Baseball Queensland invites all members of our community to contribute to the Quadrennial Review, an important opportunity to reflect on the progress of our sport and help guide its future direction across the state.
Whether you are a player, parent, coach, official, volunteer, administrator, or supporter, your feedback is highly valued. This review helps us evaluate how baseball is delivered in Queensland and identify key areas for growth, improvement, and continued success.
What’s involved? The survey seeks insights into:
Your experiences and level of satisfaction
The opportunities available through baseball
What is working well
What could be improved
Ideas for future development
You may complete the survey more than once if you hold multiple roles within the baseball community. Responses can remain anonymous unless you choose to provide your personal details.
Why it matters: This feedback will help Baseball Queensland make informed decisions that reflect the needs and perspectives of our diverse baseball community. It’s an opportunity for all voices to be heard in shaping the next four years.
Baseball Queensland is proud to launch its new Junior Baseball Handbook — a comprehensive, step-by-step guide designed to support both beginner and experienced coaches working with junior players. This resource provides clear, practical strategies for delivering engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate sessions for children, particularly those aged 3 to 8.
“Welcome to the exciting world of junior baseball coaching! By stepping into this rewarding role, you are becoming more than just a coach — you are a mentor, a guide, and a role model for the young athletes in your care,” said Sam Cawdron, Game Development Manager. “Success isn’t just about wins and losses. It’s about enjoyment, growth, and creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every child feels valued and inspired.”
Coaching junior baseball goes beyond teaching skills — it’s about building confidence, encouraging teamwork, and helping players develop a love for the game. That’s why this handbook is designed to offer structured ideas, proven strategies, and real-world insights for coaches at all levels.
Coaching 3–8 Year-Olds: Building Foundations Through Fun
The handbook includes a dedicated section for coaching 3–8 year-olds, a key development stage focused on fun, movement, and confidence-building. This section explores how to:
Teach basic skills in engaging and age-appropriate ways
Create a safe, welcoming environment
Support social and emotional development through participation
Establish helpful routines
Foster positive behaviour through encouragement and consistency
Work collaboratively with parents and caregivers
Use games and play-based learning to build core skills
Set realistic expectations and celebrate every win — big or small
Inclusive Coaching in Action
A highlight of the handbook is an entire section dedicated to Applying Inclusive Practices, developed in collaboration with Sport4All and Autism Queensland, and made possible through the Queensland Government’s Active Industry Project Fund. These pages equip coaches with practical tools to better support players of all abilities — including those who are neurodivergent — ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in baseball.
“Inclusivity starts with simple, informed actions,” said Andrea Marshall, Baseball Queensland Board Member and Chair of Baseball Queensland’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Panel. “This handbook gives coaches the tools to make a lasting impact on a child’s experience in sport.”
A Resource for All Clubs
The Junior Baseball Handbook reinforces Baseball Queensland’s commitment to inclusive, community-focused sport. Whether you’re stepping into the dugout for the first time or looking to elevate your coaching skills, this resource is designed to support your journey, helping you create high-quality, enjoyable baseball experiences for every child.
Nominations Open – 2025 Barclay Cup (Under 16 Girls Team)
Baseball Queensland is pleased to invite female players aged 13 to 16 (as at 31 August 2025) to nominate for selection in the Queensland Crocs team to compete at the 2025 Barclay Cup in Adelaide, South Australia.
The Barclay Cup is an invitational junior female baseball tournament named in honour of the late Jacinda Barclay, a talented multi-sport Australian athlete. This prestigious event is designed to develop and celebrate female participation in baseball, offering players a unique opportunity to compete in a week-long competition focused on skill development and participation.
2025 Tournament Details:
Dates: 28 September – 4 October 2025 (players to arrive on 27 September, return on 5 October) Location: Weigall Oval, home of the Adelaide Angels Baseball Club Format: Round-robin competition leading to finals Age Eligibility: Players must be aged 13–16 as at 31 August 2025
Queensland Team Selection & Preparation:
Evaluation Day: Saturday 2 August 2025, 12:00pm–2:00pm Location: Bannister Park, Gerler Road, Hendra Training: Practice sessions will be scheduled in the lead-up to the event to prepare selected players Program Cost: The total cost for selected athletes is $3,839.00, which includes:
· Playing shirt and cap · Return flights to Adelaide · Accommodation (The Retreat, West Beach) · Meals · Ground transport · Tournament entry fees · Development program and team training sessions
If you are interested in being considered for the Queensland Crocs Barclay Cup team, please complete the nomination form available here:
The Emerging Athlete Program (EAP) is designed to provide foundational baseball development for youth athletes aged 10–16. With multiple regional delivery sites and age/skill-based groupings, the program ensures athletes receive tailored instruction in throwing, hitting, fielding, speed, agility, and S&C.
Participants receive a personalised EAP shirt and cap, with a registration fee of $297 (incl GST). Program runs from august through mid-September.
Coordinator: Marty Waters Location: confirmed weekly based on GCBA Winter Season Date: Saturdays, starting Aug 2 Time: 2:00pm – 4:15pm
Coordinator: David West Location: Narangba, Pine Rivers, Redcliffe, Pine Hills – pending field availability Date: Saturdays, starting Aug 2 Time: 9:00am – 11:15am
Coordinator: Luca Rostagno Location: Bannister Park, Hendra Date: Saturdays, starting Aug 2 Time: 9:00am – 11:15am
Coordinator: Nick Bachono Location: Darra, Runcorn & Redlands – pending field availability Date: Saturdays, starting Aug 2 Time: 9:00am – 11:15am
Coordinator: Noel Tate Location: Bannister Park, Hendra Date: Saturdays, starting Aug 2 Time: 2:00pm – 4:15pm
2025/26 Summer Season – 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 Women’s 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 “Pool.” While a Friendship Player can nominate a preferred Region, there is no guarantee they will be assigned to that Region’s 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 – 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 “playing out of natural age group” 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]
As we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025, Baseball Queensland is proud to reflect on and strengthen our commitment to reconciliation. This year’s theme, “Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud,” invites all Australians to amplify and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices — a message that aligns strongly with our values and recent milestone.
Baseball Queensland is proud to announce the formal endorsement of its inaugural Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) by Reconciliation Australia — a significant milestone in our commitment to reconciliation and inclusivity in sport.
We recognise that baseball, like all sports, has a powerful role to play in the health, wellbeing, and connection of communities across Australia. However, we also acknowledge that participation opportunities aren’t always equal. Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face ongoing barriers such as limited transport, financial challenges, time constraints, and competing cultural or family commitments.
Through our Reflect RAP, Baseball Queensland is taking the first steps to address these challenges and promote more equitable participation across our sport. This plan was shaped by honest reflection, listening to the experiences of our participants, and identifying the need for more purposeful action to support reconciliation.
⚾ Our commitment is already in motion. Baseball Queensland has proudly partnered with the South West Indigenous Network, supporting their sports education tours and NAIDOC Week celebrations — a practical step towards building stronger relationships and creating real opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Our Reflect RAP will be delivered across the entire organisation, led by our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Panel, which reports directly to the Board and includes voices from clubs and regions throughout Queensland. Our RAP Champions – the CEO and Director of Projects, Equity and Inclusion – are driving these efforts to embed reconciliation into the heart of everything we do.
“Getting these first steps right will ensure the sustainability of future RAPs and reconciliation initiatives, and provide meaningful impact toward Australia’s reconciliation journey.” – Karen Mundine, CEO of Reconciliation Australia
We are excited to walk this path with purpose and integrity, ensuring Baseball Queensland plays an active role in reducing inequality and honouring the cultures, histories, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
