Franklin Softball Association

15/05/2026

DATE CHANGE!!!

The Franklin Softball Association will hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 30th June 2026 at the Pukekohe Softball Clubrooms, Colin Lawrie Fields.

Up for renewal this year is the position of Vice President. Open positions will include Treasurer, Secretary, Social Media & Website, Draw Steward, and Funding Officer.

All nominations or additional agenda items must be received by the 16th June 2026. Please email to [email protected].

Please distribute to your members.

10/05/2026

Congratulations to all and a special shout out to Waiuku for co-winner for Club of the Year! Well done!

18/04/2026

Interested in playing College Softball?🥎

If you are interested in attending College in the USA in the coming years we are inviting anyone to attend a free information session with College Baseball Softball Recruiting this Sunday April 19th at 4.00pm.

This session will be delivered via zoom on the link attached below.

We look forward to seeing you there.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89502877593?pwd=qLr5yDSugpgj3Ypt9TVr8OS8B0u4CO.1

ZOOM LINK^^^

13/04/2026

That's a wrap! The Franklin 2025-2026 season is officially in the books with Senior Finals Day being held on the 28th March.

Division 1 Men's Competition:
Congratulations to Waiuku Chaos for their win over Dad's Army for the Championship title in the Men's competition.

Plate Winners were the Pukekohe Chargers over Pukekohe Rustlers.

Division 1 Women's Competition:
Congratulations to the Pukekohe Huskies with the win over the Pukekohe Rustlers for the women's title.

Plate winners were the Waiuku Comets over Tuakau Broncos Blue.

Well done to all for a very successful season.
See you on the diamond in November!

Watch for details for season ending AGM in the upcoming months.

23/03/2026

Yesterday we celebrated our amazing Franklin Rep Teams and their achievements at our 2026 Prizegiving. Thank you to all of our volunteers, bench staff, parents and supporters for cheering on our juniors and supporting their love of the game.
Congratulations to all and continue success!
See you on the diamond!

U13 Girls
Sportsmanship: Jean Taylor & Savanna Van Dijken
Top Batter: Naiah Pokai
MVP: Ella Ackers
Tournament Team: Manager, Jodie Lamb
Rest Team: Ella Ackers, Jean Taylor
Tournament Fair Play Award: Savanna Van Dijken

U13 Boys
Coaches Choice: Makai Valeli
Sportsmanship: Declan Parker
MVP: Carter-Lee Mathews-Kumar
Tournament Team: Lachlan Kimber

U15 Girls
Coaches Choice: Alexiya Webb
Top Fielder: Eden Iese
Top Batter: Lily Oliver
MVP: Casey Halliday
Tournament Team: Alexiya Webb, Casey Halliday, Asst Coach: Bob Halliday
MVP of the Tournament: Casey Halliday

U15 Boys
Coaches Choice: Kaiser Schwencke
Sportsmanship: Jackson Southey
MVP: Te Wairua Angell

U17 Boys
Coaches Choice: Te Mihaea Hepi
Top Batter: Blake O'Neill
MVP: Zeb McFarlane

Special Honours
Junior Black Sox Training Squad: Zeb McFarlane
U15 Girls White Sox: Casey Halliday & Alexiya Webb (non-travelling)

21/03/2026

Don’t forget about Rep Prize giving tomorrow!!!
See you there!

Save the date.
Calling all Representative players!

FSA prizegiving will be on Sunday the 22nd March at 2pm at the Pukekohe Clubrooms. Help us celebrate our fabulous young talent. See you there!

20/03/2026

What a fabulous finish to a great season. Two great championship games to entertain the crowd at Junior Finals Day.

The official results for the 2025-2026 Season are in.

U11 Champions
Pukekohe Bears (12)
vs Waiuku Velocity (4)

U13 Champions
Pukekohe Panthers (5)
Vs Pukekohe Pirates (3)

Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers. Our coaches, managers, team supporters - without your time and dedication, we couldn’t have done it without you.

Congratulations to all players and teams, and we’ll see you next season! Have a great off season and we’ll be back on the diamond before you know it!!

16/03/2026

2025-2026 Season will host the Junior Championship weekend is this Saturday. Come out and support our U11 and U13 teams. All teams are playing, with an additional Diamond 4 set up across from Diamond 3 to accommodate all games on site at Colin Lawrie Fields.
Prizegiving and photos will take place immediately following the games.
Please remember to bring a shirt to change into so playing tops can be collected.
See you Saturday!

15/03/2026

Well done to the Pukekohe Premiere Men at Club Nationals this weekend. An amazing showing by all to place 9th in the country. Congratulations!

08/03/2026

Thank you to SNZ’s Dave Elder for joining us for a pitcher and catchers clinic today at Colin Lawrie Fields. 36 participants ranging from wanting to learn to pitch to our senior men who were hungry for coaching. Such a great opportunity to learn the game!

Thank you to all that participated or volunteered your time to help. We appreciate you!

06/03/2026

Just a gentle reminder of our BOYS pitching and catching clinic tomorrow with SNZ Dave Elder. If you haven't registered yet, please do so before the event. Catchers, please bring your gear if you have access to it from your team. Clinic starts at 10:30 am. Be warmed up and ready to go for start time. See you on Diamond 2, Colin Lawrie Fields.

https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/385894

Pitching and Catching Clinic
with Dave Elder from Softball New Zealand

Back by popular demand, this time for all male players within the Franklin Softball Association. Whether you are playing Division 1 or age grade (U13-U17 Boys), come out to brush up on your skills or learn more about the pitching and catching positions.

Sunday 8th March 2026 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on Diamond 2. Please arrive 15-20 prior to warm up to be ready for 10:30 am start time.
Players from all clubs are welcome.

No cost, but please register for this event to attend.
https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/499961