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Softball is a sport that can be enjoyed by everyone, starting as young as 4 years old...
Home Run Heroes (aged 4-10) Participants play T-Ball and modified softball games in a fun and friendly setting. The sessions run for 1 hour over 6 - 8 weeks – with the emphasis being on teamwork and game play.
Modified Softball is for graduates of the tee ball program, and is recommended for 10-12 year olds. It is part of the local association competitions where children play organised games as part of a club team.
Junior Softball – your child will now transition to teams within your club and association. They are now part of the pathway to a lifelong love of softball, making new friends and keeping active.
Senior Softball - 16 softball associations operate across Victoria where young and old can have fun, forge new friendships and take the game to whatever level you aspire to.
High Performance - Junior and Senior Softballers have multiple opportunities to try out to represent at Association, State or National level.
- State Championships (represent your Association)
- National Championships (represent your State)
- TeamVic (Represent your state as part of the School Sport Victoria program in the 12 U or 18U age group)
- Along with other opportunities throughout the year such as the Softball Victoria's School Holiday Softball Program or Junior Development Program - for juniors who would like to work on their skills during the off-season.
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MAY - SEPT | SOFTBALL AND T-BALL PROGRAMS AND COMPETITIONS
METRO LEAGUE- OPEN WOMEN'S FASTPITCH
Run by Melbourne Softball Association at Fawkner Park, South Yarra, the Metro League, attracts teams from all over Melbourne converge on the city and enjoy Sundays in the Park. For women & girls aged 10+ and runs from May to September.
JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Softball Victoria in conjunction with multiple Associations across Victoria, are hosting a day of School Holiday Fun for children aged 7-14 during the July School holidays. Participate in fun, game based activities, with the opportunity to develop new skills and learn the different elements of Softball. Various dates and venues across Melbourne and Victoria, from Monday 14 July - Friday 18 July. Cost: $75 for non members, $50 for members. Includes a brand new glove and ball to keep or $25 Ausport Voucher. Check the event page for further details and to register https://www.softballvic.org.au/events/300882
WINTER JUNIOR CARNIVAL
The inaugural 2025 Winter Junior Carnival will take place at Hume City Softball Association, Rhyolite Dr, Craigieburn, on Saturday 19 July. Junior T-Ballers and Softballers from across Victoria are invited to join us, the whole day is centred around FUN, COMMUNITY AND PARTICIPATION
- We are aiming to run a Super 7 T-Ball competition for the new younger players (U9) and the Softball competition with modified rules for the older U12 players.
- T-Ball is 7 a side
- The Winter Junior Softball 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 inexperienced / 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, just email Tim Hatzi, tim.hatzi@softball.org.au with your name, Date of Birth, contact details, address, playing level and we will place you in a team
Team Entries close Friday 27 June at 5pm. Check out the event page for more details and to register your team https://www.softballvic.org.au/events/289249. If you are a school team registering for the event, registration is free and can be completed here https://www.softballvic.org.au/events/299421
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The program will suit beginner to intermediate skilled players from 7 to 15 years of age, delivered by experienced coaches and state representative players, with the aim of providing junior players with the opportunity to develop fundamental skills and game sense leading into the 2025/26 Summer season. Experience the different elements of Softball including batting, fielding, pitching, catching, base running. Saturday's starting 26 July and running for 6 weeks finishing on Saturday 30 August. Multiple venues and times to chose from, register now https://www.softballvic.org.au/events/285656
SUNSHINE T-BALL COMPETITION
For juniors aged 5-11. The exciting competition will focus on fun, skill building, teamwork and learning the game as you play as you will be guided by experienced and dedicated coaches with all games played in a friendly and supportive environment. Every Wednesday, from 30 July - 10 September 2025, Sunshine Softball Association, More Park, Esmond St, Ardeer, 5.00pm - 6.00pm. Cost is $55.00, visit the event page for further info and to complete the expression of interest form to secure your spot https://www.revolutionise.com.au/sunshinesa/events/298545. Registration opens on 7 July 2025.
EJAYS T-BALL PROGRAM
Develop skills, make friends, have fun and learn T-Ball for children aged 7-10. Every session starts with fun warm up games followed by games of T-Ball. All equipment supplied, expereinced coaches, parents can join in the fun. Every Wednesday starting Wed 30 July - Wed 3 September, 4.00pm -5.00pm at Pink Reserve, 123 Liverpool Rd, Kilsyth. Visit the event page for more information and to register https://www.revolutionise.com.au/lilydaleejays/events/300273
EJAYS SOFTBALL PROGRAM
Fun introduction to softball for juniors aged 10-12, develop skills including throwing, catching, and hitting a moving ball delivered by experienced coaches, all equipment provided. Every Wednesday starting Wed 30 July - Wed 3 September, 5.00pm - 6.00pm. Pink Reserve, 123 Liverpool Rd, Kilsyth. Cost $60.00, vist the event page for more info and to register https://www.revolutionise.com.au/lilydaleejays/events/300487
OCT - MARCH | SUMMER OF SOFTBALL
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
GLEN EIRA SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
HUME CITY SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
KEILOR PARK AND DISTRICTS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
West Coburg Redbacks Softball Club
MELBOURNE SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
NORTHERN DISTRICT SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
Jackson Panthers Softball Club
Northwood Falcons Softball Club
Melbourne Giants Softball Club
Point Cook Aviators Baseball and Softball Club
JUNIOR AND SENIOR SUMMER COMPETITIONS AND LEAGUES
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, 2 games each week from 9.00 - 11.15am, rotating venue each week from Werribee (Presidents Park), Point Cook (Brookdale Rd Reserve) and Geelong (Stead Park). Competition starts Saturday 19 October and finishes Saturday 14 December. 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
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 to northwestsoftballeague@gmail.com
South Eastern Metro Softball League
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. Please contact danielle.rigg@softball.org.au for enquiries.
For more information on any of these programs please contact Participation Coordinators, Tim Hatzi, Danielle Rigg or Jo Schutt via the contact details below:
- Tim Hatzi: tim.hatzi@softball.org.au (Associations: Geelong, Werribee, Northern District, Sunshine, Sunbury, Keilor Park, Hume, Melbourne)
- Danielle Rigg: danielle.rigg@softball.org.au (Associations: Waverley, Knox, Dandenong, Albury Wodonga, Casey, Frankston, Glen Eira Moorabbin, East Gippsland)
- Jo Schutt: jo.schutt@softball.org.au (State Operations Manager)
Softball runs all year round and offers opportunities for everyone, from T-ball, social comps to high performance.
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