Welcome to the Softball Australia Club Hub!
The Softball Australia Club Hub is your one-stop destination for tools, resources, and opportunities designed to help clubs grow, thrive, and deliver outstanding experiences for their members.
Whether your club is looking to strengthen governance, attract and retain participants, support volunteers, develop inclusive practices, or build long-term sustainability, the Club Hub provides practical guidance and support every step of the way.
Through access to education, templates, funding opportunities, best practice resources, and club development initiatives, the Club Hub aims to increase club capability and capacity while creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments where everyone can enjoy softball.
Together, we can build stronger clubs, empower volunteers, and enhance the participant experience, ensuring softball remains accessible, enjoyable, and connected for communities across Australia.
The Club Hub is designed to be a collaborative resource for the softball community. If you have discovered a useful tool, template, program, or resource that could benefit other clubs, we encourage you to share it with us. By working together and exchanging knowledge, we can continue to strengthen clubs and support the growth of softball nationwide
Explore the Club Hub and discover the resources available to help your club succeed.
Participation
Each State and Territory in Australia have expert participation staff available to assist you with any concerns you have so for further support contact the relevant staff member/volunteer.
State/Territory |
Name |
|
Phone |
| Australian Capital Territory | Liam Richardson | liam.richardson@softballact.org.au | 0483 351 066 |
| Northern Territory | Anneka Piercy | ntadmin@softball.org.au | (08) 8927 3333 |
| New South Wales | Donna McGrath | development@softballnsw.org.au | (02) 9677 4000 |
| Queensland | Dean Van Den Kieboom | do@softballqld.asn.au | (07) 3391 2447 |
| South Australia | Brianne Lint | bri.lint@softballsa.com.au | |
| Tasmania | Ev Seabourne | sballdev@yahoo.com.au | 0408 546 208 |
| Victoria | Tim Hatzi | Tim.hatzi@softballvic.org.au | 0479 104 403 |
| Western Australia | Ashlee Harwood | pdo@softballwa.org.au | (08) 6181 3900 |
In designing programs and attracting new members, clubs should aim to provide a participant focused product. Programs that engage and retain are a result of planning and tailoring to the specific requirements of the participants.
Softball Australia has developed a range of programs that Associations and Clubs can use to introduce softball to new members, young and old.
Home Run Heroes - Introductory program which covers basic skills and can be adapted for participants with a range of skill and ability. This can be delivered as either a softball or T-Ball program.
Social 7s - Slowpitch version of softball that is fast, fun and easy to play, with 7 players on each team. Softball Australia is currently reviewing this program and will be looking to relaunch in season 2026/2027, however current resources can continue to be utiliesed in the interim.
Fully Loaded Softball - New format of softball that puts the pressure and excitement in games from the first pitch. A more exciting, faster format with big scores, more home-runs and more edge of your seat, white knuckle moments. Softball Australia is currently reviewing this program and will be looking to relaunch in season 2026/2027. Softball Australia is currently reviewing this program and will be looking to relaunch in season 2026/2027, however current resources can continue to be utiliesed in the interim.
In addition to club based programs, opportunies also exist for Clubs and Associaitons to build relationships with schools through the Sporting Schools program.
Softball Australia have also partnered with Disability Sport Australia as part of their Sport Incubator Program and are looking to introduce Softball as a part of their Abilities Unleashed program.
If you have any questions with regards to Sporting Schools Programs or being part of an upcoming Abilities Unleashed program please reach out to us at revsport@softball.org.au
From scoring games and coaching teams to managing canteens, committees and events, volunteers are the backbone of every softball club and association. Recruiting, supporting and retaining volunteers is essential to creating a thriving, sustainable softball community.
To help clubs and associations strengthen their volunteer workforce, Softball Australia encourages the use of the Australian Sports Commission's Sport Volunteer Resource Hub. This free resource provides practical tools, guides, templates and best-practice advice to help sporting organisations attract new volunteers, create positive volunteer experiences, and build strategies that keep volunteers engaged for the long term.
Whether you're looking to fill committee positions, support coaches and officials, improve volunteer recognition, or develop a stronger volunteer culture, the Sport Volunteer Resource Hub offers resources that can help every club and association take the next step.
Why Focus on Volunteer Recruitment and Retention?
A strong volunteer base can help your club or association:
- Deliver quality programs and competitions
- Reduce the workload on a small number of people
- Build leadership pathways within the softball community
- Create a positive and welcoming club culture
- Improve long-term sustainability and growth
Access the Sport Volunteer Resource Hub
Explore practical resources, case studies and volunteer management tools designed specifically for community sport.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Every softball club has them. The volunteer who turns up early, stays late, steps in when needed, and helps make our sport possible. Now it's time to give them the recognition they deserve.
Discover Local Heroes is an opportunity to celebrate the volunteers who make a difference in your club and community. By nominating a volunteer, you'll help shine a spotlight on the people whose passion, dedication and commitment keep softball thriving at every level.
Whether it's a coach, scorer, committee member, groundskeeper, team manager or canteen volunteer, every contribution matters.
Nominate your local softball hero over 18 years who make a difference in your communitiy today and help showcase the people who are the heart and soul of our game.
Softball Australia and the Australian Sports Commission acknowledge the incredible contribution junior volunteers make to sport in Australia, however, due to child safeguarding policies, only volunteers over the age of 18 can be displayed on the map.
Marketing & Promotion
Social media has become a powerful tool for sporting organisations to connect with their communities, promote events, celebrate achievements, and grow participation. When used effectively, platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and X can help clubs and associations expand their reach and strengthen engagement with members, volunteers, and supporters.
Benefits of Social Media Marketing
- Increased Visibility: Promote your club, teams, programs, and events to a broader audience.
- Community Engagement: Build stronger connections with players, parents, volunteers, officials, and fans through regular interaction and storytelling.
- Participant Recruitment: Showcase the benefits of softball and encourage new participants to get involved.
- Cost-Effective Promotion: Reach large audiences with minimal financial investment compared to traditional advertising.
- Sponsor Value: Increase exposure for sponsors and partners through digital content and engagement opportunities.
- Real-Time Communication: Share updates, results, announcements, and important information quickly and efficiently.
Considerations and Potential Risks
While social media offers many advantages, it also comes with responsibilities and potential challenges:
- Time and Resource Demands: Maintaining active and engaging channels requires consistent effort and content creation.
- Reputation Management: Negative comments, complaints, or inappropriate content can impact a club's reputation if not managed effectively.
- Privacy and Child Safety: Clubs must be mindful of privacy requirements, member consent, and safeguarding children and young people online.
- Misinformation and Conflict: Incorrect information or poorly managed discussions can create confusion and division within the community.
- Volunteer Burnout: Social media management often falls to volunteers, which can place additional pressure on already busy club personnel.
Finding the Right Balance
A successful social media presence is built on planning, consistency, and a focus on positive community engagement. By establishing clear policies, promoting respectful online behaviour, and sharing authentic stories that reflect club values, sporting organisations can maximise the benefits of social media while reducing potential risks.
Remember: Social media should support your club's goals, strengthen connections, and create welcoming, inclusive environments for everyone involved in the sport.
Administration & Governance
Behind every great club is more than what happens on the scoreboard. It's the volunteers who stay late, the coaches who inspire, the committees who plan ahead, and the shared vision that keeps everyone moving in the same direction.
Endorsed by Softball Australia, Game Plan is a free online platform that allows sporting clubs of all sizes to get insights into their current capability in key areas of club administration, then supports ongoing club development with a suite of tools.
Just like athletes review performance to improve, Game Plan gives clubs the chance to assess key areas of their organisation, celebrate strengths, and focus on the changes that will make the biggest impact. Sustainable success isn't built in a single season, it's built through planning, teamwork and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Club leaders can access foundation modules on topics crucial for the successful operation of all clubs. Further modules are available to help clubs progress and grow in the priority areas they have identified.
Softball Australia encourage all clubs and associations to complete the new Club Diagnostic Tool a the first step in developing your Game Plan.
Grants and funding enable your club to tackle projects, renovations or events that may not have been possible with external help. Not-for-profit clubs and associations can use the below resources for guidance and sources of funding.
The Clearinghouse for Sport identifies grant and funding opportunities in each state and territory.
Participation Grants and Funding for Sport and Recreation | Clearinghouse for Sport
OTHER SOURCES
Grants | Sport and Recreation Victoria
VicSPORT - Grant Opportunities
Grants | NSW Government Office of Sport
Grants and Funding | Sport Australia
The Grants Hub (Subscription based service)
Victoria‘s Container Deposit Scheme | Fundraising For Charities And Community Groups
Fundraising for charities and community groups | Containers for Change (QLD)
Sports Vouchers
The below details are correct at the time of publishing but may change.
Victoria – Get Active Kids Voucher Program
- Value: Up to $200 per child.
- Eligibility: Children aged 0–18 listed on a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and a valid Medicare card.
- Use: Membership, uniforms, and equipment.
- Get Active Victoria
Tasmania – Ticket to Play
- Value: Two vouchers of up to $100 each per child annually.
- Eligibility: Children aged 5–18 listed on a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card or receiving Family Tax Benefit A.
- Use: Club membership or registration fees.
- Ticket to Play
Queensland – Play On! Sports Vouchers Program (Replacing FairPlay Vouchers)
- Value: One $200 Play On! Voucher per child
- Eligibility: Children aged between five and 17 years of age with vouchers provided over two rounds for summer and winter sports.
- Use: Your Sports Voucher can only be used for membership, registration and participation fees.
- Applying for and using Play On! Sports Vouchers
New South Wales – Active and Creative Kids Voucher
- Value: Two $50 vouchers per child annually.
- Eligibility: Children aged 4.5–18 whose families receive Family Tax Benefit.
- Use: Sport, creative, and cultural activities.
- Service NSW
Northern Territory – Sport Voucher Scheme
- Value: Two $100 vouchers per child annually.
- Eligibility: School-enrolled children (Transition to Year 12), including home-schooled.
- Use: Sport, recreation, and cultural activities.
- GrantsNT
Australian Capital Territory – Every Chance Sports Vouchers
- Value: Up to $250 per child.
- Eligibility: Families facing financial barriers.
- Use: Junior community sport registration fees.
- Sports Community
Western Australia – KidSport
- Value: Up to $300 per child annually.
- Eligibility: Children aged 5–18 listed on a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card.
- Use: Club fees, uniforms, and equipment.
- KidSport Portal
South Australia – Sports Vouchers Plus
- Value: Two $100 vouchers per child annually.
- Eligibility: Children in Reception to Year 9.
- Use: Sport, active recreation, and music fees.
- Sports Vouchers SA
The below details are correct at the time of publishing but may change.
Victoria – Get Active Kids Voucher Program
- Value: Up to $200 per child.
- Eligibility: Children aged 0–18 listed on a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and a valid Medicare card.
- Use: Membership, uniforms, and equipment.
- Get Active Victoria
Tasmania – Ticket to Play
- Value: Two vouchers of up to $100 each per child annually.
- Eligibility: Children aged 5–18 listed on a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card or receiving Family Tax Benefit A.
- Use: Club membership or registration fees.
- Ticket to Play
Queensland – Play On! Sports Vouchers Program (Replacing FairPlay Vouchers)
- Value: One $200 Play On! Voucher per child
- Eligibility: Children aged between five and 17 years of age with vouchers provided over two rounds for summer and winter sports.
- Use: Your Sports Voucher can only be used for membership, registration and participation fees.
- Applying for and using Play On! Sports Vouchers
New South Wales – Active and Creative Kids Voucher
- Value: Two $50 vouchers per child annually.
- Eligibility: Children aged 4.5–18 whose families receive Family Tax Benefit.
- Use: Sport, creative, and cultural activities.
- Service NSW
Northern Territory – Sport Voucher Scheme
- Value: Two $100 vouchers per child annually.
- Eligibility: School-enrolled children (Transition to Year 12), including home-schooled.
- Use: Sport, recreation, and cultural activities.
- GrantsNT
Australian Capital Territory – Every Chance Sports Vouchers
- Value: Up to $250 per child.
- Eligibility: Families facing financial barriers.
- Use: Junior community sport registration fees.
- Sports Community
Western Australia – KidSport
- Value: Up to $300 per child annually.
- Eligibility: Children aged 5–18 listed on a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card.
- Use: Club fees, uniforms, and equipment.
- KidSport Portal
South Australia – Sports Vouchers Plus
- Value: Two $100 vouchers per child annually.
- Eligibility: Children in Reception to Year 9.
- Use: Sport, active recreation, and music fees.
- Sports Vouchers SA
Safety and Wellbeing
The safety and wellbeing of all participants is a priority for Softball Australia. It is important that players, parents, coaches, officials and volunteers understand how to recognise, manage and respond to concussion. Please review the latest concussion guidelines and resources to help ensure a safe return to sport.
Read the concussion guidelines here:
Sport Risk - Solutions in Recreation Risk Management
Introduction to Risk Management - Free online training
Sports Medicine Australia has produced a series of Injury Fact Sheets with information on how to manage and prevent common sporting injuries
Injury Fact Sheets | Sports Medicine Australia
The information above is general in nature and is only intended to provide a summary of the subject matter covered. It is not a substitute for medical advice, and you should always consult a trained professional practising in the area of sports medicine in relation to any injury. You use or rely on the information above at your own risk, and no party involved in the production of this resource accepts any responsibility for the information contained within it or your use of that information.
V-Insurance Group is the appointed insurance broker for Softball Australia.
This website has been designed to assist Softball Australia and its members with their insurance program. We have included numerous documents and helpful resources that we trust will assist you in understanding the insurance that is in place.
Click the link below for access to:
- Certificates of Currency
- Insurance Claim Forms
- Summaries of Cover
- FAQs
RevSPORT
RevSPORT is the national online sports management platform used across softball in Australia to support member registrations, competition management, communications, websites, reporting, and club administration. Whether you are new to the platform or looking to expand your knowledge, the RevSPORT Resources Hub provides access to guides, tutorials, FAQs, and practical support materials designed to help administrators, volunteers, and clubs get the most from the system.
From setting up memberships and managing participants to creating events and maintaining club websites, these resources will help streamline administration and improve operational efficiency across your organisation.
Access the RevSPORT Resources Hub below to find tools, training, and support for your club or association.
Softball Australia has partnered with SportsGrid, to roll out Handover to clubs and associations across the country.
Handover empowers clubs, state/territory bodies and national bodies with the tools to store, share and pass on the know-how that keeps volunteer-run sports alive.
The platform helps clubs capture, organise, and share important operational information, ensuring a smoother transition between volunteers and committees.
The platform provides tools to document key processes, create volunteer inductions, and maintain records of club systems, applications, and responsibilities. By centralising knowledge and resources in one place, clubs can reduce disruption, support new volunteers, and ensure important information remains accessible for future leaders.
Whether you're onboarding a new committee member or planning for long-term sustainability, Handover helps preserve club knowledge and strengthens organisational continuity.
If your club or association is interested in the platform, register your interest with us at revsport@softball.org.au
Learning and Development
Ongoing learning and development play an important role in building strong, sustainable, and inclusive sporting organisations. Across Australia, a wide range of online training opportunities are available to support coaches, officials, volunteers, administrators, board members, and club leaders at every stage of their sporting journey.
These programs cover a variety of topics including governance, leadership, integrity, safeguarding, child safety, inclusion and diversity, volunteer management, club operations, communication, marketing, and participant wellbeing. Many courses are free or low-cost, self-paced, and designed specifically for community sport environments, allowing individuals and clubs to access valuable learning at a time that suits them.
By investing in education and professional development, sporting organisations can strengthen their capability, improve decision-making, enhance participant experiences, and create safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments for everyone involved.
Whether you are a new volunteer, an experienced committee member, a coach, or a club administrator, online learning provides practical tools, resources, and knowledge to help you contribute with confidence and support the long-term success of your organisation.
Explore the range of training and development opportunities available and discover how continuous learning can help your club, association, or sport thrive.
| Australian Sport Learning Centre | Play by the Rules | Sport Integrity Australia | Sport4All |
Other Resources
If a player wishes to participate in softball outside their country of residence, they may be required to obtain an International Athlete Transfer (IAT) in accordance with World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) regulations. The International Athlete Transfer process helps ensure athletes are eligible to compete, protects player movement between countries, and maintains the integrity of international softball competitions.
Whether you are an athlete, club, or association seeking information on transfer requirements, application procedures, fees, or eligibility obligations, the resources below provide guidance to help navigate the process and ensure compliance with WBSC and Softball Australia regulations.
Access the International Athlete Transfer information and application resources below.
Whether you’re new to the game or brushing up your skills, learning softball terminology is the key to understanding play calls, positions, and game strategy. From “strike zone” to “double play,” get familiar with the language that brings the game to life.
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