Dear Members, As a result of several issues around membership fees and in the interests of full disclosure, Softball WA (SWA) felt we should clarify and bring them to your attention. We remain committed to open and transparent communication with our Members. Over the last few months, SWA has been migrating our information to the online sport management platform revSport. This platform includes a financial management component which handles receiving the payment of fees.  Once we started using the system it became apparent the prescribed fees were higher than defined in the initial bu ..read more

Softball WA would like to announce our Pitcher & Catcher Clinics for the upcoming season to be held at Mirrabooka International Softball Stadium. The clinics will begin with the basics of how to be a pitcher and a catcher and move into more advanced skills. This clinic will be extremely beneficial for new pitchers & catchers, someone looking to take up the skill as well as coaches looking to teach their team or club. Participants will also learn a variety of drills that they are able to take away and practice in the future. Clinic Dates Pitching: Monday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th – 6 P ..read more

Life Membership nominations can be conferred on any person in consideration of special services to Softball WA. The Meritorious Awards Committee will consider all nominees for presentation to the Board. Upon Board endorsement, nominees will be presented to be voted upon at the Softball WA Annual General Meeting date to be advised. Nominations close at 5pm, 15th September. Nominees should review the Updated Awards Policy & Procedures July Aug 2017 Please click here for Life Membership nominations. If you have any questions or issues please email sdom@softballwa.org.au ..read more

It is with great pleasure that I present to you the 2021-2024 Softball Western Australia Strategic Plan. It is extremely pleasing to see the uptake of those connected to the sport participating in what we are trying to achieve by taking the survey. I can ensure you that every answer and every comment was reviewed and taken into consideration resulting in the product that I present to you today. The next three years are especially important to our great game. As a softball community I implore in you to live and play by the Softball WA values of respect, unity, inclusiveness, integrity, and ..read more

COMMUNITY COACHING DIRECTOR Position Description Softball WA is seeking applications for the position of State Director of Community Coaching (SDCC) for a two-year term, the successful candidate will be ratified at the Softball WA Board meeting in August 2021. The SDCC is integral to the leadership and development of softball coaches across Western Australia. The key responsibilities for the position include (but not limited to): • The Community Coaching Director is integral to the leadership and development of softball coaches across Western Australia. The key responsibilities for the positi ..read more

This position is integral to the leadership and development of Statisticians across the state. Interested persons should have a passion for the relevant field, hold a relevant formal accreditation and have a good understanding of the National Scoring Accreditation Scheme. In addition, applicants should also have good time management and organisational skills; good communication skills (verbal and written); have the ability to coordinate volunteers, and be competent with Microsoft Word and Excel. Applications should be submitted to ceo@softballwa.org.au with a cover letter and resume ..read more

This position is integral to the leadership and development of coaches across the state. Interested persons should have a passion for the relevant field, hold a relevant formal accreditation and have a good understanding of the National Coaching  Accreditation Scheme. In addition, applicants should also have good time management and organisational skills; good communication skills (verbal and written); have the ability to coordinate volunteers, and be competent with Microsoft Word and Excel. Applications should be submitted to ceo@softballwa.org.au with a cover letter and resume outl ..read more

Softball WA would like to congratulate the following Head Coaches and Officials on their 2021/22 State Team appointments: AGE HEAD COACHES MANAGERS STATISTICIANS U14 BOYS DARREN MCDONNELL VACANT VACANT U14 GIRLS ALISON BROOKS JAYE-LEE SNOWDEN MILOSA JACKSON U16 BOYS DAVID SNOW KAREN VAGG VACANT U16 GIRLS DREW HERRINGTON ROBYN RAMPANT LAUREN EDWARDS U18 GIRLS CHRIS MCCABE VACANT KATHRYN WYLIE U18 BOYS SCOTT SULLIVAN INGRID SMITH SHARON PERKINS U23 BOYS VACANT SHARON AHUL TONYA BAILEY U23 GIRLS CHANTELLE JAMES NATALIE SWINBOURN LEONIE DOWNING BLAZE AARON COCKMAN GARY BUTLER ..read more

Softball WA is seeking Expressions of Interest for the position of State Director of Umpiring for a 26 month term. The position will be ratified at the Softball WA Board meeting in June 2021. The State Director of Umpiring is integral to the leadership and development of softball umpires across Western Australia. The key responsibilities for the position include (but not limited to): The recruitment of suitable members to an Umpiring Committee (to be approved by the Board) to assist the delivery of umpiring activities across Western Australia Chair meetings of the Umpiring Committee of Wester ..read more

Assistant Coach nominations are now open for the following for 2021 & 2022 WA State Teams: Team Dates Location U14 Boys 15-20 January 2022 Hawker, ACT U14 Girls 15-20 January 2022 Hawker, ACT U16 Boys 9-14 January 2022 Waverley, VIC U16 Girls 9-14 January 2022 Waverley, VIC U18 Boys 2-7 January 2022 Mirrabooka, WA U18 Girls 2-7 January 2022 Mirrabooka, WA U23 Men 9-14 January 2022 Waverley, VIC U23 Women 14-19 December 2021 West Beach, SA Open Men 30 Nov – 5 Dec 2021 Hawker, ACT Open Women 2-8 January 2022 West Beach, SA Softball WA is seeking suitably qualified p ..read more