Progressive and professional Softball Canterbury administers Fastpitch and Slowpitch at all levels from beginners to internationals. Their region encompasses South and Mid Canterbury sub associations and a total of 12 strong and vibrant Clubs.

The Canterbury Association host a variety of tournaments during each season - all are played at Mainland Foundation Ballpark, Pages Road, Christchurch which will be the host facility for the 3rd World Softball Carnival in April 2012.

The strong administration and organisation enables Softball Canterbury to manage a wide range of competitions and events for IocaI softbaIIers, umpires, scorers and supporters including

• Premier Fastpitch softball
• Open grade Fastpitch softball (Men)
• Open grade Fastpitch softball (women)
• Fastpitch softball (Mixed Community League)
• Slowpitch softball (Mixed Community League)
• Special Needs softball (Mixed Community League)
• Rookie League Fastpitch softball (Under 19 Boys; Under 19 Girls)
• Junior League Fastpitch softball (Under 16 Boys; Under 16 Girls)
• Division Two Little League Softball(Under 13 Boys, Under 13 Girls)
• Division One Little League Softball (Under 11 Boys; Under 11 Girls)
• Tee Ball Boys (Under 9)
• Tee Ball Girls (Under 9)
• Tee Ball Mixed (Under 7)
• With an active Board of Directors led by Chairman, Les Butts supported by an excellent staff headed by Cheryl Kemp, Canterbury Softball successfully manages all forms of the game at all leveIs and are well placed to ensure the successful management of the Vintage Softball Carnival in April 2012.