The Participation Committee has been established by the Board of Management of Baseball Queensland to identify avenues to increase the participation in Baseball and/or Baseball-related activities by athletes of all ages within the state of Queensland.
We are seeking two (2) additional members to join the Participation Committee. Members should have networks within the wider baseball community that are important for the development of the sport; experience in sports scheduling; experience in baseball coaching, umpiring, scoring or in Club administration; an understanding of how Clubs operate within the state of Queensland; and an understanding of the issues relating to the connections between Clubs and their Regions.
Selection of members will be guided by these criteria and with consideration for existing expertise within the Committee to ensure diverse and complementary skills, experience and backgrounds necessary for the Participation Committee to collectively undertake its responsibilities.
Expressions of interest addressing the criteria are to be submitted in writing no later than close of business on 3 April 2020. Please email the expression of interest to Andrea Marshall, Secretary, BQ Participation Committee ([email protected])
Baseball Queensland would like to congratulate the following players on their selection to the Youth Women’s Queensland Team.
The Australian Women’s Championships will be held in Canberra, ACT starting on Friday the 11th April and concluding on Wednesday the 16th April 2020.
Team 1 is has been selected with the players below with our second Youth Women’s Team to be announced in the coming weeks.
We wish the best of luck in the preparation and lead up to the event for all our selected players.
The players selected, in no particular order.
Bender, Mia
Bender, Mila
Butler, Jade
Day, Georgina
Dixon, Ava
Foxwell, Kya
George, Regan
Hamson, Soraya
Marrow, Paris
Rawhiti-Noble, Aroha
Ragau, Brianna
Ramirez, Isabella
Toby, Mavontay
Van Peppen, Allie
Vankan, Hope
Zamora, Tamika
Baseball Queensland (BQ) is committed to continuing to improve the services we provide to our baseball players in Queensland. We are particularly focused on opportunities that are relevant and add value, therefore I am pleased to advise that the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) has maintained our funding for BQ’s High Performance (HP) programs, staff and athletes.
We are pleased to continue to build on the success seen in 2019 with the increase of participants in our HP programs, as well as the direct successful outcomes of our emerging and developing athletes at the Australian Championships.
Baseball Queensland continue to represent our National Team in 2019-20 with nine (9) Queenslander representatives and three (3) coaches competing in the first round of the Premier Twelve event, the qualification event for the Tokyo 2020.
BQ continue to service the athletes within our High-Performance pathway programs with the focus of providing Queensland athletes the resources to excel at the National level. Shayne Watson, the Athlete Development/High Performance Manager and his coaching group, continue to work towards the vision of “Building a better future for baseball.”
Baseball Queensland CEO, Paul Gonzalez states:
“Through the continued support of the Queensland Academy of Sport, Baseball Queensland continues to lead towards holistic outcomes for our athletes both on and off the playing field.
Baseball Queensland is committed to the future of the game and with the continued support of the QAS, this leverage enables the sport to progress towards long-term positive outcomes.”
We acknowledge the support that the Queensland Academy of Sport continues to show Baseball Queensland and are excited to see our programs evolve.
Thank you
Kind regards,
Paul Gonzalez
Chief Executive Officer
Baseball Queensland is committed to continuing to improve the services we provide to our members and participants. We are particularly focused on opportunities that are relevant and add value, therefore I am pleased to advise that Baseball Queensland has partnered with Brisbane Knee and Shoulder Clinic to offer sport-specific treatment for athletes.
The Brisbane Knee & Shoulder Clinic is led by Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Kelly MacGroarty on Wickham Terrace, Brisbane. Dr. MacGroarty is a specialist knee and shoulder Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Common surgical treatments such as ACL reconstruction after sporting injuries, shoulder reconstruction after dislocations, knee and shoulder arthroscopies and joint replacement surgery are the cornerstone of Dr. MacGroarty’s practice.
His priority is the prompt diagnosis, treatment and management of all knee and shoulder complaints. He achieves this goal by working closely with all referring GPs, physiotherapists and sports physicians.
Dr MacGroarty runs the Brisbane Knee & Shoulder Clinic out of his rooms at the St Andrews War Memorial Hospital on Wickham Terrace, Brisbane. The clinic has arrangements with several radiology providers to enable patients to access scanning services on an urgent basis. He also sees patients at Greenslopes in the Specialty Clinics at the Greenslopes Private Hospital.
This partnership between BQ and Brisbane Knee and Shoulder Clinic will see Baseball Queensland members have access to the very best in Knee and Shoulder care at a discounted rate. The partnership provides the connection for Queensland baseballers to receive the best in assessment and outcome when it comes to injuries, surgery and rehabilitation.
To connect with the Knee and Shoulder Clinic please see the details below:
Baseball Queensland (BQ) is delighted to announce a partnership with Qscan.
QScan Radiology Clinics are a comprehensive Diagnostic Medical Imaging & Interventional Practice with multiple clinics in South-East Queensland and additional QScan Group partner clinics elsewhere in Australia. We are a dynamic organization driven by clarity of vision and values that focus on providing compassionate care for our patients and excellence for our referrers.
These healthcare objectives are achieved through our subspecialty trained Radiologists and highly trained clinical and support staff. We utilize the latest information technology and state of the art medical imaging equipment.
The radiology services include:
Digital X-ray, Ultrasound, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine, Positron Emission Tomography (PET-CT), Bone Mineral Density (BMD), Orthopantomogram (OPG), Dental, Cone Beam, Interventional Radiology and other specialized health services.
The partnership between BQ and QScan will see Baseball Queensland members have access to the very best in diagnostic medical imaging and interventional practices at a discounted rate. The partnership provides a connection for Queensland baseballers to receive the best in Digital X-ray, CT and other radiology practices.
Baseball Queensland CEO, Paul Gonzalez is excited to have Baseball Queensland connected to the very best care.
“Baseball Queensland looks forward to the continued focus of building strong partnerships for all our members as part of BQ vision of Building a better future for baseball.”
To connect with the QScan please see the details below:
