Baseball WA's "Older Aged Pathways", known as Diamond League, caters for players aged 17 to 23 years old and who therefore are too old for the Little League pathways. These pathways provide additional benefits and experiences that assist with player retention and personal growth and development through additional competition and tournament play coupled with high quality coaching and support programs.

GOALS

• Increase the percentage of junior players transitioning into seniors by providing beneficial pathway opportunities.
• Keep players keen to improve and develop their games.
• Surround the cohort with quality coaching and support services.
• Focus on players who have exited or not been involved in professional or college baseball including ABL and the Heat Futures program.
• Provide cohort with more game time against quality opposition including progressing to national and international events.

STRUCTURE

• WA to be split into four zones
• Each zone shall be run by a BWA –appointed General Manager
• Players shall play for the zone team that their club is aligned to
• Players from Regional WA can "cameo" for the team of their choice
• Teams will play 10 games (9 round robin plus one final) - Wednesday nights at Baseball Park from October through December.
• Players shall register their interest (link below) and will be advised by their GM if they have been selected in the squad

TOURNAMENT PATHWAYS

• The winning team shall represent WA at the National Super League Championship
• An all-star team of Under 19's will represent WA at the Palomino - Asia Pacific tournament dates TBA (usually first week of July) - winner goes on to play in Texas in late July.

ZONES
1. Far North Metro - Alkimos, North Coast, Wanneroo, Carine
2. North Central Metro - West Stirling, Balcatta, Wembley, UWA, Perth, Morley
3. South West Metro - Braves, Kwinana, Peel, Rockingham, Yangebup, South Perth, Willetton, Secret Harbour, Kardinya
4. South East Metro - Swan Districts, Gosnells, Kalamunda, Kelmscott, Roleystone, Vic Park-Belmont, Byford

REGISTER HERE
 
GENERAL MANAGERS
Each zone shall be run by a General Manager.
 
Core Duties:

• Work with the PPM on developing a zone specific budget annually.
• Ensure clear communication with coaches and players on team schedules and expectations.
• Appoint team coaches as needed and within budget.
• Purchase any items required within budget and ensure all tangible assets are securely stored.
• Handle all operational aspects relating to team games and training.
• Work with team coaches and Baseball WA staff on developing a Talent ID program in concert with the “BWA Way”.
• Ensure all players and coaches have signed the necessary contracts and codes and ensure these are emailed to the PPM.
• Send newsworthy content including photos to media@baseballwa.asn.au – weekly during pre-season / season – monthly off-season. Content to include GameChanger data/story content (accessed from scorers) 

Zone	General Manager	Email	Mobile
Far North Metro ​Pelicans	Darren McDonald	dtmcd@iinet.net.au	0414264285
North-Central Metro ​Falcons	Jonathan Hart (acting)	pdo@baseballwa.asn.au	0450460235
South-West Metro Stingrays	Guy Bellair	gmbellair@yahoo.com	0406121625
South-East Metro Scorpions	Jes Fitzgerald	jes_fitzgerald@hotmail.com	0421213800