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Jack Besgrove's New York Gremlins take out the ISC World Tournament 2023

Australians Jack Besgrove, Andrew Kirkpatrick, Zenon Winters and their New York Gremlins teammates took out the ISC World Tournament 2023 last night, with Besgrove named in the ISC First Team All World, Most Outstanding Pitcher and earning the Newcomer Award.

ISC Individual Honours

Mon 21 Aug 2023

The Jet Couriers World Cup Trophy Tour takes flight!

Softballers around Australia have embraced the Aussie Steelers after their WBSC Men's Softball World Cup win late last year. To add to the celebrations, Jet Couriers have come on board to get the trophy moving, bringing it to events all around the nation.

Men's Softball World Cup Trophy Tour

Fri 18 Aug 2023

Jeff Goolagong first Australian to be inducted into ISC Hall of Fame

Earlier today, the International Softball Congress (ISC) announced that four players would be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 2024 ISC World Tournament. That list includes the first ever Australian to be inducted into the ISC Hall of Fame, Softball Australia Hall of Fame member Jeff Goolagong.

ISC Individual Honours

Wed 16 Aug 2023

Softball Australia announces Chief Executive Officer appointment

Sarah Loh has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Softball Australia and will commence her role on Monday, August 28.

Softball Australia News

Tue 15 Aug 2023

An incredible 18 Australians competing in the Men's 2023 ISC World Softball Tournament

The Men's 2023 ISC Softball World Tournament which started early this morning (AEST) in Denmark, Wisconsin, features eighteen Australians, including a host of Australia's World Cup winning Steelers players.

Men's Softball ISC World Tournament

Mon 14 Aug 2023

The Aussie Spirit 2023/24 Training Squad is announced

Softball Australia is today announcing the Aussie Spirit Training Squad, who will be invited to engage in a year-round program to prepare for the WBSC Women’s World Cup in July 2024.

Aussie Spirit National Women's Team 2024 WBSC Women's World Cup

Fri 11 Aug 2023

Softball Australia release new five-year Strategic Plan

Softball Australia is proud to release the five-year Strategic Plan for our sport, focusing on our shared vision for inclusion, fun, excellence and growth in Australia’s competitive sporting landscape.

Softball Australia News Strategic Plan

Mon 31 Jul 2023

Macarthur Shootout builds with invitation to international teams

The build up to the recently announced revival of the Macarthur Fastpitch Shootout has gone up a notch with a number of domestic and international team entries.

Macarthur Shootout

Fri 21 Jul 2023

Clough retires from Aussie Spirit Team Manager role

The role of a team manager is often forgotten across sport, but they are the heart of the team, and their support is integral to helping our athletes give their best on the world stage.

Aussie Spirit Team Managers

Thu 20 Jul 2023

Officials confirmed for Under-18 Men's World Cup

Softball Australia is pleased to announce the appointment ofCallum Beashel (NSW) as assistant coach, alongside Tony Jackson (NSW) as the video analyst for the upcoming U18 Men's World Cup.

Softball Australia Under 18 Men's World Cup Junior Steelers

Tue 18 Jul 2023

Canada Cup 2023 - Final Day Recap

Final scores and recaps from day five of the 2023 Canada Cup: Featuring Australia A, Australia U-19 and Australia U-17 teams.

Softball Australia Canada Cup Australia A Under-19 Under-17

Sun 16 Jul 2023

Australia clinch 2024 World Cup Finals Spot, defeating Great Britain 4-1

Australia has clinched the second spot from Group A, with the 2024 WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals in Italy now a reality, after beating Great Britain 4-1.

Softball Australia Aussie Spirit 2023 Women's World Cup

Sun 16 Jul 2023

Australia secure third place with strong 5-0 win over Chinese Taipei

Australia has taken down Chinese Taipei with a solid display, pushing through an eight-hour mid-game rain delay to record a third-place finish in the Group Stage of the 2023 WBSC Women's Softball World Cup.

Softball Australia Aussie Spirit 2023 Women's World Cup

Sat 15 Jul 2023

Australia One Step Closer to World Cup Finals with 4-3 win over Chinese Taipei

Australia has knocked Chinese Taipei out of the 2023 WBSC Women's Softball World Cup, scoring in three innings to advance to the next phase of the Group Stage Playoffs - an immediate follow-up game against Great Britain.

Softball Australia Aussie Spirit 2023 Women's World Cup

Sat 15 Jul 2023

Canada Cup 2023 - Day Five Recap

Final scores and recaps from day five of the 2023 Canada Cup: Featuring Australia A, Australia U-19 and Australia U-17 teams.

Softball Australia Canada Cup Australia A Under-19 Under-17

Sat 15 Jul 2023

Canada Cup 2023 - Day Four Recap

Final scores and recaps from day four of the 2023 Canada Cup: Featuring Australia A, Australia U-19 and Australia U-17 teams.

Softball Australia Canada Cup Australia A Under-19 Under-17

Fri 14 Jul 2023

Australia Take the US to eight inning thriller

Australia narrowly falls 0-1 to the United States in one of the games of the World Cup so far. The Aussie Spirit went through their pitching ranks in an effort to unsettle the US hitters, needing an eighth inning to find a difference between the two nations.

Softball Australia Aussie Spirit 2023 Women's World Cup

Fri 14 Jul 2023

Australia secure 10-0 victory over Botswana in four innings

Pippa Adkins guides Australia to a 10-0 win over Botswana as the Australians take four innings to secure the win, saving invaluable energy for their second game later today against the United States.

Softball Australia Aussie Spirit 2023 Women's Softball World Cup

Thu 13 Jul 2023