News

#BackOnBase grants lead to boost in participation through funding at Clubs

The inaugural #BackOnBase Grants program, which saw AU$60,000 awarded to Clubs across the country to fund participation and membership retention initiatives has seen some very positive results.

Thu 17 Jun 2021

Softball ACT bolster team with first class experience

Softball ACT are pleased to announce the appointment of Kyira Cox as the State Operations Manager under the One Softball staffing structure.

Softball ACT One Softball Governance

Tue 15 Jun 2021

Sport Australia's Community Officiating Course System Update

Softball Australia would like to inform you that Sport Australia is in the process of developing a brand new, cutting edge learning centre, purpose built to support the sport sector and build workforce capability in a variety of sporting areas.

Caoching Sport Australia Coaches and Officials Learning

Tue 08 Jun 2021

Final revolutioniseSPORT FAQ session tonight

Softball Australia will be hosting a final FAQ session for users about setting up your Association or Club in the new revolutioniseSPORT portal this evening at 7:00pm AEST.

revolutioniseSPORT Member News CRM

Thu 03 Jun 2021

Travelodge Aussie Spirit on show to a worldwide audience

The Travelodge Aussie Spirit have dominated headlines across the globe as the first sporting team to arrive in Japan ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Wed 02 Jun 2021

AOC Releases Reconciliation Action Plan

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has taken another step on its journey of reconciliation through sport with the launch of its ‘Reflect’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

AOC Reconciliation Olympics

Wed 02 Jun 2021

AUSSIE SPIRIT JAPAN BOUND

The Aussie Spirit are one step closer to Tokyo 2020 having departed Australia today for their final camp in Ota City, Japan. A squad of 23 are vying for selection to a final team of 15 who will endeavour to keep the Aussie Spirit’s enviable record of medalling at every Olympic appearance intact when competition gets underway on 21 July.

Mon 31 May 2021

VICTORIA'S EXPANDING PARTICIPATION TEAM SUPPORTING AFFILIATES UNDER ONE SOFTBALL

Softball Victoria (SV) became the second Softball Australia Member State to become part of the One Softball management model in March 2021. Following the Board’s decision to join One Softball, SV has been able to enhance and expand its operations in the participation and development space.

Fri 28 May 2021

U23 WOMEN'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ELIGIBILITY EXPANDED FOR 2022

Softball Australia, in consultation with Member States/Territories can confirm the expansion of eligibility for female athletes aiming to compete in the 2022 U23 Women’s National Championship.

Thu 20 May 2021

PLAIN REACHES TOP 3 FOR USA SOFTBALL COLLEGIATE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

USA Softball, the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States, announced today the remaining Finalists for the 2021 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year.

Thu 20 May 2021

REVOLUTIONISESPORT INFO SESSIONS CONTINUE TONIGHT

Softball Australia is continuing to provide support for administrators by giving them the chance to workshop their questions as they set up their new portals in revolutioniseSPORT. As hundreds of administrators start setting up their portals we are sure you will have questions and so the training continues over the next few Thursday nights.

Thu 20 May 2021

STEPTO HELPS LAUNCH SPORTSCRAFT AND VOLLEY AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM UNIFORM

Australian pitcher Tarni Stepto was part of the SPORTSCRAFT and the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) unveiling of the highly anticipated Official Opening Ceremony Uniforms for The Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020 at Sydney’s Wylie’s Baths.

Tue 18 May 2021

TRAVELODGE AUSSIE SPIRIT JUGGLING CAREER AND OLYMPIC ASPIRATIONS

The Travelodge Aussie Spirit have been spending every available opportunity on a diamond preparing for the sport’s long-awaited return to the Olympic Games in July 2021.

Mon 17 May 2021

NEW DATES ANNOUNCED FOR WBSC MEN'S SOFTBALL WORLD CUP 2022

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), in conjunction with Softball New Zealand and the Local Organising Committee, today announced new dates for the WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup 2022. The premier international men’s softball event will now take place from 26 November to 4 December in Auckland, New Zealand.

Thu 13 May 2021

SOFTBALL AUSTRALIA WELCOMES BUDGET NEWS FOR SPORT

There is plenty to look forward to for National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) including Softball Australia following the announcement of the 2021-2022 Federal Budget.

Wed 12 May 2021

REVOLUTIONISESPORT RESOURCES AND FURTHER FAQ SESSIONS

Softball Australia would like to thank the hundreds of administrators for attending the ‘Intro to revolutioniseSPORT’ Training sessions over recent weeks, we trust you found the sessions informative and helpful in your Club’s/Association’s transition to the new platform.

Tue 11 May 2021

ASC TO HOST SCHOOL HOLIDAY SOFTBALL PROGRAMS

Australian Sports Camps (ASC) provide the best sports coaching for Australian children and has done so for over 38 years through structured skill-improvement sport camps in Australia ensuring that participants have fun whilst developing a deeper love and enthusiasm for their chosen sport.

Tue 11 May 2021

SOFTBALL VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE WORLD GAMES BIRMINGHAM 2022

The Hoover Metropolitan Complex will be home to the softball competition for The World Games 2022, which will also serve as WBSC’s top-recognised women’s international softball competition of the year.

Mon 03 May 2021