Softball
Nominations for the 2026/27 program open in October
The SWSAS Softball program is delivered in partnership with Softball NSW and the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network.
This program provides a high‑performance development pathway for talented young Softballers, focusing on technical skills, strength and conditioning, athlete education, and personal growth. It aligns with the Softball NSW Pathway and connects athletes to state and national pathways.
Athletes receive targeted skill development, seasonal training support, and preparation for high‑performance trials. The program includes practical education in areas such as S&C, nutrition, sports psychology and injury management, along with opportunities to represent SWSAS at events, inter‑academy sessions and camps.
Program Partners
Program Benefits
Selected athletes receive:
- High‑quality coaching in a squad environment
- Access to quality training facilities
- Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
- Sports science testing and high‑performance training support
- Opportunities to represent SWSAS at events
- Academy uniform kit (additional cost)
- Participation in Your Local Club Academy Games and Inter-Academy Softball activities (invitation only)
Additional SWSAS benefits:
- Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
- Support for award and scholarship nominations
- Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
- Promotion through SWSAS media channels
Athlete Eligibility
Program Eligibility Criteria
Athletes must:
- Aged 13 to 15 in 2026 (born 2011 or 2013)
- Be committed to progressing to higher representation within Softball.
- Be a registered member of a Softball club within the South West Sydney region.
- Reside in one of the following LGAs: Camden, Campbelltown, Liverpool and Wollondilly.
Athlete Levy
Key Dates
Program Delivery Period
October 2025 – July 2026
Key Events (Indicative)
- Your Local Club Academy Games: 17th-18th April, 2026 (Tamworth)
2025/26 Squad
Tia Brooker
Emily Byrnes
Chloe Cartwright
Ameliya Fairbairn
Isabella Hanrahan
Storm Jeffs
Lacie Jones
Mikaela Lette
Ellie McIntosh
Rose Santana
Edwin Scanlan
Lia Solylo
Lillian Tanner
Logan Armstrong
Ashton Darby
Lucian David
Jack Dougherty
Harry Dougherty
Lachlan Hunter
Divad Nicholson
Ashton Querci
Tyrese Saunders
Sebastian Tsertsidis
Lyell Walker
