Adam Bright recently informed the Blackburn Baseball Club committee that due to family and work commitments he will be unable to coach the club next year.
Adam’s contribution to the success and reputation of the club over his tenure as club coach is evident in an impressive record which included two division one Grand Final’s.
The Blackburn Baseball club as a result is seeking expressions of interest for the position of Club Coach for the Summer Season 16/17.
Given the clubs recent performances and current group of players this is a unique opportunity for the right person to have an immediate impact and work towards achieving the clubs goal of another Division 1 premiership.
Please contact Bruce Dicker in confidence on 0418371857 or bruce21@dodo.com.au for further information.
Baseball Australia is proud to launch the inaugural Australian Senior League Championship in Lismore, NSW.
The Australian Senior League Championship is this year debuting on the Australian Baseball calendar, as a pathway for participants in the Little League and Junior League Championship.
The inaugural championships will see 10 teams from across the country compete, and for the victor, qualification for the Senior League Asia Pacific Championship awaits, which this year will be held in the Philippines.
The Championships will begin on the 14th of May, and will conclude on the 19th of May at the Far North Coast Baseball Association, Lismore, NSW.
For full team rosters for the ASLC, click here.
For full schedule for the ASLC, click here.
To purchase personalised ASLC merchandise, click here.
For all information regarding the championships, stay in touch with Baseball Australia on Facebook, Twitter, and the Baseball Australia website.
Baseball Australia is pleased to announce the completion of the coaching staff for the 2016 Women’s Baseball World Cup to be held in Gijang City, South Korea, from 3 September - 11 September, 2016.
Joining Australian Baseball Hall of Famer and Head Coach of the Emeralds, Simone Wearne, will be Matt Williams, Lisa Norrie, David Nagy and Jonie Ralph-Wilkie.
Williams, a former professional and current Southern Thunder pitcher, will act as the teams pitching coach. He will be looking to bring his years of experience in International competition to help guide the Emeralds staff through the World Cup.
Bringing a wealth of playing and coaching experience in Women’s baseball Lisa Norrie will be the team’s assistant coach. Fresh off her stint as the Head Coach at the Phoenix Cup, Norrie will make her debut coaching appearance for the Emeralds.
The team will ably supported by two return staff members in Executive Officer David Nagy and Physiotherapist Jonie Ralph-Wilkie. Both veterans of International baseball, David and Jonie will be bring their skills and expertise to ensure that the Emeralds are prime position for another outstanding performance at the Women’s World Cup.
“The staff assembled for this program bring a wealth of experience in their respective areas,” Head Of High Performance Glenn Williams said.
“With Simone Wearne leading this group of staff, the players and program, as whole, is definitely in good hands.”
“Baseball Australia is excited with the caliber of the staff assembled for the program and have no doubt that the team is in great hands leading into the July selection camp and World Cup later this year,” concluded Williams.
In April 2017, Auckland is hosting the World Masters Games and Baseball New Zealand is pleased to announce that Baseball is one of the 28 sports being offered at the largest multisport event of 2017.
With 1 year to go we hope that you can get together with your Masters Baseball mates and form a team to travel to the event that will be full of competition, fun and outside sports events at the Games Hub on the city’s waterfront. We are also looking for experienced scorers and umpires who wish to travel with teams or just travel to the event as a game official.
All information relating to Baseball and this event can be found at
http://www.worldmastersgames2017.co.nz/the-sports/find-your-sport/baseball/
http://www.worldmastersgames2017.co.nz/the-sports/find-your-sport/baseball/
Information on how to register can be found here:
http://www.worldmastersgames2017.co.nz/the-sports/how-to-register/
PROPOSED AGE CATEGORIES
A Grade (Competitive) 35+ and 45+ B Grade (Recreational) 35+ and 45+ Open Grade 55+
The age category you will compete in for Baseball will be determined as at 31 December 2017. For teams, the category you compete in is based on the age of the youngest team member.
For example, if your youngest team member is 44 during Games time but has turned 45 by 31 December, you would compete in the 45+ age category.
Please find attached more information.
PROPOSED AGE CATEGORIES
A Grade (Competitive) 35+ and 45+ B Grade (Recreational) 35+ and 45+ Open Grade 55+
The age category you will compete in for Baseball will be determined as at 31 December 2017. For teams, the category you compete in is based on the age of the youngest team member.
For example, if your youngest team member is 44 during Games time but has turned 45 by 31 December, you would compete in the 45+ age category.
Please find attached more information.
World #1 ranked Japan will be the toughest opponent for Australia in the upcoming 2016 U-15 Baseball World Cup.
Australia, the 13th ranked U-15 nation in the world has a tough road to qualification for the next stage, after being grouped with three of the top five countries in the world in Japan (1), Korea (4) and Cuba (5).
This will be the second time Australia has been involved in the U-15 Baseball World Cup, after debuting in the 2014 edition with four wins and a ninth place finish. There is no doubt the team will be looking to improve after a strong performance at the 2014 edition of the U-15 World Cup.
There will be a national selection camp taking place on the Gold Coast in July where the team will be finalised for the upcoming U-15 World Cup. The final team will be selected from a 40-player squad of invited attendees that have already received notification of their invitation.
| GROUP A | GROUP B |
| Japan | USA |
| Korea | Chinese Taipei |
| Cuba | Venezuela |
| Australia | Mexico |
| Czech Republic | Panama |
| Colombia | New Zealand |
For more information, stay up to date with the WBSC, Facebook and Twitter.
Baseball Australia has today announced the Emeralds training squad that will prepare for selection for the 2016 WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup to be held in Gijang City, South Korea, September 3 to 11, 2016.
The 2016 training squad has been named following the January Nationals and off the back of the Roadshow Events held in March and April across the country, that gave selectors the chance to see a range of players they may not have seen at Nationals.
“We were able to see close to 80 women and girls who turned up to show their stuff,” said Emeralds Manager Simone Wearne. “It was great to see so many people in attendance, especially the young players who are the future of our program."
"We want to give as many players as possible the chance to work hard over winter and put themselves into contention to be at the World Cup this year. By selecting 40 players, we are throwing down the challenge to a heap of younger, and older players, and inviting them to work harder than ever before to be part of the Emeralds Team in 2016".
All players will attend a team selection camp at the end of July when a final team of 20 players will be selected to travel to Korea for the World Cup beginning on September 3.
Congratulations to the following players who have been named in this year’s squad.
Emeralds Training Squad – 2016
Leslie Anglin VIC
Olivia Bannon NSW
Jacinda Barclay NSW
Georgia Blair QLD
Kaila Borgomastro WA
Georgia Bower NSW
Tabitha Callander WA
Belinda Cannington VIC
Amy Collins NT
Karina Connors QLD
Lauren Donnellan NSW
Morgan Doty WA
Erin Fox WA
Bronwyn Gell VIC
Leigh Godfrey WA
Breanna Goodwin WA
Caitlin Gordon WA
Linda Gough QLD
Meaghan Haggart WA
Brittany Hepburn NSW
Rachael Higgins QLD
Georgia Jones QLD
Brittany Keen WA
Abbey Kelly VIC
Moe Kurrihara QLD
Melinda Latimer NSW
Shae Lillywhite VIC
Tahnee Lovering NSW
Abbey McLellan VIC
Kim McMillan NSW
Tammy McMillan QLD
Chelsea Forkin QLD
Laura Neads NSW
Claire O’Sullivan NSW
Jordan Richardson NSW
Elarna Spinks NSW
Amanda Torrington QLD
Taylah Welch QLD
Grace Zylstra QLD
Be sure to keep up to date with the Emeralds leading up to the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup by following us on Facebook or checking out our website.
Baseball Australia has today announced the Emeralds training squad that will prepare for selection for the 2016 WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup to be held in Gijang City, South Korea, September 3 to 11, 2016.
The 2016 training squad has been named following the January Nationals and off the back of the Roadshow Events held in March and April across the country, that gave selectors the chance to see a range of players they may not have seen at Nationals.
“We were able to see close to 80 women and girls who turned up to show their stuff,” said Emeralds Manager Simone Wearne. “It was great to see so many people in attendance, especially the young players who are the future of our program."
"We want to give as many players as possible the chance to work hard over winter and put themselves into contention to be at the World Cup this year. By selecting 40 players, we are throwing down the challenge to a heap of younger, and older players, and inviting them to work harder than ever before to be part of the Emeralds Team in 2016".
All players will attend a team selection camp at the end of July when a final team of 20 players will be selected to travel to Korea for the World Cup beginning on September 3.
Congratulations to the following players who have been named in this year’s squad.
Emeralds Training Squad – 2016
Leslie Anglin VIC
Olivia Bannon NSW
Jacinda Barclay NSW
Georgia Blair QLD
Kaila Borgomastro WA
Georgia Bower NSW
Tabitha Callander WA
Belinda Cannington VIC
Amy Collins NT
Karina Connors QLD
Lauren Donnellan NSW
Morgan Doty WA
Erin Fox WA
Bronwyn Gell VIC
Leigh Godfrey WA
Breanna Goodwin WA
Caitlin Gordon WA
Linda Gough QLD
Meaghan Haggart WA
Brittany Hepburn NSW
Rachael Higgins QLD
Georgia Jones QLD
Brittany Keen WA
Abbey Kelly VIC
Moe Kurrihara QLD
Melinda Latimer NSW
Shae Lillywhite VIC
Tahnee Lovering NSW
Abbey McLellan VIC
Kim McMillan NSW
Tammy McMillan QLD
Chelsea Forkin QLD
Laura Neads NSW
Claire O’Sullivan NSW
Jordan Richardson NSW
Elarna Spinks NSW
Amanda Torrington QLD
Taylah Welch QLD
Grace Zylstra QLD
Be sure to keep up to date with the Emeralds leading up to the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup by following us on Facebook or checking out our website.
Baseball Australia has accepted an invitation to send five young baseballers to attend this years World Children’s Baseball Fair, being held in Takaoka, Toyama Japan, August 17-25.
The WCBF is held every year and was first initiated by Sadaharu Oh and Hank Aaron August 1992. The nine-day event was established in the interest of fostering an environment of world understanding and cultural exchange through the celebration of baseball. It promotes teamwork, good health, discipline and international friendship. In addition, it provides a framework for the expansion of Baseball around the world.
It was first held in Los Angeles, and is held annually in the USA, Canada or Japan. Over 200 boys and girls attend, from twenty countries; with each country sending five representatives between the ages of ten and eleven.
During the WCBF event, the children will have the opportunity to learn the correct, basic skills of baseball, with the emphasis on fun and participation. This is a time for children to enjoy and share their love of baseball.
The participants will attend morning baseball clinics instructed by specially appointed coaches while each afternoon and evening they will partake in cultural and recreational activities to further enhance cultural understanding and appreciation.
The Australian representatives for 2016 come from Baseball Queensland, Baseball New South Wales, Baseball Victoria, Baseball South Australia and Baseball Western Australia
Sam Wilson – QLD
Cooper Sherwood – WA
Abi Jorgensen – SA
Atticus Hurfod – VIC
Millie Atkinson – NSW
Stuart Bridges – NSW Chaperone
Baseball Australia has accepted an invitation to send five young baseballers to attend this years World Children’s Baseball Fair, being held in Takaoka, Toyama Japan, August 17-25.
The WCBF is held every year and was first initiated by Sadaharu Oh and Hank Aaron August 1992. The nine-day event was established in the interest of fostering an environment of world understanding and cultural exchange through the celebration of baseball. It promotes teamwork, good health, discipline and international friendship. In addition, it provides a framework for the expansion of Baseball around the world.
It was first held in Los Angeles, and is held annually in the USA, Canada or Japan. Over 200 boys and girls attend, from twenty countries; with each country sending five representatives between the ages of ten and eleven.
During the WCBF event, the children will have the opportunity to learn the correct, basic skills of baseball, with the emphasis on fun and participation. This is a time for children to enjoy and share their love of baseball.
The participants will attend morning baseball clinics instructed by specially appointed coaches while each afternoon and evening they will partake in cultural and recreational activities to further enhance cultural understanding and appreciation.
The Australian representatives for 2016 come from Baseball Queensland, Baseball New South Wales, Baseball Victoria, Baseball South Australia and Baseball Western Australia
Sam Wilson – QLD
Cooper Sherwood – WA
Abi Jorgensen – SA
Atticus Hurfod – VIC
Millie Atkinson – NSW
Stuart Bridges – NSW Chaperone
*** 2016 IBA-BOYS U12 Japan Touring Team - TRYOUTS ***
Dates: 17th and 24th April 2016 (it is expected that your child will attend both try outs).
Time: 9.00am for 9.30am sharp start (will conclude by approx. 11.00am)
Location: Knox Baseball/Softball Ground (Address: Off Gilbert Park Drive, Knoxfield 3180)
Eligibility: Children born year 2004
NOTE: Wear full baseball attire (playing pants, undershirt/t-shirt, cleats and bring all your own equipment i.e. glove, bat, batting gloves, helmet etc and if applicable catchers gear).
RSVP for more information: info@k2baseball.com
Baseball Australia is pleased to confirm that it will again send an A-Roo Development team to the Cal Ripken World Series in August, 2016.
The Cal Ripken World Series is an Under 13 tournament hosted by former Baltimore Orioles All-Star and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken. The tournament is held in Aberdeen, Maryland, USA, at a world-class purpose built junior baseball facility.
Many of our current young crop of professional players were benefactors of attending this event as young men.
Selection for this year’s squad will be of players aged 12 or younger (Players must not have reached age 13 prior to May 1st 2016), and will be determined through consultation between the appointed team coaching staff, Baseball Australia Head of High Performance and State High Performance Managers.
Baseball Australia is also calling for expressions of interest to those who would like to be considered for Coaching or an Executive Officer role.
Please see position descriptions below and send expressions of interest including experience and resume (no more than 5 pages) to sharon.butty@baseball.org.au with “2016 Cal Ripken World Series EOI” in the subject line, by 19 April, 2016.
Baseball Australia is pleased to confirm that it will again send an A-Roo Development team to the Cal Ripken World Series in August, 2016.
The Cal Ripken World Series is an Under 13 tournament hosted by former Baltimore Orioles All-Star and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken. The tournament is held in Aberdeen, Maryland, USA, at a world-class purpose built junior baseball facility.
Many of our current young crop of professional players were benefactors of attending this event as young men.
Selection for this year’s squad will be of players aged 12 or younger (Players must not have reached age 13 prior to May 1st 2016), and will be determined through consultation between the appointed team coaching staff, Baseball Australia Head of High Performance and State High Performance Managers.
Baseball Australia is also calling for expressions of interest to those who would like to be considered for Coaching or an Executive Officer role.
Please see position descriptions below and send expressions of interest including experience and resume (no more than 5 pages) to sharon.butty@baseball.org.au with “2016 Cal Ripken World Series EOI” in the subject line, by 19 April, 2016.