Australia's softball history began in 1939 when Gordon Young, Director of Physical Education in NSW, began to promote the game in schools and colleges.

[1] In 1942, during World War II, US army sergeant William Duvernet organised softball as a recreation for US nurses stationed in Victoria.

[1] Australia's first inter-state championship was played in Brisbane in 1947 and was won by Victoria.

Softball has been a major sport in the schools program for some time now and it is estimated that more than 250,000 children play the game each year.

Each year the Australian Softball Federation holds 8 National Championships.