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[Australia] – BY VERA BERTOLA

WHILE the older age groups have dropped off, softball among younger children in the Macarthur area is enjoying a resurgence.

Both Campbelltown and Macarthur softball associations hit off their 2009/10 seasons in late October/early November and officials have been pleased with the increase in registrations from the younger age groups.

Both associations, like many across the state, have struggled in recent years with declining numbers, but this season have reported the tide seems to be turning.

A Campbelltown association spokeswoman said numbers were low in the teenage age groups.

“We couldn’t get an under-16 or under-19 competition up, but we’ve accommodated those players in an under-23 competition,” she said.

The Macarthur association is also enjoying a revival with both its under-19 men’s and under-12 boys’ representative teams winning NSW championships this year

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