West Coast Rays is Baseball WA's franchise in the Down Under Winter Classic (DUWC).
The 2023 event will take place on the Gold Coast QLD - 1st July to 8 July.
Teams will be chosen based on the age divisions outlined below. Players who will not be going to any of the Little League National Championship tournaments in any age division are eligible for nomination. Any player who does not play in the WA State Championship tournaments may also nominate however will only be considered if places on teams are available.
Once players are selected in their charter team for the 2023 tournaments (on or after Feb 1), all details about the West Coast Rays will be provided to them. All players who wish to be considered are encouraged to nominate in advance, regardless of opinion of whether their state championship team is likely to advance to the nationals. Players who do advance to nationals will automatically have their nomination deleted.
Specifically, teams will be chosen as follows (DOB range) - (updated 13/9/22): 2023 AGE DIVISIONS 18s - 1 May 04 - 30 April 06 16s - 1 May 06 - 30 April 08 14s - 1 May 08 - 30 April 10 12s - 1 May 10 - 30 April 12 10s - 1 May 12 - 30 April 14 - machine pitch
Players will pay a tournament levy (see below) which will include the following (to be confirmed for 2023): Tournament Information - CLICK HERE Inclusions & Merchandise - CLICK HERE
Costs - for budgeting purpose the approx cost per player will be $3,200 to BWA and $1,400 to DUWC. Players will pay two levies - one to DUWC. These payment are made directly to DUWC through their website. - one to BWA to cover flights, accommodation, ground transport, food allowance and sundries for all players and team personnel - this will be $100 on selection and the remaining amount prior to the tournament (BWA will provide an invoice).
