ORANGE SHIRT INDUCTION PROGRAMME

The North Harbour Softball Association (NHSA) in conjunction with the North Harbour Softball Umpires Association (NHSUA) will be running their Orange Shirt programme in the 2026/27 season. Based on an original concept, the Orange Shirt Programme was initiated by Auckland Softball Association during the 2019 Season.  

The NHSUA organisation and running of the Orange Shirt Programme is a volunteer organisation and as part of the overarching NHSA, we depend on parents, siblings and caregivers of the children to lend a hand on game day, at practices and generally running of the North Harbour Region. It is not an easy task as it takes dedicated people who not only love their children, but also have a love for softball as well. One of the toughest jobs we ask them to fill is being an umpire. Umpiring involves more than putting on a mask and protective clothing and walking onto a diamond of bright, eager children ready to have some fun! 

The Goal... To increase the numbers of Accredited Blue Shirt Umpires so that each team competing in the NHSA competition will have an umpire who has at the very least completed a Level 1 Umpire Accreditation. 

We encourage every club to get more of their members to do this course, so they have more confidence umpiring their teams when 1st on the draw.

ORANGE SHIRT INDUCTION PROGRAMME 2026/27

• Theory - usually 3 evenings
• Practical - usually 2 evenings
• Online rules exam to be completed

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For more information, please contact Kevin Sheehy at p4mance2000@gmail.com