Softball Victoria

26/08/2026

U23 Men & U18 Girls trials start this weekend...

Get your nominations in: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/d25UkT6T9G

NOTE: U23 MEN ONLY - OPEN MEN TRIAL DATES TO COME!

25/08/2026

Places still open for the Softball Victoria Umpires Umpire Development Day. They have a fantastic day planned for our umpiring community. Open to all umpires with a Level 1 accreditation or higher.
Email [email protected] to register.

We are now just over 30 days away from our Development Day, and kindly note that email registration is required to secure your attendance.

More of our senior Level 6 umpires will be in attendance, sharing their expertise to foster growth among the next generation of umpires.

This event is open to all umpires holding a Level 1 accreditation or higher.

24/08/2026

Some good work is being done by all in this space for the sport and with DSA, including our very own Tim Hatzi, Development and Participation Manager, who is seen in the video too.

21/08/2026

🥳 Off to college in Maine, USA ✈️
Good luck Sierra Clugston 🫶🏻 we know you’ll make the most of every opportunity that comes your way! 👏

Best of luck to Sierra Clugston as she heads off today to Maine in the US for her first college season.

Your Rays family is behind you for your new softball chapter.

21/08/2026

🥎 U23 & OPEN MEN’S STATE TEAM TRIALS 🥎

It’s time to put your hand up to represent Victoria!

Trials for the Victorian U23 Men’s and Open Men’s State Teams are coming up, with athletes invited to attend the following sessions:

📅 Sunday 30 August | 9:00am – 12:30pm
📍 Northern District Softball Association

📅 Saturday 5 September | 9:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Keilor Park & District Softball Association

Come ready to compete, show what you can bring to the program and take your opportunity to wear the VIC colours.

🥎 Register for trials today!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/d25UkT6T9G

📢🥳Coaching announcements coming soon!

19/08/2026

📣 STATE TEAM COACHES & OFFICIALS WANTED! 🥎

Softball Victoria is on the lookout for a few more coaches and officials to complete our Victorian State Team programs for 2026–27!

In particular, we are keen to hear from anyone interested in taking on our two remaining important Head Coach opportunities:

🥎 U14 Boys – Head Coach
🥎 Open Men – Head Coach

There are also a number of Assistant Coach, Team Manager, Statistician and other support roles still available across our State Teams.

If you’re interested in being part of the Victorian State Team program, please complete the EOI form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/BRf5xWRXwS

Questions or want to have a chat about one of the roles? Contact [email protected].



SV Men's Fastpitch

19/08/2026

Limited Places 🚨 Only 48 Places Available! 🚨

Are you ready to take your softball to the next level?

Softball Victoria is excited to invite 48 athletes to join our 2027 Auckland Easter Classic Development Tour—an unforgettable week of elite competition, development and international touring.

🏆 Compete against quality opposition
✈️ Travel with your teammates
☀Experience New Zealand
🥎 Grow as both an athlete and a person

Teams:
• U14 Girls
• U14 Boys
• U17 Girls
• U17 Boys

Places are limited, so don't miss your chance.

👉 Register your interest today! https://sportslinktravel.com/softball-victoria-nz-2027-booking/

18/08/2026

August 2026 Edition.
https://www.softballvic.org.au/view/online/ghfcrqsjtrs41rog

17/08/2026

🏆LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR NOMINATIONS IN for the 2026 Victorian Softball Awards! NOMINATIONS CLOSE TODAY AT 11:59PM

Behind every great player, team and competition are the incredible people who give their time, knowledge and passion to our sport.

The 2026 Victorian Softball Awards recognise those who make our softball community stronger every day—from volunteers, coaches, umpires, scorers and statisticians to administrators and lifelong contributors.

This year's awards include:
⭐ Softball Victoria Life Membership
⭐ Softball Victoria Hall of Fame
⭐ Merle Short Service Award
⭐ Community Coach of the Year
⭐ Margo Koskelainen Victorian Umpire of the Year
⭐ John Larter Umpire Development Scholarship
⭐ Marjorie Nora Dwyer Memorial Umpire Scholarship
⭐ Lorraine Davies Statistician of the Year
⭐ Mary Walkinshaw Scoring Award

If someone in your club or association has made a difference, now is the time to recognise them.

📅 Nominations close Tuesday 18 August 2026.

📋 Check the eligibility criteria and submit your nomination via the link below.

👇 Details &Nomination Form: https://www.softballvic.org.au/news/2026-victorian-softball-awards

Softball Victoria is extremely pleased to announce that nominations are now open for our annual volunteer awards, recognising the incredible contribution made by volunteers across our clubs and ass...

14/08/2026

📣Adventure & Opportunity - The Ultimate Youth Softball Experience is Here! 🥎✈️

Cross the Tasman with your teammates and compete against some of New Zealand's best young softballers at the 2027 Auckland Easter Classic.

This isn't just a tournament—it's an opportunity to:
🥎 Develop your game
🤝 Build lifelong friendships
🌏 Experience international competition
💙 Create memories that will last forever

Only 48 places are available for this incredible development tour.

📅 Tournament: 26–29 March 2027
✈️ Travel: 24–31 March 2027

Register your interest today and start your journey!