Format

There are 8 teams competing: 3 Boys teams and 5 Girls teams. Games will be 75 minutes long, with 30-minute breaks between matches. Each team will have one Bye during the schedule to rest, recover, and refuel.

Girls Finals Series begins at 10:45 AM on Sunday.

Boys Grand Final (1st vs 2nd) will take place at 12:30 PM on Sunday.

Presentations will occur immediately after the Grand Finals.

Rules

The rules applicable for the Academy Games will be determined by Softball NSW. All Academies are expected to be familiar with these rules. A copy of the rules can be downloaded here.

Spirit of Play 

All athletes and officials are expected to observe the “spirit of sport“ requirements when participating in the Games, and adhere to the Academies’ Code of Conduct. Athletes who do not observe these fundamental requirements will not be permitted to participate further in the Games. 

Officials

Persons officiating during the Academy Games are doing so as Volunteers and are committed to assisting our athletes enjoy their participation in the Games. Officials are to be treated at all times with courtesy and respect. Abuse of officials or volunteers will not be tolerated at any time.

Injuries

A physiotherapist and first aid person will be available at the venue and should only be accessed through your Team Manager. All injuries should be reported by athletes to Team Managers at the conclusion of their game. Team officials are responsible for the transport, treatment and care of their injured athletes.