Hurricanes history

In October, 2015 a team of 9 junior players stepped onto a diamond at Hawker International Softball Centre, marking the debut season of Hurricanes Softball Club.

Hurricanes soared into the 2016 season with great momentum, fielding three teams in the Juniors competition. The Comets Junior Softball team were victorious in the Grand Final match that season.

In 2017, Hawker Primary School teams merged the Club, significantly increasing the Hurricanes junior player base, and providing a pathway for the primary school players to continue playing softball with friends into the High School Divisions.

The seasons that followed saw a community of dedicated volunteers foster a positive playing environment for players of all ages and abilities.

The integration of Strikers A Grade Mens team and Angels Softball Club in 2020 was instrumental in Hurricanes cultivating both development pathways for elite players and sustainability in Senior's competition. 

In the 2022-23 season, Hurricanes became the biggest softball club in Canberra, fielding 14 teams across Seniors, Juniors and recreational competitions. 

Hurricanes continued to grow in 2025-26 fielding 20 teams across all competitions, and still the ACT's biggest softball club. All 4 of our Men's teams finished the season as premiers of their grade. 

Hurricanes has a proud legacy of leadership excellence, courtesy of founding President Ange Byron (2015-2017), former Presidents Melissa Ricketts (2018-2023) and President Deb Fearns (2023-24), and current President Jane Childs. Each President has collaborated with a community of dedicated volunteers to create a thriving club, fostering a cohesive and supportive playing environment that empowers members to maximise their enjoyment of Softball.