Girls, let’s play ball!
Register for Pony Girls League or Pony Girls Futures by Saturday 30 September and receive a free cooling cloth, just in time for an awesome summer of baseball fun! Our Pony Girls competition offers all females of League Age 13 to 16 the opportunity to play in a "league of their own" (age cutoff of 31 August in the year after the season has finished applies). 17 yo's who are not registered with a club are also encouraged to participate. We also offer Pony Girls Futures for female players aged 10-13 to grow and develop their skills in an all-girl environment. 9-year-olds not otherwise playing baseball are also welcome to join. Learn more and register today: https://www.baseballwa.com.au/pony-girls.html Baseball WA and Carine Cats Baseball Club are excited to bring the second annual Barclay Cup to Australia’s West Coast, made possible through support from the City of Stirling.
The junior girls’ tournament will run from 1-7 October at Carine Regional Open Space, with eight teams from around the country taking part in an action-packed week of baseball for young girls aged 13-16. Local teams West Coast Gold and Blue Rays will compete for tournament glory, playing alongside teams from New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria. The West Coast Gold Rays took out the first-ever Barclay Cup held on the Gold Coast in 2022, and will be looking to go back-to-back, this time on home turf. “After a fantastic inaugural tournament last year, we are so excited to have the 2023 Barclay Cup on the West Coast,” Baseball WA CEO Lachlan Dale said. “Our West Coast Rays can’t wait to make amazing memories playing against girls from across the country, and we are thankful to City of Stirling for all the support in bringing this national event to the home of the Carine Cats Baseball Club.” City of Stirling CEO Stuart Jardine PSM said the City was excited to support the national tournament through its sponsorship program and to see national-level baseball come to Stirling. “The 2023 Barclay Cup will increase visitation to the area, with the majority of the expected 500 competitors and supporters travelling from interstate,” Mr Jardine said. “The event will also help highlight the importance of participation in sport. “It is great to see that female participation in sport is on the increase. Top level tournaments like the Barclay Cup will continue to inspire more girls to get involved and play sport.” The Barclay Cup was named in honour of talented West Australian sportswoman Jacinda Barclay, who passed away in 2020. Her love of the game and infectious team spirit live on in the next generation of female baseballers. Visitors to Stirling are eligible for various accommodation offers available on the City of Stirling website, go to https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/accommodation For the latest updates and game details, go to the Barclay Cup Facebook page. Baseball WA is excited to announce the Under 16 & Under 18 State Team coaches ahead of tryouts in early October.
Kurt Russell will serve as head coach for the U16 team, with Aaron Ottoway, Gerard Prosper, and Raleigh Pelkonen as assistant coaches. Leigh Moyle has been appointed head coach of the U18 team alongside assistant coaches Daniel Calverley, Brandon Migro, and Stuart Howell. “Congratulations to our 2024 WA State Team coaching staff, who we know will do a fantastic job of leading our athletes on the field and setting them up for success on the national stage,” Baseball WA CEO Lachlan Dale said. “Thank you to these experienced coaches for stepping up to the plate to support our U16 & U18 State Teams. The 2024 Australian Youth Championships will kick off another big year of baseball and encourage players to make the most of this exciting opportunity.” The tournaments are slated for early January, with dates and venue TBA by Baseball Australia. WA State Teams will have their sights set on championship glory after a silver medal finish in both age groups at #AYC2023. “Coming off the back of a 2nd place finish last campaign, we are looking to go one step further this time around,” Kurt Russell said. “We believe the U16 talent pool is extremely deep, and we are looking forward to the selection process and upcoming tournament prep as we work towards putting the pieces together for a potential championship run.” The WA State Team Program offers an amazing opportunity for players who can compete and excel in a high-pressure environment. “Utilising the experience of the coaching staff that we have assembled, they will be put through a program that will have them ready to take on the rest of the country in early 2024,” Leigh Moyle said. “I'm excited to see the players grow within this program and take those developed skills into nationals and go one step better than last year." Expressions of interest are now open for players who want to try out. Please click on the links below to register: Baseball WA - 16 State Team Baseball WA - 18 State Team Registrations will close on Wednesday 27 September and trials will commence in early October with further details to come for players that register. Please note these are the last years of each age group that are eligible: U16 - 2008 and U18 - 2006. Competing players must be under the specified age for the particular program being staged at 31 December of the preceding year. Example: Under 16 players who turn 16 on 31 December is not eligible, whereas a player who turns 16 on 1 January is eligible for the Under 16 AYC. The aim of the Western Australian Baseball Scorers and Statisticians Association (WABSSA) is to educate scorers and potential scorers of baseball by providing experienced accredited scorers with clinics available at all levels.
==WHAT TO BRING== GameChanger Clinic: fully charged iPad/tablet (Wi-Fi not needed) Level Clinic: copy of Official Baseball Rules (OBR), and please bring your pen/pencils. Cost: there is a $2 charge per person for members and $5 for non-members attending and if you would like the manual for your level the cost is an additional $4. LOCATION: please refer to each session for venue information. Click HERE for details and to register. Baseball WA is excited to announce a new partnership with Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, which will be the naming rights partner for our Indigenous Round this season.
Derbarl Yerrigan Indigenous Round will take place in February 2024, bringing baseballers together in support of the Aboriginal community. “Thank you to Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service for their support and this exciting opportunity to build stronger relationships with the Indigenous community,” Baseball WA CEO Lachlan Dale said. “We are eager to do our part to increase awareness of the comprehensive primary health care services, Derbarl delivers to Aboriginal people and families across Perth metro with a particular focus on the Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program, the Derbarl Wugen Wal-Yan that raises awareness of the impacts of vaping and smoking on our health with a focus to reduce rates." “We encourage all our clubs and members to get involved and engage throughout the Indigenous Round and its community connection.” More details for Derbarl Yerrigan Indigenous Round will be released shortly. Learn more about Derbarl Yerrigan Health Services and their valuable work in the community: www.dyhs.org.au/ and Facebook. |
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