Under 14 –  Boys & Girls

2019/2020

Program Summary

Under 14’s local competition is a mixed competition with boys and girls playing in the same team. At this level throwing, catching, hitting, and pitching are more advanced than the Under 12 level. Understanding of the game becomes more in depth, learning defensive and offensive attack plays against the opposition. Also learning about being a good sports person and handling winning and losing and having fun are emphasised.  Under 14 players are eligible to play in the Bundaberg 13-19 years School Representative Teams and then go on to be part of the Widebay 13-19 years School Teams. There is also under 14 and under 16 Association representation teams at this level with the opportunity to play up to Australian U14 and under 16 level.

Practice Schedule

Tuesday afternoon from 4:00pm

Training commences in August at either Faircloth Cres, Kensington (The ovals behind the Brothers Club) or Jack Norgate Oval Burnet Heads (Behind the Progress Association).

What you need for training:

Remember to bring your hat, softball uniform, water bottle, enclosed sneakers and softball equipment. If you don’t have any softball equipment like a glove helmet or bat the club does have gear you can borrow.

Wet Weather Policy

The following process will take place:

  1. If it looks like rain/storm or there already has been rain, executive members will meet to inspect the grounds
  2. A decision will be made the night before or morning of competition.
  3. All team contacts will be sent an email or SMS and a message will be posted on this site as soon as possible
  4. All lost games will be abandoned. They will not be replayed. Unless wash out days have been allocated in the game roster.

The Bandidos

Head Coach: Tony Briggs

Tony Briggs is reasonably new to softball only playing for 3 years. He got involved in the sport when his eldest son took it up at the age of 14 years. He has played softball with all his family playing in different divisions from the juniors to seniors.  Tony’s boys needed a coach for their u14 team, so he put his hands up. He started coaching to learn more about the game and to encourage his boys to work hard to improve their own games. Tony is coaching the u14 team with help from other coaches within the club. Giving him guidance during training sessions and during their games.

Recommended Programs

Scoring

If you are interested in becoming a scorer for Bargara Softball Club. We run a short, one day course at the start of most seasons. This is a great way to get involved with the Club and be a part of team even if you are not interested in playing.

Coaching

For coaches wanting to extend their softball knowledge to include basic skills and how to play the game, there is also the formal coaching pathway of coach education and accreditation through Softball Australia's Coaching Program.

Coaching Skills Clinic

Holiday clinics are a great way to introduce your child to the game of Softball in a fun, relaxed environment where they can learn new skills and make friends. Find out when the next holiday clinic is…we usually run them in the September school holidays only.

Want to Join The Club?

At Bargara Softball we are always looking to welcome new members to the Club.  Never played softball before?  No problem. Want to give Softball a try?  Talk to us, we'd love to help. If you want a supporting environment filled with great people who have fun playing the game of Softball, Bargara Softball Club is the right club for you.  Contact us today!