The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is known for its vibrant sports culture, offering a wide range of family-friendly activities suitable for people of all ages and interests. Softball, in particular, has been gaining popularity among families in recent years. ACT Softball is a strong community and has plenty of opportunities for players of all levels.
Softball for the Whole Family
Softball has a long history in ACT, with the first recorded game being played in 1939. Since then, the sport, as well as most other ACT sports, have grown in popularity. The ACT Softball Association (ACTSA) is the governing body for the sport and offer various programs and activities suitable for families.
A Family-Oriented Sports Culture
The ACT is known for its strong sports culture, providing one of the best things to do in Canberra with kids. The ACT government is also committed to promoting and supporting sports in the region, ensuring that families have access to funding and resources for their Canberra sports endeavours.
Softball Fun for Kids and Parents
Softball provides a fantastic opportunity for families to bond and have fun together. If you and your children want to improve your skills or get involved in the sport, there are plenty of family-friendly softball drills and training programs available. Softball ACT offer a range of clinics suitable for players of all levels, from beginners to experienced athletes. These programs are a great way for families to learn the fundamentals of the sport and improve their technique while enjoying quality time together.
ACT offers a family-friendly softball scene that provides an excellent opportunity for families to bond, have fun, and enjoy the thrill of the sport together. With a strong community, a variety of training programs suitable for all ages, and a supportive sports culture, now is the perfect time for families to get involved in softball in ACT. So grab your gloves, bats, and your loved ones, and embark on an exciting adventure together in the world of softball!
Junior Softball Competitions
Softball ACT operates all junior competitions in the ACT, providing a clear and systematic pathway of development and fun competition no matter which level you play at!
All Junior competitions are MIXED GENDER!
All games this season will be played at the Hawker International Softball Centre (unless stated otherwise), generally played on a Saturday morning between October and March.
Our junior competition has many divisions all playing on Saturdays:
- Under 8’s Teeball | 8am
- Under 10’s Teeball | 9:45am
- Under 12’s Softball | 8am
- High School Division 2 Softball (U18) | 9:45am
- High School Division 1 Softball (U18) | 11:30am
Women’s Softball League
All Women’s League games are played at Hawker International Softball Centre. The Women’s League plays after the Junior League competition on a Saturday afternoon and played between October to March. This provides a pathway for our Junior girls to transition into our Women’s League competition.
Our Women’s League have the following divisions:
- Competitive Competition
- Premier League
- Social Competition
- C Grade
- D Grade
- E Grade
Men’s Softball League
All Men’s League games are played at Hawker International Softball Centre. The Men’s League plays on Monday and Tuesday nights between October to March.
Our Men’s League have the following divisions:
- A Grade – Elite Division – Monday nights
- B Grade – Development Division – Tuesday nights
- C Grade – Social Grade – Monday nights
A Grade – Men’s showcases some of the best male softballer’s in Australia and the World with the 89ers Open Men’s team making up nearly half the Aussie Steelers (Open Men’s National Team).
