
Ice, for an emergency, teams should have their own supply.
Details of the contacts, and location for emergency doctor etc, are contained in the info pack collected when you arrive at the Park from the Tournament Office Friday and in the program