News

Leigh Godfrey Appointed Head Coach for Softball Australia's U-19 Women's Program

Softball Australia is thrilled to announce the appointment of Leigh Godfrey as the Head Coach for the National U-19 Women’s program.

Coaching National Teams Under 19 Women

Thu 14 Dec 2023

Team Manager roles available: Aussie Spirit and women’s pathway programs

Softball Australia is seeking a team of experienced and highly organised people to support the delivery of the Aussie Spirit and women’s pathway programs.

National Teams Team Manager

Mon 27 Nov 2023

Aussie Men's Softballers ranked #1 in the world!

Earlier this morning the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) released an updated World Ranking for Men's Softball, with Australia reaching the #1 rank for the first time.

Men's Softball World Rankings

Thu 23 Nov 2023

Softball Australia inducts three new members into Hall of Fame and announces Umpire of the Year in annual award ceremony

At the Softball Australia Annual General Meeting held earlier today, Andrew Kirkpatrick, Melinda Weaver and Kyira Cox were today inducted into the Softball Australia Hall of Fame, while the Vivienne Triplett award was awarded to Kristina Travers.

Hall of Fame Individual Awards Umpiring

Sat 28 Oct 2023

Softball Australia announces Aussie Steelers leaders for Oceania Championship

Ahead of the 2023 Men’s Softball Oceania Championship - the regional qualifier for the WBSC Men’s World Cup Group Stage - the Aussie Steelers have named Brendon O’Byrne (Captain) and Scott Patterson (Vice Captain) to their leadership team. The qualifiers will be taking place in American Samoa from the 9th-11th of November, with long-time opponents New Zealand, and American Samoa participating.

Steelers

Fri 27 Oct 2023

Leigh Evans Elected to WBSC Oceania Umpiring Director

With the recent announcement of Nacho Pardo as WBSC Director of Umpires, Softball Australia would like to extend our congratulations to NUIC - Technical and Elect - WBSC Leigh Evans on his appointment as WBSC Oceania – Umpiring Director.

Umpiring

Thu 26 Oct 2023

Reapply: U-19 Women’s Head Coach and U-19 Women’s Lead Battery Coach

Call for applicants to reapply due to technical issue during previous process. New application deadline is 11:59pm Wednesday October 25.

Coaching

Thu 19 Oct 2023

Laing Harrow Extends Contract with Softball Australia

Softball Australia is excited to announce that Laing Harrow has re-committed to Softball Australia for another year in his role as High-Performance Pathways and Aussie Spirit Head Coach.

Head Coach Coaching National Teams

Wed 18 Oct 2023

G’day LA! Softball Australia celebrates inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

In tonight's vote at the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Mumbai, the IOC announced that Baseball/Softball will be on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games program.

2028 LA Olympics Olympics

Mon 16 Oct 2023

Softball Australia Awaits Upcoming Vote on LA28 Olympic Inclusion

Statement from Softball Australia Chief Executive Officer Sarah Loh regarding LA28’s proposal for Baseball/Softball to be included in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Olympics LA28

Tue 10 Oct 2023

Softball Australia announces its new Integrity Manager

In partnership with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), Softball Australia welcomes Elke Bellgrove as its Integrity Manager.

Integrity Softball Australia News

Mon 09 Oct 2023

Call for Applications: U-19 Women’s Head Coach and U-19 Women’s Lead Battery Coach

Are you a passionate softball coach looking to make a significant impact on the development of young talent? Do you possess the skills, dedication, and vision to guide and shape the future stars of the Aussie Spirit?

Fri 29 Sep 2023

Get to know new Chief Executive Officer Sarah Loh

Get to know the new Softball Australia Chief Executive Officer Sarah Loh.

Softball Australia News

Tue 19 Sep 2023

The U-18 Women’s World Cup campaign starts for the Junior Spirit

We are excited to announce today the Junior Spirit team selected to represent Australia to contest the Oceania Qualifier for the II WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage.

Aussie Spirit Women's Softball

Mon 18 Sep 2023

Steelers kick off next World Cup campaign

Fresh of the back off a victorious 2022 World Cup campaign, the Aussie Steelers are kicking off their next campaign with the first stage of the XVIII WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup, with a regional qualification tournament against other teams in Oceania.

Aussie Steelers Men's Softball

Mon 18 Sep 2023

Belinda White announces retirement from Aussie Spirit

Aussie Spirit stalwart Belinda White has announced her retirement from International softball.

Aussie Spirit

Fri 08 Sep 2023

Fun and social is the future! Recent surveys demonstrate priorities for Softball members

Softball Australia's recent surveys of members and lapsed members have revealed just how important fun and enjoyment is to the playing experience, with social, slowpitch and masters softball identified as a significant opportunity to retain and grow club memberships.

Member Surveys

Thu 07 Sep 2023

Kirkpatrick calls time on stellar ISC career

After a ISC career spanning two decades Australian softballer Andrew Kirkpatrick has called time and game on his illustrious career finishing with a remarkable 5th ISC World Tournament victory playing for his team of 10 years New York Gremlins.

ISC Individual Honours Men's Softball

Wed 23 Aug 2023