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july SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Looking for something fun these school holidays? We’ve got you covered! Softball Victoria School Holiday Softball Program is back these April holidays — the perfect way for kids to stay active, learn new skills and make new friends!Kids aged 7–14 will enjoy a day of fun, game-based softball activities led by our experienced and accredited coaches. Whether they’re brand new to the game or already love softball, everyone is welcome! 
Various dates: 30 June – 3 July
Multiple venues across Melbourne
Cost: $50pp
Equipment available (bring yours if you have it!)Expect a day full of games, skill challenges, laughs and plenty of action!
Find your nearest venue and register now via the link below!Contact: Tim Hatzi, State Participation and Development Manager, tim.hatzi@softballvic.org.au or 0479 104 403
https://www.softballvic.org.au/events/363049
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The 6 week program is run by experienced coaches and state representative players at various associations.
The program is tailored to beginner to intermediate skilled players from 7 to 15 years of age, with the aim being to provide junior players with the opportunity to:
- Develop fundamental skills and game sense leading into the 2026/27 Summer season
Experience the different elements of Softball including batting, fielding, pitching, catching, base running
- Meet lots of new friends and have loads of fun!
This event is open to everyone, participants just need to register for this event, whether you are an existing Softball member or new to the sport.
You'll receive a Participant Pack with a drawstring bag, Victorian Junior Softball Academy T-SHIRT & CAP and a drink bottle.
Sessions run for 2 hours, with plenty of breaks and allowances for all age groups.
DATES: Running for 6 weeks, from July through to August 2026, time and day's vary per venue.
WHERE: Venues across Melbourne and Regional Victoria
CONTACT: Tim Hatzi, State Participation and Development Manager, tim.hatzi@softballvic.org.au or 0479 104 403
Registrations are open, visit the link for more information and to register https://www.softballvic.org.au/events/363067
winter softball
MELBOURNE SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
Looking to play Softball this coming Winter? Melbourne Softball Association's Metro League Women's Open Fastpitch Competition has you covered, — the perfect mix of competition, development and fun! Don't want to play but still want to be involved? Coaching, scoring and umpiring opportunities are available!
Fawkner Park, South Yarra Sundays | May – September
Open to females 12+ | All skill levels welcome
Registrations now open –http://melbournesoftball.org.au/registration/summer softball oCT-mARCH
There's a range of ways you can play Softball over Summer across Victoria...
JUNIOR WEST SOFTBALL LEAGUE
For Juniors aged 8-14, involving teams from Werribee (Hawks and Padres), Point Cook (Aviators), and Geelong. Played on Saturday mornings, from 9.30 - 11.00am, rotating venue each week from Werribee (Presidents Park), Point Cook (Brookdale Rd Reserve) and Geelong (Stead Park). Competition starts Saturday 18 October and finishes Saturday 28 February (Break during Christmas/School holidays) (No play on Saturday 1 November Melbourne Cup Long Weekend). Contact a participating club to register, Hawks - hawksfastpitch@outlook.com, Padres - padressoftball2020@hotmail.com, Point Cook Aviators - info@pointcookbsc.com.au, Geelong - karlynne15@gmail.com, secretarysoftballgeelong@gmail.com
NORTH WEST SOFTBALL LEAGUE (NWSL)
The NWSL consists of teams from Northern District, Sunshine, Keilor Park, Hume.
The league caters to boys and girls, men and women of all ages. Games are played on Saturdays at alternating Associations. New players warmly welcomed! Enquiries can be sent tonorthwestsoftballeague@gmail.com
SOUTH EAST METRO LEAGUE (SEMR)
SEMR have adapted to the needs of the community with the introduction of mixed ability-based divisions rather than age groups for their U16 & U18 aged players. This means all players have the ability to participate in competition that suits them best. Their U13 competition is going strong, with teams.
Junior Competition played on Friday night's, Women and Mens senior Competition on Saturday afternoon.
Contact for Juniors:ssajuniordevelopment@gmail.com
Contact:sunburysa@gmail.com
GEELONG SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
The Geelong Women's competition is run on Wednesday nights at Stead Park Corio, starting 8th of October! Teams on the line up: All Stars, Birralee Gold, Birralee White, Corio and Vicsens/Ocean Grove Register your interest here
The 14 and Under Geelong Junior Softball team participate in the Junior West Softball League and are currently looking for players. Click Here for more information and to register!
CASEY SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
Casey Softball Association deliver a Summer competition run on Saturdays from October to December then from February till April. Casey Softball Association has a number of clubs catering for all ages and abilities. For more information Click Here
WAVERLEY SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
Waverley Softball Assocation deliver a Summer Competition, catering for all ages and abilities. All Senior games played at Jells Park, Wheelers Hill. Click here for more information
U21 MEN'S FASTPITCH CLASSIC
Exciting 9-week competition — including finals — is proudly hosted by the Sunshine Softball Association, More Park, Ardeer. Get ready for fast-paced action under lights, rising talent, and individual cash prizes up for grabs!
14 & UNDER JUNIOR FASTPITCH CLASSIC
The 14 & Under Junior Fastpitch Classic showcases the next generation of softball stars with a 9-week season including finals, proudly hosted by the Sunshine Softball Association, More Park, Ardeer. Open to all juniors 14 and Under, get ready for fast-paced action under lights, rising talent, and development!
U21 WOMEN'S FASTPITCH CLASSIC
This exciting 9-week competition — including finals — is proudly hosted by the Waverley Softball Association, Jells Park, Wheelers Hill.
Get ready for fast-paced action under lights, rising talent, and individual cash prizes up for grabs!
MELBOURNE SUMMER SLOWPITCH COMPETITION
Melbourne Softball Association provide a recreational slowpitch (modified softball) mixed-gender competition over summer daylight savings time. Teams select a preferred night (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings) and play on that night each week. The focus is on fun, friendships and well being in an enjoyed relaxed environment.
summer clubs:
The Summer season runs from October to March across Metro Melbourne plus Geelong, Albury Wodonga & East Gippsland.
Mostly played on Saturdays, there are also mid-week options. Summer Softball is played by all ages, all abilities and offers an inclusive, family friendly environment.
Phantoms Softball and Golf Club
Wangaratta Rangers Softball Club
Wodonga Warriors Softball Club
DANDENONG SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
Southern Knights Softball Club
FRANKSTON SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
Come & Try Softball this Friday 19 Sep, 5pm - 6.30pm! All welcome, give it a go, have some fun and stick around for a sausage. Robinsons Park, 97 Robinsons Rd, Franston South. Don't miss it!!
GLEN EIRA SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
HUME CITY SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
KEILOR PARK AND DISTRICTS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
West Coburg Redbacks Softball Club
MELBOURNE SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
Come and Try Slowpitch Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th, Thursday 30th October 6:30pm-8pm, All inclusive for individuals 16 years plus, mixed gender social competition (Location: Fawkner Park, South Yarra) Register HERE, or contact the association via email at melbournesoftball@gmail.com
NORTHERN DISTRICT SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
Jackson Panthers Softball Club
Northwood Falcons Softball Club
Melbourne Giants Softball Club
Come and Try Day's Saturday 13th September, 2pm-4pm, Friday 26th September, 10.30pm - 12.30pm. Juniors, Senior Men's and Senior Women's. Open to all levels, no experience needed, all equipment provided! (Presidents Park, Gate 3, McGraths Rd Wyndham Vale) (Diamond 3) Register HERE, or contact the club via email at padressoftball2020@hotmail.com
Point Cook Pirates Softball Club
Point Cook Aviators Baseball and Softball Club
other PROGRAMS AND COMPETITIONS
JUNIOR SOFTBALL CARNIVAL
Junior T-Ballers and Softballers (12 & under) from across Victoria join us every year at the start of the season for a fun, action packed day of Softball in a carnival like atmosphere! Whether you have been playing for a season or two or brand new to the game, this day is for you!
- A T-Ball competition for the new younger players (U10) and the Softball competition with modified rules for the older 12U players. The day is centred around FUN, COMMUNITY & PARTICIPATION
- The Junior Carnival also provides opportunities for Coach, Umpire and Scorer development. To take advantage of this, we ask teams to bring along an experienced coach, umpire and scorer to assist and mentor your beginner coach, umpire & scorer
- Activities & prize giveaways throughout the day
- Test your skills against the Victorian State Team Players, get their autographs and grab a selfie
- Register your whole team or, if you’re an individual looking to play we can find you a team to join
- Individuals must be registered to play. If you are new to Softball and not reigstered with a club you can register with Softball Victoria at a cost of $21.57 for the day. If players go on to join a local club, this is deducted from the season fees.
Registrations will open in September!
For more information on any of these programs please contact State Participation and Development Manager, Tim Hatzi via the contact details below:
Tim Hatzi: tim.hatzi@softballvic.org.au
Softball runs all year round and offers opportunities for everyone, from T-ball, social comps to high performance.
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