Softball ACT is excited to host the 2025 Men's Skins Tournament at the Hawker International Softball Complex, featuring both A Grade and B Grade competitions. This year’s tournament will run from midday Friday, 5 December through to Sunday, 7 December 2025 and promises to be one of the most exciting events on the men's fastpitch calendar.

A GRADE SKINS TOURNAMENT

A Grade will be limited to 10 teams. This is a unique opportunity to compete against elite-level opposition in a fast-paced, high-stakes format.

Entry Fee: $1,700 per team

Deposit: $800 payable at registration

Umpiring Requirement.  Each team must either:

• Supply a Level 4+ umpire or a Level 3 umpire with Men's Fastpitch experience, or
• Pay a $400 umpiring fee (in addition to the entry fee)

If you require assistance in contacting a qualified umpire, please reach to SUAACT by, 7 November 2025.

What's up for grabs in A grade this year:
Per Inning: $60
Per Win: $60
Grand Final Per Inning: $100
Grand Final Win: $1,000
Tournament Home Runs: $100
Tournament Runners on Base: $200

A Grade Modified Rules:

• The batting team may declare at any time after 1 runs have been scored in an inning.

B GRADE SKINS TOURNAMENT

Softball ACT is also pleased to open registrations for the B Grade Men's Skins Tournament, providing a great competitive environment for emerging and social teams.

Entry Fee: $1,200 per team
Deposit: $600 payable at registration

Umpiring Requirement.  All B Grade teams are required to supply their own umpire (Level 4+ or Level 3 with Men's Fastpitch experience).

If you require assistance in contacting a qualified umpire, please reach to SUAACT by, 7 November 2025.

What's up for grabs in B grade this year:
Per Inning: $40
Per Win: $60
Grand Final Per Inning: $30
Grand Final Win: $200
Tournament Runners on Base: $100
(Tournament Home Runs not applicable for B Grade)

B Grade Modified rules:

• In the 2nd, 4th and 6th innings, the batting team will start with a runner on 2nd base (9th batter for the innings or the DR).
• The batting team may declare at any time after 2 runs have been scored in an inning.

Important Dates and Contact

• Registration Deadline (Both Grades): COB, Friday 14 November 2025
• Umpire Arrangements Deadline: COB, Friday 7 November 2025
• Tournament Dates: Friday 5 December to Sunday 7 December 2025

2025 ACT Men's Skins - A Grade - Softball Australia Limited on Behalf of Softball ACT

2025 ACT Men’s Skins - B Grade - Softball Australia Limited on Behalf of Softball ACT