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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

100 DAYS TO GAMES - LIVE SITES TO LIGHT OLYMPIC SPIRIT

Olympics Live presented by Westpac includes live sites in Sydney (The Rocks & Sydney Olympic Park), Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth which will operate during the Olympic Games, from 23 July to 8 August 2021, taking advantage of the one hour time zone difference.

Wed 14 Apr 2021

VENUES AND DATES CONFIRMED FOR 2022 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Softball Australia is pleased to announce the dates and venues for the 2022 National Championships that will be held in the December 2021 / January 2022 period. The tournament format for each championship will be decided once the number of team entries is confirmed. All age-grade championships will be six days’ duration and states are permitted to enter more than one team into all age-grade championships.

Fri 09 Apr 2021

Parry appointed as National Operations Manager by Softball Australia

Softball Australia are pleased to announce Bron Parry will join Softball Australia as National Operations Manager, a newly created role crucial to the success of One Softball and shared services.

Tue 16 Mar 2021

SOFTBALL VICTORIA JOINS ONE SOFTBALL

Softball Victoria is the second Member State to become part of One Softball joining Softball ACT which agreed to the single management model late last year. Softball Victoria will now have direct access to commercial partners of Softball Australia (both current and potential), marketing, communications, governance, legal, finance and accounting resources, and membership development and participation resources.

Tue 09 Mar 2021

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY – PLENTY OF TRAILBLAZERS ON AND OFF THE SOFTBALL DIAMOND

International Women's Day

Tue 09 Mar 2021

AUSSIE SPIRIT GETTING GOLD MEDAL READY FOR TOKYO

Australia’s women’s softball team, the Travelodge Aussie Spirit, has had 11 gold medal champions in camp with them at the AIS as they prepare to pitch for an historic Olympic win in Tokyo.

Sun 07 Mar 2021

BLACKMAN TO 'SHARE YARN' AND PROMOTE CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING IN SPORT

Softballer Janice Blackman, from Queensland’s Mount Isa, speaks emotionally about presenting her Australian Olympic teammates with an Indigenous-designed training jersey, a moment she says made her “feel at home”. Australian Matildas football representative Kyah Simon recalls playing at the 2015 FIFA World Cup and locating her family in the stands by looking for the Aboriginal flag.

Thu 04 Mar 2021