Melbourne Softball Association

Sunday 19 July 2026
NADIOC EVENT

A Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony will be conducted by a Wurundjeri Elder; and a guest speaker by a community member which will
commence at 12pm and conclude at 12:30pm.
The event is open to be attended by all members of our softball community, their families, friends and the wider general public.

On the day, all softball community members are able to wear and play in items that show support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

To be held on the grass area in front of the clubrooms.

B DIVISION GAMES
COMMENCE AT 10:15AM AND WILL END AT 11:30AM

All other games on the day will be played at their usual timeslots at 1pm and 3pm.

Men's Exhibition Game
Date: Sunday 28 June 2026
Time: 10:30am
Location: Northern Pavillion, Fawkner Park, South Yarra.

Come and participate and/or support this exciting event!

In Loving Memory of
Elaine Joy Duyvestyn, OAM
Family and friends are warmly invited to celebrate the life of Elaine

Wednesday, 1 July 2026
MEMORIAL SERVICE | 10:00am
Mornington Green Living Legacy Gardens
125 Tyabb-Tooradin Road
Somerville VIC 3912

WAKE | 12:00pm
Trios Sports Club
30 Grant Street
Cranbourne VIC 3977

TRIBUTES
Those wishing to leave a tribute may do so via the Bare tribute page.
For those unable to attend, the memorial service will be live streamed. The link will be available closer to the service date through the tribute page.

https://bare.com.au/tributes/e9207a5d-b9b3-4904-8e9b-a591b91b7706?fbclid=IwdGRjcASmFAtjbGNrBKYUBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHurmO02CD_9WpBa8UHDWMQfL55uQdgQuTuIlKPkQEovapn0VmBSVbJgzg7sy_aem_rc_FvOOIB515fkUPav6RBw

Forever in our hearts Always in our memories

The Amaru Day Diamond Classic is an annual celebration hosted by the Melbourne Softball Association at Fawkner Park to honor the legacy of Layne Amaru.

The 2026 event will take place on Sunday, July 26, 2026, featuring a packed schedule of games, skill competitions, and an All-Stars match.Key

Event Details
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Location: Fawkner Park (Diamond 2), South Yarra
Honoree: Layne Amaru (1941–2010), a remarkable administrator, coach, and service award recipient who dedicated her life to softball in Melbourne.

Program & FestivitiesMorning Games: Metro League B Division games typically kick off the morning sessions.

Skill Competitions: Interactive games for players and attendees.

Free Sausage Sizzle: Usually held midday for players and spectators to enjoy.

Diamond Classic Game: The main showcase match where players (often organized into teams like All-Stars Red and All-Stars Blue) face off in a highly anticipated, celebratory environment.

To register your interest:
https://melbournesoftball.org.au/diamond-classic-2026-expressions-of-interest/

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Elaine Duyvestyn OAM.

Elaine passed away last night and is finally at peace.

Elaine was a stalwart in Melbourne Softball and Softball at large.

Elaine was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a treasured Nana, a daughter, and a loyal friend. She touched the lives of so many with her kindness, strength, wisdom, and unconditional love.

She was the heart of Duyvestyn family, always putting others before herself and bringing people together with her love and generosity. Her presence will be deeply missed, but her memory will live on in our hearts forever.

Congratulations to Dannielle Ramadan on being selected for the Vic O35 team.

Best of luck, and show em what you're made of!!!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17fYFqNJ7u/

🥳Congratulations to our O35 Women’s State Team, who will proudly represent Victoria at the 2026 National Championships in Blacktown from 7–12 July 🥎

🍀We wish the team, coaches and officials all the very best as they prepare to pull on the Big V! 🥎

Congratulations to our newest level 2 umpire, Spondon Mukherjee

Good luck to all the MSA community heading to Shepp this weekend for Masters.
We would say stay dry but the weather is going to better in Shepp than in Melbourne 😛😛
Have a great tournament everyone

📣 Expressions of Interest – Men’s Exhibition Game 🥎

Melbourne Softball Association is seeking Expressions of Interest from players and officials who would be keen to be involved in a potential Men’s Fastpitch Exhibition Game at Fawkner Park.

At this stage, we're simply gauging interest, with the date and time still to be determined based on responses received.

Whether you're looking to take the field or assist as an umpire, scorer, or other game official, we'd love to hear from you!

👉 Submit your EOI here: https://forms.gle/VJvJRKQ8Vvy4capMA

Please share this post with teammates, friends, officials, and anyone who may be interested in being part of this exciting event.