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NZ CLUB NATIONALS 2026 – NEW QUEENS & OLD (BUT YOUNG) KINGS
NZ CLUB NATIONALS 2026 – NEW QUEENS & OLD (BUT YOUNG) KINGS
Finals day has a way of sharpening everything. The noise fades, the margins tighten, and the game settles into moments that matter. Across Rosedale Park in Auckland and Fraser Park... Read more...
Heartland Classic 2026: Strengthening the Game
Heartland Classic 2026: Strengthening the Game
There are national titles — and then there are tournaments that build something deeper. The Heartland Classic was created to fill a space in New Zealand softball that had long... Read more...
Welcome Back for 2026
Welcome Back for 2026
Welcome Back to the Dugout – Let’s Make 2026 a Great Season Kia ora koutou, We hope you and your families had a wonderful break and found time to enjoy... Read more...
Building the Game From the Ground Up: Dave Elder Softball New Zealand
Building the Game From the Ground Up: Dave Elder Softball New Zealand
“Our game is one that if you see it, you enjoy it. If you take part in it, you love it for life.” If you’ve been around a softball diamond... Read more...
How to Smash Your Off Season PART 2: Sharpen Your Skills
How to Smash Your Off Season PART 2: Sharpen Your Skills
Train Smart. Play Hard. The off-season isn’t just for rest — it’s your golden window to fine-tune your fundamentals, clean up your mechanics, and build the habits that separate good... Read more...
OFF-SEASON TIPS – PART 1: New Season Starts Now
OFF-SEASON TIPS – PART 1: New Season Starts Now
Off-season? Not really. While the scoreboard might be taking a break, the real work starts now — in the garage, at the park, in those solo sessions where the small... Read more...
Joining The Dugout Whānau - Mārama Makea
Joining The Dugout Whānau - Mārama Makea
Kia ora,Ko Mārama Makea tōku ingoa. He uri tēnei no Ngāti Porou me Ngāti Kahungunu 💙💜. I kuraina ahau ki te whare wānanga o Eastern Illinois hei tauira, kaitākaro poiuka... Read more...
The Dugout Teams Up with SNZ in Exciting Sponsorship Agreement
The Dugout Teams Up with SNZ in Exciting Sponsorship Agreement
Premier Softball Gear Supplier The Dugout Teams Up with SNZ in Exciting Sponsorship Agreement to Enhance the Game of Softball in New Zealand The Dugout is delighted to announce a... Read more...
Spring into Action: Essential Tips to Smash Your Spring/Summer Softball and Baseball Prep
Spring into Action: Essential Tips to Smash Your Spring/Summer Softball and Baseball Prep
  Spring is almost here, and you know what that means—softball and baseball season is just around the corner! Whether you're a seasoned pro or dusting off your gear after... Read more...
Kiwi Grit: Cole Evans - Black Sox World Cup Qualifier Group B
Kiwi Grit: Cole Evans - Black Sox World Cup Qualifier Group B
The New Zealand Black Sox have embarked on their challenging journey at the WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup Group B tournament, facing a formidable group including top-ranked Argentina and third-ranked... Read more...
ALL ABOUT BATS- CHOOSING A BAT & TIPS TO MAKE THAT NEW BAT LAST
ALL ABOUT BATS- CHOOSING A BAT & TIPS TO MAKE THAT NEW BAT LAST
There are so many words that people throw out there regarding bats. Composite, 1-piece, balanced, end-loaded, pop, bat speed, flex. What do they all mean and how on earth do... Read more...
Cole Evans - Year of Ups and Downs & Eyes on Future Growth
Cole Evans - Year of Ups and Downs & Eyes on Future Growth
As the year draws to a close, we sat down with NZ Black Sox captain Cole Evans, reflecting on a year filled with both triumphs and lessons. While club Victories... Read more...