Softball Victoria are excited to announce the first 2025 Junior Development Program

Starting on 26 July 2025, the 6 week program will be run by experienced coaches and state representative players.

The program will suit beginner to intermediate skilled players from 7 to 15 years of age, with the aim being to provide junior players with the opportunity to:

• Develop fundamental skills and game sense leading into the 2025/26 Summer season 

Experience the different elements of Softball including batting, fielding, pitching, catching, base running

• Meet lots of new friends and have loads of fun!

This event is open to everyone, participants just need to register for this event, whether you are an existing Softball member or new to the sport. 

You'll receive a Participant Pack with a drawstring bag, Victorian Junior Softball Academy T-SHIRT & CAP and a drink bottle.

Numbers will be capped at 60 with places expected to be filled quickly.

Sessions run for 2 hours, with plenty of breaks and allowances for all age groups. 

DATES: Saturday's for 6 weeks, from July 26 through to August 30, 2025.

TIME: 

Sunshine Softball Association, More Park, Esmond St, Ardeer: 10am - 12pm (Cancelled due to low registrations)

Glen Eira Moorabbin Softball Association, Bailey Reserve, Bentleigh East: 10am-12pm

Casey Softball Association, Melzak Way, Berwick: 2pm - 4pm 

Keilor Park Softball Association, 81 Stadium Drive, Keilor Park: 2pm - 4pm 

Northern District Softball Association, 41 Morang Drive, Mill Park: 3pm - 5pm

WHAT TO BRING: Bring all of your Softball gear - if you don't have any, don't worry, the host association can provide it. Also bring water bottles and a snack for after the session. 

WHAT TO WEAR: Your Softball gear! Please wear cleats (if you have them) & hats. If you don't have a softball uniform you don't need to purchase anything, simply wear comfortable sporty clothes. 

COST: 
$90 for one participant
$170 for two participants
$240 for three participants
(from the same family)