Queensland Competitions Changes Explainer

Queensland Competitions Changes Explainer

As part of Baseball Queensland’s on-going commitment to effective governance and compliance, we are consulting with Baseball Australia to ensure that ourselves and our affiliated competitions are effectively aligned with Little League International rules. The following changes are to be completed to ensure our competitions align with their formats, intention and participation goals.

This has required changes to the naming conventions surrounding Greater Brisbane League competitions and the reversal of proposed changes within the Gold Coast Baseball Association competitions prior to the 2024/2025 season.

Stage Two of these changes will take effect before the 2025/2026 season for the Greater Brisbane League competition.  Our Sunshine Coast and North Queensland associations are encouraged to reflect the naming changes outlined below in their upcoming seasons, acknowledging that differences in membership numbers may warrant different league structures.

What is 'Little League?'

Little League International governs the agreed ruleset for junior baseball run by Baseball Australia and its member states, including Baseball Queensland. Compliance with these rules is key to ensuring that Australia’s junior teams continue to be admitted to the World Series.

These rules encompass the following age groups: Minor League (Coach Pitch, Machine Pitch and Player Pitch), Little League (aka. Majors), Intermediate 50-70 League, Junior League and Senior League.

The ‘Little League International Tournament Pathway (ITP)’ constitutes the following age groups, who have a national and/or international playing opportunity:

 

  • Little League
  • Intermediate League 50-70
  • Junior League
  • Senior League

The Changes to the Season

The main change is the removal of divisions. Under Little League rules, there is not to be any divisions in which players are divided or separated by skill level.

Therefore, competitions will be geographically based rather than divisional where there are excessive team numbers. To achieve this, we recommend segmenting competitions by charter region (e.g. Brisbane North, Brisbane Metro, etc.).

Clubs are advised to adopt a neutral selection system that ensures that all of their team entries are fair and of the same level of competitiveness. This improves development of all players rather than a select few. Little League also provides guidelines within its rulebook on potential neutral selection methods and considerations.

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Comparison to Previous Competition Structures

Competition (Original)Competition (2024/25)Recommended (25 onwards)
T-Ball (4-8-years-old)T-Ball (4-8-years-old)Buddy League (3-6-years-old)
Little League T-Ball (7-8-years-old)
Rookie Ball (8-10-years-old)
Little League Divisions 1-3 (9-12-years-old)
Little League Minor Coach Pitch
Little League Minor Machine Pitch
Little League Minor Player Pitch 40
Little League Minor Player Pitch 46
Minor League: Coach Pitch (8-9)
Minor League: Machine Pitch (9-10)
Minor League: Player Pitch (10-11)
Little League MajorsLittle League (Majors) (11-12)
Junior League Division 1-2Intermediate 50-70 League (11-13)Intermediate 50-70 League (12-13)
Junior League Division 1-2Junior League (13-14)
Senior League Division 1-2Senior League (14-16)
Big League (15-20)
Seniors and Womens (15+)Womens Div 2 (14+)
Seniors + Womens (Div 1) (15+)

The Tournament Pathway

Baseball Queensland provides a number of tournaments to provide a wide variety of players an opportunity to compete at a regional/charter level.

Previously, these have been run as Little Leagues Division 1, 2 and 3, Junior Leagues Divisions 1 and 2, Senior League Divisions 1 and 2.

The new suitable naming options were voted on by the Tournament Advisory Panel and the results, including where the national and international tournament pathways are as follows:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why was this change made?

To ensure that Australia meets its obligations with Little League International, and to continue to ensure entry into the World Series, state competitions are required to fall under specific naming guidelines which align with Little League’s participation goals.

What are the 'Little League Waiver Request Forms?

Any player who has completed either of the below Waiver forms will not be eligible to compete in the World Series for any age group.

12-Year-Old Participation in Minor Division – only allows the player to play within any Little League Minor division (Coach Pitch, Machine Pitch, Player Pitch, Pitch 40, Pitch 46) and not Little League Majors, Intermediate League or Junior League for the remainder of the season. Players signing this waiver will NOT be allowed to pitch for the remainder of the current season.

Players who have signed the above waiver are ineligible for tournament selection in the following Leagues:

  • Queensland Little League Championship
  • Queensland Little League Invitational
  • Queensland Intermediate 50-70 Championship
  • Queensland Junior League Championship

These players are eligible to play within the Queensland Championship: 8-to-10-year-old Division or 9-to-11-year-old Division, and can pitch and catch if they have completed the ‘Return to Throw’ program prior to the commencement of the tournament.

12-Year-Old Participation in Intermediate (50/70) Division – only allows the player to play within the Intermediate League competition and no other Little League Majors, Junior League or Little League Minor competitions for the remainder of the season.

Players who have signed the above waiver are ineligible for tournament selection in the following Leagues:

  • Queensland Little League Championship
  • Queensland Little League Invitational
  • Queensland Intermediate 50-70 Championship
  • Queensland Junior League Championship
  • Queensland Senior League Championship

These players are eligible to play within the Queensland Intermediate, Junior or Senior Invitationals, and can pitch and catch if they have completed the ‘Return to Throw’ program prior to the commencement of the tournament.

My child plays in a Little League (Majors) competition during the season, can they play in the 8-to-10 or 9-to-11-year-old Divisions?

Players playing in the Little League (Majors) Local Leagues are only eligible to play in either the Queensland Little League Championship or Queensland Little League Invitational and are not eligible for either the 8-to-10 or 9-to-11 Divisions.

If a player has signed a waiver, please refer to the specific waiver-related question.

Why do 8-to-10-year, 9-to-11-year and Little League only play one double header in a Tournament when other ages can play more?

The Little League rulebook is strict on it’s game scheduling and only allow 8-to-10, 9-to-11 and Little League players to play 2 games in one day once during a tournament.

This is confirmed in the ‘Tournament Organization’ regulation.

How does my player become eligible for selection in my region's team? (Charter team)

To be eligible for your region’s team, your player must have played 8 games within the regular Local League season. This requirement applies to Little League, Intermediate League and Junior League.
Senior League players have no minimum game requirement to be eligible for regional selection.

All players must be age eligible for the respective tournament league, as per the below chart:
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If you are unsure of your child’s League Age, please review the Age Matrix found on the below page:

You can review the Little League Rulebook via the following link: 

2024 Women’s, Youth Women’s and Girls State Titles Wrap-up!

2024 Women’s, Youth Women’s and Girls State Titles Wrap-up!

The sky falls and the scores rise... Mother Nature took an early lead, but we take the wins.

Story by: Nick Wyllie, Club Support Coordinator

A competition of 23 teams and more than 240mls of rain between two sides of Brisbane. Indians Baseball Club in Runcorn took hosting rights for the Women’s Division 2, supported by Southern Stars Baseball Club, with Narangba Demons Baseball Club holding the Women’s Division 1, Youth and Girls tournaments.

67 games scheduled, 44 completed and it all came down to 4x champions. Join us as we recap the Women’s Division 1 and 2 tournaments from the 13th-15th of December and the Youth and Girls tournaments from the 16th-18th of December.

Women's Divisions 1 and 2

Women’s Division 1 and 2 began on Friday night, with two games at Narangba and Runcorn.

Saturday was a complete washout for Division 1 at Narangba. Division 2 completed an 8-8 tied game and started three additional games before the rain cancelled the rest of the day.

This began the scramble to reschedule as much as possible on Sunday. Finals were dropped and it became about giving as many teams a chance at as many games as possible.

Field constraints saw Southern Stars offer up their diamond, as Runcorn were only able to recover one of their three diamonds. Having experienced a rain bomb of more than 60mls on Saturday.

Division 2 would’ve seen a final game played on Tuesday night at Narangba, however, you might’ve guessed, that ended up washed out as well.

Our two Women’s divisions finished with the following standings!

Division 1 Standings

  #1 Brisbane North
  #2 Gold Coast
  #3 Brisbane Metro

  #4 North Queensland
  #5 Brisbane West

Division 2 Standings

#1 Narangba Demons
#2 Brisbane South Green
#3 North Queensland

#4 Gold Coast
#5 Redcliffe Padres
#6 Pine Rivers Rapids Diamond Rebels
#7 Brisbane South Gold

That wasn’t all – a strong squad of Women’s athletes were selected in preparation for the Australian Women’s Championships in April 2025. You can find the named squad by clicking the link below, congratulations to all selected!

Youth women's

Monday was the scheduled start of the Youth Women’s competition. However, the weather had other plans.

Tuesday saw our first five games contested. Wednesday saw four… with the final being abandoned due to thunderstorms.

During Tuesday and Wednesday, our Queensland selectors were hard at work to identify the Queensland Squad, including a brand new initiative for 2025, the Elevate Squad. The primary squad is eligible for selection into the Queensland Youth Women’s team, set to compete in Melbourne for the Australian Youth Women’s Championships in April 2025. While the Elevate squad aren’t yet age-eligible for Nationals, these athletes will be offered further development and training opportunities! See who was selected below:

Youth Standings

#1 Brisbane North
#2 Brisbane Metro
#3 Brisbane South

#4 Gold Coast
#5 Commissioners

Girls

This years Girls competition was quite close! Multiple tied games being the perfect example!

Unfortunately, much like Youth, our Girls were only able to complete one game on Monday, with another suspended mid-way through. Our starting timeslot on Day 2 only featured one field. The team at Narangba managed to recover a second diamond, and their efforts meant that five games were completed on Tuesday.

Despite additional Tuesday night rain, Wednesday saw us start the day with both of those Little League diamonds up and running and a full complement of eight games were completed.

The strong showing from our six teams this year resulted in the final standings at the conclusion of Wednesday’s games:

Girls Standings

#1 Brisbane North Gold
#2 Brisbane South
#3 Gold Coast

#4 Brisbane North White
#5 Brisbane Metro
#6 Brisbane South and West

THANK YOU!

As the 2024 Queensland Women’s State Titles come to a close, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this tournament possible.

To the tournament staff, host venues, and the incredible volunteers, your hard work and dedication, especially in navigating the unpredictable weather, have been nothing short of amazing. From rescheduling games to prepping fields in challenging conditions, you’ve gone above and beyond to keep the tournament running smoothly.

To the players and their families, thank you for your patience, understanding, and unwavering support. Your flexibility and positive attitude in the face of weather disruptions made all the difference, allowing us to focus on creating the best possible experience for everyone.

Provide your Event Feedback

Our post-event Feedback survey is now live! Everyone who was involved, spectators, players, coaches, umpires, scorers or other volunteers are all encouraged and invited to submit their feedback!

That wasn't all...

Leading Edge Sports

Spirit of the Game awards

In partnership with Leading Edge Sports, one athlete from each game would receive a Spirit of the Game award. Each coach would come together to decide on a winner who demonstrated spirit, determination and a high level of support of themselves, teammates and the game.

Each winner received a $50 Leading Edge Sports voucher.

There were also a few Women, Youth and Girls who hit home runs, and these achievements were also rewarded with their very own Leading Edge Sports voucher.

Luisa Gauci

Queensland Alumni, Milwaukee Brewers

Luisa was our saviour on Monday. Hailing from Queensland’s Performance Programs, working her way up to Manager of Baseball Technologies with Driveline Baseball alongside other coaching roles, culminating in her current position as Minor League Hitting Coach with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Luisa was generous enough to donate her time and inspire our Youth Women and Girls with her story and answering some questions along the way!

Baseball5

One opportunity gone but another one to come…

Much like Saturday and Monday, we’d had plans for extra activities that were not suited to the weather.

The patch of grass set aside for Baseball5 became a drain for the soccer fields and remained soaked through the entire tournament.

Fear not! We’ve organised an Open Day, everyone is welcome, it’s all ages, all genders!

The flyer has the details – but if you’d like to learn more about Baseball5 head over to the webpage by clicking the button below!

Want to play baseball?

All clubs welcome Women and Girls, and you can find all of our clubs on our Local Clubs page by clicking the button below:

Women and Girls Specific Opportunities

Regardless of where you are in the state, if there’s baseball, there’s opportunities for Women and Girls!

Greater Brisbane League – Women’s Division 1, 2 and 3

Playing during the Summer Season, our clubs in Brisbane, Ipswich, Moreton, Logan, Redlands and select Gold Coast clubs compete in this Women’s only competition.

Sunshine Coast Baseball – Women’s Slow Pitch

A brand new initiative from Sunshine Coast Baseball, their season starts on January 12. Get involved with Sunshine Coast’s first ever Women’s Slow Pitch season!

Townsville Diamonds

The Townsville Diamonds is a growing women’s program in Townsville, recently expanding to a second team. The Diamonds offers a great opportunity to learn the game and be mentored by a number of Queensland Women and Queensland coaching staff.

 

Cairns Angels

A dedicated Women’s team within their mixed competitions, the Cairns Angels is a great place to introduce yourself to Baseball and be supported by existing female players!

 

In case you missed it… Baseball Queensland was successful in receiving Play Our Way funding to boost participation opportunities for Women and Girls! Read about it here.

Learn about our host venues

Narangba Demons

Harris Avenue, Narangba

Narangba Demons is the fastest growing club in Queensland, and likely Australia. Having tripled their numbers since the 2019/20 season. The club features teams in every age group and division and has a strong and growing group of female players!

Runcorn Indians

Wakerley Park, Runcorn

The Southside Indians have been a fixture of Brisbane baseball since 1982. With a strong volunteer base, the club is on the path to growth! The club also neighbours the Runcorn State High School Baseball School of Excellence.

Coomera Cubs: A Story of Perseverance

Coomera Cubs: A Story of Perseverance

Story by Nick Wyllie, Club Support Coordinator

The baseball community came out in force to welcome the Coomera Cubs back home after a long 11-month recovery period following the severe derecho/tornado weather event on December 25, 2023.

It’s not the kind of present you’d expect to receive on Christmas Day, but 2023 was no ordinary Christmas for the Gold Coast. A trio of severe storms left severe damage at Gambamora Park, the home of the Coomera Cubs Baseball Club, rendering the facility unfit to host games.

The devastation was captured within the below photos from the club in the weeks after the storms.

With dugouts stripped of their walls and roofs, field and backstop fencing left laying on the ground, the road to recovery was steep. Not only that, Coomera was in the middle of Summer competition and now had to relocate all remaining home games for the final three months of the season.

The club had already planned their annual Breast Cancer Round event. Clubs across Gold Coast and Brisbane stepped up to fill in as hosts as the local competitions rushed to adjust their scheduled fixtures.

Competitors on the field, but collaborators off it. Surfers Paradise Baseball Club was but one of those examples, stepping in to host Coomera’s Breast Cancer Round event.

Recovery across the City of Gold Coast continued well into the new year. The storm having effected more than 100 parks, 34 roads, 10 education facilities and countless residences, resulting in 77,153 truckloads of waste removed from 1,673 streets and 23,610 trees needing to be replanted. [Source] It soon became clear that Coomera would not be returning to their fields for the 2024 Winter season. Gold Coast Baseball Association and its member clubs worked together to be able to adjust scheduling and host Coomera’s winter teams across the entire Winter season.

Ambitious targets saw the club hoping to return ready for the 2024/2025 Summer season, August arrived and reconstruction was underway. Field 2’s replacement backstop fence rose from the ground, as did the outfield fencing. Thankfully these works meant that Field 2 was operational for select Junior age group games from the start of the season in October, but for Field 1, October came and went with no on-field action.

However, a delayed return was not enough to dampen the drive nor slow the momentum. Despite delays with the rebuild impacting not one or two, but three seasons, the club has shown growth in its registrations for the 2024/2025 season. A demonstration of the perseverance of the volunteer base and the sign of a strong future. Continued hope contrasted with continued delays, the reopening round kept getting pushed back, and with periods of poor weather, it seemed unlikely that despite best efforts, that 24th of November would even be the day.

Saturday the 23rd was a widespread washout – with very few games played across South-east Queensland. Chance for the planned reopening happening the next day was almost non-existent… But with some sunshine and the effort of a massive crew of volunteers that chance slowly improved through the day and into Sunday morning. The final call to proceed with reopening wasn’t made until 7am, a mere hour and a half before the first scheduled match. Luck was finally turning for the Coomera Cubs, and the volunteers demonstrated they were ready to take on the increased workloads brought on by Mother Nature’s final hurdle. Club President, Nick Day was impressed and grateful for their mobilisation of almost 40 volunteers to assist in preparing the facility on the Saturday, a fitting and strong bookend to a long period of uncertainty for the club.

While games might have started 2 hours later than expected, that did not stop the community showing up and supporting the clubs return home. MP Mark Boothman joined the club for a ceremonial first pitch for the first of two Division 1 games against the Carina Redsox. Mark has been a major supporter of the club’s return to the field, and his support, alongside his attendance for the reopening was much appreciated.

Anna Day, the Clubs’ Operations Manager, could not describe how thankful and grateful she was for the cooperation and accommodations made by clubs and the local competitions to adjust to the loss of their fields and was extremely excited to be able to welcome everyone back to the home of the Cubs. In the short break between scoring the three homecoming games, Anna remarked that she has to remind herself “…to stop to appreciate that we’re even back here.”

Jodie Sippel, Coomera’s Treasurer, spoke excitedly at the conclusion of the day’s final game. “The support today has gone far beyond any of our wildest expectations, and it’s made every second of effort from all of our volunteers truly worth it.”

The love of the club was truly evident in all of the attendees, and there was a clear and well-deserved sense of pride for the accomplishment of the recovery efforts among all who contributed.

The one thing that was clear through every discussion; they couldn’t have survived this disaster without the support of their Cubs family, or the local clubs and competitions that made every effort to accommodate them and their players. After all, the fight is on the field, but off-field, there’s only one goal, and that’s baseball.

Show your Support

For those who weren’t able to make it to Coomera’s reopening, the club welcomes five of its Junior teams back home for the first time on Saturday the 30th of November starting from 8:30am, with more Seniors games from 8:30am on Sunday the 1st of December against the Robina Braves and Windsor Royals.

The Gold Coast and Greater Brisbane League competitions were able to establish their schedules to ensure that the club would still receive as many of their home games as possible once the facility returned to use. Meaning you can get down to the club almost any weekend over the next three months to show your support, a fact that would terrify most club volunteers, but well and truly excite Coomera’s crew.

Use the links below to find a home game that suits you as the Coomera Cubs welcome the community back to their fields.

While the reopening marks a significant milestone, the club acknowledges that there’s a number of outstanding projects, from dugouts, to scorers boxes, bullpens and a new storage shed remain key projects to complete on the club’s return to normalcy. You won’t see any of them complaining about that though, it is undeniable that the momentum and drive in their players and volunteers is at an all time high.

MORE ABOUT THE CUBS

The Coomera Cubs incorporated in 2006 after their relocation to the current fields at Gambamora Park. Entering teams into both the Greater Brisbane League (Seniors Divisions 1 and 2) and the Gold Coast Baseball Association competitions. (T-Ball [U8s] to Mixed Seniors)

As of the writing of this article, and thanks to their recent growth, Coomera Cubs has overtaken Surfers Paradise as the largest club on the Gold Coast.

The club competes in both Summer and Winter seasons. If you’d like to find out more about the Cubs, visit their Website or Facebook page.

If you’d like to offer your support to the club, consider reaching out to Nick Day via info@coomeracubs.com or reach out to the club via their Facebook page.

2024 Baseball Queensland Hall of Fame Voting Underway!

2024 Baseball Queensland Hall of Fame Voting Underway!

 2024 Hall of Fame Voting Underway!

 

The eagerly awaited 2024 Hall of Fame Ballot is now underway, following the completion of the Heritage Advisory Panel’s meticulous vetting and validating process. After careful consideration and evaluation, a selection of prominent candidates has emerged, representing the pinnacle of achievements in Queensland baseball history.

 

Voting Panel

The next phase of this process will see the Voting Panel tasked with the responsibility of determining the next inductees into the Queensland Baseball Hall of Fame. Comprising various stakeholders from affiliated clubs and regions, as well as representative bodies such as the Queensland Baseball Umpires Association and the Queensland Baseball Scorers Committee, the Voting Panel represents the wide-reaching impact and influence of baseball across the state.
Moreover, the Brisbane Bandits, living Baseball Queensland Life Members, and living Baseball Queensland Hall of Fame members also form integral parts of the Voting Panel, ensuring a comprehensive and representative decision-making process.

Baseball Queensland will soon dispatch detailed information to all Voting Panel Members via email, providing them with the necessary instructions and access to the digital voting application. This platform will streamline the voting procedure, enhancing efficiency and transparency in the selection process.

To be inducted into the Baseball Queensland Hall of Fame, candidates must receive 75% of the total votes cast by the Voting Panel. Additionally, to ensure the validity of the ballot, it is required that at least 80% of the Voting Panel submits their votes.

In a bid to accommodate the diverse perspectives of the Panel Members, the electronic ballot allows for a range of choices. Members are encouraged to cast their votes in favour of any or all of the nominated candidates. Importantly, those who opt not to support any of the candidates are advised to utilise the “abstain” option on the electronic ballot paper. This will contribute to meeting the necessary 80% threshold for validating the poll.

The voting period will span seven days, providing Panel Members with ample time to assess the candidates’ achievements and contributions to the sport before casting their votes. The results will be closely monitored, and the inductees into the 2024 Queensland Baseball Hall of Fame will be announced shortly after the conclusion of the voting period and subsequently inducted into the Hall of Fame at the BQ Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner on 20 September 2024.

As the Queensland baseball community eagerly anticipates the forthcoming Hall of Fame inductees, this year’s nominees have already etched their names in the annals of baseball history. The tireless efforts, dedication, and passion demonstrated by these individuals have not only elevated the sport but have also left an enduring legacy for generations to come.

Current Hall of Fame

Changes for the 2024/2025 Membership Year

Changes for the 2024/2025 Membership Year

$200 FairPlay Vouchers are Still Available!

The allocation hasn’t been exhausted yet – but they’re expected to run out by mid-August, so secure your voucher now.

You don’t need to claim them instantly, so grab one and then hold onto it – they can be redeemed up until June 30, 2025, so you can use them for a Summer OR Winter season!

Increased from $150 to $200 with 150,000 vouchers available for ANY child aged 5-17.

Find out more below:

 

How to process FairPlay vouchers:

  • Clubs will be required to setup an individual coupon code for each member who wishes to register with a FairPlay voucher.
  • Where club fees do not meet the $200 amount, please reach out to admin@baseballqld.asn.au to discuss potentials for capturing the full value.

Capitations Released (Membership Fees Released)

This year, there have been a few changes for the upcoming season to make the registration process through Game Day even easier.

The approved capitations are shown below and have been added to Game Day.

 

The changes for this year:

  • Replacement of the GBL Womens only Season with the Female Adult Seniors product (one fee for the whole year)
  • Removal of the GBL Womens 10-week Short Season – which wasn’t used last year.
  • Removal of the SQWBL specific fee to increase compatibility between membership types throughout the year.
  • A $3 Baseball Australia fee increase and a $5 Baseball Queensland fee increase (our first increase in 2-years!)

These fees have been finalised for the full September 1st 2024 to August 31st 2025 period, which means that our Winter leagues are able to determine their fees now for next year if they wish.

 

How does the new Female Adult Seniors Product work?
Using the ‘Filter’ menu, clubs can select a fee specifically for Females.

The positives of the new Female Adult Seniors product:

  • Simple single fee available for all females to cover the entire membership year (access to Summer, Winter seasons, no additional tournament registrations to compete in Womens or Masters State Titles)
  • Reduced BQ fee to encourage female participation

Our current membership split is 81% Male to 19% Female. Therefore, female registrations are approximately $30 cheaper. As the percentage approaches a more even split between the two genders, the discount will reduce.

 

Clarification for Masters Program Fee
  • Masters memberships are for members 50+, Baseball Queensland has made this change to align with Baseball Australia
  • Members purchasing the Masters BA/BQ capitation will only be eligible to play in Masters competitions. (GBL Masters Div 1, 2, 3, GCBA Masters (Winter), Masters State Titles, etc.) and will need to use 2024/2025 Baseball Queensland Masters Competition Form (#115823) .
  • Players aged 50+ who wish to play in other competitions (Adult Seniors Divisions) will need to purchase an Adult Seniors membership on the 2024/2025 Baseball Australia Membership Registration Form (#115072).
  • Club fees don’t affect capitations/insurance, and as such, clubs are free to continue discounting memberships for 35+ if they wish to do so

This membership type is classed as a ‘Program‘ membership.

For more information on the capitation products, please visit the Resources page. The document is located under the ‘Fees’ tab.

SQWBL fee Removal?
In previous years, a discounted fee was offered to assist in the establishment and early growth of the Southern Queensland Winter Baseball League.

The league has managed sustained growth year-on-year, and with changes to the function of the GameDay registration system, some changes have been forced.

We will be working with SQWBL in the lead up to the Winter 2025 season to ensure that we deliver a seamless registration experience for new and existing members while still supporting the growth of the competition in years to come!

Game Day

Follow the 2024/2025 setup steps for your club, region or competition on the Game Day page here:

 

Attention: Greater Brisbane League (GBL) Clubs

Thanks to changes made via Baseball Australia over the past 12 months, we have been able to deactivate the duplicate clubs we used for the GBL competition last year.

This means no more player transfers between two version of a single club – all of your teams are accessible in the same place that your players register – less confusion!

The only caveat to this process is that GBL need to create the teams from their side (and assign them to your club). We will release further details of this once confirmed, expecting that this will occur in August in preparation for team nominations to be finalised.

Volunteer Blue Card – New BQ Policy

ALL volunteers within Baseball Queensland, it’s clubs and regions will require a current and active Blue Card moving forward.

Please see the new policy here, or follow the link to begin your Blue Card application:

 

Game Plan – Baseball Australia Requirement

For the 2024/2025 Season, it is a requirement that ALL Clubs create an account on Game Plan and complete their Club Profile.

We would encourage our Regions to also create an account as the self assessment tools will still relate to your level and may provide opportunities for improvements that you can share with your clubs and implement as a collective!

Failure to meet targets may result in lower funding for Baseball Queensland, necessitating higher capitations for upcoming membership years, so pretty please create your accounts.

 

Brisbane Bandits Club Connect

Partner with the Brisbane Bandits this Summer and gain special access for your club to a Brisbane Bandits Club Night, a free Coaching Clinic and more!

 

Your club will be provided with it’s very own Affiliate Link which will entitle the club to 5% of any ticket or membership sales made via the link.

One free 2-hour clinic delivered by a Brisbane Bandits talent. You choose if you want Pitching, Fielding or Batting.

A club night with 100 free tickets for your registered players and an opportunity for a Little League team to take the field with the Bandits! Have more than 100 members wanting to attend? Your club will receive a 50% off discount code to use on any additional attendees for your club night!

  • Sign an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Brisbane Bandits on behalf of your club

    • Publish and Advertise your Clubs customised Affiliate Link to your members (Social Media, via email, etc.)

    • Share a memberships/tickets post from the Brisbane Bandits Social Media at least twice during the ABL season

    • Liking and Sharing Brisbane Bandits posts with your club accounts through the season.

  • The partnership will also allow you to choose to sell Brisbane Bandits Merchandise and Bandits Beer at your club (at RRP).

  • The club will also need to liaise with Bandits to organise the coaching clinic.

     

    Email Sophia to organise your club’s MoU today!

    tickets@brisbanebandits.com.au