PIRATES POST ~ Iss.2 ~ 28 Sep 21

WELCOME TO PIRATES 🏴‍☠️ ⚾

Thank you for registering with Wellington City Pirates baseball club for the 21/22 season and welcome! An especially hearty welcome to our new and returning members, as well as our sponsors, volunteers, whānau and supporters.

The baseball season is just around the corner, so this issue of The Pirates Post outlines what you need to know about the season ahead.

Development League

Starts 19 October

DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE UPDATE

This season the Development League starts on Tuesday 19 October. It will run every Tuesday night (weather permitting) during Term 4.

5 - 6 pm	ROOKIE LEAGUE Have fun, learn the rules, develop skills and grow as a player. For players aged 9 - 11 yrs.
6 - 7 pm (Warm-up from 5:45 pm)	MAJOR LEAGUE Develop the full baseball skillset at a more competitive level, with modified rules to keep it fast and fun. For players aged 12 - 14 yrs.

GET IN QUICK!
There are still places available in our Rookie League, but only 2 places are left in our Major League teams! If you still need to sign up, register HERE - but get in quick.

UNIFORMS
Uniforms will be issued on Opening Day - Tuesday 19 Oct, from 5pm onwards at THE PIRATES LAIR, Ian Galloway Park.

TUESDAY CANCELLATIONS

Development League cancellations due to wet weather, ground conditions or Covid! will be announced on Facebook by 3pm on Tuesdays.

Travel League

Starts 31 October

TRAVEL LEAGUE UPDATE

The Travel League begins from Sunday 31 October, and Pirates will enter teams into the 13U and 16U competitions. The draw will be shared and published on our website when finalised. Here's the weekly format -

EVENT	DAY/TIME
Bullpen (Pitchers & Catchers) training	Tuesday, 5 - 5:45pm
Team Training	Thursday, 5:30 - 7 pm
Game	Sunday, ~10am (13U), ~12pm (16U)

UNIFORM ISSUE

Coaches Clayton Willocks (13U) and Kevin Covert (16U) will be in contact with details about Uniform issue date and time.

PIRATES
CALENDAR

Tue 19 Oct	OPENING DAY ~ Development League starts and 1st Bullpen training session
Thu 21 Oct	Travel League 13U & 16U ~ Team trainings start
Sun 31 Oct	Travel League 13U & 16U ~ Game 1

UNIFORMS, APPAREL & EQUIPMENT

This season uniforms include: a Pirates-branded cap (for all new players, and which they get to keep!), playing shirt, pants and belt (club loan). Travel League players will also be issued a Pirates Batting Jacket.

EQUIPMENT

Players are expected to bring their own baseball glove. The club will have a few available to loan, but we do recommend each player has their own. Here's our guidance on where and what to buy.

NECK GAITERS

Pre-orders are open for our limited edition Pirates Neck Gaiters. These will keep your Pirate's face covered and neck warm (or protected from the sun) this season. Stocks are limited, so order today. Find out more here.

BATTING JACKETS

Personal orders for Batting Jackets have now closed. These will be available to collect on Opening Day.

FOLLOW THE PIRATES

COMMUNICATION & UPDATES

For everything you need to know about the Pirates baseball season - key dates, training resources, club news, and much more - visit www.piratesbaseball.nz. Our website will be your one source of truth and the first place to look for any Pirates information.

For regular updates, follow us on Facebook and Instagram. From time to time, we'll also send a PIRATES POST e-newsletter with a general update.

MITRE 10 CROFTON DOWNS

KARORI NEW WORLD

CHARITY BUILDERS

LOWE & CO. | STEVE & ELISE

BRENDON MOTORS KARORI

GRASSROOTS TRUST

NZ COMMUNITY TRUST

LANES BAR & BOWLING

HUGE THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS!

A huge thanks to our supporters. We're delighted to welcome two new supporters - Karori New World and Grassroots Trust. It's thanks to all of them that we can continue to provide uniforms, playing gear and safety equipment for our young Pirates and keep it affordable to be part of our club.

Please be a good sort and call them first if you're in need of a good or service they offer.

Article added: Tuesday 28 September 2021