School Sport Victoria has opened Team Vic registrations for 18 Years & Under Mixed Baseball.

This representative program provides a development platform for Victorian students to challenge themselves against Australia’s best school-aged athletes at the annual School Sport Australia (SSA) Championships.

Read the full release HERE and learn more about the trial process HERE. Registration closes 2 February 2023.

It was a better weekend weather-wise for baseball with seniors, juniors, and masters taking the field. Check out results below and don't forget to follow VSBL on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates.

The latest fixtures, results, and standings can be viewed HERE.

As a reminder, all players, coaches, and volunteers must register to be covered by insurance – please click HERE to access club registration links if you haven’t already.

Women's Week 9

Springvale held on for a 9-8 win over Doncaster in Women’s Division 1 while Essendon finished 14-4 in front of Footscray.

In Women's Division 2, Doncaster picked up a 6-2 win at Footscray as Essendon scored 15 runs and shut out Geelong. Newport recorded a 27-1 victory at North Western while Melbourne beat the second Rams team 13-4.

Malvern added runs in each inning for a 19-7 victory against Waverley Black in Women's Division 3 East. Research Lower Plenty staged a late comeback but fell just short with Waverley Red winning 8-7. Preston got in the win column with a 14-6 outing at Upwey Ferntree Gully.

A busy day at the plate in Women's Division 3 South ended with an 11-all draw between Moorabbin and St Kilda. Pakenham pulled ahead of Chelsea 8-5 and South East Warriors remain undefeated for another week after winning 9-6 at Springvale.

In Women's Division 3 West, Werribee scored the winning run in the final frame for a 25-24 victory vs. Newport. Geelong is still undefeated after overpowering North Western 16-2. Fitzroy also kept up the perfect record with an 18-2 performance at Essendon while Port Melbourne won 16-1 at Mitchell Majors.

Seniors Week 9

Division 1 Firsts: An eight-run first inning set the scene for Moorabbin's 14-9 win over Geelong while Sunshine beat Mulgrave 12-8. Upwey Ferntree Gully won 7-2 at Malvern and Essendon came away from Melbourne with a 12-4 victory. Blackburn shut out Sandringham 6-0 and Waverley came back to draw 5-5 with Berwick.

Division 2 Firsts: Werribee got the job done 14-6 vs. Newport as a back-and-forth battle between Fitzroy and Bonbeach ended with the Bluejays up 11-10. Port Melbourne snuck past Doncaster 4-3 while St Kilda won 21-3 at North Western. Cheltenham finished 25-6 over Preston and Ormond Glenhuntly won 8-3 at Williamstown.

Division 3 Firsts: Footscray picked up an 11-3 victory against Port Melbourne and Sandringham overpowered Chelsea 16-6. Mornington and Essendon finished 5-5.

Division 4 East: Research Lower Plenty Maroon won 15-5 against the Gold side while Waverley Black shut out Monash 10-0. Waverley Red scored 15 runs and gave up just one to Blackburn. Melbourne Red won 12-7 at Research Black.

Division 4 North: Mitchell Majors' undefeated streak continued with an 8-2 win at Newport while Fitzroy Maroon won 11-2 at Footscray. Greensborough got the job done 13-2 at North Coburg.

Division 4 South: Mornington shut out Upwey Ferntree Gully Gold 7-0 and South East Warriors held on for a 5-3 win at St Kilda. Pakenham Black beat Upwey FTG Black 7-6 and Pakenham White pulled ahead late for a 6-3 win at Springvale.

Masters Week 9

In Masters 38+ East, undefeated Upwey Ferntree Gully Black won 12-3 at Monash University/Ormond Glenhuntly while Melbourne beat Blackburn 7-2. Waverley kept up the pressure in a 9-2 win against Ormond GH and Upwey FTG Gold did the same, outlasting Research 6-2.

Essendon Bombers' win streak continued with a 16-3 outing vs. Werribee in Masters 38+ North West. Newport won 17-4 against Sunshine White and Port Melbourne finished 6-2 in front of Williamstown. Sunshine Blue pulled ahead late for a 10-4 victory at Pivot City. Essendon Jets broke through in the seventh for a 6-4 result against Fitzroy.

In Masters 38+ South, Cheltenham cruised to a 10-1 win against Chelsea as Mornington beat Bonbeach White 18-5. Bonbeach Blue ended up 7-1 at Pakenham/Berwick and a battle of the two Springvale teams saw the Tomatoes top the Bigcats 11-2.

Blackburn remains undefeated in Masters 45+ after winning 9-3 over Melbourne while Sandringham picked up a 12-7 victory at Malvern.

Juniors Week 8

U14 East Metro: A high-scoring game between Cheltenham and Sandringham ended with the Rustlers up 17-16. Doncaster also picked up a narrow win 9-8 vs. Upwey Ferntree Gully. Bonbeach/Chelsea got on the board first but Pakenham came back to win 13-8. Melbourne beat Berwick/Mulgrave 20-13 and Waverley won 24-8 at Malvern.

U14 West Metro: Essendon scored in every inning on the way to a 15-7 win vs. Sunshine while Research Lower Plenty held on for a 14-12 victory over Newport Footscray. Port Melbourne picked up a 19-7 win at North Western.

U14 East State: Waverley remains undefeated after a 9-4 victory over Malvern, while Essendon's streak also continued with a 14-4 win at Upwey FTG. Chelsea beat Melbourne 14-2 as Blackburn and Sandringham drew with six runs apiece.

U14 West State: Research won 17-4 vs. Sunshine as Essendon held off Newport's rally for an 8-5 victory. Geelong had the edge in a 14-8 contest at Werribee.

U16 Metro: Essendon beat Werribee 3-2 and North Western won 20-8 vs. Blackburn/Doncaster. Sandringham scored 17 and gave up just one to Fitzroy Blue while Williamstown won 24-9 over Fitzroy Maroon. Research/Preston won 13-2 at Malvern and Waverley got the job done 18-5 at Port Melbourne.

U16 State: Geelong came back to beat Newport 11-10 as Research/Preston prevailed 13-3 vs. Doncaster. Williamstown edged Waverley 4-3 and Sandringham overpowered Moorabbin 14-4.

U18 Metro: Cheltenham departed Doncaster with a 10-4 win while Essendon picked up a 14-5 victory at Mulgrave. Pakenham managed an 11-10 victory despite a strong rally from Sandringham as St Kilda beat Sunshine 19-4.

U18 State: Essendon won 9-1 vs. Newport and Research Preston prevailed 12-2 against Melbourne. Sunshine's rally fell just short as Werribee won 10-7. Sandringham won 14-4 at Malvern and Bonbeach Moorabbin ended up 6-2 over Waverley. A back-and-forth contest ended in a 10-all draw for Blackburn Upwey FTG and Geelong.

Under 12s Week 7

U12 A State East: Blackburn started strong and finished 13-8 in front of Waverley. Cheltenham/Moorabbin beat Sandringham 7-4 and Melbourne won 17-5 vs. Bonbeach. Chelsea picked up a 16-4 win at Malvern.

U12 A State West: Essendon and Research Lower Plenty were busy on the bases as the Bombers won 20-10. Port Melbourne rallied late but Geelong put the game out of reach 8-4. Research Lower Plenty Maroon prevailed 9-4 vs. Newport.

U12 B East: Chelsea pulled in front of St Kilda 15-11, with the same score in Melbourne's victory over Sandringham. Springvale beat Berwick 16-11.

U12 B West: Preston had a good day at the plate winning 18-6 against Research Blue while Essendon held off Newport Red in a fun 19-14 game. Fitzroy Maroon finished in front of Williamstown 14-6.

U12 Baycats: Geelong Lake Monsters held on for a 14-12 win vs. Firefrogs as Riverdogs came back to draw with the Mudhens 8-8.

Eastern Athletics Metro A: There were three shutouts as Blackburn Black won 12-0 vs. Greenhills Monty Black, Malvern Blue beat Doncaster Green 7-0, and Melbourne won 9-0 vs. Monty White. Blackburn Grey came away with a 7-4 victory against the White team as Ormond Glenhuntly won 12-1 at Doncaster Gold. Upwey tied it up late for a 1-1 draw with Malvern Red.

Eastern Athletics Metro B Gold: Blackburn battled back for a 13-10 win vs. Melbourne White as Malvern Red edged Melbourne Blue 15-12. Melbourne Stars prevailed 27-24 at Malvern Blue and Ormond Glenhuntly went 23-13 vs. Melbourne Red.

Eastern Athletics Metro B Green: Waverley Blackcats won 21-14 over Upwey FTG White while the Tigers Gold team won 29-16 at Doncaster. Waverley Wildcats won 20-12 at Upwey FTG Black. A Waverley battle saw the Panthers come back for a 15-14 win over the Cougars.

Southern Mariners Intermediate: Chelsea scored 20 runs and gave up just one to Cheltenham. Sandringham won 12-8 vs. Bonbeach/Chelsea and Moorabbin edged Ormond Glenhuntly 11-8.

Baseball Victoria is pleased to open trial registration for the Victorian Women’s State Team, which will compete at the 2023 Australian Women’s Championship next April.

“We will be doing everything we can to go one step further at next year’s nationals and bring the cup back to Victoria,” BV Women’s Head Coach Samantha Hamilton said. “We look forward to trials and the selection process as we work to build a strong team and make the most of an amazing opportunity to represent Victoria on the national stage.”

Selection trial dates and locations are set for:

• Saturday 10 December, 9am-11am @ Doncaster Baseball Club
• Thursday 15 December, 6pm-8pm @ Melbourne Ballpark (pitchers/catchers)
• Saturday 17 December, 9am-11am @ Doncaster Baseball Club

All interested players are encouraged to register for trials HERE.

Competing players must be 15 years of age prior to the commencement of the championship (April 2023 over Easter holidays, dates and location TBC). Please note the expected cost will be min $3,000 per person.

Victorian Emerging Talent Selections

Once the final team selection process is completed next month, the coaching staff will invite an additional number of players to be part of a 2023 Victorian Emerging Talent train-on squad.

These players (number to be determined once registrations are received and trials are complete) will be invited to train with the Victorian Women’s State Team through to the national championships.

Friendship Players

While the Victorian Emerging Talent selections should form the core of Friendship Player options, please note the following eligibility for Friendship Players:

As per the BA Technical Norms item 13.19. In order to be eligible to become a friendship player for another state, players must have registered and trialled unsuccessfully for their respective home state. Players who choose NOT to trial for their respective home states will be ineligible to be considered as friendship players.

Register Now - 2023 Victorian Women's State Team Trials

Best of luck to all players and teams participating in next week’s School Sport Victoria Baseball Year 7 & 8 Boys/Mixed State Finals! This will be the first time in three years the finals have been held after COVID cancellations in 2020 and 2021.

Please see the links below for updated event details and draws:

• Year 8 Boys/Mixed State Finals - Tuesday 29 November
• Year 7 Boys/Mixed State Finals - Wednesday 30 November

We had some more washouts this weekend but still plenty of baseball action. Thanks to all our clubs and grounds crew for their efforts to get games in despite the rain!

Make sure to follow VSBL on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, while fixtures, results, and standings can be viewed HERE.

As a reminder, all players, coaches, and volunteers must register to be covered by insurance – please click HERE to access club registration links if you haven’t already.

Women's Week 8

Springvale won 25-1 at Footscray in Women’s Division 1 while a close one between Essendon and Doncaster ended with the Bombers up 10-9.

In Women's Division 2, ladder leader Springvale got the job done once again, winning 29-1 at Newport 2. The other Rams side picked up a 24-2 win at Footscray. Melbourne recorded a 20-1 result vs. North Western as Doncaster beat Geelong 12-3.

In Women's Division 3 East, Waverley Red kept things moving on the way to a 16-4 win at Preston. Research Lower Plenty outlasted Waverley Black 8-4 as Malvern scored in every inning for a 13-6 victory at Upwey Ferntree Gully.

South East Warriors remain undefeated in Women's Division 3 South after a 13-4 victory over Pakenham. St Kilda came back for a 12-3 win against Springvale and Moorabbin overpowered Cheltenham 15-8.

Port Melbourne shut out Essendon 17-0 in Women's Division 3 West while Fitzroy stayed unbeaten with a 21-4 performance vs. Newport. Geelong also maintained a perfect record after an 8-2 result at Mitchell Majors, while Alfredton hung on for a 13-12 win at Werribee. North Western pulled in front for a 14-10 win over Williamstown.

Seniors Week 8

Division 1 Firsts: Sandringham held the lead until the final frame when Moorabbin rallied for a 5-4 win. Melbourne overpowered Mulgrave 18-2 and Geelong narrowly beat Upwey Ferntree Gully 11-10.

Division 2 Firsts: Newport broke through with a run in the ninth for a 1-0 victory at Port Melbourne. Doncaster won 15-6 over Preston and St Kilda claimed a 6-3 victory vs. Bonbeach. North Western held on for a 7-6 win against Ormond Glenhuntly.

Division 3 Firsts: Pakenham got the job done, finishing 4-2 in front of Footscray.

Division 4 East: Melbourne Red scored 16 runs and gave up just one to Doncaster while Melbourne Blue battled hard for an 11-10 win against Research Lower Plenty Gold. Waverley Red beat Waverley Black 11-10 and Research Lower Plenty Maroon won 11-4 over Blackburn. Monash University won 7-6 against Research Lower Plenty Black.

Division 4 North: A back-and-forth battle ended with Greensborough up 11-7 at Newport.

Division 4 South: Pakenham White outlasted Chelsea White 8-5 while Pakenham Black scored six late runs to earn a 7-4 victory vs. St Kilda.

Masters Week 8

In Masters 38+ East, Upwey Ferntree Gully Black shut out Research Lower Plenty 10-0 while the Gold Tigers lost 11-5 to Melbourne. Blackburn racked up runs in a 15-3 victory at Ormond Glenhuntly.

Masters 38+ North West saw Werribee win 10-7 over Pivot City as Williamstown overpowered Sunshine White 21-2.

In Masters 38+ South, Bonbeach Blue scored late for a 6-2 win vs. Cheltenham. Pakenham/Berwick opened with seven runs on the way to a 16-7 win at Bonbeach White.

Juniors Week 7

U14 East Metro: Bonbeach/Chelsea played Doncaster on the Melbourne Ballpark back diamond, winning 16-5. A neck-and-neck race ended with Melbourne up 12-11 over Cheltenham.

U14 West Metro: Essendon overpowered Research Lower Plenty 16-11 as North Western outlasted Sunshine 16-6.

U14 East State: Moorabbin came back to win 10-4 against Sandringham while Melbourne beat Blackburn 7-4. Waverley picked up a 7-2 victory at Chelsea.

U16 Metro: Research Lower Plenty/Preston scored 19 runs and kept Fitzroy Blue off the board while Port Melbourne won 13-3 vs. Williamstown.

U18 State: Essendon improved to 3-3 with a 7-0 victory at Melbourne.

Under 12s Week 6

U12 A State East: Chelsea jumped on the board early to secure an 8-3 win vs. Waverley.

U12 A State West: The Baycats were busy on the bases as Geelong won 21-7 against Research Lower Plenty Gold. Research Maroon won 14-7 vs. Port Melbourne and Newport got the job done 15-5 at Sunshine.

Under 12 B West: Preston came away with an 18-10 win over Williamstown.

U12 Baycats: Geelong Riverdogs won 8-5 over Lake Monsters and Firefrogs beat Mudhens 15-6.

Eastern Athletics Metro A: Blackburn Black recorded a 6-5 win against Blackburn Grey, while Blackburn White shut out Doncaster Green 10-0. Malvern Blue came back for a 3-2 win vs. Upwey Ferntree Gully and Ormond Glenhuntly picked up a 13-4 victory over Greenhills Monty White.

Eastern Athletics Metro B Gold: Melbourne Blue finished 18-12 in front of Malvern Blue while Melbourne Red held on for a 14-13 win at Blackburn. Ormond Glenhuntly scored 30 and gave up 18 to Melbourne Stars as Malvern Red won 19-11 at Melbourne White.

Eastern Athletics Metro B Green: Upwey Ferntree Gully Gold pulled ahead of Waverley Blackcats 24-22 while Upwey FTG Black won 24-16 at Doncaster. Waverley Cougars bounced back for a 14-12 victory at Upwey FTG White as another Waverley matchup saw the Wildcats win 25-14 over the Panthers.

Southern Mariners Intermediate: Moorabbin snuck past Sandringham 7-6 as Bonbeach/Chelsea finished 15-10 in front of Cheltenham. Chelsea shut out Cheltenham White 20-0.

Maribyrnong Sports Academy is hiring a head baseball coach to lead and deliver quality coaching and support for junior student-athletes within a sports specialist environment.

The part-time role (5+ hours per week) will lead the MSA Baseball Program and report to the Senior Manager - Sports Programs with help from a team of highly skilled support staff for student-athletes academic, athletic, and personal development.

The role of head baseball coach includes the following:

• To develop and deliver a high-performance baseball program for student-athletes (Years 7 - 12) which complements and supports Baseball Australia Talent Pathway programs
• Implementation and management of individual development plans (IDPs) for all student-athletes
• To support student-athletes in balancing their sporting aspirations and their education (with the aim of all baseball student-athletes completing their VCE)
• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships and communication with all stakeholders (MSA staff, external clubs/coaches, parents, cubs, Baseball Victoria, etc)
• Manage and mentor assistant coaches who jointly deliver the program as required
• Monitor new developments in the field of coaching and sports science specific to baseball and implement where appropriate.
• Set and enforce minimum standards for the program which are consistent with the overall cultural expectations for all MSA student-athletes
• Create an environment of continuous improvement in athletes and coaches within the program
• Collaborate with MSA Support Services and Sports Science staff to ensure best outcomes for student-athletes
• Lead the baseball trial process for prospective MSA student-athletes (Year 7 - 12)
• Ensure the welfare of the athletes is maintained by making them aware of available support
• Encourage a harmonious group environment by liaising with all team members, other coaches, the college and parents.

Key Selection Criteria includes:

1. Demonstrated experience in coaching, monitoring and assessing athlete learning and development
2. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform coaching practice and providing feedback on athlete learning growth and achievement
3. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
4. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships
5. Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with College/Academy values
6. Demonstrated personal and professional abilities to develop talented/emerging or elite baseball athletes within the system

Essential Requirements: Working with Children/Working with Vulnerable People Check

Desirable Criteria: Minimum Baseball Australia Coach Certification B (C certification level desirable)

Application instructions: please complete the application process HERE providing a cover letter, CV including 3 references with valid mobile phone numbers, and a brief response to the selection criteria. Attach your cover letter, resume, and key selection criteria responses as one PDF file only.

If you would like further information regarding the position, please contact Tania Paterson, Senior Manager - Sports Programs via email (Tania.Paterson@education.vic.gov.au) or phone (0414 590 791).

Applications close Monday 28 November 2022.

Baseball Victoria is excited to launch the BV Green Vest Program as part of our umpire development pathway.

All summer clubs have received four brightly coloured green vests featuring Baseball Victoria Volunteer Umpire across the back. Beginner umpires at the club level should wear these vests to identify them as “in training” and help build greater understanding among players, parents, spectators and coaches.

We are looking forward to seeing these green vests in action and encourage clubs to tag us in photos on social media so we can share them.

As a reminder, all clubs are asked to step up to the plate and recommend at least three players or individuals for the BV Umpire Community Coach Program. We need to build our base and upskill current members to ensure a new generation of umpires can come through our pathway. Please submit your recommendations HERE.

View more umpire information and resources on our website, including umpire expressions of interest and the BV Umpire Pathways Program.

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begins on 25 November and ends on 10 December. This year’s theme is ‘Respect Women: Call it Out’.

Sport at all levels plays a key role in influencing positive behaviours and attitudes around gender equality, respectful relationships and the prevention of gendered violence that reaches far beyond sport into the wider community.

That’s why Baseball Victoria is pleased to join Sport and Recreation Victoria and fellow sport organisations in supporting this campaign and the 16 Days of Activism initiative.

We encourage clubs and baseballers to show their support and get involved by checking out online resources and spreading the word.