October 1, 2012 will see the launch of the ISF Men's World Softball Championships Volunteer programme. Proudly sponsored by SAS Clothing the 'SAS Crew' will play an integral part in the successful delivery of the event next year.

WSC 2013 are looking for 200 volunteers to support the successful delivery of the event in various roles throughout the venue. Visit the volunteer section of our website where you will find all the information you need including available roles, commitment requirements and how to sign up www.softball2013.com/site/webpages/general/volunteers

Check out the great uniforms that have been sponsored by SAS clothing. All official volunteers will receive two tops, one jacket and a cap - THANKS SAS!

 

 

1 October 2012 tickets will be on sale for the ISF Men's World Softball Championships 2013 hosted at Rosedale Park, Auckland from 1-10 March 2012.

At 9:00am on 1 October 2012 tickets will be on sale to the public.

To purchase tickets and view ticket terms and conditions please visit http://www.softball2013.com/site/webpages/general/tickets

Pre-registered tickets must be purchased between 1 October and 31 October 2012 to confirm your reservation and secure a ticket - if your ticket purchase is not completed within this period your ticket reservation will be lost.

To date tickets have been VERY popular with over 60% of tickets already pre-registered for.

Get in quick as tickets are going fast!

Click on the following link www.dashtickets.co.nz/tour/pre_register/250 to reserve your tickets to this exciting event next year.

The stadium is looking good with completion now scheduled for 24 November 2012

The upgrade has made great progress since it began in March 2012. The facility is about to receive new outfield fencing and netting on both diamond 1 and 2. The outfield fence will stand at 1.8 meters high. All fencing and netting will be black, to avoid visual obstruction.

The construction of an embankment outside the outfield fence of diamond 2 will commence in the next few weeks. Surplus fill from a nearby electricity cable project will be used to build the embankment. The embankment and will be finished off with top soil and grass. This will be a great place to view diamond two matches at the event next year.

Finally, dugouts for the both diamonds are currently awaiting building permit and construction by voluntary labour should commence early October.

It is great to see this amazing new facility take shape.

We are pleased to announce five more teams have qualified for the championships next year. The latest qualification took place between 16 and 22 September 2012, at the Men's Pan Am Championship in Medellin, Columbia.

Results saw Venezuela, USA, Canada, Mexico and Argentina qualify for the tournament next March.

Are you travelling to Auckland for the World Champs in March and need somewhere to stay? Several motels, hotels plus camping facilities are offering special rates for Softball 2013 supporters

Be in quick for these special offers!

Things to look out for over the next few months:

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