Baseball Queensland is gearing up for an action-packed weekend as the Futures League continues to roll out, with the Open Women’s competition kicking off this Friday night and both the U16 and U18 competitions starting on Sunday.
The Futures League Open Women’s competition is set to start this Friday, 16th August, at Beenleigh Hawks Baseball Club. Teams are selected from players aged 15-30, with each team allowed two out-of-age players, creating a dynamic mix of experience and youthful energy. Matches will be played on five consecutive Friday nights, with the season concluding on 13th September.
On Sunday, the spotlight will shift to the U16 and U18 divisions, where some of Queensland’s most promising young baseball stars will take the field. Both the U16 and U16 Emerging teams will play at Runcorn Indians Baseball Club, while the U18 teams will compete at Redlands Rays. The Sunday matches promise to be filled with intense competition and outstanding displays of athleticism as these young athletes push themselves to new heights.
Baseball Queensland encourages all fans, friends, and family to come out and support these athletes as they embark on this exciting chapter of their baseball journey. The Futures League is not just about competition; it’s about building the future of baseball in Queensland.
Baseball Queensland Adopts New National Player Transfer Policy
Baseball Australia has announced the release of a new national player transfer policy, and Baseball Queensland is swiftly aligning with these new guidelines, rendering BQ’s previous policy redundant.
Download the full Little League Australia Document HERE. Page 4 of the Little League Australia Document states below:
PLAYER TRANSFERS
A player is free to join any club at the start of their baseball journey regardless of the residential area that the club is situated in relative to the player’s residential status. However, from time to time, players will want to move clubs and at times this will be to a club for which they will be deemed to be playing “out of area” – meaning that the club they wish to play for is in a different league boundary area to their residential qualification under the LLI rules.
In these cases, the following must apply:
– The player must apply for and be granted a clearance from the player’s original club.
– The executed clearance form (or summary worksheet) shall be submitted to BA/LLI and the clearance shall only be complete once approval has been granted by the Charter Committee in Williamsport. The clearance form must contain details about why the player has requested the clearance.
– Such players shall then be deemed to be “redshirted” and cannot play in any Tournament (“AllStar”) team for that season – this is an LLI requirement and cannot be waived.
This alignment with Baseball Australia’s national policy simplifies the transfer process and ensures consistency across all regions, enhancing fairness and transparency in the sport.
Inspired by the Paris Olympics and dreaming of representing Australia on the world stage? Here’s your chance to make it happen!
Australia is gearing up for the Baseball5 (B5) World Cup, set to take place in Hong Kong this October. We are on the lookout for talented individuals to join our national team for this exciting competition.
Baseball5 is the newest, fastest, and most exhilarating game in the sporting world, and we want you to be part of the action! Whether you’re a seasoned baseball player or simply have a passion for fast-paced sports, this is your opportunity to shine. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and dedication to the game.
*Save the Date* Queensland Trials Date: Thursday, 22nd August Location: Brisbane (TBA) Time: 5:30 PM Eligibility: Players must be over 18 years old
For more details on Baseball5 and to get a glimpse of the game, watch this introduction video: Baseball5 Overview.
To learn more about the Baseball5 World Cup, visit the official event page: B5 World Cup 2024. For further inspiration, check out this video: World Cup Highlights.
Don’t miss this chance to represent Australia and be part of a groundbreaking sport. We look forward to seeing you at the trials!\
Baseball Queensland is excited to announce that Ehlerth Electrical has renewed their partnership with the 2024 Futures League pathway programs.
The Futures League is a level competition that is designed to create pathways into the next level of baseball for aspiring players to play at a higher level whether that be domestic or overseas. Ehlerth Electrical has been a great supporter for Baseball in Queensland and providing electrical services in the baseball community.
Ehlerth Electrical is a Queensland based electrical solutions provider that strives to provide the highest quality workmanship and service. We are a hard-working and committed team of Master Electricians who pride ourselves on our job execution and our understanding of various electrical fields. We have a genuine focus on customer service which is reflected in all aspects of our business.
For more information on Futures League, visit: Futures League
Baseball Queensland is excited to announce that Ready Towing has renewed their partnership with the 2024 Futures League pathway programs.
The Futures League is a level competition that is designed to create pathways into the next level of baseball for aspiring players to play at a higher level whether that be domestic or overseas. Ready Towing has been a great supporter for Baseball in Queensland and providing towing services in the baseball community.
Ready Towing fleet of dedicated services offer towing services for different kinds of vehicles and situations. The fleet of tow trucks in depots located in strategic locations in Brisbane can cater to your towing needs wherever you are at any time. The trucks can help move light or heavy vehicles caught up in accidents. Because we are engaged by major insurance companies, we supply towing services free of charge.
For more information on Futures League, visit: Futures League
