It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of a legend of the game, Jack Wadsworth.
Jack had a resounding love for the game of baseball and his faithful loyalty for the club he loved at Malvern. He finally hung up his cleats in his Eighties and was a fierce competitor who believed in playing and living with heart.
Jack achieved much in his time at Malvern, both on and off the field with highlights including:
Amongst all of his achievements, Malvern Baseball Club have recognised Jack as one of the greatest coaches, players and personalities in their clubs 116 year history.
Jack, as we take to Wadsworth Field, the one that proudly carries your name, we will be listening out for yet another
"Go get 'em."
Baseball Victoria wishes to pass on its condolences to Jack's family, friends and the Malvern Baseball Club.
This week Baseball Victoria takes off on an exciting new course, supported by one of the world’s most recognised restaurant chains, TGI Fridays.
Commonly referred to simply as TGI’s, the global restaurant chain was originally founded in New York in 1965 by Alan Stillman, and now spans throughout 62 countries with over 1000 franchises worldwide.
Coupled with the global recognition of TGI’s and understanding the similarities with Baseball’s worldwide popularity, it was easy for Baseball Victoria’s CEO - Neale Price, to join the dots at a local level too:
“It’s very important for Baseball to be aligned with strong brands, and TGI Fridays is one of the most respected brands in the Victorian marketplace. The partnership with TGI Fridays will enable Baseball Victoria to be more pro-active at a grassroots level through schools, Tee Ball, and our holiday programs. We are genuinely excited about the partnerships potential to grow into a long term relationship, with both organisations totally committed to delivering quality outcomes for children and their families.”
TGI’s arrived in Australia in 1995 with the opening of the first restaurant at the Jam Factory Chapel Street, South Yarra. In 2002 the Imperium Group acquired the Master Franchise rights to own and operate TGI Fridays Australia and New Zealand, with restaurants now in 7 locations throughout Melbourne.
Amaresh Devanesen, TGI Fridays Director of Operations, has long been a baseball fan from childhood and more recently while attending Major League Baseball games in the US, and is excited by the newly formed relationship with Baseball Victoria.
“TGI Fridays is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Baseball Victoria. Whilst we are an American themed restaurant we are 100% Australian owned and operated. This collaboration is a great opportunity for us to truly connect further with another great American sport that shares many of the same core values as Fridays. We couldn’t be more excited to be supporting a ‘grass roots/ community focused’ business like Baseball Victoria and we feel that this partnership will not only help grow baseball in Victoria, but also provide opportunities for the baseball community to benefit from the guest experiences TGI Fridays provides. You could say TGI Fridays and Baseball go together like burgers and fries! And we look forward to many great collaborations in the future.”
This partnership has a great opportunity to help Baseball grow in Victoria, as well servicing our current members. All Baseball Victoria members will soon be able to take advantage of TGI’s 10% discount and kids eat free cards, along with many other upcoming community and grass roots focused initiatives and events.
So stay tuned and don’t miss out on the FUN!!
TGI Fridays are located around Melbourne in; Epping, Forest Hill Chase, Fountain Gate, Jam Factory, Melbourne Central, Southland, Southbank, Doncaster (opening Oct 2014).
For more information on the TGI’s nearest you visit http://www.tgifridays.com.au/index.php and for information on upcoming TGI Fridays and Baseball Victoria events visit www.baseballvictoria.com.au or call us on 96458000
Baseball Victoria is proud to announce our new online shop!
Soon to be available for all IMG STG club websites, the BV shop aims to provide a range of discounted products for all BV members to enjoy, including our latest State Winter Championships commemorative T-shirt, and our exclusive range of BV merchandise.
Check out our shop for the latest bargains, and get kitted up for our State Winter Championships NOW!!!
Page pitched well for Ringwood and was backed up with the bat by Mitch Ayres and Nathan Aron who worked hard to tie the game in the middle innings. Wiggins for Ringwood came in to relieve Page in the 6th and pitched well. He gave way to Nathan Silver who took over on the bump for Ringwood in the last. However it was the Dandenong batters who did what they had been doing all weekend when they won by forcing a run across the plate to win in the bottom of the 8th after the two hours were up.
Hear the thoughts of winning Dandenong coach Mark Jones following the Grand Final.
Ringwood coach Adam Bright also spoke following the Grand Final.
Past Editions of Around The Ground with Cam Gleeson
Sunraysia 11 def Latrobe Valey 4
Round 5 Results
Latrobe Valley 13 def Bendigo 1
Sunraysia 7 def North East 4
Ringwood 5 def Geelong 0
Dandenong 16 def City 2
Past Editions of Around The Ground with Cam Gleeson
Past Editions of Around The Ground with Cam Gleeson
In other games, Bendigo scored their first win for a quite a while over North East, Dandenong defeated Ringwood 8-3 and La Trobe Valley defeated Sunraysia 6-3.
Ringwood tied Geelong 2-all
Round 2 Results
Ringwood 6 def City 1
Sunraysia 7 def Bendigo 3
Latrobe Valley 11 def North East 7
Dandenong 5 def Geelong 3
Past Editions of Around The Ground with Cam Gleeson
GUN baseballer Lachlan Jack is in the running to represent Australia in a World Cup series in Mexico.
The talented pitcher-batter from Bendigo-based Scots Baseball Club has earned an invitation to next month's training camp for Australia's under-15 squad to play in La Paz, Mexico later in the year.
It's the first time Australia will field a the team in the IBAF event.
Selection trials will be held at Palm Meadows on the Gold Coast from June 13 to 15.
Jack's pitching and versatility caught the eye of selectors at the national under-16 titles played last January.
The right-arm pitcher capped a superb carnival by earning the Golden Arm award.
His highest pitching speed has been clocked at 87 miles per hour, 140kmh.
There have been many hours spent on the diamond playing or training for baseball.
In recent years he has played for Scots in winter and Essendon in summer.
The 15-year-old worked on developing his skills with the Bendigo Bank Academy of Sport.
Jack was athlete of the year in the baseball program in 2012-13 and 2013-14.
This winter he has stepped up to be a first-year player in Scots A-grade team.
A highlight will be on the Queen's Birthday holiday weekend when he represents Bendigo at senior level for the first time.
The BBA team to play in Geelong includes Lachlan's dad, Kenan.
It's been a meteoric rise since Lachlan Jack first took to the diamond with Scots in 2006.
Baseball has played a big part in the life of the Jack family for many years.
The Jack brothers - Robert (aka Bin), Alby, Keith, Russell and Roger - all played baseball.
Roger's sons, Kenan and Edsell then pitched, threw and batted on diamonds across Bendigo and elsewhere in the country.
After a few years rest from playing in the BBA, Kenan picked up the bat and glove again.
Away from the baseball diamond, Lachlan Jack is studying at Bendigo Technical Education College.
Teenager's pitching catches attention
Lachlan Jack is keen to gain some sponsors to cover costs to the Gold Coast and then possibly to Mexico.
The IBAF World Cup for under-15s runs from July 29 to August 11.
Businesses or individuals who want to help can email kenanjack01@bigpond.com
The Championships will
be hosted in Trinity
Beach, Cairns from 29
September - 4 October 2014.
Baseball
Australia have extended the age group from under 23 to under 25 based on
feedback and a vision to provide further opportunity for players to
represent their State. With moving the Championships to September
this also allows this event to be open to players returning from
professional and college tenures in the US.
Both Baseball Australia and Baseball Victoria view this
program as an integral step in a player’s pathway of
development . This age group allows players that are devolved and
ones that may develop at a later age an extended opportunity to be at
the forefront of scouts and officials involved with the Melbourne
Aces , professional baseball and US
college programs. A view that maximises opportunities
for all levels of players.
Kerry Gassner will again be the
Head Coach of this program, with Dean Marnell as his Assistant Coach and other
coaching staff to be named in the coming weeks.
At the end of these trials, an extended squad will be
announced . In August the finalising of the roster will
occur as well as the training sessions for preparation of the
championships
This process has been undertaken to allow players selected
in that extended squad an opportunity to ease the burden of cost allowing them
to save and prepare instead of leaving until the last month which has occurred
on previous occasions.
All players currently playing
overseas need to advise Ashley Blair at ashley.blair@baseballvictoria.com.au
their intentions to play in this tournament.
Please complete the on-line
application https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DRCWX7H
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Registration is mandatory and must be
completed by Wednesday
18 June 2014.
COST:
The costs associated for players
selected will be confirmed once further details are received from Baseball
Australia.
At the end of the trials in June, the
extended squad will be selected. Each player selected in this squad
will be required to pay $500 by 31 July 2014. Players not selected in the
squad will have this amount refunded.
The balance needs to be paid by Friday 19 September 2014.
Should extenuating circumstances arise, a
suitable payment plan may be negotiated with Baseball Victoria
no later than Monday 1 September 2014.
An increase of 10% will be applied if
payment is not finalised by 19 September unless a payment plan is in place. All
applications for a payment plan must be in writing and sent via email to Ashley
Blair at ashley.blair@baseballvictoria.com.au.
In the event of withdrawal from the State Program
due to injury or other unforeseeable circumstances prior to 12
September 2014 a full refund will be provided.
However,
if there is any withdrawal after this date, refunds will be determined by Baseball Victoria at the time of the withdrawal.
UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT FOR TRIALS:
All players are requested not to
wear a club or association uniform cap or top. Please wear suitable baseball
clothing and a training top or tee-shirt. Players need to bring all personal
baseball equipment for their positions including, gloves, helmet, bat, full
catcher’s equipment, etc. Drinks and sunscreen are not supplied during the
trials.
FINAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
You must attend
selection trials as set out above and all further sessions as advised, or
for overseas players, advise us of your intention to participate at this
tournament.
· You
must be a current member of Baseball Victoria to be eligible to compete.
·
You must be 24 years of age or younger on the first day of the tournament.
You must be financial.
Further details on training
venues and times will be provided at the appropriate time expected to be in August.
For further information on this program please contact
Ashley Blair on 9645 8000 or email ashley.blair@baseballvictoria.com.au , Kerry Gassner on 0418 137 690 or email kg22@live.com.au or Dean Marnell
on 0425 771 997.
Baseball Victoria has announced the schedule for the 2014 Senior State Winter Championships to be staged at the Geelong Baseball Centre from 7 - 9 June 2014.
This year eight (8) associations have entered the championships, with four (4) associations to play in each of the City and Country divisions as below.
City Division
Country Division
Ringwood
Dandenong
Geelong
City
Sunraysia
Latrobe Valley
Bendigo
North East
A link to the schedule can be found below:
Ringwood looks like the team to beat again in the City division, with a strong team being entered and the Country division looks very evenly matched. Association rosters can be found below: