Schools

The SV Participation team is passionate about assisting schools in a multitude of ways:

IN-PERSON COACHING SESSION

One of our Participation team members will come and run an in-person sessions at your school, at a time that fits into your timetable. Email if you'd like to book in a session time

Eastern Metro - Danielle Rigg - danielle.rigg@softball.org.au
North and West Metro - Tim Hatzi - tim.hatzi@softball.org.au
South East Metro and Regional Vic - Jo Schutt - jo.schutt@softball.org.au

WE HAVE JUST LAUNCHED A BRAND NEW ONLINE SHOP

The objective in setting this up is:

To provide exactly was you need for your school sport competitions at each age (Primary to Secondary)
To help you avoid purchasing things that will take up space in your equipment shed and never get used
To help save you money by sourcing quality products at great prices
Check it out HERE, and get in touch if you have any questions

ONLINE PDs FOR TEACHERS & SUPPORT STAFF

To ensure we cater for schools running the two sports at different times across the state, we have locked in online PDs for both T-Ball and Softball at the beginning of every term for 2024. These sessions are specific to the School Sport Victoria (SSV) Primary competitions at District, Division, Region and State levels.

As we know, school teams work towards achieving success at the State level, but providing a great experience at each competition prior to this is just as important to us. In fact, it really all starts in the school yard, so our PDs covers games and drills you can use to get your team ready, and information to help teachers and convenors ensure you have everything required to support your team on game day and/or run the competition.

The PDs will take you through:

The differences between Fully Loaded Softbal and traditional Softball and why the changes were made
Equipment and field set up requirements
How to facilitate the game
Fielding positions including details about pitching and catching
Making 'outs' in the field
Batting / Hitting
Loaded bases and base running
Scoring the game
Coaching tips for strategy, game play and skill development
Resources available

Below are a list of dates with the link to the event on the Softball Victoria website. Please click on the event name and register your attendance to receive the confirmation email containing the link to the Teams meeting.

DATE / TIME - Click on the event below to register

TERM 1

T-Ball for Primary Schools - Tue 06 Feb 2024, 4-5PM

Fully Loaded Slowpitch Softball for Primary Schools - Tue 13 Feb 2024, 4-5PM

TERM 2

T-Ball for Primary Schools - Tue 16 Apr 2024, 4-5PM

Fully Loaded Slowpitch Softball for Primary Schools - Tue 23 Apr 2024, 4-5PM

TERM 3

T-Ball for Primary Schools - Tue 16 Jul 2024, 4-5PM

Fully Loaded Slowpitch Softball for Primary Schools - Tue 23 Jul 2024, 4-5PM

TERM 4

T-Ball for Primary Schools - Tue 08 Oct 2024, 4-5PM

Fully Loaded Slowpitch Softball for Primary Schools - Wed 09 Oct 2024, 4-5PM

SSV State Finals Dates:
SSV State T-Ball Finals for Primary Boys/Mixed and Girls: Wednesday September 11th 2024 at Waverley Softball Association
SSV State Softball Finals for Primary Boys/Mixed & Girls: Monday December 2nd 2024 at Waverley Softball Association

WE ATTEND YOUR SSV DISTRICT, DIVISION, REGION & STATE COMPETITIONS

Please send us your dates so we can put them in the calendar. We love attending these events as this allows us to provide assistance in the moment, improving the quality and enjoyment for everyone involved.

Eastern Metro - Danielle Rigg - danielle.rigg@softball.org.au
North and West Metro - Tim Hatzi - tim.hatzi@softball.org.au
South East Metro and Regional Vic - Jo Schutt - jo.schutt@softball.org.au

SPORTING SCHOOLS

If you'd like a longer program that covers a range of age groups, SPORTING SCHOOLS is the best option. Our highly experienced coaches run sessions that your students will love!
If you are yet to book your program, jump into the portal and select "Softball Batter Up".
Sporting Schools funding can also be used to upgrade your equipment to give your students a great experience. We can assist tailoring a program to get the best value for your funding by balancing quality of equipment and maximising the number of sessions.
Have a teacher keen to run the program themselves? Teacher Delivered Programs are also an option.
Applications for Term 2 funding are open between 26 February & 8 March so pop this in your calendar and get in touch with our Sporting Schools Coordinator Danielle Rigg if you have any questions: vicschools@softball.org.au
If you're not familiar with Sporting Schools, loads of information can be found HERE

SOFTBALL VICTORIA ARE PROUD TO PARTNER WITH THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS: