Softball Australia - Blues News

MARCH 2020

The National Umpiring Committee extend best wishes and positivity to the Australian softball umpiring community and our international friends at this time of uncertainty. We hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy.

Our umpiring community has a proud history of supporting each other. Softball may be on hold in your area, but why not keep in touch with your umpiring friends via phone and online. Now is the time to unite, be strong and take care of each other.

Scott Rindfleish, National Umpire In Chief - Communications

Are you ready for the 2020 Rules Assessment?

With just under a month to go, why not test yourself with 5 quick questions to brush up your rule knowledge. Give it a go click on the link below and test yourself 👇👨‍💻👩‍💻

CLICK HERE FOR A RULES QUIZ

2020 SUMMER OF SOFTBALL

Our Blues wore a few great uniforms in summer 2020.
At National Championships, Australia Pacific Cup and the Summer Slam.

AUSTRALIA PACIFIC CUP

2020 APC Umpire Crew

Grand Final Umpire Crew

THE SUMMER SLAM - FULLY LOADED SOFTBALL

2020 Summer Slam Umpire Crew

Grand Final Umpire Crew

WORLD CUP APPOINTMENT

Congratulations David Casey.

Appointed to the WBSC U18 Women's World Cup to be held in Lima, Peru. 23-30 August!

This will be the first-ever U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup, the new age bracket created to replace the old U-19 Women’s Softball World Championship.

Read more.

2019 UMPIRE OF THE YEAR

Congratulations Trevor Murphy!

Presented with the 'Vivienne Triplett' Umpire of the Year award at the Australian Pacific Cup presentation ceremony.

Congratulations and thank you for your service to softball in Australia!

OFFICIALS PREPARE FOR HISTORY AT TOKYO 2020

Congratulations to 2020 Olympics Umpire Kyira Cox. Well done on a great performance at the U18 Men's World Cup in NZ, appointed to 1st base in the Bronze Medal game.