Softball Australia

Ever wondered what the Spirit do 9 to 5, alongside being world-class athletes? 👀

From the diamond to their day jobs, our Aussie Spirit athletes are building success in more ways than one 🇦🇺

🥎 Expressions of Interest – National Umpire Staff Operations

Softball Australia, on behalf of the National Umpiring Committee, is seeking Expressions of Interest for two National Umpire Staff Operations volunteer roles.

The Merchandise & Heritage Coordinator and State Engagement Coordinator will support the National Umpire-In-Chief (Operations) and the continued development of Australia's national umpiring program.

📅 EOIs close: COB Sunday, 13 September 2026

For position descriptions and information on how to apply, visit our Careers Page: https://www.softball.org.au/about/work-for-softball-australia

If you’re passionate about umpiring and want to contribute to the future of softball in Australia, we encourage you to apply!

Softball is for everyone 💜

Today is Wear It Purple Day, we stand for inclusion, respect and safe environments across our sport.

Everyone deserves to feel like they belong at the ballpark.

🔗 Learn more about Purple Day here 👉 https://heyor.ca/lwoutq

They’re back playing at home! 
 
Our Aussie Steelers and Australian U23 Men last competed on home soil in December 2024, in a 3-game exhibition series.
 
The Steelers finished the series with a 2-1 record against the NZ Black Sox, including back-to-back wins of 10-8 and 10-1 🔥
 
Now the Steelers are set to host the Softball Australia Cup from 22-25 October at Redlands Softball Association, Queensland! 🇦🇺🏆

The 2026 Softball Australia Cup will see the Steelers take on teams from Hong Kong 🇭🇰 and Singapore 🇸🇬 this October!

The athletes selected to represent Australia at the tournament have now been announced!

Find out more about the Softball Australia Cup via the link below👇
https://www.softball.org.au/news/steelers-team-selected-for-mens-softball-australia-cup

Can you guess all 5 correctly?

Photo credit: Scott Powick | Softball Australia Media

Throw 🔙 to the Sydney 2000 Olympics 🥎

Bronze medallists in front of a home crowd 💚💛

What was your most memorable moment❓

Softball Australia and Disability Sports Australia (DSA) are proud to renew their partnership through DSA's Sports Incubator Program, reaffirming a shared commitment to making softball more accessible and inclusive for all Australians🥎

🔗 Learn more about the partnership here👇
https://www.softball.org.au/news/softball-is-for-everyone

Softball Australia has announced the 18 athletes selected for next month’s Japan Tour, an important opportunity for international development and assessment ahead of future national team selections 💚💛

Congratulations to all 18 athletes! 👏

Click below to read the full announcement 👇
https://conta.cc/4zn4ci9