T-Ball

Welcome to T-Ball at Hurricanes Softball Club. Our T-Ball players are our smallest and mightiest players out on the diamond!

Player eligibility

U8: ages 4 to 7 (under 8 as at 31 December in the year the season starts)
U10: ages 9 and under (under 10 as at 31 December in the year the season starts)

All teams are mixed-gender.

Key season 2026-27 dates

Games are played on Saturday mornings at Hawker International Softball Centre.

Friday 4 September 2026: Registration closes. We may accept later registrations if there are places available in your age group.
Saturday 10 October 2026: Round 1

Each team's draw is published in the Stack Team App and on the Softball ACT website.

	U8 teams	U10 teams
Teams	Mozzies	Hornets, Avengers
Games	Saturday, 9 am	Saturday, 11 am
Training	None — warm-up before each game	TBC
Game length	45 minutes	60 minutes
Format	For the 2026-27 season, Softball ACT has introduced a new U8 format, with a stronger focus on skill-building. Each week, players take part in a 45-minute session, made up of: 30 minutes of structured skill development, covering throwing, catching, hitting, fielding and base running 15 minutes of modified V-Ball game play Players stay with their Hurricanes teammates all season, wear their Hurricanes uniform, and are supported by Hurricanes coaches throughout, with Softball ACT providing the skills program.	Our U10 teams play semi-competitive games that build on T-ball skills. Each game runs for 60 minutes. Players bat 2 or 3 times and try different positions. Every U10 player, regardless of experience, works on their skills to prepare for junior softball. In the second half of the season, players move from batting off the tee to having their coach pitch to them during the game.

Equipment and uniform

Each team has a kit with gloves, helmets and bats for players to use. Loan shirts are $10, or you can purchase your own. See our Uniform page for details.

Club communication

Stack Team App is our official communication platform. Your team manager will post your draw, game updates and canteen roster reminders there. Please RSVP to games in advance so your coach can prepare their line-up.

Find out how to join Stack Team App, and more about our social media pages, on our Club communication page.

Volunteering

We can't run the club or these teams without volunteers, and you don't need any experience to help. Your Hurricanes T-Ball Director will give you the information you need for any role you take on.

Every team needs the following officials:

Coach: plans training and leads the team on game day.
Assistant coach: supports the coach and helps run training drills.
Team manager: organises the team off the field, like communication and roster reminders.
Scorer: keeps track of the game, recording runs and outs as play happens.

All families are expected to help with a few hours of canteen duty during the season. You can also help by setting up or packing down the diamond before and after games.

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