New U15 Softball Championship strengthens school sport pathway to Australian Softball

School Sport Australia and Softball Australia are pleased to announce a new 15 Years and Under (U15) Softball Championship from 2027, creating a stronger connection between school sport and Australia’s national softball pathway.

The new championship will replace the existing U18 School Sport Australia Softball Championship from 2027, while the U12 Championship will continue, ensuring school-aged athletes have national representative opportunities across multiple stages of their sporting journey.

The move to the U15 age group will better align the championship with Softball Australia’s athlete development framework, reduce overlap with existing national competitions and provide talented young athletes with an opportunity to be identified and supported at a critical stage of their sporting journey.

The announcement comes at an exciting time for Australian softball, with the sport set to return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028, providing further inspiration for the next generation of Australian players with aspirations for Brisbane 2032.

Further information regarding the inaugural 2027 School Sport Australia U15 Softball Championship, including dates, location and competition arrangements, will be announced following consultation between the two organisations and participating Member Bodies.

Read the full press release here.