Softball Act
Tuesday: 09:00 - 16:30
Wednesday: 09:00 - 16:30
Thursday: 09:00 - 16:30
Friday: 09:00 - 16:30
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About Softball Act
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Softball Act Description
The Association was established in 1959 under the guidance of a small group of dedicated people who began by organising local club fixtures in Canberra, but who also had the foresight to plan for the sport's steady growth.
The Association, known then as the Federal Districts Women's Softball Association, was affiliated with the NSW Association. An early application was made to the Australian Women's Softball Council (later known as the Australian Softball Federation) for the ACT and surrounding region be recognised as a separate "State" body in its own right.
The application was successful, "statehood" was granted in March 1961 and the name was changed to the ACT Women's Softball Association. The Association entered its first representative team in the Open Women's National Championship in Adelaide in 1962.
In 1973 /74 there was recognition that the Association needed to broaden its horizons to cover softball for both genders and the word "Women's" was dropped from the title. In order to give its members legal protection available under ACT legislation a decision was taken in 1980 to incorporate the Association.
This was achieved in May 1981 and the Association became known as the ACT Softball Association Incorporated.
To assist the development of softball in the region the Umpires Association (SUAACT) was formed in 1965 with 10 foundation members. SUAACT has been very successful in its endeavours with a number of its members achieving qualifications at the national and international levels. Additionally it has had at least 1 representative on the National Umpiring Committee every year since 1985.
The early administrators also recognised that the future of the Association lay in the promotion and development of softball at the junior level. With this in mind the Woden Valley Association was formed in 1968, followed by North Canberra in 1970.
Junior Associations in Weston Creek, Tuggeranong and Queanbeyan followed soon after. Changing demographic patterns have seen changes in this area with Weston Creek and Queanbeyan Associations having been wound up and new associations established in south Tuggeranong and the Central Canberra /Gungahlin area. Efforts are currently under way to establish an association in Jerrabomberra.
The first ACT Junior Championships were held at Mawson in 1978 with teams from Woden Valley, North Canberra, Weston Creek and Queanbeyan taking part. TSARA made its debut in 1979.
The Football Park Softball League was formed in the mid 1980's to foster and promote men's softball in the ACT. Games were originally played under lights at Football Park, Phillip. After moving its activities from Football Park to Hawker the name was changed to the Fast Pitch Softball League Incorporated. A men's team was first entered the Open Men's Australian Championship in Brisbane in 1987.
The Association currently has about 4000 registered members.
The Association has had considerable success at National Championships. It won the first of its 3 Open Women's title in Hobart in 1978 and has also won a number of titles at the women's Under 16 and Under 19 Championships.
The men's teams have also been very successful at National Championships and we made a big impression when we claimed 4 consecutive U19 Men`s Championship Titles from 2001-2004.
Over the years the Association has been able to produce players and officials of a high standard with a significant number of players and officials having been selected in Australian teams. This includes 2 players who took part in the Olympics in Atlanta in 1996 and Sydney in 2000 along with 4 players and 1 official representing Australia at the Men`s World Series in NZ in 2004 .
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ATTENTION EVERYONE!
Softball ACT is urgently looking for a casual development officer to pick up a primary school clinic set (4x weeks) on Tuesdays for multiple classes!
Must have a valid WWVP card and Level 1 Softball Coach accreditation!
... Please email Mick - operations@act.softball.org.au
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Hey Softball peeps - nominate your clubbies!
Registrations are now open for Women's SKINS
http://act.softball.org.au/womens-skins-t ournament/
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Softball TRIALS!
School Sport ACT is having their trials for teams SUPER SOON! The tournaments are hosted in the ACT for both the Primary School and High School divisions this year... so super low costs for kids to represent their state!
... School teams are an excellent way to get exposure to higher level softball and see how you go!
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Softball ACT is pumped to announce that we're collaborating with BentSpoke Brewing Co as our independent brewing partner of choice for the 2018/19 season!
Bentspoke has a clear focus on Canberra and the community - as a community sport, we love supporting the locals that support us!
#Partnerships #Community #Beer
Softball ACT is super-excited to announce that we've got ourselves a new partnership with the YMCA Canberra!
Have you seen YMCA's accommodation options if you're coming to Canberra for one of our tournaments?
Bush Capital Lodge is for larger groups with dorm-style accommodation, and Leumeah Lodge has a wide variety of flexibility for large or small groups, as well as family-perfect rooms!
... Welcome YMCA to our Softball ACT family!
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#ClareCanPlay
Well done mate - tremendous tournament!
Softball ACT and it's affiliated Clubs are having a FREE Come and Try Teeball and Softball day at Hawker on 9 September 2018!
With fun, games, prizes and giveaways, it should be a cracker!
Come on down and get involved in an olympic sport in your own backyard!
ISC Champions!
Big congrats to Andrew Kirkpatrick and the NY Gremlins Fastpitch Team on their win!
#StillKillingIt #StatesideBoss
Our girls did BRILLIANTLY overseas in the recent WBSC event - and how we want to get them over the line and into the Olympics with some home support by hosting the WBSC Qualifier next year in Australia!
Like, Share, Comment below or on the original post to show your support for #OurClare and make sure we get to the Olympics!
Softball ACT is going to #BackTheBid - will you?
It's National Tell A Joke Day!
Here's some crackers with an "ACT flavour" for your morning coffees!
- Why did the Angels have a ghost on their team?... To add a little team Spirit!
... - Did you hear the one about Adam Folkards' fast pitch? ... Forget it, you missed it!
- Why is Hawker International Softball Centre the coolest place to be? ... Because it's full of fans!
What's your favourite softball joke?
#NationalTellAJokeDay #FridayFunnies #SorryNotSorry #DadJokes #YepItsAnAmericanNationalDayButWereOnBoar dWithIt
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SAVE THE DATE!
Softball ACT is launching a Women's version of the popular Skins format this year!
Date - 23-25 November 2018... Cost - $850 per team
- Multiple Grades (A, B, C - and more!) - Cash Prizes for all games! - Social vibe / atmosphere!
To register your interest (no commitment required at this stage), simply follow the link below and register for more information - we're programming now!
https://forms.zohopublic.com/…/TeKe60V0 bgK3t0HipcdjA3WnABWg…
#WomenInSport #Eventing #SoftballOnTheUp
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Want to work in Softball?
Softball ACT is recruiting a small casual workforce to deliver school clinics this season! We have schools contacting us weekly to arrange clinics - but we need deliverers to spread the #GospelOfSoftball
Perfect for university students or those working hospitality/retail to supplement income!
... Opportunities are available NOW for interested persons!
http://act.softball.org.au/careers/
#PleaseShare #JoinTheTeam
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Go you good things!
Getting close! Big game for Clare and the Aussie girls!
#Monstas #WorkHardHustlePlay
Attention under 17 boys state team!
Unfortunately training has been cancelled tonight but is still on for Sunday morning at 9:00am.
If you have any questions please contact operations@act.softball.org.au
Congrats to two of our big dogs from the 89ers!
Well done on the win lads... and AK got himself another MVP with a strong performance with bat and ball!
I love softball and baseball, I wish it can be exposed in south African schools,im the chouch too
I love softball and baseball, I wish it can be exposed in south African schools,im the chouch too
More about Softball Act
Tuesday: 09:00 - 16:30
Wednesday: 09:00 - 16:30
Thursday: 09:00 - 16:30
Friday: 09:00 - 16:30
Saturday: -
Sunday: -