Baseball Australia chief executive officer Cam Vale was joined by Victorian Minister for Sport Mr. John Eren at Essendon Baseball Club on Wednesday, as the Victorian government committed $100,000 to the Chris Lane Memorial Field project.
This project will deliver a dedicated junior field for baseball, softball and t-ball complete with natural turf, drainage, fencing and seating to meet little league baseball standards.
"This is an important recognition piece to honour Chris, his family and his connection to the sport of baseball," Vale said.
"On behalf of Baseball Australia, we would like to acknowledge our gratitude to Major League Baseball who championed this project in 2014 as well as Essendon Baseball Club President Tony Cornish for his tireless work and unwavering commitment to this project."
Chris Lane's life was tragically cut short in August 2013.
This project will deliver a dedicated junior field for baseball, softball and t-ball complete with natural turf, drainage, fencing and seating to meet little league baseball standards.
"This is an important recognition piece to honour Chris, his family and his connection to the sport of baseball," Vale said.
"On behalf of Baseball Australia, we would like to acknowledge our gratitude to Major League Baseball who championed this project in 2014 as well as Essendon Baseball Club President Tony Cornish for his tireless work and unwavering commitment to this project."
Chris Lane's life was tragically cut short in August 2013.
“Growing numbers of boys and girls, men and women are signing up to play baseball at local clubs like the Essendon Baseball Club, however many are struggling with inadequate facilities,” Minister Eren said.
“These new junior baseball field facilities will provide more opportunities for Essendon juniors to get active and play the sport they love.”