This weekend will see the dawn of a new era for Junior Baseball in Victoria with the new junior competition structure beginning.
Please see the below release for information regarding this exciting development.
SYDNEY, 8 October -- Baseball Australia and the Australian Baseball League have signed a deal with Bendigo Bank, as their major partner for the next three years.
The announcement was made today by Australian Baseball League CEO, Peter Wermuth and Bendigo Bank Executive, Marnie Baker.
Under the terms of the deal, Bendigo Bank will be the naming rights partner of the popular Australian Little League Championships, which gives 11 and 12-year-old ballplayers the chance to represent Australia at the Little League World Series in the USA.
Australia is the fastest-growing nation in the world in terms of Little League participation, with nearly 9000 active ballplayers nationwide, so Bendigo Bank's support of this event will allow it to connect with a significant part of the grassroots community.
The Bank will also sponsor the Kit Out Your Club campaign, where one lucky community club will be provided with brand new uniforms and/or equipment for their coming season.
When the new ABL season opens on 23 October, the Bendigo Bank Baseball Buddies program will allow grassroots clubs to line up with ABL teams on field prior to the first pitch of every ballgame. During games, Bendigo Bank will sponsor a variety of in-stadium activities, from giving kids the chance to sprint across the field in the Kids Diamond Dash to running the bases after select ballgames.
The new partnership also includes the creation of the video series Bigger than Baseball, highlighting the ways Bendigo Bank contributes to its local communities.
"The true heart of the Australian Baseball community is the ballplayers whose passion for the game blossoms at a young age," ABL CEO Peter Wermuth said.
"Given Bendigo Bank's strong community focus, we're once again thrilled to partner with them as they share our common values of community and building a strong foundation for an even greater future."
Bendigo Bank Executive, Marnie Baker, said the Bank is delighted to be involved in this new initiative and the continued growth of baseball across Australia.
"Organisations like the Australian Baseball League, and Baseball Australia, play such a vital role in the social and sporting development of young people.
"And that's a great thing for any community - one that Bendigo Bank is keen to support," she said.
SYDNEY, 8 October -- Baseball Australia and the Australian Baseball League have signed a deal with Bendigo Bank, as their major partner for the next three years.
The announcement was made today by Australian Baseball League CEO, Peter Wermuth and Bendigo Bank Executive, Marnie Baker.
Under the terms of the deal, Bendigo Bank will be the naming rights partner of the popular Australian Little League Championships, which gives 11 and 12-year-old ballplayers the chance to represent Australia at the Little League World Series in the USA.
Australia is the fastest-growing nation in the world in terms of Little League participation, with nearly 9000 active ballplayers nationwide, so Bendigo Bank's support of this event will allow it to connect with a significant part of the grassroots community.
The Bank will also sponsor the Kit Out Your Club campaign, where one lucky community club will be provided with brand new uniforms and/or equipment for their coming season.
When the new ABL season opens on 23 October, the Bendigo Bank Baseball Buddies program will allow grassroots clubs to line up with ABL teams on field prior to the first pitch of every ballgame. During games, Bendigo Bank will sponsor a variety of in-stadium activities, from giving kids the chance to sprint across the field in the Kids Diamond Dash to running the bases after select ballgames.
The new partnership also includes the creation of the video series Bigger than Baseball, highlighting the ways Bendigo Bank contributes to its local communities.
"The true heart of the Australian Baseball community is the ballplayers whose passion for the game blossoms at a young age," ABL CEO Peter Wermuth said.
"Given Bendigo Bank's strong community focus, we're once again thrilled to partner with them as they share our common values of community and building a strong foundation for an even greater future."
Bendigo Bank Executive, Marnie Baker, said the Bank is delighted to be involved in this new initiative and the continued growth of baseball across Australia.
"Organisations like the Australian Baseball League, and Baseball Australia, play such a vital role in the social and sporting development of young people.
"And that's a great thing for any community - one that Bendigo Bank is keen to support," she said.
The Board of Baseball Victoria resolved earlier this year to conduct a review into the Victorian representative & high performance programs across all relevant age groups, including the women’s program. The review has now been completed and considered by the Baseball Victoria Board.
Please see below release for all information regarding the review.
The Board of Baseball Victoria resolved earlier this year to conduct a review into the Victorian representative & high performance programs across all relevant age groups, including the women’s program. The review has now been completed and considered by the Baseball Victoria Board.
Please see below release for all information regarding the review.
Baseball Australia is calling for expressions of interest from qualified coaches, who would like to be considered on the coaching staff of the U18 Australian Women’s A-Roo Development Team, that will compete in the Phoenix Cup, 19 to 22 February 2016 in Hong Kong.
The Phoenix Cup is an open-age tournament that provides important development opportunities and international tournament experience, to those players who are looking to move through to the Senior National Women’s Program in the future. For this reason, the Australian Women’s A-Roo Development Team will be composed of U18 players.
The successful Manager and team staff are expected to attend all or some of the National Women’s & Youth Women’s Championships, being held 10 to 17 January 2016, Narrabundah Ballpark, ACT, for team selection purposes. At the conclusion of this tournament, the Manager and staff will select the U18 Australian Women’s A-Roo Development Team.
Qualified Coaches interested in submitting an application for selection, are asked to complete the attached form that requires mandatory endorsement from your state body, before returning it to Baseball Australia for consideration.
EOIs that have not received state endorsement will not be accepted.
Please note, as this team will contain minors, applicants will need to provide evidence of a current Working with Children clearance.
Phoenix Cup Coach EOI application form.
Baseball Australia is calling for expressions of interest from qualified coaches, who would like to be considered on the coaching staff of the U18 Australian Women’s A-Roo Development Team, that will compete in the Phoenix Cup, 19 to 22 February 2016 in Hong Kong.
The Phoenix Cup is an open-age tournament that provides important development opportunities and international tournament experience, to those players who are looking to move through to the Senior National Women’s Program in the future. For this reason, the Australian Women’s A-Roo Development Team will be composed of U18 players.
The successful Manager and team staff are expected to attend all or some of the National Women’s & Youth Women’s Championships, being held 10 to 17 January 2016, Narrabundah Ballpark, ACT, for team selection purposes. At the conclusion of this tournament, the Manager and staff will select the U18 Australian Women’s A-Roo Development Team.
Qualified Coaches interested in submitting an application for selection, are asked to complete the attached form that requires mandatory endorsement from your state body, before returning it to Baseball Australia for consideration.
EOIs that have not received state endorsement will not be accepted.
Please note, as this team will contain minors, applicants will need to provide evidence of a current Working with Children clearance.
Phoenix Cup Coach EOI application form.
Baseball Australia is calling for expressions of interest from qualified coaches, who would like to be considered on the coaching staff of the U18 Australian Women’s A-Roo Development Team, that will compete in the Phoenix Cup, 19 to 22 February 2016 in Hong Kong.
The Phoenix Cup is an open-age tournament that provides important development opportunities and international tournament experience, to those players who are looking to move through to the Senior National Women’s Program in the future. For this reason, the Australian Women’s A-Roo Development Team will be composed of U18 players.
The successful Manager and team staff are expected to attend all or some of the National Women’s & Youth Women’s Championships, being held 10 to 17 January 2016, Narrabundah Ballpark, ACT, for team selection purposes. At the conclusion of this tournament, the Manager and staff will select the U18 Australian Women’s A-Roo Development Team.
Qualified Coaches interested in submitting an application for selection, are asked to complete the attached form that requires mandatory endorsement from your state body, before returning it to Baseball Australia for consideration.
EOIs that have not received state endorsement will not be accepted.
Please note, as this team will contain minors, applicants will need to provide evidence of a current Working with Children clearance.
Phoenix Cup Coach EOI application form.
The Board of Baseball Victoria has resolved to extend Ashley Blair’s appointment as Interim General Manager of Baseball Victoria for the duration of the 2015-2016 Victorian Summer Baseball League season. Further to this Nicholas Wood has been appointed to the role of Communications Coordinator for Baseball Victoria.
Please see the attached release below for all information regarding this news.
The VSBL Summer Season kicks of this weekend with a full slate of senior games across the state. The link below takes you to the VSBL Weekly Wrap page which has opening weekend previews for Division 1 and 2.
http://baseballvictoria.com.au/vsblwrap
See Below for the list of games near you:
DIVISION 1
| Date | Time | Away | Round 1 | Home | Venue |
| 4th Oct | 1:00pm | Cheltenham | @ | Melbourne | Diamond 1 |
| 4th Oct | 1:00pm | Doncaster | @ | Blackburn | Diamond 1 |
| 4th Oct | 1:00pm | Waverley | @ | Springvale | Diamond 1 |
| 4th Oct | 1:00pm | Essendon | @ | Newport | Diamond 1 |
| 4th Oct | 1:00pm | Sunshine | @ | Sandringham | Diamond 1 |
| 4th Oct | 1:00pm | Geelong | @ | Preston | Diamond 1 |
DIVISION 2
| Date | Time | Away | Round 1 | Home | Venue |
| 4th Oct | 3:30pm | Berwick City | @ | Malvern | Diamond 1 |
| 4th Oct | 3:30pm | Williamstown | @ | Bonbeach | Diamond 1 |
| 4th Oct | 3:30pm | Port Melbourne | @ | Ballarat | Diamond 1 |
| 4th Oct | 3:30pm | UFTG | @ | Moorabbin | Diamond 1 |
| 4th Oct | 3:30pm | Werribee | @ | Fitzroy | Diamond 1 |
DIVISION 3
| Date | Time | Away | Round 1 | Home | Venue |
| 4th Oct | 3:30pm | Chelsea | @ | Footscray | Diamond 1 |
| 4th Oct | 3:30pm | Mulgrave | @ | Research | Diamond 1 |
| 4th Oct | 3:30pm | Pakenham | @ | Ormond GH | Diamond 1 |
Each week we will have wrap up of all the weekends action including match reports, photos, interviews and an in depth match of the Round from Division 1 as well as select matches from all other Divisions during the season. So stay tuned for all the info you will need for the 2015/16 VSBL Season!
When you are at games this year make sure you send in photos or check in using #vsbl or this weekend #openingweekend
Looking forward to a great season!
Baseball Victoria is pleased to announce Peter Giles, Richard King (both from Essendon Baseball Club) and Dean Marnell (Preston Baseball Club) as the coaches of the Victorian All-Stars that will play against the Melbourne Aces on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October 2015.
Please see the attached release for all information regarding the appointments.
The Melbourne Baseball Club Women's Section is urgently seeking expressions of interest from potential players for the upcoming 2015/16 season.
Whether you're a seasoned veteran or someone who's never played before and wants to give baseball a go, we can cater for all abilities and experience levels.
Make some new friends while staying active this summer!
Please contact Assistant Women's Coach Alicia Pentreath on 0400 196 554 or secty.melbbc@gmail.com for more information
The Melbourne Baseball Club Women's Section is urgently seeking expressions of interest from potential players for the upcoming 2015/16 season.
Whether you're a seasoned veteran or someone who's never played before and wants to give baseball a go, we can cater for all abilities and experience levels.
Make some new friends while staying active this summer!
Please contact Assistant Women's Coach Alicia Pentreath on 0400 196 554 or secty.melbbc@gmail.com for more information