Junior Teams

Hurricanes Softball Club provides a comprehensive, inclusive, empowering playing experience that caters to a range of softball aspirations. 

 

U8 T-ball | Mozzies | Games 8.15-9.45am Saturdays | Training prior to games

Our U8 Mozzies team play non competitive games grounded in fun, fitness and foundational t-ball skills.

Our friendly coaches welcome players of all abilities, aged between 4 and 8.

Games are played 8.15am to 9.45am on Saturday mornings on the grass fields at Hawker International Softball Complex. 

Games are 60 minutes in duration, with each player batting two or three times a game and fielding in different positions. All batters reach the base each innings and score runs. Coaches emphasise encouragement of team mates during games.

Opportunities exist for families to support the Mozzies team through managing, coaching, fufilling canteen duties and positive sideline spectating.

 

U10 T-ball | Hornets & Avengers | Games 10-11.30am Saturdays | Training on Wednesday's at 5pm, Hawker

Our co-ed U10 Hornets and Avengers teams play semi competitive, non graded games, aimed at enhancing t-ball skills. 

Games are 60 minutes in duration and feature adjusted rules to promote parity and maximise playing enjoyment. Players of all abilities, aged 10 years and younger, focus on developing on-field skills to prepare for the transition to junior softball. Each team is typically coached by our high school division players looking to exercise leadership and game management skills in the sport they are passionate about. 

Each player usually bats two or three times a game and fields in different positions.

Games are played 10am to 11.30am on Saturday mornings on the grass fields at Hawker International Softball Complex. A 60 minute training session occurs one weekday afternoon. 

Families are involved in our U10 t-ball teams through scoring, managing, coaching, fufilling canteen duties and positive sideline spectating.

 

U12 Junior Softball | Comets| Games 7.45-9.45am Saturdays | Training on Wednesday's at 5pm, Hawker

Our U12 Comets participate in a competitive, non graded junior softball program that offers a playing experience formatted to teach softball fundamentals in the spirit of sportsmanship.

Our Comets team is comprised of first time players and players progressing through the t-ball pathway. Players are introduced to a pitched ball and specialty positions, with technical development focussed on correct batting, base running, throwing and fielding mechanics. 

Coaches continue to create a fun, inclusive, family friendly playing environment. Each team is typically assistant coached by a high school division player looking to exercise leadership and game management skills in the sport they are passionate about. 

Games are played Saturday mornings on the grass fields or clay diamonds at Hawker International Softball Complex. A 60 minute training session occurs one weekday afternoon. 

Families are involved in our U12 Junior Softball team through scoring, managing, coaching, fufilling canteen duties and positive sideline spectating.

 

High School Softball | Spitfires Games 10-11.30am | Blackhawks Games 11.45-1.15pm | Training on Wednesday's at 5pm, Hawker

Our Spitfires and Blackhawks teams play competitive softball games in two graded high school divisions. Individual participation is maximised by offering a playing experience to suit all abilities. Teams contain potential elite level players, capable and competitive players and players seeking the social and fitness benefits of softball. 

Players are matched to the Spitfires (Division 2) or Blackhawks (Division 1) team based on their individual playing goals, existing softball skills, availabilty of positions and overall team dynamics. 

By building competitive excellence on a foundation of respect, sportsmanship and personal committment, our Blackhawks team have a strong history of producing players who represent at regional, national and international levels. 

Games are played Saturday mornings on the clay diamonds or grass fields at Hawker International Softball Complex. A 60 minute training session occurs one weekday afternoon. 

Families support our high school softball teams through scoring, managing, coaching, fufilling canteen duties and positive sideline spectating.

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