State Teams
The ACT attends all ASF National Championships
- Under 16 Boys - 1st in 2000, Placed 6th in 2006,
- Under 16 Girls - Placed 4th in 2006,
- Under 19 Men - 1st in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, Placed 2nd in 2006,
- Under 19 Women - Placed 5th in 2006,
- Under 23 Men - 2006 Series yet to be played,
- Under 23 Women - 2006 Series yet to be played,
- Open Men - 1st in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
- Open Women - Places 4th in 2006.
In recent times ACT softball has become the powerhouse of Men's softball in Australia and also produced some of the best male softballers in the world.
In 2000 the ACT under 16 Boy's team claimed their first National Title in Canberra, ACT. This team saw the birth of some future Australian and World softball stars. This team saw the start of outstanding careers of Andrew Kirkpatrick, Nick Norton and Nick Shailes as well as outstanding catcher Matt Norton.
The following year the majority of this team would compete at the Australian Under 19 Men's Nationals in Calbooture. With 10 of the 15 players only 16 years old the team overcame the huge age difference to secure their first of four consecutive National Titles at the under 19 level. This team also saw the inclusion of Michael Tanner, James Darby, Peter Albee, and Adam Thomas.
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