This weekend the Under 18 Boys' State Championship will feature at Blacktown International Sportspark, setting the stage for another fantastic championship weekend of competitive and high-quality softball. 

The following teams will feature at this year's Under 18 Boys' State Championship: 

Cumberland Nepean 

Georges River 

Macarthur 

Newcastle/Sutherland 

Orange 

Penrith City 

Southern Districts 

The Championship Draw can be found here: tdxdjssqps3lm2vw.pdf (revolutionise.com.au)

WHAT HAPPENED LAST YEAR? 

Softball NSW hosted the 2022 edition of the Under 18 Boys' State Championship at Blacktown International Sportspark. The championship featured eight teams competing across the weekend with the Grand Final featuring both Softball Macarthur and Penrith City, with Softball Macarthur taking honours over Penrith City 11-0 in a convincing display of softball.

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 International Centre of Training Excellence (ICTE) 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 will also be operational at the grounds, next to the entrance on Diamond 1. Too Cheezy Woodfired Pizzas will be in attendance on Sunday only, located next to the entrance on Diamond 1.

PHOTOGRAPHY & LIVESTREAM

Throughout the duration of the Under 18 Boys' 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 Livestream: Softball NSW - YouTube

MERCHANDISE SALE 

Players, officials and spectators are welcome to try on sample sizes at the Championship this weekend at Blacktown International Sportspark before placing an order online. Generic Softball NSW merchandise will be available for sale at the Championship, near the Softball NSW office at Blacktown International Sportspark.

All online orders can be purchased through the Softball NSW online store: Home | Softball NSW Incorporated (square.site)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Additional information regarding the event can be found on the Softball NSW website: Under 18 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.