Baseball Queensland are excited to announce the Queensland Crocs that will be heading down to the home of the Seahorses for this year’s Barclay Cup đ
The team marks our return to the Barclay Cup after a year without a team in 2024.
To receive the latest updates on the tournament, head to the Barclay Cup Facebook page:
The Barclay Cup was launched through a collaborative effort from state associations in honour of Jacinda Barclay, who sadly passed away in 2020. The inaugural event took place at the Surfers Paradise Baseball Club in 2022 and lead to the return of the Australian Youth Women’s Championships in 2023.
Jacindaâs mother, Deb Barclay, expressed her pride in the tournament and its role in promoting womenâs baseball. âJacinda lived her life with an open heart. She would be tickled pink and absolutely humbled by this auspicious honour bestowed upon her. Jacinda always strived to inspire girls and women from all walks of life to participate in one of the sports she loved, that being baseball,â she shared with Baseball Queensland.
The Barclay Cup is more than just a tournament; itâs a celebration of Jacinda Barclayâs legacy and her passion for the sport. It embodies her belief in challenging oneself, fostering camaraderie, and creating unforgettable friendships and memories. As Deb Barclay poignantly noted, Jacinda lived by the motto, âItâs better to look back on life and say, âI canât believe I did thatâ than to look back and say, âI wish I did thatâ.â
This event is a wonderful opportunity for young female baseballers to come together, honour a legend, and participate in a sport they love. It promises to be an amazing experience that not only honours Jacinda Barclayâs legacy but also inspires the next generation of baseballers. By providing a platform for our youth women, the Barclay Cup highlights the inclusive and progressive nature of modern baseball. This tournament is a crucial step in developing the skills, confidence, and passion of these young players, paving the way for a future where baseball is a sport for all.
2025/26 Summer Season â Important Rule and Competition Updates
MEDIA RELEASE – 18/07/2025
With sign-on days fast approaching, Baseball Queensland would like to remind all players, coaches, clubs, and regions of important rule changes and competition updates that will take effect for the 2025/26 Summer season.
Below are some key updates to ensure everyone is prepared and well-informed.
The following rule will apply for player eligibility at the Womenâs Division 1 Queensland State Titles:
Should a player be registered with, and/or have played with, two (2) or more affiliated teams during the season prior to the dates of the State Championship, the Region in which the player registers and pays their Baseball Australia and Baseball Queensland Capitation fees will have priority for selection.
It is a fundamental requirement of this policy that each team must exhaust all possible avenues to select players from within their own Regional boundaries first. If a team is unable to field a complete roster from within its Region, it may request approval from the BQ Game Development Manager to access players from other Regions.
Important notes:
Regions must not directly approach “Friendship Players.” Breaches of this rule will result in the player being deemed ineligible for the tournament.
All Friendship Players must register into the designated âPool.â While a Friendship Player can nominate a preferred Region, there is no guarantee they will be assigned to that Regionâs roster.
Players participating in a Queensland local competition, or who have played for a Queensland Club, Region, or represented Queensland within the past 12 months, will have priority for team appointments over interstate or international players who have not participated in local Queensland competitions.
For further details or questions, please contact Baseball Queensland at [email protected]
Updates from the Greater Brisbane League (GBL) Competitions Committee
Please be aware these competition changes are relevant for 12-16 year-olds at any participating Greater Brisbane League clubs. The competition format may vary for the other 25/26 Summer competitions, Gold Coast Baseball Association and Sunshine Coast Baseball.
GBL â New Look Senior League Competitions
GBL have updated the Senior League competition formats that aligns with Baseball Australia guidelines. These changes aim to better support League Age players by offering flexibility in field measurements and age brackets, while allowing clubs to better match players based on experience and development needs.
Clubs will have the ability to:
Place players in the most appropriate division during pre-season assessments.
Move players during the season if they demonstrate significantly higher or lower skill levels, without needing to complete a formal âplaying out of natural age groupâ process.
These changes are designed to support player development, improve game experiences, and ensure safe, fair, and competitive opportunities for all players. For further details or questions, please contact the GBL Competitions Committee at [email protected]
Baseball Queensland encourages all clubs, coaches, and players to familiarise themselves with these updates ahead of the 2025 season. For further details or questions, please contact [email protected]Â
The Board of Management of Baseball Queensland is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Bachono to the interim role of Performance Program Manager, effective immediately through to 4 January 2026.
Nick has served as Baseball Queenslandâs Player Development Coordinator since 2022, where he has played a pivotal role in delivering the Emerging Athlete Program. His work in this space has been instrumental in supporting the development and progression of young Queensland athletes within the Baseball Queensland performance pathway.
In this interim capacity, Nick will take on the broader responsibilities of the Performance Program Manager role, overseeing key aspects of high-performance program planning and delivery across the organisation. His strong understanding of the athlete development landscape and his established relationships with players, coaches, and support staff make him ideally suited to lead the program during this transitional period.
The Board thanks Nick for stepping into this position and looks forward to his continued contributions to Queenslandâs high-performance baseball programs.
Baseball Queensland invites you to attend our SEQ Schools Recruitment Information Night, held virtually at 6:30pm on Wednesday, 21st May.
This session is designed to support your club’s preparation for the upcoming 2025 South East Queensland season. Weâll be covering key strategies and resources to assist with pre-season recruitment, school visits, and community engagement.
Weâre aware and highly commend that some clubs already run their own pre-season school programs â and we encourage you to continue doing so. However, there may still be opportunities through this session to further support and enhance your efforts, so weâd love for you to attend.
As part of our grassroots development support, Baseball Queensland offers every club access to a Development Officer for up to 5 days of school visits. This session will outline how your club can take advantage of this opportunity and will also provide:
Best practices for successful Come & Try Days
Tips for connecting with local schools
Access to event templates and promotional tools
Guidance on how to make the most of BQâs support services
We strongly encourage at least one representative from each club or region to attend.
The Microsoft Teams meeting link can be found below and will also be available on BQ’s website and social media.
We look forward to working together to grow our game at the grassroots level.
Want to go BIG this season?
If your club wants more than 5 days of school clinics, BQ offers additional visits at a heavily subsidised rate: $150 per day, with a Development Officer promoting your club while running fun, engaging sessions.
We highly recommend creating flyers with key dates and links to your Come & Try daysâso when kids go home excited, parents have clear next steps!
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – 15U Baseball Queensland Tour to New Zealand â September/October 2025
Baseball Queensland invites expressions of interest for participation in the 2025 International Tour to Auckland, New Zealand. Who Can Apply: Eligible athletes must be born in 2010 or 2011 and available for the 8-week training and the full tour period. Coaches and support staff interested in contributing to the tourâs delivery and development outcomes are also encouraged to apply. Athletes in North Queensland are encouraged to apply.
Tour Dates Departure: Thursday, 25 September 2025 Return: Thursday, 2 October 2025
Purpose of the Tour This international tour forms part of Baseball Queenslandâs Pathways calendar for 2025 and is designed to:
Prepare 2010 and 2011-born athletes (15U age group) for potential state selection.
Provide a structured, high-level baseball touring environment.
Build competitive resilience, match readiness, and cohesion through 6 games in 7 days.
Offer coaching development and assessment opportunities.
Tour Cost Approx $3800 inclusive of Flights, Accom, Transport, Meals
