Play Softball
Softball runs all year round and offers opportunities for everyone, from T-ball, social comps to high performance.
Home Run Heroes is the greatest introduction for kids (aged 5-12) into the game of Softball. Kids throw, jump, run, laugh, and build the confidence to uncover the hero within.
SUMMER OF SOFTBALL | OCT - MARCH
The Summer season runs from October to March across Metro Melbourne plus Geelong, Albury Wodonga & East Gippsland.
Mostly played on Saturdays, there are also mid-week options. Summer Softball is played by all ages, all abilities and offers an inclusive, family friendly environment.
Phantoms Softball and Golf Club
Wangaratta Rangers Softball Club
Wodonga Warriors Softball Club
DANDENONG SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
Southern Knights Softball Club
FRANKSTON SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
GLEN EIRA SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
HUME CITY SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
KEILOR PARK AND DISTRICTS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
West Coburg Redbacks Softball Club
T-Ball Program, Under 6 Home Run Heroes, Term 3 Monday 2 September 2024 - Monday 23 September 2024, 4.30pm - 5.30pm. In Term 4 Tuesday 22 October 2024 and finishes on Tuesday 26 November 2024, 5pm - 6pm. And Term 1 2025, Tuesday 11 Feb 2025 - Tuesday 18 March 2025, 5pm - 6pm.
Under 10 T-Ball Comp, Term 3 Monday 2 September 2024 - Monday 23 September 4.30pm - 6.30pm. Term 4 Tuesday 15 October 2024 - Tuesday 3 December 2024, 5pm - 6.30pm. And in Term 1 Tuesday 4 February 2025 - Tuesday 25 March 2025, 5pm - 6.30pm.
Saturday Morning T-Ball Comp, Saturday 12 October 2024 - Saturday 29 March 2025, 8.30am - 9.15am.
MELBOURNE SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
Come and Try Slowpitch Day's November 6, ages 16+, males and females. Fawkner Park, South Yarra. Contact Competition Manager, Elaine Duyvestyn slowpitch@melbournesoftball.org.au
Come and Try Slowpitch Day's November 7, ages 16+, males and females. Fawkner Park, South Yarra. Contact Competition Manager, Elaine Duyvestyn slowpitch@melbournesoftball.org.au
Summer Slowpitch Leagues - Starts Tuesday 12 November and finishes on Sunday 16 March. Fawkner Park, South Yarra. Comp nights - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (each team play on the same night each week). Contact Competition Manager, Elaine Duyvestyn slowpitch@melbournesoftball.org.au
NORTHERN DISTRICT SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
Jackson Panthers Softball Club
Northwood Falcons Softball Club
Melbourne Giants Softball Club
Point Cook Aviators Baseball and Softball Club
JUNIOR AND SENIOR SUMMER COMPETITIONS AND LEAGUES
Junior West Softball League
For Juniors aged 8-14, involving teams from Werribee (Hawks and Padres), Point Cook (Aviators), and Geelong. Played on Saturday mornings, 2 games each week from 9.00 - 11.15am, rotating venue each week from Werribee (Presidents Park), Point Cook (Brookdale Rd Reserve) and Geelong (Stead Park). Competition starts Saturday 19 October and finishes Saturday 14 December. Contact a participating club to register, Hawks - hawksfastpitch@outlook.com, Padres - padressoftball2020@hotmail.com, Point Cook Aviators - info@pointcookbsc.com.au, Geelong - karlynne15@gmail.com, secretarysoftballgeelong@gmail.com
The NWSL consists of teams from Northern District, Sunshine, Keilor Park, Hume.
The league caters to boys and girls, men and women of all ages. Games are played on Saturdays at alternating Associations. New players warmly welcomed! Enquiries can be sent to northwestsoftballeague@gmail.com
South Eastern Metro Softball League
SEMR have adapted to the needs of the community with the introduction of mixed ability-based divisions rather than age groups for their U16 & U18 aged players. This means all players have the ability to participate in competition that suits them best. Their U13 competition is going strong, with teams. Please contact danielle.rigg@softball.org.au for enquiries.
Come and be apart of our fun, supportive and inclusive environment
Who: Juniors 12 and under
When: Fridays, starting October 18
Time: 6-7pm
Cost: $140 for the season
Where: John McMahon Reserve (155 Lancefield Road, Sunbury)
Any questions? Message us on Facebook or Email Danni at ssajuniordevelopment@gmail.com
SOFTBALL AND T-BALL PROGRAMS AND COMPETITIONS | MAY - SEPT
METRO LEAGUE- OPEN WOMEN'S FASTPITCH
Run by Melbourne Softball Association at Fawkner Park, South Yarra, the Metro League, attracts teams from all over Melbourne converge on the city and enjoy Sundays in the Park. For women & girls aged 10+ and runs from May to September.
Softball is a sport that can be enjoyed by everyone, starting as young as 4 years old...
Home Run Heroes (aged 4-10) Participants play T-Ball and modified softball games in a fun and friendly setting. The sessions run for 1 hour over 6 - 8 weeks – with the emphasis being on teamwork and game play.
Modified Softball is for graduates of the tee ball program, and is recommended for 10-12 year olds. It is part of the local association competitions where children play organised games as part of a club team.
Junior Softball – your child will now transition to teams within your club and association. They are now part of the pathway to a lifelong love of softball, making new friends and keeping active.
Senior Softball - 16 softball associations operate across Victoria where young and old can have fun, forge new friendships and take the game to whatever level you aspire to.
High Performance - Junior and Senior Softballers have multiple opportunities to try out to represent at Association, State or National level.
- State Championships (represent your Association)
- National Championships (represent your State)
- TeamVic (Represent your state as part of the School Sport Victoria program in the 12 U or 18U age group)
- Along with other opportunities throughout the year such as the Softball Victoria's School Holiday Softball Program or Junior Development Program - for juniors who would like to work on their skills during the off-season.
For more information on any of these programs please contact Participation Coordinators, Tim Hatzi, Danielle Rigg or Jo Schutt via the contact details below:
- Tim Hatzi: tim.hatzi@softball.org.au (Associations: Geelong, Werribee, Northern District, Sunshine, Sunbury, Keilor Park, Hume)
- Danielle Rigg: danielle.rigg@softball.org.au (Associations: Waverley, Knox, Dandenong)
- Jo Schutt: jo.schutt@softball.org.au (Associations: Albury Wodonga, Casey, Frankston, Glen Eira Moorabbin, Melbourne, East Gippsland & Bass Coast)