Dean Anglin, the head coach of the Victorian Women's Blue Team tells us about the recent National Championships and more about women's baseball in Victoria.
On Monday 14 April 2014, a VSBL meeting was held to vote for amendments for the 2014/2015 Playing Conditions. Of the thirty nine items put forwad to the clubs, twenty four have been accepted for change and will be implemented for the 2014/2015 Victorian Summer Baseball League Season.
Chairperson of the VSBL Nathan Holmes, Chaired the meeting stated. It’s taken a long time to get to this stage and we thank the clubs for their patience and understanding in ensuring the process conducted on Monday was done so correctly. Clubs should be congratulated for their efforts in discussing the issues and assisting in the development of these very important changes. This is hopefully a step forward for better cooperation between clubs as we identify the unique challenges and obstacles they each experience, and for a more positive and productive engagement between the Competition Committee and the clubs.
The next Presidents and Secretaries VSBL Meeting will be held on Monday 16th June.
Trials for the upcoming K2 Baseball Japan Rubberball Tour will be conducted on 27 April 2014 at Waverley Baseball Club and on 4 May 2014 at Essendon Baseball Club. Please arrive at 9.00am for a 9.30am start. Please note, players must attend both trials.
This program provides 10 skill development training sessions and a taste of international competition with a tour to Japan which will be a trip of a lifetime. This tour is conducted by K2 Baseball.
For the 2014 tour, the following eligibility requirements must be met to be considered:
· Boys and Girls with moderate baseball skills.
· Born in 2002 (01 January to 31 December 2002). Passport copy will be requested.
· Registered with a Baseball Victoria Association or Club.
· Prepared to cover the travel and related costs of approximately $2,900 (covering team photo, to/from airfare,
accommodation, uniforms, walk out gears, bags and cleats etc.) excluding pocket money and railway pass (1 week).
· Commitment for 5 months (April-August).
· Passport and entry visa eligibility.
If selected in the final team, training will be conducted on Sunday morning at Essendon Baseball Club. The final team will depart for Japan on 15 July 2014 and arrive back in Melbourne on 31 July 2014.
Generally, the tour will include the following key components:
· International travel to Japan.
· Billeting for the entire tour (Coaches/EO's are also billeted in the same city).
· 10-14 games and practice in Japan against local teams, then participation in the IBA Boys U12 World Championships, 3-5 games).
· A day trip to Nara, an ancient capital of Japan by Bullet Train, attendance at Disneyland, All Japan U18 Baseball Game.
· 2-3 days for local sightseeing to downtown Tokyo including Tokyo Dome, visit Mizuno Factory Shop.
· Team will comprise of 16 players.
For more information please contact the tour organiser, Yoshi Nakamura on 0400 752 338 or k2yoshi@yahoo.com.au or head coach, Wayne Pollock on 0419 566 085.
Baseball Victoria is pleased to announce the election result for the 2014/15 Victorian Summer Baseball League Competition Committee.
The committee will consist of seven members
Jason Blair
Malcolm Chiverton
Mark Gooding
Nathan Holmes
John O’Halloran
Cassandra Shelverton
Greg Veale
In accordance with Section 10 of the VSBLCC Charter, the new committee has selected Nathan Holmes as the 2014/15 Chairperson. Nathan will assume this role effective immediately.
Baseball Victoria wish Nathan and his committee every success in working with the VSBL clubs to grow the summer competition.
A tribute to David Boell (3.12.1938 – 8.4.2014)
The North Balwyn Baseball Club is deeply saddened at the passing of club patriarch David Boell.
David was the club’s highest games player representing NBBC over a number of decades, eras, premierships and fantastic years.
He will be fondly remembered by all as a gentleman, great competitor and willing participant in every part of club life. His tireless contribution to baseball was recognised nationally in 2000 when he received the Australian Sports Medal.
“Boelly’s” significant sporting achievements after joining NBBC in 1955 include:
· More than 800 games with the club
· 1st 9 batting – 1974, 75, 76
· 1st 9 fielding – 1967
· 2nd 9 MVP – 2000
· 2nd 9 batting – 1983, 84, 85, 87
· 2nd 9 fielding – 1969, 84, 85, 86, 88, 89, 95
· 3rd 9 MVP – 1991
· 3rd 9 batting – 1991, 93
· 3rd 9 fielding – 1994
· 4th 9 MVP – 2005
· 4th 9 batting – 2005
· Charles Duncan award for Best Senior Clubman – 1969
· A.T. Dunstan Award (the club’s highest honour) for outstanding service over an extended period – 1988.
David was also a tireless worker for the club off the field and volunteered for the roles of Club President – 1982 until 1992, Macleay/Myrtle Park Advisory Committee representative – 25 year commitment, and U13s coach.
He is held in such high esteem by the club that the Club Champion Trophy (now the 1st Nine MVP Award) is named jointly with A.D Kearton in his honour.
After retiring only few years ago, David has been a regular visitor to home games at Myrtle Park, spending the afternoon watching old friends and new stars of the club. He was very proud of the club’s resurgence in recent years and keen to hear results of all junior and senior teams, always interested in all the participants.
David was a great friend to many, a talented baseballer and a loyal servant of the North Balwyn Baseball Club for over 52 years, continuing to support his beloved club despite ill health in recent years.
His friendliness, knowledge, experience and passion will be sadly missed.
Baseball Victoria wishes to pass on its condolences to David's family, friends and to the North Balwyn Baseball Club.
It is with sadness that the BUAV announce the passing of David May. David was a member of the BUAV for 10 years from 1985/86 to 1994/95.
David represented Victoria at the Under 18 National Tournaments in 1991, 1992 and 1993. He was also one of seven umpires who umpired at the "AA International Series" in Melbourne in 1991 and had also umpired in the former ABL between 1994/95.
Baseball Victoria wishes to pass on its condolences to David's family and friends.
Ashley Blair – Programs Manager, Baseball Victoria - (03) 9645 800
