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Baseball Victoria is pleased to announce dates and venues for the 2023 Little League State Championships.

Senior, Junior, and Intermediate League will be held at Geelong Baseball Centre and Deakin Baseball Club from 14-16 April and Little League Major, Minor, and Development is scheduled for 21-23 April at Knox.

"Thank you to Guild All-Stars, East Belmont Saints, Deakin, and Knox for stepping up to host the 2023 Little League State Championships," Baseball Victoria CEO Chet Gray said. "We're looking forward to a fantastic tournament season and can't wait to see young baseballers make the most of this opportunity to represent their charter and improve their skills."

The 2023 state tournaments will welcome teams from all five charters: Athletics, Mariners, Mets, Rangers, and Twins.

Please note the following tryout dates for charters :

  • Athletics: 28 January at Blackburn, 4 February at Melbourne
  • Mariners: 21 January at Sandringham, 28 January at Moorabbin, 4 February TBC
  • Mets: 21 January at Geelong, 28 January at Newport, 4 February at Werribee
  • Rangers: 28 January at Waverley, 4 February at Mulgrave
  • Twins: 21, 28 January and 4 February at Williamstown TBC

Contact your charter for more information.

Baseball Victoria is pleased to confirm VSBL Women’s Super Saturday will be held at Melbourne Ballpark on Saturday 11 March 2023.

This action-packed day will feature five grand finals across Women’s Division 1, 2, and 3.

The following weekend of 18-19 March will see Division 1 Firsts and Division 2 Firsts battle it out for grand final glory at the ballpark.

View all fixtures, results, and ladders HERE and make sure to follow VSBL on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all things Summer League.

The 2023 Australian Youth Championships are underway at Blacktown International Sportspark, with Victoria's U16 and U18 State Teams starting off strong following an impressive showcase.

U16: SA 6, Vic 4

In the U16 competition, Victoria put up a great effort but fell just short, finishing 6-4 behind South Australia. SA led 2-0 going into the fifth when Victoria tied it up on a double from Ty Daniels.

A back-and-forth battle ensued, with SA adding four more across the next two innings before Victoria staged a seventh-inning rally with two outs. Three straight singles from Devin Leahy, Daniels, and Andrew Land brought Victoria within two before the final out.

Victoria saw the ball well, racking up ten hits in the game. Brooklyn Riwaka, Land, and Daniels had two hits apiece while Leahy, Mitchell Langworthy, William Kent, and Jordan Ellis had one hit each. Leahy led the side with two stolen bases.

Robinson Smith, Riley Peoples, and Hudson Pallay took turns on the mound, striking out five in total.

U18: Vic 5, SA 3

It was a close battle in the U18s too, with Victoria holding on for a 5-3 victory over South Australia.

SA got on the board first before Victoria took a 2-1 lead in the third with RBIs from Lachlan Smith and Evan Maury.

They extended their lead by two in the fifth, which started with Jack Ratcliffe reaching on an error. Smith singled, Declan Speirs doubled, and Maury singled to make it a 4-1 ballgame.

Harper Rickard, Jayden Kim, and Smith singled in the sixth, bringing the score to 5-1. SA scored two in the bottom frame, but a double play got Victoria out of the pinch.

A strikeout, walk, and double play ended the game with Victoria in front 5-3. The team collected eight hits while giving up just two, with Smith going 3-for-3 and Maury recording multiple hits as well.

Starting pitcher Cooper Drummond threw three innings, giving up just one hit and a run with two strikeouts. Ryder Wilson and Alex Duske pitched in relief while Ryan Williams led the team defensively with 12 chances in an error-free game.

#AYC2023 Day 2

Victoria's U16 team has a doubleheader on Friday, first facing NSW Country at 10am, followed by Western Australia at 12:45pm. The U18 team takes on NSW Country at 3:30pm and then WA at 6:15pm.

View schedules, GameChanger, and livestream information below:

Stay tuned to Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates from Victoria’s #AYC2023 campaign.

The 2023 U16 & U18 Australian Youth Championships get underway this week, with our Victorian teams ready to represent on the national stage in Sydney. Check out team preview podcasts: U16 with Ben Laux and U18 with Marshall Skinner.

You can also view schedules, GameChanger, and livestream information below:

Please follow along on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates from Victoria’s #AYC2023 campaign. Best of luck to all our representatives taking part in this amazing opportunity!

Baseball Victoria is pleased to open applications for the 2023 BV Development Grants Program.

This round of funding is for Category 2 (winter clubs or associations) and will provide grants for activities and events aimed at driving participation and the growth of our sport at the grassroots level.

In our most recent round of funding, we proudly awarded over $28,000 in grants to 17 Summer League clubs in support of participation programs and outreach projects.

These grants are made possible through the Baseball Victoria Development Fund, which consists of annual contributions collected from member fees participating in T-ball, juniors and seniors.

As the membership grows, so do these funds, which will be distributed among chosen applicants for outreach activities designed to generate interest and grow baseball participation.

Activities may include come and try days, junior gala days, baseball equipment, female participation programs, All Abilities programs, club-driven school events and more.

Applications for Category 2 (winter clubs or associations) are open now through the end of January while Category 1 (Summer League clubs) will open in July.

“We look forward to receiving and reviewing grant applications as we strive to support our winter clubs and associations in attracting new members and increasing participation,” Baseball Victoria CEO Chet Gray said. “By putting this funding back into the baseball community, we can build a bigger and brighter future for baseball in Victoria.”

Please click HERE to learn more about BV Development Grants, including the program guidelines and application requirements. Applications for this round close Tuesday 31 January.

Baseball Victoria is pleased to announce the return of school holiday camps this month!

Led by Keli’i (Zee) Zablan and Aaron Whitefield, these camps are open to 12–14-year-olds who want to further develop their baseball skills through fun training activities and games.

The upcoming schedule includes:

  • Wednesday 18 January - U14 West Fun in the Sun Camp from 9am-1pm at Melbourne Ballpark
  • Thursday 19 January - U14 East Fun in the Sun Camp from 9am-1pm at Malvern Baseball Club

Each one-day camp is $80 per player, with a maximum of 20 kids per session.

"We're looking forward to another great year of school holiday fun and can't wait to give young baseballers a chance to improve their skills and make new friends," Zee said. "We have exciting camps planned and hope to see a strong turnout of junior players taking part in this beloved BV tradition."

Learn more and click HERE to register today. Spots are limited so don’t miss out!

As we enter the new year, we will be ramping up our umpire recruitment efforts to build a stronger umpiring fraternity for the future. Umpires are essential to the safety and integrity of our great game, and we need more officials to get involved and lead the way in gameday management.

It will take a team effort to increase our umpire numbers, which will in turn benefit clubs and ensure more games can be covered. As part of BV Umpire Recruitment, we are requesting three recommendations per club for potential umpires to join the BV Green Shirt Umpire Program.

You know your clubs best, and with your help, we can identify prospective umpires to participate in a basic umpiring course. They will be introduced to our umpire development pathway, with opportunities to become accredited and earn additional income.

Ideal candidates for the BV Green Shirt Umpire Program will demonstrate patience, respect, and passion, as well as an interest in officiating and game management. Recommendations are welcome for anyone 17 years and above, whether it be junior or senior players, club volunteers, parents, or spectators. BV Green Vest Program participants who have done a great job of helping out behind the plate are great candidates, although those new to umpiring are also welcome.

Here's how it works:

  1. Identify three candidates for the BV Green Shirt Umpire Program.
  2. Submit your recommendations online: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/greenshirtumpires
  3. Receive your free box of balls from BV! (maximum one box per club)

Recommendations are due by Wednesday 15 February 2023 to be eligible for a free box of balls.

Thank you in advance for your support of the BV Umpire Pathway and our recruitment initiatives. We look forward to receiving recommendations for the BV Green Shirt Umpire Program as we continue to expand umpire education and development.

Following the launch of our new Performance Pathway (PP), Baseball Victoria is pleased to open tryout registration for Futures U12/U14 East and West.

Tryouts will take place in late January for the 2023 Futures tier, which includes U12 and U14 players who are top performers for their age group at the club, Little League, and Junior League levels.

This Futures tier is open to U12 players (born 2011 and 2012) and U14 players (born 2009 and 2010). This pathway is a step beyond the existing charter program and offers high-performing players the chance to further develop their skills and pursue representative opportunities.

Tryout dates and locations:

  • Futures U12 East – Monday 23 January at Sandringham Baseball Club
  • Futures U12 West – Tuesday 24 January at Melbourne Ballpark
  • Futures U14 East – Monday 30 January at Sandringham Baseball Club
  • Futures U14 West – Tuesday 31 January at Melbourne Ballpark

Each tryout will be split into groups and follow this schedule:

  • Group 1 - registration 4:00pm, tryouts start 4:30pm, finish 6:30pm
  • Group 2 - registration 6:00pm, tryouts start 6:30pm, finish 8:30pm

Futures U12 program schedule:

  • East Squad @ Sandringham Baseball Club – Mondays
    • 13, 20, and 27 February
    • 6, 13, 20, and 27 March
    • 3 April
  • West Squad @ Melbourne Ballpark – Tuesdays
    • 14, 21, and 28 February
    • 7, 14, 21, and 28 March
    • 4 April

Futures U14 program schedule:

  • East Squad @ Sandringham Baseball Club – Fridays
    • 17, 24 February
    • 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March
    • 7 April
  • West Squad @ Melbourne Ballpark – Thursdays
    • 16, 23 February
    • 2, 9, 16, 23 March
    • 6 April

Futures Championships – East vs. West:

  • U14 – Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 April, venue TBA
  • U12 – Saturday 15 – 16 Sunday April, venue TBA

Sign up for tryouts HERE or view the Performance Pathway hub for more information.

Baseball Victoria is excited to announce the Victorian Women’s State Team which will represent on the national stage at the 2023 Australian Women’s Championship over Easter.

Victoria brought home a silver medal at women’s nationals this past year and will look to build on that success this coming April.

“We had fantastic trials with one of our largest women’s tryout groups representing 15 clubs. Many talented juniors and Barclay Cup representatives stepped up and tried out alongside our seasoned veterans, and it was great to see such strong interest across the board,” BV Women’s Head Coach Samantha Hamilton said. “We have selected a very strong team to represent at nationals, as well as two Emerging Pathway players who will train with the team leading up to the tournament.”

The Victorian Women’s State Team last won nationals in 2019, and the goal of a gold medal finish is shared among the coaches, players and supporters.

“Thank you to everyone who tried out and congratulations to our 2023 Victorian Women’s State Team,” BV CEO Chet Gray said. “We look forward to the next few months of training and preparation, and we can’t wait to watch the best of women’s baseball as nationals get underway.”

Stay tuned for more tournament updates coming soon.

2023 Victorian Women’s State Team

  • Abbey Kelly
  • Abbey McLellan
  • Allie Bebbere
  • Gabby Bevan
  • Jamie Bastian
  • Jasmine Bentley
  • Jessica Brown
  • Jessica Johnson
  • Lilian Bell-Tanner
  • Lili Cavanagh
  • Lilly Simpson
  • Maddi Weller
  • Maddy Patrick
  • Nyah O’Brien
  • Ruby Dale
  • Shae Lillywhite

Emerging Pathway Players

  • Felicity Clissold
  • Kira Jansen

Coaching staff:

  • Samantha Hamilton (head coach)
  • Stephen Black (assistant coach)
  • Jarryd Rogers (assistant coach)
  • Ursula Howard (assistant coach/EO)

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