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Strengthening Pathway Opportunities for U16 Women’s Athletes

Softball Australia is proud to continue strengthening the national high-performance pathway through expanded development opportunities designed to support growth, readiness, and long-term success for young female athletes.

Thu 18 Dec 2025

Softball Australia Cup launches in Brisbane 2026 with International Tri-Series

Softball Australia is proud to unveil ‘Softball Australia Cup’, a new international invitational tournament set to debut at Downey Park, Brisbane, from 29 January – 1 February 2026.

Tue 16 Dec 2025

U23 Men Complete Canberra Training Camp Ahead of World Cup Selection

Australia’s U23 Men have wrapped up their training camp in Canberra as the group edges closer to team selections for the 2026 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup Finals, to be held next April in Colombia, South America.

Thu 11 Dec 2025

Softball Australia Appoints Adam Rindfleish as Head Coach of the Aussie Steelers

Softball Australia is proud to announce the appointment of Adam Rindfleish as the new Head Coach of the Australian Open Men’s Softball Team – the Aussie Steelers.

Thu 11 Dec 2025

Patty Gasso Set to Lead Team USA Softball in Historic Return to Australia

For the first time in 25 years, Team USA will take the field in Australia — and Head Coach Patty Gasso says she can’t wait to see her side go head-to-head with the Aussie Spirit in what promises to be an exciting international showcase.

Tue 09 Dec 2025

Four Head Coaches Confirmed for Men's Pathway Program

Softball Australia is excited to announce the appointment of Head Coaches for the Men’s Pathway program, a key part of supporting our national talent pathway. These coaches will play a vital role in guiding emerging talent and shaping the future of men’s softball in Australia.

Fri 05 Dec 2025

Pathway Momentum: Women’s Program Staff Announced

Pathway Momentum: Women’s Program Staff Announced with Men’s Update Pending

Thu 04 Dec 2025

Australia Drawn Into Group A for WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage

The Aussie Spirit has been placed in Group A for the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup. The World Cup Group Stage will take place in June 2026 in Prague, Czechia.

Wed 03 Dec 2025

Aussie Spirit Triumph in International Series – Whatman Crowned MVP

The Aussie Spirit have taken home the silverware, defeating Chinese Taipei to win the International Softball Series at Redlands Softball Association, with a 4–2 series victory.

Aussie Spirit

Thu 27 Nov 2025

Series tied after opening four games

The Australian Women’s Softball Team, Aussie Spirit, are in the thick of competition against world number six Chinese Taipei, with the International Softball Series at Redlands Softball Association producing a weekend of grit, flair, and fierce rivalry.

Aussie Spirit

Mon 24 Nov 2025

Aussie Spirit Connect with Alumni Ahead of Chinese Taipei Series

The Aussie Spirit squad connected with alumni on Friday night, building momentum ahead of their upcoming 6-game series against Chinese Taipei to be hosted at Redlands Softball Association.

Sat 22 Nov 2025

New SoftballAustralia.TV – A Central Home for Softball Australia Event Broadcasting

Softball Australia is pleased to announce the launch of SoftballAustralia.TV, a dedicated broadcast platform that will serve as the central home for Softball Australia event livestreaming and video content.

Thu 20 Nov 2025

Aussie Spirit Ready to Rise to the Challenge Ahead of USA Down Under Series

With the countdown on to the highly anticipated USA Down Under Series, Aussie Spirit Head Coach Kerrie Porter says her team is ready to embrace the challenge of facing one of the world’s best right here on home soil.

Wed 05 Nov 2025

Pathway Opportunities Strengthen for U18 Women’s Athletes

Softball Australia is proud to announce significant enhancements to the national development pathway for athletes, with a strong focus on supporting growth, readiness, and performance across all levels of the game.

Mon 27 Oct 2025

Australia’s Porter and McGovern Elected as Athlete Representatives on the World Baseball Softball Confederation Executive Board

Softball Australia is proud to congratulate Stacey Porter and Josh McGovern on their election as Athlete Representatives to the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Executive Board for the 2025–2029 term.

Mon 27 Oct 2025

Australian Softball Shines on the World Stage at WBSC Congress Awards

Australian softball has taken centre stage in front of a global audience, with multiple honours and Hall of Fame inductions announced at the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) 6th Annual Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, over the weekend.

Tue 21 Oct 2025

National Pathway Coaching Update

Softball Australia is excited to announce the appointment of Head Coaches for the Women’s Pathway program, a key part of our national development strategy. These coaches will play a vital role in guiding emerging talent and shaping the future of women’s softball in Australia.

Mon 20 Oct 2025

Together on the Move: Softball Australia and Corporate Travel Management (CTM) Sign New Travel Partnership

Softball Australia is pleased to announce a new three-year partnership with Corporate Travel Management (CTM), an award-winning global provider of innovative and cost-effective travel management solutions.

CTM

Wed 08 Oct 2025