Softball ACT

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The Association was established in 1959 under the guidance of a small group of dedicated people who began by organising local club fixtures in Canberra, but who also had the foresight to plan for the sport's steady growth. The Association, known then as the Federal Districts Women's Softball Association, was affiliated with the NSW Association. An early application was made to the Australian Women

's Softball Council (later known as the Australian Softball Federation) for the ACT and surrounding region be recognised as a separate "State" body in its own right. The application was successful, "statehood" was granted in March 1961 and the name was changed to the ACT Women's Softball Association. The Association entered its first representative team in the Open Women's National Championship in Adelaide in 1962. In 1973/74 there was recognition that the Association needed to broaden its horizons to cover softball for both genders and the word "Women's" was dropped from the title. In order to give its members legal protection available under ACT legislation a decision was taken in 1980 to incorporate the Association. This was achieved in May 1981 and the Association became known as the ACT Softball Association Incorporated. To assist the development of softball in the region the Umpires Association (SUAACT) was formed in 1965 with 10 foundation members. SUAACT has been very successful in its endeavours with a number of its members achieving qualifications at the national and international levels. Additionally it has had at least 1 representative on the National Umpiring Committee every year since 1985. The early administrators also recognised that the future of the Association lay in the promotion and development of softball at the junior level. With this in mind the Woden Valley Association was formed in 1968, followed by North Canberra in 1970. Junior Associations in Weston Creek, Tuggeranong and Queanbeyan followed soon after. Changing demographic patterns have seen changes in this area with Weston Creek and Queanbeyan Associations having been wound up and new associations established in south Tuggeranong and the Central Canberra/Gungahlin area. Efforts are currently under way to establish an association in Jerrabomberra. The first ACT Junior Championships were held at Mawson in 1978 with teams from Woden Valley, North Canberra, Weston Creek and Queanbeyan taking part. The Football Park Softball League was formed in the mid 1980's to foster and promote men's softball in the ACT. Games were originally played under lights at Football Park, Phillip. After moving its activities from Football Park to Hawker the name was changed to the Fast Pitch Softball League Incorporated. A men's team was first entered the Open Men's Australian Championship in Brisbane in 1987. The Association currently has about 4000 registered members. The Association has had considerable success at National Championships. It won the first of its 3 Open Women's title in Hobart in 1978 and has also won a number of titles at the women's Under 16 and Under 19 Championships. The men's teams have also been very successful at National Championships and we made a big impression when we claimed 4 consecutive U19 Men`s Championship Titles from 2001-2004. Over the years the Association has been able to produce players and officials of a high standard with a significant number of players and officials having been selected in Australian teams. This includes 2 players who took part in the Olympics in Atlanta in 1996 and Sydney in 2000 along with 4 players and 1 official representing Australia at the Men`s World Series in NZ in 2004 .

24/08/2026

Our ACT U23 Women’s and U16 Girls Softball Teams are getting ready to represent the ACT in Perth 💙💛

Support their Nationals campaign with a fun night of brains, banter and bragging rights 🗣

🗓 Saturday 26 September 2026
🕡6.30 pm start
📍Weston Creek Labor Club
💰$20 per person | Tables of 10

Enjoy prizes, raffles and plenty of friendly competition. Meals and drinks will be available to purchase from the club throughout the night.

Book a whole table or grab an individual ticket and we’ll find you a team.

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23/08/2026

What an outstanding turn out we had at Hawker on Saturday🙌

Thank you to all our members that pitched in for the first working bee of the season, moments like these highlight the amazing community we have here at Softball ACT💙💛

19/08/2026

REMINDER❗🚨

Working Bee at Hawker this Saturday 22 August, 9am - 1pm🪛

Free Sausage Sizzle & Coffee☕😀

Ahead of the start of our season, we’re inviting our community to join the first working bee at the Hawker International Softball Centre on Saturday 22 August, starting at 9am 🐝

With multiple tournaments and visiting interstate teams arriving in late August, this early effort will set the foundation for a strong, professional start to the season🥎🪛

18/08/2026

We are 10 days away from Softball ACT's High School Gala Day😃

Registrations closing this Friday 21 August at 5pm❗⌛

Register here👇
https://www.act.softball.org.au/events/366293

For enquiries, please email: [email protected]

18/08/2026

Congratulations to all our ACT players, officials and umpires on an outstanding weekend at the Georges River Masters Tournament🥎👏

Shots Up - Division 3 Gold Medalists 🥇
Nighthawks - Division 1 Bronze Medalists 🥉

14/08/2026

4 weeks away⏳🥎

Register Now❗👇
https://www.act.softball.org.au/events/353830

Following a washout in May, registrations have now reopened for the Community Healing Slow Pitch Carnival on Friday 11 September - Sunday 13 September😃🥎

It is set to be an action-packed weekend at Hawker, with the 2026/27 Season Launch also taking place on the Friday alongside the carnival🎉

Register your team now👇
https://www.act.softball.org.au/events/353830

14/08/2026

Diamonds are now open for all state training scheduled for the weekend 😃

12/08/2026

Team nominations are now open for Softball ACT's 2026/27 season❗🥎

Clubs will need to enter their teams in Revsport at least 14 days prior to each competition's first round⏰

For any teams seeking to join a competition this season and are not affiliated to a club, please contact the SACT office to get set up: [email protected]

Season start dates are as follows:

Women's Fastpitch A League & Men's A Grade:
Friday 11 September

Men's B Grade:
Monday 14 September

Women's Premier League, Community League & all Junior grades:
Saturday 10 October

Men's C/D Grade:
Monday 12 October

12/08/2026

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Diamonds will be closed for all training and social play scheduled for today and tomorrow.

Reassessment will take place Friday morning, with a post to follow.

11/08/2026

Round of applause to our U16 Junior 89ers on their outstanding performance at the U16 Boys NSW State Championships over the weekend, finishing the tournament with a 5W-1L record👏

Check out the Softball ACT Futures page to stay informed on our junior travelling teams' program😄🥎

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http://www.act.softball.org.au/

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45 Walhallow Street, Hawker
Canberra, ACT
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