BSA, SQ and SA Info
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B.S.A., Softball Queensland and Softball Australia Information for 2025-2026-2027
BSA NEWS – October, 2025
Metal Cleats in the clubhouse - With the toilet renovations complete, there is now a ban on metal cleats within the clubhouse, this includes both upstairs and downstairs. Please ensure that metal cleats are removed prior to entering the building. No exceptions!
Red Shirt program - BSUA is again conducting the Red Shirt program. This is designed to give people a good understanding of how to umpire. You can use that to give you confidence with your club umpiring or take it further and become an official 'Blue'. Course starts 25th October.
Scoring Clinic - A Level 1 scoring clinic will be held at Downey Park on Sunday 26th Oct (9am-1pm). This is an introduction to provide you with basic scoring skills and start you on the accreditation path if you chose.
A Level 2 scoring clinic will be held at Downey Park on Sunday 30th Nov (9am - 4pm). This will help you elevate your scoring to the next level.
BSA Carpark - On game days, the BSA Carpark is for use by authorised BSA Board and Officials only. Member parking is available in the BCC carpark on Green Terrace or street parking, if available. Ensure you follow any parking restrictions as the area is patrolled by parking inspectors. Note: there is NO parking under Table Tennis building. This is private property, and unauthorised vehicles may be removed at the owner's expense
Mower Fundraiser - We need to replace the big mower that was damaged courtesy of TC Alfred. You can make a tax-deductible donation here (New Ride-On Mower | Australian Sports Foundation). Thanks to the Clubs and individuals that have contributed so far.
2025
U23 Women's National Championships (Joyce Lester Shield)
16 Dec - Sun 21 December at Downey Park, Brisbane
2026
Open Women's National Championships (Gilley's Shield) 06 Jan - Sun 11 Jan at Waverley
U14 Girl's Regional Championships 06 Jan - 11 Jan 2026 at Waverley
U16 Boy's National Championships (Arthur Allsopp Shield) 13 Jan - Sun 18 Jan at Mirrabooka
U16 GIrl's National Championships (Esther Deason Shield) 13 Jan - Sun 18 Jan at Mirrabooka
U18 Boy's National Championships (Nox Bailey Shield) 20 Jan - Sun 25 Jan at Blacktown
U18 Girl's National Championships (Elinor McKenzie Shield) 20 Jan - Sun 25 Jan at Blacktown
U23 Men's National Championship (Laing Harrow Shield) 03 Feb - Sun 08 Feb at Redlands
U14 Boy's Regional Championships 03 Mar 2026 - Sun 08 Mar at Hawker International Centre
Open Men's National Championships (John Reid Shield) 3 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2026 at Hawker
WBSC U-23 Men's Softball World Cup 2026 25 April - Sun 3 May in Sincelejo, COL
Over 35s Women's National Championships 07 July - Sun 12 July at Blacktown
Over 35s Mens National C’ships(Bob Harrow Memorial Trophy) 7 - 12 July at Blacktown
2026 Alice Springs Masters Games* 10 Oct - 17 Oct in Alice Springs, NT
2026 Pan Pacific Master Games* 06 Nov - 15 Nov at Gold Coast, QLD
2027
2027 WBSC Women's World Cup Finals - Starts Monday 5 April at Redcliffe, Queensland