Vale Margaret “Swanny” Swann

The Australian softball community is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Margaret Swann, Australian Women’s player number #47 and a member of Australia’s historic 1965 World Championship team, who passed away on Saturday 2 May in Melbourne, Australia.

Support our Pathway Programs through the Australian Sports Foundation

We believe that every athlete selected should have the opportunity to participate fully, regardless of financial circumstances. Your support will help remove these barriers, ensuring all players can access the same high-quality development opportunities and focus on reaching their full potential.

U16 Women’s Development Camp Strengthens National Pathway

Following the announcement of strengthened pathway opportunities for U16 women’s athletes, the recent U16 Women’s Development Camp delivered a purposeful and performance-driven experience aligned with Softball Australia’s long-term athlete development framework.

U18 Women’s Camp Strengthens National Pathway

Australia’s U18 Women’s program took a key step forward with a national development camp and Test Series against New Zealand in Redlands. The week provided valuable high-performance training and international match experience for emerging athletes.

Softball Australia Celebrates Three New Hall of Fame Inductees

Softball Australia has proudly welcomed three legends of the game, Stacey Porter, Justine Smethurst, and Chelsea Forkin, into the Softball Australia Hall of Fame, recognising careers defined by excellence, leadership, and enduring service to the sport.