Continuing the momentum from a fantastic Under 14 State Championships in Newcastle, the Over 45 Women's State Championship will feature this weekend at Blacktown International Sportspark. The 2023 Over 45 Women's State Championship features seven teams from across the state, setting the stage for a fantastic weekend of action-packed softball from our most experienced softballers. 

The following teams will feature in this year's Over 45 Women's State Championship: 

Cumberland Nepean 

Macarthur 

Manly Warringah 

Newcastle 

North Shore 

Penrith City 

Southern Districts 

The Championship draw can be found here: 

WHAT HAPPENED LAST YEAR? 

Softball NSW and Blacktown International Sportspark hosted the 2022 Over 45 Women's State Championship, which was the inaugural State Championship in this age category. The championship featured seven teams played across twenty-six quality games of softball with Manly Warringah and Newcastle featuring in the Grand Final after producing fantastic softball throughout the tournament. The Grand Final was an outstanding game with Manly Warringah producing the upset victory over Newcastle 12-9 to take the honours. 

VENUE INFORMATION - BISP

All players, officials and spectators are required to park in the allocated carpark at the venue. Entry is via Gate A at Blacktown International Sportspark. Entry and exit to the Softball Centre and diamonds will be via the main entry gates only (entry off the main carpark). Please be aware that construction works for the Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub (BEST) behind the Softball Centre may impact parking and ease of access to the Softball Carpark. 

The canteen and BBQ will be open, with only card-based payments accepted. The coffee van (Jenny and John's Coffee Magic) will also be operational at the grounds, next to the entrance on Diamond 1.

The Softball NSW bar will be open on Saturday and Sunday afternoons/evenings, with only card-based payments accepted.

PHOTOGRAPHY & LIVESTREAM

Throughout the duration of the Over 45 Women's State Championship, Softball NSW staff and media volunteers will be on-site capturing the event for Softball NSW purposes. In addition, team photos can be undertaken per request. 

All games on Diamond 1 will be live-streamed across the duration of the tournament. Softball NSW will also endeavour to have commentary for live-streamed games; however, this is run by volunteers and cannot always be guaranteed. 

Softball NSW Livestream: Softball NSW - YouTube

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Additional information regarding the event can be found on the Softball NSW website: Over 45 State Championships - Softball NSW

For any further information relating to the event, please contact Softball NSW Events & Facilities Coordinator Aimee Sutton at events@softballnsw.org.au or Softball NSW Media, Marketing and Content Officer Angus Hewitt at media@softballnsw.org.au.