Softball Australia’s endorsed junior participation program, Softball Batter Up, is a multi-session program primarily for children aged 4 - 12 years of age. The program is offered to all school grades, introducing participants to the fundamental skills of softball through a variety of modified games and activities to ensure maximum participation and enjoyment.
Based on the Playing for Life philosophy, Softball Batter Up is a fun program for kids who have never played softball before. The program helps students improve their physical fitness, mental alertness and develop social skills by meeting other students and building a sense of belonging, responsibility, loyalty and teamwork through sport.
Softball Batter Up
There are many Softball Batter Up packages available including teacher and coach delivered options.
Teacher delivered programs:
This teacher delivered pack includes:
- Minimum of four sessions per class conducted by Teacher Endorsed by Softball Australia to deliver program.
- Equipment for the school available through shop link below.
- Pre-Made Kits or individual items are available:
- Basic Kit $600 (incl. GST)
- Regular Kit $910 (incl. GST)
- Deluxe Kit $1,320 (incl. GST)
- Competition Kit $1,400 (incl. GST)
- Teacher Resources Pack $150 (incl. GST)
- SBU Coaching Induction (for teachers) $30 (incl. GST)
- Build your own – (individual items available through the shop link)
- Online Accreditation: Teachers conducting programs in their own school MUST complete the Softball Batter Up Coaching Induction (Teachers conducting sessions only need to take this course once, not every time you run a softball program).
- FREE online resource library with pre-made lessons and activities for bands F-6 in alignment with Australian Health & Physical Education Curriculum are all available through the SBU website.
Coach delivered programs:
This coach delivered pack includes:
- Minimum of four sessions per class conducted by Softball Australia endorsed provider to deliver program.
- $88.00 (incl. GST) per session Softball Australia recommended cost. Quote will vary depending on provider.
- Equipment for the school is available through shop link below.
- Pre-Made Kits or individual items are available:
- Basic Kit $600 (incl. GST)
- Regular Kit $910 (incl. GST)
- Deluxe Kit $1,320 (incl. GST)
- Competition Kit $1,400 (incl. GST)
- Teacher Resources Pack $150 (incl. GST)
- Build your own – (individual items available through the shop link)
View Softball Australia's Sporting Schools Softball Guide for tips on booking your program and ordering equipment.
Equipment
Through the Softball Batter Up Shop there are a range of softball kit options and individual products that can be ordered to support your program.
Visit the Softball Batter Up Shop to purchase equipment.
Individual Items
There are a range of individual items to cover your equipment and budget requirements.
Basic Kit
Suitable for schools that want to run a softball program themselves or who have a low budget. This kit includes basic equipment and Softball Batter Up Activity Cards and allows for two mini games.
Regular Kit
This kit includes the Basic Kit plus 10 gloves, the Softball Batter Up Activity Cards and allows for two mini games.
Deluxe Kit
This kit includes 18 gloves and balls (enough for an average sized class), comes with Softball Batter Up Activity Cards and allows for four mini games.
Competition Kit
This kit has competition grade alloy bats, 10 gloves and ‘hard’ balls for senior grades to prepare for inter-school competition. The competition kit also includes catching gear and 4 helmets for game-play scenarios.
Teachers
Teachers can deliver softball in Sporting Schools by meeting the requirements below.
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Softball Coaching Accreditation / Softball Batter Up Coaching Induction
- Provide a copy of your certification to Softball Australia through online registration
View full step by step instructions
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver softball in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Online Community Coaching - Essential Skills course (or minimum of Softball Certificate Softball Batter Up Coaching Induction)
- Register for the Softball Batter Up resource library
- Register as a softball coach and provide documentation of all accreditation & WWCC
View full step by step instructions
Coaching Providers
Sporting organisations who wish to become a coaching provider for Softball Australia and deliver in Sporting Schools must meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Register your interest in becoming an endorsed Sporting Schools Softball Australia Provider
- Complete and agree to a Softball Australia Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
NOTE: All coaches that operate under the coaching provider must meet individual softball coach registration requirements. For full instructions go to Softball Australia Provider Endorsement.
Softball Australia Resources
The Softball Batter Up program resources are designed to be fun, flexible and engaging for children from kindergarten age to Year 6, focusing on fun activities while learning basic throwing, catching and striking skills.
Softball Batter Up activities align with the national health and physical education curriculum and are written with coaches and teachers in mind.
Detailed information is provided on the learning intention, band levels, and skill focus of each activity. There are also questions to encourage participant engagement. Coaches and teachers can access these resources for free when they register online.
Contacts
Softball Australia ACT NSW NT QLD | SA TAS VIC WA |