The GGSC Committee welcomes our new players and returning players (and some of those yet to register) to another summer of softball
Here is quick update in preparation for the commencing season:
Uniforms- new sponsor
The committee has finalised arragements with a new club sponsor. Every registered member will be getting given a new playing shirt displaying the new sponsor's logo. These should be available in the next few weeks. Look out for the big announcement introducing this sponsor!
Please also take this opportunity to order hats, visors, bucket hats and socks as your family needs so that we can also get these items in as soon as possible. There is also limited stock of club hoodies available in the shop. These items will not be re-ordered from the supplier unless there are enough back ordered to justify a print run, due to minimum numbers from the supplier.
To access the online store visit: Shop - Greystanes Giants Softball Club - revolutioniseSPORT
For new members, the stock available in our online store includes our compulsory uniform consisting of:
- GGSC Playing Shirt
- GGSC White and Red Socks
- GGSC Cap, Visor or bucket hat
Despite our best efforts, shirts will not all arrive for the start of the season- remember we can play 3 weeks without full uniform whilst waiting on our suppliers. Those that have old shirts will be expected to wear them and new players can wear what they can.
Black pants are also needed. It is recommended to have softball or baseball pants as these offer better protection than tights. Shorts are permitted, but sliders are recommended underneath. Suggestions on where these can be purchased is further on in the email.
Training
Training will be held on Thursday evenings at Daniel St Park in Greystanes. Refer to your teams WhatsApp for more details.
Refer a friend for $10 off registration fees
As mentioned previously, all players that refer a new member to the sport, will recieve $10 off their rego.
Late registrations
All registrations should now be recieved. If you are yet to register please contact ASAP so that we can ensure that there is space in your requested teams.
Fundraising and Umpiring levy
Thanks to those who paid the umpiring levy and fundraising levy at registration. Unfortunately the system let players uncheck these charges. If you did not pay these charges you will be receiving an invoice to do so.
Remember CNSA requires that we take the umpiring levy to pay the plate umpires, and the fundraising levy means that there is no compulsory fundraising during the season. The levy is compulsory, but discounted for families with 4 or more players registered.
Teams
We are looking to enter the following teams this year:
- Under 8s mixed tee ball (combo team)
- Under 10s mixed tee ball
- Under 12s mixed
- Under 14s mixed (combo with Eagles)
- Under 16s mixed (combo teams)
- Mixed Div C (White)
- Mixed Div C (Black)
- Mixed Div B (Red)
- Ladies B grade Red
- Ladies B grade White
- Ladies A grade (Friday Night)
We also have a few players that will be entered into over 35s ladies and Mens friday night teams to form combos.
Team officials
Team officials have been allocated and you should have been added to a team WhatsApp group for formal communication.
Club Communications
Official communications will come from the following email addresses this season. Please make sure they are added to your safe list, so that you don’t miss any information.
Messages will also be sent to coaches and managers and passed onto each team through WhatsApp groups.
Equipment Needed:
- Black softball/baseball pants.
- Glove - (all new players aged 11 and under will receive a glove provided by CNSA, please let us know now if your child throws with their right or left hand)
- Helmet Black or Red - recommended to get one with a grill to protect the face especially for live pitch competitions
- Shin Guards – Baseball/softball or Soccer ones
- Protector / Cup – usually found in cricket section at Rebel (Males only)
Additional equipment (not compulsory)
- Bat - ISF or ASA approved (it needs to show one of these logos or it may be a baseball bat or an unregulated bat). Bats will be available in the club kits and it is a good idea to try the club ones for sizing and speak to your coach before going out and rushing to buy something.
- Cleats or Soccer Boots (no metal studs)
- Mouth Guard
- Batting Gloves
- Fielding Face Mask
Suggested suppliers:
SOCIAL MEDIA
Don't forget to follow Greystanes Giants Softball Club on Facebook and Instagram as this is the quickest way to communicate announcements to all the whole club instantly especially during the season with changes to diamonds, rain cancellations etc.
WhatsApp groups will be set up and managed by team officials.
NEW COMPETITIONS FOR 2025/26
There are new competitions that weren't available for selection in the current registration forms, as they cannot be updated once they have gone live for the year. Please reach out to let us know what you are interested in.
- A Grade ladies is making a come back, this time on Friday nights together with mens comps and slow pitch.
- Over 35s mens is being offered alongside over 35s womens on Wednesday nights for the first time.
- Junior competitions are getting a bit of a shake up with mixed gender U8s, U10s, U12s, U14s and U16s, U19s competitions.
GAME TIMES
- Blast Ball – 9:30am (from round 2)
- U8 Mixed – 8am
- U10 Mixed – 9:30am
- U12 Mixed – 11:00am
- U14 Mixed – 8am
- U16 Mixed - 9:30am
- U19 Mixed – 11:00am
- A Reserve – 12:45pm
- B Grade – 12:45pm
- Mixed A – 2:15pm
- Mixed B – 2:15/3:45pm
- Mixed C – 2:15/3:45pm
• All above games will be played at International Peace Park (IPP) in Seven Hills.
COMPETITION DATES
- Wednesday nights- O35’S
Wed 8th Oct – 17th Dec
Wed 28th Jan – Wed 18th Feb
Wed 25th Feb Semi Final
Wed 4th Mar Final
Wed 11th Mar Grand Final
No round Wednesday 22nd Oct due to Australian Masters. This one Start a week before
and ends a week before.
- Wednesday night games are to be played at Stanhope Gardens
- Friday nights- MENS / A GRADE / Slow pitch
Fri 10th Oct – Fri 12th Dec
Fri 30th Jan – Fri 20th Feb
Fri 27th Feb Semi Final
Fri 6th Mar Final
Fri 13th Mar Grand final
- Friday Night games are to be played at Stanhope Gardens
- Saturday - JUNIORS / LADIES (B Grade, A Reserve) / MIXED
Sat 11th Oct – Sat 13th Dec
Sat 31st Jan – Sat 21st Mar
Sat 28th Feb Semi Final
Sat 7th Mar Final
Sat 14th Mar Grand Final
