News

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

Softball Australia announces Aussie Steelers leaders for Oceania Championship

Ahead of the 2023 Men’s Softball Oceania Championship - the regional qualifier for the WBSC Men’s World Cup Group Stage - the Aussie Steelers have named Brendon O’Byrne (Captain) and Scott Patterson (Vice Captain) to their leadership team. The qualifiers will be taking place in American Samoa from the 9th-11th of November, with long-time opponents New Zealand, and American Samoa participating.

Steelers

Fri 27 Oct 2023

Leigh Evans Elected to WBSC Oceania Umpiring Director

With the recent announcement of Nacho Pardo as WBSC Director of Umpires, Softball Australia would like to extend our congratulations to NUIC - Technical and Elect - WBSC Leigh Evans on his appointment as WBSC Oceania – Umpiring Director.

Umpiring

Thu 26 Oct 2023

Reapply: U-19 Women’s Head Coach and U-19 Women’s Lead Battery Coach

Call for applicants to reapply due to technical issue during previous process. New application deadline is 11:59pm Wednesday October 25.

Coaching

Thu 19 Oct 2023

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