After a rain-affected schedule in 2022, Softball NSW is excited to announce the return of the Blue Blaze tournament to Blacktown International Sportspark during the Term 3 School Holidays. The tournament will feature Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16 Boys' and Girls' divisions, with club-based teams participating from around the state.

We are also thrilled to welcome back ISA New Zealand to the tournament after a gap of four years due to COVID-19 and wet weather.

The Girls' tournament will be held from Tuesday 26 to Thursday September 2023, whilst the Boys' tournament is scheduled for Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 October 2023. Pending team entries, both tournaments will feature Fully Loaded and Fastpitch formats across the following dates:

• Fully Loaded with Finals: Tuesday 26 September 2023 (Girls) and Wednesday 4 October 2023 (Boys).
• Fastpitch with Finals: Wednesday 27 to Thursday 28 September 2023 (Girls) and Thrusday 5 to Friday 6 October 2023 (Boys).

More information reagrding the 2023 Blue Blaze Tournament, including links to the Team Entry and Pick-Up Forms, can be found below:

Softball NSW Blue Blaze Tournament 2023 - Rules and Regulations

For any additional queries regarding the Blue Blaze tournament, please contact SNSW Events & Facilities Coordinator Aimee Sutton via events@softballnsw.org.au, or SNSW Development Officer Donna McGrath via development@softballnsw.org.au.