News - Softball Australia

Laing Harrow Extends Contract with Softball Australia

Softball Australia is excited to announce that Laing Harrow has re-committed to Softball Australia for another year in his role as High-Performance Pathways and Aussie Spirit Head Coach.

Head Coach Coaching National Teams

Wed 18 Oct 2023

G’day LA! Softball Australia celebrates inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

In tonight's vote at the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Mumbai, the IOC announced that Baseball/Softball will be on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games program.

2028 LA Olympics Olympics

Mon 16 Oct 2023

Softball Australia Awaits Upcoming Vote on LA28 Olympic Inclusion

Statement from Softball Australia Chief Executive Officer Sarah Loh regarding LA28’s proposal for Baseball/Softball to be included in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Olympics LA28

Tue 10 Oct 2023

Softball Australia announces its new Integrity Manager

In partnership with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), Softball Australia welcomes Elke Bellgrove as its Integrity Manager.

Integrity Softball Australia News

Mon 09 Oct 2023

Call for Applications: U-19 Women’s Head Coach and U-19 Women’s Lead Battery Coach

Are you a passionate softball coach looking to make a significant impact on the development of young talent? Do you possess the skills, dedication, and vision to guide and shape the future stars of the Aussie Spirit?

Fri 29 Sep 2023

Get to know new Chief Executive Officer Sarah Loh

Get to know the new Softball Australia Chief Executive Officer Sarah Loh.

Softball Australia News

Tue 19 Sep 2023

The U-18 Women’s World Cup campaign starts for the Junior Spirit

We are excited to announce today the Junior Spirit team selected to represent Australia to contest the Oceania Qualifier for the II WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage.

Aussie Spirit Women's Softball

Mon 18 Sep 2023

Steelers kick off next World Cup campaign

Fresh of the back off a victorious 2022 World Cup campaign, the Aussie Steelers are kicking off their next campaign with the first stage of the XVIII WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup, with a regional qualification tournament against other teams in Oceania.

Aussie Steelers Men's Softball

Mon 18 Sep 2023

Belinda White announces retirement from Aussie Spirit

Aussie Spirit stalwart Belinda White has announced her retirement from International softball.

Aussie Spirit

Fri 08 Sep 2023

Fun and social is the future! Recent surveys demonstrate priorities for Softball members

Softball Australia's recent surveys of members and lapsed members have revealed just how important fun and enjoyment is to the playing experience, with social, slowpitch and masters softball identified as a significant opportunity to retain and grow club memberships.

Member Surveys

Thu 07 Sep 2023

Kirkpatrick calls time on stellar ISC career

After a ISC career spanning two decades Australian softballer Andrew Kirkpatrick has called time and game on his illustrious career finishing with a remarkable 5th ISC World Tournament victory playing for his team of 10 years New York Gremlins.

ISC Individual Honours Men's Softball

Wed 23 Aug 2023

Jack Besgrove's New York Gremlins take out the ISC World Tournament 2023

Australians Jack Besgrove, Andrew Kirkpatrick, Zenon Winters and their New York Gremlins teammates took out the ISC World Tournament 2023 last night, with Besgrove named in the ISC First Team All World, Most Outstanding Pitcher and earning the Newcomer Award.

ISC Individual Honours

Mon 21 Aug 2023

The Jet Couriers World Cup Trophy Tour takes flight!

Softballers around Australia have embraced the Aussie Steelers after their WBSC Men's Softball World Cup win late last year. To add to the celebrations, Jet Couriers have come on board to get the trophy moving, bringing it to events all around the nation.

Men's Softball World Cup Trophy Tour

Fri 18 Aug 2023

Jeff Goolagong first Australian to be inducted into ISC Hall of Fame

Earlier today, the International Softball Congress (ISC) announced that four players would be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 2024 ISC World Tournament. That list includes the first ever Australian to be inducted into the ISC Hall of Fame, Softball Australia Hall of Fame member Jeff Goolagong.

ISC Individual Honours

Wed 16 Aug 2023

Softball Australia announces Chief Executive Officer appointment

Sarah Loh has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Softball Australia and will commence her role on Monday, August 28.

Softball Australia News

Tue 15 Aug 2023

An incredible 18 Australians competing in the Men's 2023 ISC World Softball Tournament

The Men's 2023 ISC Softball World Tournament which started early this morning (AEST) in Denmark, Wisconsin, features eighteen Australians, including a host of Australia's World Cup winning Steelers players.

Men's Softball ISC World Tournament

Mon 14 Aug 2023

The Aussie Spirit 2023/24 Training Squad is announced

Softball Australia is today announcing the Aussie Spirit Training Squad, who will be invited to engage in a year-round program to prepare for the WBSC Women’s World Cup in July 2024.

Aussie Spirit National Women's Team 2024 WBSC Women's World Cup

Fri 11 Aug 2023

Softball Australia release new five-year Strategic Plan

Softball Australia is proud to release the five-year Strategic Plan for our sport, focusing on our shared vision for inclusion, fun, excellence and growth in Australia’s competitive sporting landscape.

Softball Australia News Strategic Plan

Mon 31 Jul 2023