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New WBSC World Ranking methodology starts in 2025 The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) announced an update to the WBSC World Rankings Methodology and Guidelines, aiming to provide all teams with equal opportunities and enhancing competitive balance among programmes from different continents. The new methodology, can be found via the link below, it will be implemented with the first update of the rankings in 2025. Read more below👇 https://lnkd.in/gBCbPaVy

Softball Australia is proud to announce that Neridah Wearne has been successfully appointed to the prestigious Australian Institute Of Sport National Generation 2032 Coach Program. A key initiative aimed at developing the next generation of high-performance coaches. Congratulations Neridah 🙌 🙌 🔗Click below to read more about Neridah's appointment👇 https://lnkd.in/gyM8-QhP Australian Sports Commission | Australian Olympic Committee | Australian Institute Of Sport #softball #softballaustralia #ais #asc #gen32

Applications for the 2025 ASC Women's Mentor Program are now open! Applications are now open for the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Women's Mentor Program for community coaches and officials who identify as women. During this program, coaches and officials will be supported by the ASC team to develop and implement mentor programs, and drive gender equity and positive sport experiences for women and girls within their club or organisation. The program provides an immersive experience focusing on equity, inclusion and cultural safety to provide greater access to sport. It’s about enabling, empowering and supporting women mentors, with the tools to influence positive change and navigate change management in their clubs or organisation. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/gf-WPMfs Applications open: December 9 2024 Applications close: Midnight AEDT - January 19 2025 Australian Sports Commission | Australian Institute Of Sport https://lnkd.in/gndQyxwq

🥎🇭🇲 Softball Australia is delighted to announce its participation in the upcoming World Baseball Softball Confederation - WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup 2025, set to be hosted Italy. 🇮🇹🏆 This prestigious event marks an exciting milestone for our young athletes as they showcase their talents on the international stage. 🔗Read more about the upcoming U-15 World Cup in the link below👇 https://lnkd.in/g2_gjq7k Australian Institute Of Sport | Australian Sports Commission #softball #softballaustralia #WBSC #worldcup

Fantastic to see 🥎 softball featured on 10 News First tonight! Showcasing our Women's Aussie Spirit team, players and Softball Australia CEO, Sarah Loh shared their excitment as we continue our quest to medal at the LA2028 Olympics 🏅 Following a win against China, Spirit players are preparing for the upcoming Open Women's National event to ensure squad selection for thier chance to perform in key benchmark events in 2025. Watch the full clip here: https://lnkd.in/ghRWnSHt Softball Australia Softball Queensland Inc. Softball SA Softball Victoria Softball NSW Softball NT Softball WA Softball ACT Australian Institute Of Sport Australian Sports Commission Australian Olympic Committee The WattleNest Minerva Network World Baseball Softball Confederation - WBSC

Congratulations to Mike Titheradge on being appointed the Head Coach of the Men's National Softball team, the Aussie Steelers. Mike provides an extensive amount of knowledge to the Steelers program, having been deeply involved with the team for many years. Mike brings with him a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to our program. 🔗Click the link below to read more about Mike's appointment 👇 https://lnkd.in/gjhdt5JD Australian Sports Commission | Australian Institute Of Sport | World Baseball Softball Confederation - WBSC | #softball #softballaustralia #headcoach #aussiesteelers

Thank you to everyone who made last Sunday’s Opening and Closing ceremonies unforgettable at the Aussie Spirit V China international tournament in Brisbane! Special thanks to the following dignitaries for their contributions: 💚Aunty Maree Goebel for her moving Welcome to Country. 💛Ricky Baldwin for the beautiful handmade Coolamon that was gifted to China & the Indigenous Clapping Sticks, gifted to outgoing Head Coach Laing Harrow. 💚KJH Artworks Kylie and her sons Jz on the didgeridoo and Jak for their contributions to the Welcome to Country and for the beautiful explanation around the design of our Aussie Spirit Indigenous Game Jersey. 💛Tanya Harding OLY & Stacey Porter, legends of our sport, for your contributions and support across the tournament. 💚Brendan Keane from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Committee for his attendance and cheering the Spirit on. 💛 To QLD Minister The Hon. Amanda Stoker, Brisbane City Council Rebecca Arnaud, Redland City Council Mayor Jos Mitchell & City of Morton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery for their attendance and support. 💚Redland City Council for their support, ground preparations and maintenance. 💛Redlands Softball Association for their incredible work on and off the diamond to make the event a success! 💚Easton and Game Clothing for their ongoing support and provision of equipment, giveaways and uniforms. 💛The Flower Farm for providing beautiful posies for our dignitaries and award winners. Special mention to Aussie Spirit player, Kylie Steemers on winning the 'Player of the Tournament' award! 🏆 Australian Sports Commission | Australian Institute Of Sport | Australian Olympic Committee #AussieSpirit #softball #softballaustralia #ASC #AIS #AOC #LA28 #Brisbane2032

We’re looking for our new National Head Coach – Australian Women’s Softball Team. This is an essential role for our Women’s Aussie ‘Spirit’ team as we prepare for our 4 year journey to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and strive for Gold. Softball Australia has been successful with its Olympic campaigns medalling in 4 out of 5 of them. We’re striving for our 5th medal and looking for the best and experienced high performance softball coach who can motivate and guide our athletes to new heights. These opportunities to lead an Olympic sport to gold don’t come around every day so if you have what it takes, we want to hear from you 🥎🙌🏻 Australian Institute Of Sport | Australian Sports Commission | Sportspeople - Australia's Largest Sports Jobsite See job ad below 👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/gWyFpzkm #ais #aoc #asc #softball #headcoach #elite

The Aussie Spirit triumphed over China 3-2 in an exciting final to secure victory on home soil during the five-game tournament held from December 5-8 at Redlands Softball Association in Ormiston, Queensland. 🔗 Click below to read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/gic8Ni-R Redland City Council Softball Queensland Inc. Australian Institute Of Sport Australian Sports Commission Australian Olympic Committee Game Clothing Easton Diamond Sports, LLC. #softball #softballaustralia #LA2028 #aussiespirit

Peta Searle Appointed as National High-Performance Director at Softball Australia 🥎 Softball Australia is thrilled to announce the appointment of Peta Searle OAM as the new National High-Performance Director. Bringing over two decades of professional sports experience, Searle will commence her role on the 13 December 2024. Searle’s leadership will focus on enhancing athlete development and performance, creating elite training environments, and overseeing the selection process for Australian teams. Read more on Peta's appointment here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gaQRhAjw Australian Institute Of Sport Australian Olympic Committee Australian Sports Commission #softball #HighPerformance #softballaustralia