National Championships
Each year, Softball Australia holds male and female National Championships at Under 14 (Regional Championship), Under 16, Under 18, Under 23, Over 35, and Open levels.
The purpose of the National Championships includes, but is not limited to:
- providing opportunities for participation in elite competition
- contributing to player, coach, umpire and statistician identification and development pathways
- providing interstate competition at both age-grade and open-grade
- providing selection opportunities for higher honours and selection in national teams
- encouraging participation, to enhance the growth of the game
- providing opportunities for financial gain and increasing the profile of softball in Australia
In 2024/25, the National Championships will be held across the following dates and venues:
Event | Venue | Dates |
Under 14 (Girls) - Regional | Waverley, VIC | Tuesday 6 to Sunday 11 January 2026 |
Under 14 (Boys) - Regional | Hawker, ACT | Tuesday 3 to Sunday 8 March 2026 |
Under 16 (Boys & Girls) | Mirrabooka, WA | Tuesday 13 to Sunday 18 January 2026 |
Under 18 (Boys & Girls) | Blacktown, NSW | Tuesday 20 to Sunday 25 January 2026 |
Under 23 Men | Redlands, QLD | Tuesday 3 to Sunday 8 February 2026 |
Under 23 Women | Windsor, QLD | Tuesday 16 to Sunday 21 December 2025 |
Open Men | Hawker, ACT | Tuesday 3 to Sunday 8 March 2026 |
Open Women | Waverly, VIC | Tuesday 6 to Sunday 11 January 2026 |
Over 35 (Men & Women) | Blacktown, NSW | Tuesday 8 to Sunday 13 July 2025 |