Continuing the momentum from our biggest state championship to date last weekend at the Over 35 Women's State Championship, Blacktown International Sportspark will host the 2024 Over 35 Men's State Championship this weekend. This year's Over 35 Men's State Championship will feature eight teams from across the state setting the stage for an action-packed weekend of softball. 

The following teams will feature in this year's Over 35 Men's State Championship: 

Campbelltown/Orange 

Central Coast 

Cumberland Nepean 

Georges River 

Macarthur 

Newcastle 

Penrith City 

Southern Districts 

The Championship Draw can be viewed here: 2024 Over 35 Men's State Championship Draw

What Happened Last Year? 

Softball NSW, Blacktown International Sportspark and Stanhope Gardens Softball Fields hosted the 2023 Over 35 State Championships with the Men's Over 35 State Championship running in conjunction with the Women's. The 2023 Over 35 Men's State Championship featured eight teams from NSW and an invitational team from the ACT and after an amazing two days of action-packed softball, Day 3 was pushed back due to weather interruptions. The Grand Final was played between Softball Macarthur and Cumberland Nepean with Softball Macarthur defeating Cumberland Nepean 10-8 in a tightly contested final to take the honours. 

Venue Information - BISP

All players, officials and spectators are required to park in the allocated 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 do not park in areas that specify 'NO PARKING' or 'CLEARWAY' and do not obstruct any access points and or/residential driveways. Parking in the carpark is at your own risk and vehicles are not permitted inside the venue. 

Softball NSW and Blacktown City Council support a smoke-free policy. Smoking and/or the use of e-cigarettes or vaping is only permitted in the car park areas of the venue. Alcohol is strictly NOT to be brought into the venue. 

The canteen and BBQ will be open throughout the championship, with card payment only. Please check the specials board inside the canteen for lunch and dinner meals available each day. The coffee van (Jenny and John's Coffee Magic) will also be operational across the weekend at the grounds, next to the entrance on Diamond 1 with both cash and card payments available. 

The Softball NSW bar will be open on Saturday and Sunday afternoons/evenings, from approximately 1:00pm to 8:00pm. Card is the only payment method. 

PHOTOGRAPHY & LIVESTREAM

Throughout the duration of the Over 35 Men'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 (particularly finals); however, this is run by volunteers and cannot always be guaranteed. 

Softball NSW Livestream: Softball NSW - YouTube

Merchandise 

State Championship-specific merchandise is now available for the 2024 Over 35 State Championships to order online. All orders will close on Monday 19th February 2024, with estimated pick-up/delivery times in early April 2024. Over 35 State Championship-specific merchandise can be purchased through the Softball NSW online store: https://softball-nsw-store.square.site/

FIRST AID & PHYSIOTHERAPY 

Our partners The Healthy Body Company will be present at the Championship and can provide injury management, advice and preventative strapping. The First Aid area will be located on the ground level of Diamond 1, near the third base dugout. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Additional information regarding the event can be found on the Softball NSW website: Over 35 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