Cardinals Softball Orange

🥎 Congratulations, Lindon! ❤️💙

A huge congratulations to our Cardinals junior Lindon for representing Western at the PSSA Championships in Manly this week!

Western finished 6th in the competition, and we’re so proud of Lindon for representing both Western and Cardinals Softball Club at this level.

Well done, Lindon! We’re so proud of you! ❤️💙

Interested in learning more about umpiring?

Check out the Umpiring Clinic below and follow the link from the post to register! 🥎

🥎 UMPIRES — THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🥎

Want to feel more confident making the call? Leanne Gearside is coming to Orange for a hands-on umpiring clinic!

📅 Sunday 18 October
⏰ 10am–2pm (up to 4pm depending on numbers)
📍 Sir Jack Brabham Park Softball Diamonds

We’ll get practical with:
🥎 Basic mechanics
🥎 2 & 3 person positioning and rotations
🥎 Those common rules and tricky situations
🥎 How to get your Level 1 accreditation

New umpires absolutely welcome — you don’t need to know it all before you walk in the door. That’s why we’re having a clinic!

👉 Register here⁠: https://forms.gle/XtvesS1B7Xz7q1vv8

Questions? Contact Umpiring Coordinator Ben Medbury at [email protected].

Make the call. Back yourself. Get involved. 🧡🖤🥎

🥎🧡 COME & TRY SOFTBALL! 🧡🥎

Thinking about giving softball a go this season? Come down and try it before you sign up!

ODSA, Bletchington and Cardinals are joining forces for a Combined Come & Try Day on Sunday 30 August at the Sir Jack Brabham Softball Diamonds.

🥎 Juniors: 12pm–1pm
🥎 Adults: 1pm–2pm

No experience needed — just come along, have a hit, throw a ball, meet some of our softball community and see what the game is all about.

It’s also a great chance to meet our two clubs, Bletchington and Cardinals, and find out more about playing in the 2026/27 season.

Kids, teens, adults, complete beginners or those thinking about making a comeback — everyone is welcome!

Grab a friend, bring the family and come give softball a go! 🧡🖤🥎

Not sure which registration type is right for you? Check out the post below for a breakdown of the different registration options available.

If you’re looking to join us for the 2026/27 season, there’s a spot for everyone at Cardinals!❤️💙🥎

🥎🧡 2026/27 REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🧡🥎

Ready for another season of softball? Registrations are now open — but with a few different registration types available, we know it can sometimes be tricky to work out which one is right for you.

Full season? Just a handful of games? Already registered somewhere else? 🤔

We’ve put together this quick guide to help you compare your options at a glance 👇

For a more detailed explanation of each registration type, including how game limits, representative eligibility and upgrades work, head to our Registration Types page:

https://www.revolutionise.com.au/odsa/registrations/registration-types 

And if you’re still not sure, reach out — we’re happy to help you choose the registration that best suits how you want to play. 🧡🖤

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! ❤️💙

The wait is over - registrations for the 2026/27 Cardinals Softball Club season are officially open!

Whether you’re stepping onto the diamond for the very first time or returning for another season, we’d love to welcome you to the Cardinals family.

Follow the link below to register today!
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/cardinalssoftball/registration

We’re proud to announce that Cardinals Softball Club is now a Good Sports Gold Accredited Club! ❤️💙🥎

This accreditation reflects our commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for everyone in our softball community.

A big thank you to everyone who helps make our club such a great place to be!

Just a friendly reminder that Social 7’s registrations close this Friday!

If you’re planning on joining us this season, don’t forget to register before the deadline 🥎

🥎 FINAL DAYS TO REGISTER! 🥎

⏰ Social 7’s registrations close this Friday!

If you’ve been meaning to sign up, now’s the time! Don’t miss your chance to be part of another fantastic season of fast-paced, social indoor softball.

Whether you’re:
🧡 Bringing a full team
🖤 Registering with a few mates
🧡 Flying solo (we’ll find you a team!)

…there’s a place for everyone.

No experience? No worries.
Just looking for a fun night out with friends? That’s exactly what Social 7’s is all about!

👉 Register here:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/odsa/social-7s-indoor-softball-registration

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for making Social 7’s possible:
🧡 The Metropolitan Hotel Orange – our Major Sponsor
🖤 Trent Morgan Automotive – our Gold Sponsor

We can’t wait to see you on the court!

🥎🧡🖤

❤️💙 CARDINALS SUPERSTAR RECOGNISED ❤️💙

A huge congratulations to Cardinals superstar Jack Besgrove on being crowned the ICS Best Pitcher of the 2020s! 🥎🏆

This incredible achievement is a testament to Jack’s talent, dedication, and outstanding performances on the diamond throughout the decade.

Jack has been a valued part of the Cardinals family and has generously shared his knowledge and experience with our club, helping develop the batteries of both our junior and senior players. His willingness to give back to the game and support the next generation of athletes is something we greatly appreciate.

We are incredibly proud to have Jack associated with our club and congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition.

Congratulations, Jack! ❤️💙

🥎 THE DEFINITIVE ACE OF THE FIRST PART OF THE 2020s! 🥎

The international fastpitch community has spoken, and Jack Besgrove has been crowned the ISC Best Pitcher of the 2020s! 🏆🇦🇺

This wasn’t just a win—it was complete dominance. The young Australian southpaw for the Bear Creek Gremlins absolutely crushed the ballot, capturing a massive 61.5% of the worldwide fan vote against the decade's absolute finest circle technicians. 🤯

At an age where most players are still adjusting to ISC competition, Jack has already built a legendary resume:

🏆 Back-to-Back Most Outstanding Pitcher (2023, 2024)
🌟 3-Time First-Team All-World Selection (2023, 2024, 2025)
🔥 History Maker: The only pitcher in ISC history to strike out 21 batters in a regulation 7-inning game—meaning every single out was a K!
❌ Unstoppable: Threw a spectacular No-Hitter at the 2025 World Tournament, maintaining a microscopic 1.17 ERA and holding the world's best hitters to a .120 batting average.

As the Gremlins march through the 2026 season, the rest of the fastpitch world is still trying to solve the puzzle of this generational talent. 🧩⚡️

Read the full voting breakdown and celebrate the decade's ultimate ace here:
👉 https://iscfastpitch.com/jack-besgrove-voted-2020s-best-pitcher/

📢 Reminder: ODSA General Meeting Tonight 📢
🕖 7:00pm
💻 Online Meeting
Anyone wishing to attend is encouraged to contact the email address listed in this post to receive the meeting details.
Stay up to date with what’s happening in our local softball community and be part of the conversation. 🥎

🥎 🧡 ODSA Committee Meeting 🧡🥎

The next meeting of the Orange & District Softball Association Committee will be held:

📅 Tuesday 16 June 2026
💻 Online

Committee meetings are open to members who wish to attend.

If you would like to receive the meeting link, please RSVP to:
📧 [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there 🥎🧡🖤

The Cardinals Softball Club is pleased to announce our Committee for the 2026/27 season! ❤️💙🥎

A huge thank you to everyone who has volunteered their time to help our club continue to grow and succeed both on and off the field.

We look forward to another fantastic season of softball, development, teamwork, and community spirit.

Please join us in welcoming and thanking our committee members for the upcoming season!