Once again Baseball is in the news for all the right reasons with an agreement being reached between Essendon Baseball Club, Melbourne University Baseball Club, Moonee Valley City Council, Baseball Victoria and Sport and Recreation Victoria to accommodate Melbourne University BC at Boeing Reserve for the next 5 years.
With a $250,000 sweetener from Sport and Recreation Victoria, including training lights and additional yearly maintenance fees, Boeing reserve is set to be a much needed asset to the Baseball and local community.
Baseball Victoria congratulate all parties on coming together for the good of the entire community.
REPORT FROM - THE WEEKLY REVIEW - MOONEE VALLEY
Photo by Michael Copp
Story by Melissa Cunningham
Essendon Baseball Club will open its pitch to rival club Melbourne University, which is being turfed from its home ground in Royal Park to make way for the east-west link.
Moonee Valley councillors voted last week to agree to Sport and Recreation Victoria’s request to accommodate the university club at council-owned Boeing Reserve in Strathmore Heights..... READ MORE
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Facility Funding Program.
The Highmoor Uniting Tennis Cluband Springvale Lions Baseball Club, together with a study into Kingston’saquatic facilities needs project and previously announced Carrum Sailing Club and Patterson River Motorboat Club will share $580,000 in State Government funding as part of an overall $2 million boost ... READ MORE
As of 1:00 PM Sunday 2 February 2014 - games scheduled to commence at 3:30 PM on Sunday 2 February 2014 at the following venues have been called off will not be re-scheduled. All Division 1, 2 &3 First games are still scheduled to commence at 3:30 PM
Due to the weather forecast for this weekend. The following contingencies will be put in place for all Summer League Games. All communications regarding any changes will be published on the Baseball Victoria Facebook Page, Baseball Victoria and Summer League website. Club secretaries will also receive a SMS regarding any changes. If no decision has been made to cancel games, all players and officials are instructed to still prepare for scheduled start time.
Baseball Victoria Links
Summer League Website http://www.vicsummerleague.baseball.com.au
Baseball Victoria Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BaseballVictoria
Baseball Victoria Website http://www.baseballvictoria.com.au/
Summer League Playing Conditions – 7) Extreme weather and 8) Heat Affected games
http://www.vicsummerleague.baseball.com.au/site/baseball/vicsummerleague/downloads/Section%202_16102013%20approved%20all%20competitions.pdf
By viewing the Bureau of Meteorology website (Telephone 1196)
http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml
Games scheduled for Saturday – Seniors and Womens
Club Secretaries and umpires are to adhere to the playing conditions and monitor the weather. Click here
Sunday Morning Juniors Games
Club Secretaries and umpires are to adhere to the playing conditions and monitor the weather. Click here
Sunday afternoon games 1:00 PM timed games
On Saturday 1st February 2014 at approx 4:00 PM. A decision will be made by the Competition Manager on whether to cancel games or not. If no decision has been made by the Competition Manager (as stated above), all players and officials are instructed to still go through normal game time routines however must still adhere to the Playing Condition 7) and Extreme Weather and 8) Heat Affected games.
Sunday afternoon games 3:30 PM timed games (Excluding Division 1, 2 & 3 Firsts)
By no later than 1:00 PM Sunday 2 February 2014, a decision will be made by the Competition Manager (as stated above) on whether to cancel games. If no decision is made, it will be up to the clubs Secretaries and umpires as per the playing conditions to monitor the situation. Click here
Sunday afternoon 3:30 game 9 Inning games (Division 1,2 & 3 First 9 inning games)
No decision will be made and will be up to the club Secretaries and umpires as per the Playing conditions to monitor. Click here
Clubs are reminded that temperatures will be monitored to determine any games which may have starting when the temperature is at 38 degree or higher for senior games and 34 for junior games.
Don resided over the Essendon Baseball Club as President for a total of 12 years from 1988/89 to 1992/93, in 1995/96 and then from 2002/03 to 2007/08, when he handed over the reins to his son Tony who remains President to this day.
His Presidency included overseeing a tumultuous time for the club when it was forced to move from the Glen Street Reserve; a decision that Don took in his stride, ensuring the best possible long-term outcome for the club, including the foresight to gain a foothold on a new home with the capacity for future growth.
In retrospect, he was also a ‘lucky charm’ for EBC. In his first year as President, the Division 1 team won its first pennant since 1966. He also oversaw the 1995/96 championship win in a one year ‘cameo’ stint as President.
Don was made a Life Member of EBC in 2005; an honour he also previously achieved with the Newport Baseball Club in 1976. He was the joint winner of the Best Clubperson Award in 1992/93 alongside his very close friend and staunchest ally, Gary O’Brien. The main diamond at Boeing Reserve is named after him – surely the greatest recognition a club volunteer can be given.
Don was renowned for his dry humour, his strong handshake and his habit of talking from the side of his mouth as if everything was a secret! He loved his family, his politics, his community and his Essendon Baseball Club.
He will be sadly missed by all who had the fortune to be his friend and all those who continue to reap the benefits of his contribution to Victorian baseball.
Baseball Victoria extends its deepest sympathies to Don's family, and the Essendon and Newport Baseball Clubs.
CORNISH. The Funeral Service for Mr Donald (Don) Edwin Cornish will be held at
St Thomas Anglican Church,
756 Mount Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds
WEDNESDAY (Feb. 5, 2014) commencing at 11 a. m.
Private Cremation to follow
We encourage all that new Don to come along.
The highly successful Baseball Victoria Summer Camp 2014 attracted some media attention with an article on page 5 as well as the feature photograph on the front page this week.
Also on page 5 is a story about the proposed Chris Lane Memorial Field for junior players. Essendon Baseball Club are currently in talks with Major League Baseball and the Moonee Valley Council in the hopes of bringing this dream to life this year.
Page 21 has an informative article about Essendon Baseball Club's race for a third straight Summer League Baseball Crown.
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Update 14th February 2014.....
It was a fantastic day with a very big crowd, get weather, terrific "pink food and drink" and wonderful support from President David Keyhoe and the Melbourne Baseball Club.
First pitch was thrown out by Sandy's major sponsor " Connexion business Solutions" Charmaine Daniels who was also a very close friend of Amanda Huckstadt for who's memory this day was organized.
Most generous donations and support from everyone has enable a donation in excess of $5000 to be forwarded to the Breast Cancer Network Australia for the second year in a row.
Thanks to all who made this a proud day for Victorian Baseball.
Cheers Greg
BCNA is the peak national organisation representing and supporting Australians affected by breast cancer.
The Sandy Royals are encouraging the Sandringham community to attend the fundraising event which will include a game between Sandy Royals and Melbourne Baseball Club. The Charity Day will be themed around BCNA’s Pink Lady logo, with players wearing pink playing tips and supporters encouraged to ‘pink up’. Funds raised through catering, raffles, donations and the sale of playing shirts will all be donated directly to BCNA.
Sandringham Royals Baseball Club President Greg Street says nearly everyone in the local community knows someone affected by breast cancer.
“Around 14,500 women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia this year alone. Every time a woman is told she has breast cancer, the impact extends to her family, friends and those around her in the community,” said Greg.
“Providing support for women and families affected by breast cancer is important to our local community. The Sandy Royals Charity Day is an excellent opportunity for locals to rally together and offer their support to those affected – be it our mates, our family, or perfect strangers.’
Funds raised will directly assist BCNA to support Australians personally affected by breast cancer. This support includes providing the My Journey Kit, a free comprehensive information resource for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer.
Sunshine Baseball Club is calling all ladies to come and enjoy a day at the baseball.
There will be special prizes to win and a dollar from each ticket sold will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation Australia.
When: Saturday 1st February 2014
Where: Sunshine Baseball Club, Barclay Reserve, Talmage Street, Sunshine. Mel ref.26 G11.
Time: From 1.00pm
Cost: $30
Pre book your ticket now to ensure you don't miss out!
For further details, please contact Sarah Darcy 0402 235 667.
The Junior Girls training program starts Thursday 23rd January 2014 at the Springvale Baseball Club.
The Junior Girls program is being held on the 23rd and 30th January, and the 6th and 13th of Feburary 2014, and is open to girls of all ages.
Details of the program are below.
When: 23rd, 30th January and 6th, 13th February 2014
Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Where: Springvale Baseball Club, KH Wearne Field, Springvale Road, Springvale South. Melways ref. 88 H6.
Cost: Free
Attendees requested to bring their own equipment, however there will be equipment provided if they don't have their own.
For further information please contact Simone Wearne on 0407 047 476 or by email simone@ainleyprojects.com.au.