Congratulations to all players selected in the U16 QLD Squad. This program will be delivered similar to last season following the recent Baseball Australia announcement stating that the Australian Youth Championships will not be going ahead in 2022. This program’s Showcase Games and Assessment is scheduled 14th – 17th December. Selected players will receive their selection pack shortly with additional information.
There will be an online induction session Thursday evening 14th October, with the first practice session scheduled Thursday 21st October.
2022 U16 QLD Squad
For any feedback or additional information please contact High Performance Manager, Shayne Watson shayne@baseballqld.asn.au
Congratulations to all players selected in the U18 QLD Squad. This program will be delivered similar to last season following the recent Baseball Australia announcement stating that the U18 Australian Youth Championships will not be going ahead in 2022. This program’s Showcase Games are scheduled 15th – 17th December with their Showcase Athlete Assessment scheduled Tuesday 21st December. Selected players will receive their selection pack shortly with additional information.
There will be an online induction session Thursday evening 14th October, with the first practice session scheduled Monday 18th October.
2022 U18 QLD Squad
For any feedback or additional information please contact High Performance Manager, Shayne Watson shayne@baseballqld.asn.au
Baseball QLD is seeking Expressions of Interest from players and coaches wishing to take part in the up and coming State Titles in a combined ‘Commissioner’s Team’. The intent of this initiative is provide opportunity to players who missed selection in their respective Region Team. Providing this opportunity has the potential for ongoing development throughout this period of the year and preparation for the Summer Season.
We are looking to enter a team in each of the U16 and U18 State Titles. If you are a player and would like to express your interest, please click on the link provided: https://sportsmanager.ie/sportlomo/registration/event-registration/index/1401
If you are a coach and would like to express your interest can you please email Shayne Watson, High Performance Manager, shayne@baseballqld.asn.au with the following details:
- Name
- Club/ Region
- Coach Accreditation Level
- Copy of Bluecard (attached to email)
This EOI will close Sunday 12 September, 11:59pm. A final decision will be made on Monday 13 September after final review of EOI submissions.
Baseball Queensland is pleased to release information about the 2021 Athlete Development Programs. This program is designed and delivered for players of all abilities in the 2021/22 Little League, Junior League and U16/ U18 Age Groups.
This 8 week program will commence in July and will be delivered at a location close to you. Baseball QLD High Performance Manager, Shayne Watson says “Following the success of last years program, I am expecting another big year for this program”. He continues “This program is affordable and convenient for any member who wishes to participate”. This Program will be delivered at three venues located at Gold Coast, South Brisbane and North Brisbane (Venues to be confirmed shortly) and will be delivered by Region coaches. Watson says “Baseball QLD has an enormous depth of coaching and coordination with our Regional Directors of Coaching is strong within our community”.
Online Registration: https://sportsmanager.ie/sportlomo/registration/event-registration/index/1401
- Online Portal = ‘AD Program 2021 : LL-JL-U16-U18′
The Athlete Development Program is the entry level program for Baseball Queensland’s Performance Pathway framework. Quick Overview:
Program Time Frame – 8 weeks
- 17th/ 18th July – 5th September
- South and North Brisbane = Saturday’s
- Gold Coast = Sunday’s
Cost and Schedule of Benefits – $200 +GST
- Program Shirt
- Program Cap
- 7 Week Structured Development Program (1 x on field session per week)
- Exit Testing session (1 x on field showcase testing session)
- Arm Development and Care Program
- General Strength and Conditioning Program
- Accredited Coaches
- Baseball Queensland Athlete Monitoring System Profile
- Access to modernised technology equipment (on field testing session)
Location, Age Group and Session Times
South Brisbane (Saturday’s)
- All Age Groups: 2pm – 4:30pm
Venues – Alternating between
- Wests and Indians Baseball Clubs
North Brisbane (Saturday’s)
- U16/ U18: 9:00am – 11:30am
- Little League: 11:30am – 2:00pm
- Junior League: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Venue
Gold Coast (Sunday’s)
- All Age Groups: 2pm – 5pm
Venues – Alternating between
- Session 1 – Runaway Bay
- Session 2 – Robina
- Session 3 – Coomera
- Session 4 – Tallebudgera
- Session 5 – Nerang
- Session 6 – Mudgeeraba
- Session 7 – Surfers Paradise
- Session 8 – Beenleigh
Baseball Queensland is inviting coaches to express their interest and register for vacant coaching positions within our QLD State Teams. BQ strive to deliver programs with holistic outcomes whilst creating an optimal learning environment for our athletes and coaches within our High-Performance Pathway Programs.
Please note: due to COVID and the cancellation of 2021 Australian Championships, each teams Head Coach will return for 2021/22 programs.
2021/22 Vacant Positions
Youth Women
- Assistant Coach
- Pitching Coach
- Executive Officer
U16
- Assistant Coach
- Pitching Coach
- Executive Officer
U18
- Assistant Coach
- Pitching Coach
- Executive Officer
Open Women
- Assistant Coach
- Pitching Coach
- Executive Officer
If you are a coach who wishes to express their interest and register, please follow our two-step process:
- Complete and submit all necessary documents outlined in “BQ Coach Selection Criteria’. >>>> Click here to download BQ Coach Selection Criteria. <<<<
- Complete the online registration process. >>>> Click here to access online registration process <<<<
Applications close Friday 23rd of July 2021.
If you require additional information please contact Shayne Watson, BQ High Performance Manager shayne@baseballqld.asn.au
