As a reminder to anyone considering buying a new bat in the near future please be aware that Baseball Australia have indicated any resultant USA Bat regulation compliance implementation would commence in Australia as of 1 September 2019. So if you are thinking of buying a new bat this is the time frame for the introduction of new USA Bat regulations you need to consider.
While the current bat rules remain in place through to 1 September 2019, bats that meet the current standards (BBCOR) will continue to be approved for use as will any bat that meets the new USABat standard. Bats that meet the new USABat standard will feature one of the logos listed below.
USABat is set to replace the BBCOR (Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution) and BPF (Bat Performance Factor) as the standard required for bats approved for play in Little League.
Little League and USA Baseball have announced they intend to comply with the new USABat standard from 2018, making all current bats (BBCOR, BPF etc) potentially void in league play in the USA after December 31, 2017.
Early indications here in Australia are that suppliers will need until at least the 2018-19 Summer season to get the new bats to our marketplace, limiting our ability to comply with Little League and other International bodies until the 2018-19 summer season at the earliest.
So while the USA will roll out the new USABat standard in the U.S. from 1 January 2018 it will take some time before Australian bat rules can be changed to comply.
While the teams that win through to the respective 2018 Little League, Junior League and Senior League World Series will need to comply with the new USABat Rules during 2018 World Series Tournament play, they can rest a little easier knowing they will be supplied with equipment on arrival at their respective World Series events.
So the standards to be applied from 1 September 2019 will be:
Senior League (U16) and above – BBCOR remains the standard (No change).
Intermediate League and Junior League – Can use either USA Bats or BBCOR bats.
Little League and below – USA Bats.
For more information from BA please follow this link:
Baseball Queensland is pleased to announce the release of their Coach Selection Criteria. Developed by Junior Elite Pathway Manager, Shayne Watson and in conjunction with Baseball Australia, the criteria will be followed throughout the coach selection process for all our QLD Bandits Programs.
Watson explains “The implementation of this process promotes transparency along with creating a coach’s pathway throughout our Elite Level Programs. Continuing from our 2018 Program, the Field Manager is appointed for a two year term with Assistant/Pitching Coach and Executive Officer’s for a one year term”.
“This approach provides consistency for a period of time with our Field Manager position, along with providing additional opportunities for new coaches to enter within the pathway” Watson says.
Watson continues “We provide a great deal of support for athletes towards their development. This process is part of the initial stage in providing support for our coaches and providing opportunities for their development”
Coaching applications for all QLD Bandits State Team’s are open.
A coach in any QLD Elite Program, at any capacity, is a very important role model for the young athletes either selected on a team and/ or program. They are responsible for setting the culture of the program in line with QLD Bandits ideals. Coaches will be ultimately responsible for contributing to the successful delivery of the QLD Bandits program. This includes developing and the implementation of a comprehensive program in preparation forNational Championships.
Before registering your Expression of Interest, please take the time to read the Coach Selection Criteria.
Round 12 of Get Started Vouchers avialable Wednesday 25 July 2018.
The program provides eligible Queensland children and young people aged 5 to 17 (inclusive) who can least afford to join a sport or recreation club with a voucher valued up to $150 for membership and/or registration fees. Round 12 will close when all available vouchers are issued. If the voucher allocation is not reached, the round will close on 28 September 2018.
Over 4300 clubs have registered for the program. Clubs can apply for registration for Get Started Vouchers at any time. Registration is valid for the entire program period so there is no need to register for each round.
Check out some of our great videos on the Get Started Vouchers program. These are available via their website:
Their How to apply video assist families with information on child eligibility and applying for a voucher
Their Clubs video provides information on club eligibility and redeeming vouchers.
Their video on how referral agents can help families with applying for a voucher.
For more information on:
Redeeming vouchers – follow the screen shots in our club trouble shooting manual.
FAQ’s – answers to common questions about the program
You may also want to ‘like’ the Queensland Sport and Recreation Facebook page to keep up to date. We also have some great posts you can share with your affiliated clubs and associations.
This year, the QBUA is holding an Association Umpire Seminar (Old level 1) at Zahel St, Carina, scheduled for two days:
Saturday 15 September 2018 from 8:00am to 4:00pm to 6:00pm; AND
Sunday 16 September 2017 from 8:00am to 4:00pm
What to wear: Suitable pants, QBUA Student Umpire T-shirt, running shoes, cap.
What to bring: Water, sunscreen, glove, indicator, any required medication.
The cost of this Seminar is $120, payable upon submission of this application (see below for details).
Baseball Queensland would like to share the information on behalf of the Surfers Paradise Baseball Club
It is with much sadness the Surfers Paradise Baseball Club has to inform the baseball community of the passing of Frits Weber. Frits was one of the founding members of the club and a life member. Frits occupied many positions on the committee and only left his last role 3 years ago when he retired and moved to Brisbane. Frits also managed a number of teams and was a long time manager of our GBL division 3 side.
His funeral is the Friday, 27th July at 11 am at Allambe Gardens, Broadbeach-Nerang Rd, Nerang.
Baseball Queenland would like to also share our condolences to the Weber family in their time of loss.
After the release of the Queensland Youth Women’s and Women’s 2018/19 Baseball Calendar, Baseball Queensland spoke to Geoff Wade, Director of Women’s and Girl’s Participation to discuss his plans for the Girl’s Pathways Program and where he anticipates this new era of female baseball in Queensland will lead our female athletes. We also heard from the Girl’s U14 and U16’s BQ Bandits Team to hear their opinions on the upcoming developments within female baseball in Queensland.
