News - Softball Australia

Scott Sunley appointed as new Steelers Head Coach

Softball Australia congratulates Scott Sunley on being appointed as the Steelers Head Coach ahead of the Group Stage of the Men’s Softball World Cup coming up in June in Hermosillo, Mexico.

Aussie Steelers Men's Softball

Thu 29 Feb 2024

Australia 2024 Under-19 Women's Squad Announcement

Softball Australia is thrilled to unveil the roster for the U-19 Women's Squad for 2024. Comprising of players born in the years 2005, 2006, 2007, (2008 by exception), this talented group of athletes represents the future of Australian Women’s Softball.

Under 19s Squad Announcement

Mon 19 Feb 2024

Women's Program Team Managers Announced

Softball Australia is thrilled to announce the appointment of four exceptional individuals to key Team Manager positions within our organisation.

Aussie Spirit Team Managers

Fri 16 Feb 2024

Apply for the Steelers Team Manager role!

The World Champion Aussie Steelers are back at it this year with the 2024 WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Group Stage taking place in June in Mexico.

Aussie Steelers Volunteer

Tue 13 Feb 2024

Aussie Spirit to play first home games in four years, with series against Chinese Taipei

The Australian Women's National Softball Team - the Aussie Spirit - will be playing Chinese Taipei in a six-game series at Blacktown International Sports Park in early March, in the first international softball game on Australian soil since 2020.

Aussie Spirit Chinese Taipei International Softball

Tue 13 Feb 2024

National Umpire in Chief (Development) Appointment

Softball Australia and the National Umpiring Committee would like announce that James English (NSW) has been appointed to the position of National Umpire in Chief - Development.

Umpiring

Thu 08 Feb 2024

Call For Applications – National Pathway Program Assistant/Specialist Coaches

Softball Australia is excited to announce the opening of applications for Assistant/Specialist Coach positions withing our National Pathways Program.

Pathways High Performance Coaching

Mon 05 Feb 2024

Pathways to Performance: What have we got planned for 2024?

National Pathways Manager Claire Humberstone provides an update and preview of the High Performance program for 2024.

High Performance Steelers Spirit Pathways

Wed 31 Jan 2024

Softball Australia mourns the loss of Andrew Rindfleish OAM

Softball Australia is deeply saddened to inform the softball community of the passing of Softball Australia Hall of Fame inductee, Andrew Rindfleish OAM this morning in Sydney, New South Wales with his family by his side.

Vale

Fri 12 Jan 2024

Canberra set to explode tomorrow with world-class softball talent

From tomorrow, the world's best Women's softball players will be descending on Hawker International Softball Centre for the Softball Australia Open Women’s National Championships.

National Championships Gilley's Shield

Mon 08 Jan 2024

Softball Australia Launches Elite Battery Coach Academy

Softball Australia is proud to unveil the Elite Battery Coach Academy, a game-changing initiative set to redefine coaching standards in Australian softball. This innovative program looks to go beyond traditional training, towards shaping the future of our sport by developing elite battery coaches while nurturing high-performing pitchers and catchers.

High Performance Coaching

Thu 21 Dec 2023

A Year in Review: 2023

With Christmas knocking on our doors we’re looking back at 2023 and remembering all the big news items from the year. Safe to say it has been a gigantic year for Softball in Australia!

Recap Annual Review Softball Australia News

Thu 21 Dec 2023

Easton renews partnership with Softball Australia

In a recent meeting at Blacktown International Sports Park, Softball Australia CEO Sarah Loh and Addlon Trading representative Jason Gibson signed a renewal of the partnership with Easton Australia that sees the organisations linked for two further years, with the option to extend for a year from that point.

Partnerships Easton

Mon 18 Dec 2023

Call for Applications: Steelers (Australia Open Men’s) Head Coach

Softball Australia and the Steelers Softball program is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our coaching team as the Open Men's Head Coach.

Coaching National Teams Men's Program

Fri 15 Dec 2023

Leigh Godfrey Appointed Head Coach for Softball Australia's U-19 Women's Program

Softball Australia is thrilled to announce the appointment of Leigh Godfrey as the Head Coach for the National U-19 Women’s program.

Coaching National Teams Under 19 Women

Thu 14 Dec 2023

Team Manager roles available: Aussie Spirit and women’s pathway programs

Softball Australia is seeking a team of experienced and highly organised people to support the delivery of the Aussie Spirit and women’s pathway programs.

National Teams Team Manager

Mon 27 Nov 2023

Aussie Men's Softballers ranked #1 in the world!

Earlier this morning the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) released an updated World Ranking for Men's Softball, with Australia reaching the #1 rank for the first time.

Men's Softball World Rankings

Thu 23 Nov 2023

Softball Australia inducts three new members into Hall of Fame and announces Umpire of the Year in annual award ceremony

At the Softball Australia Annual General Meeting held earlier today, Andrew Kirkpatrick, Melinda Weaver and Kyira Cox were today inducted into the Softball Australia Hall of Fame, while the Vivienne Triplett award was awarded to Kristina Travers.

Hall of Fame Individual Awards Umpiring

Sat 28 Oct 2023