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Website updated 09 FEB 10
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In the Beginning
Clubrooms The clubrooms as you see them now have come a long, long way from the original old tractor shed that Ross Ardern remembers when he first joined the club in the early 60’s. “Before the development there was a canteen and little kitchen right in the middle. You went in the door, turned right and stepped down, there was a dirt floor with old couches and chesterfields scattered around. A few rats were running about also. There was a bit of a shower on the side with a change room and toilet. The ladies used the toilet, the guys went round the back.” .... more
The First Club Uniforms The uniforms for the softball teams were drawn up and then came the problem of getting them organised. We decided on a red and black top and black trousers and starting making a prototype. Material was sourced and the first sample was made. We then decided this was okay and we needed to get team lots organised. A workroom in Ponsonby was loaned to us, free of charge, for a number of weekends and the project began. A call was put out to players, wives, girlfriends etc for help and we set to work. The guys became cutters and anyone who could sew was on a machine. Amazing what you could do in those days when money was short but a great spirit prevailed in the club. We turned our teams out and with white skivvies under the tops the boys looked great. I can remember seeing them walk out on to the diamond and all of us feeling so proud. Over the years these uniforms changed in style and colour several times from black to white with red and black stripes – and to the present ones.
Getting it Altogerther - The 60's & Early 70's 1962 saw the club having to spend money to provide bases and backstops which had previously been supplied by Auckland Softball. Uniform tops only were provided, with players having to supply the rest.
Nine teams were fielded. 6 men’s teams – Major B, Second Grade, Fourth Grade, Sixth Grade (2 teams), and Eighth Grade and 3 women’s teams – Second, Third and Eighth Grade.... more
The Golden Years - The 70's & 80's Although official records are somewhat reticent, much of the unheralded work done on and off the field during the 1960’s was about to bear fruit. First to shine were the Major Ladies team. Eden had won the right to go to the Dustin Cup as Auckland champions but they chose not to go so Metro were offered the chance to go to Christchurch. Against all the odds and all the predictions they won! Many of the pundits and scribes had to eat their words of doom and gloom. .... more
The 90's through the Turn of the Century In the late 1980’s, softball was almost devastated by the rise in popularity of Touch Rugby. Introduced for Australia, the sport took off as a way of getting exercise and staying fit. Most of the popularity was the minimal cost in money and time, to play you needed a T Shirt, shorts and trainers and ... more
Uniforms through out the years! Have a look at the style of uniforms that have been worn throughout the years. If you have any individual photos in uniforms, email them to racey.t@xtra.co.nz along with details of the year and team you were in and your name. To see the photo's we have so far click here... photos
The Club Today 2006/2007 A new, revitalised committee started the year with a bang and changes started slowly bring the Metro club back to what it was in the past. ... more
2007/2008 Another building year for the Metro Softball committee – continuing on their good work from the previous year. We welcomed a Premier Women’s side to our Club this year as well as ... more
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