The 2022-23 Membership Fees have been set and you can find them in the “New to Baseball” menu item at the top of the website or access them at this link>>>
The updated Age Matrix is also available from the same menu item on the website or from this link>>>
Baseball Queensland are also set to incentivise clubs selling entry level memberships (Teeball and Rookieball) for a recommended retail price of $200.00 (or less). Clubs selling these memberships for the recommended retail price (or less) will have access to a participant pack to provide to those who register under these membership types. (Pack currently being finalised).
Baseball Queensland is excited to announce that Alderley Hire Services has renewed its partnership for the 2022 Futures League competition.
The Futures League is a high-level competition designed to create pathways into the next level of baseball for players – whether that be domestic or overseas. Alderley Hire has been a long-standing supporter of baseball in Queensland and their crucial support of the Futures League competition is greatly appreciated.
Alderley Hire is an independent, family-owned equipment and party hire service based on the northside of Brisbane. They provide quality building, handyman, and party hire equipment with premium service and competitive rates.
Director Bruce Mutch stated, “We are excited to be involved with this new competition which offers a great opportunity for our future player prospects and coaches to play high-level baseball. The draft system gives players and coaches from different clubs the experience of forming new bonds which will last well past their baseball careers.”
Programs like the Futures League could not be delivered without the continued support of businesses such as Alderley Hire. Once again, we thank them for their support.
Find out more about Alderley Hire and their full range of equipment and services at alderleyhire.com.au
Want to support the Futures League through your business or organisation? Send a note to [email protected] for more information on sponsorship packages.
Today marks a transition of Shayne Watson’s 16 years of service with Baseball Queensland (BQ) to a new joint partnership with BQ, Baseball Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
Shayne has been identified as one of 30 coaches in the country to be a part of Gen32 – a top-tier ‘apprenticeship’ for nationally-recognised coaches as we head toward the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
As one of the longest-serving baseball employees in the country, Shayne has made an unparalleled contribution to our sport. Initially employed as a development officer and most recently as our High Performance Manager, Shayne has made a tremendous impact on our sport at many levels, and is regarded by most as one of the country’s most capable technical officers – of any sport.
Through this joint venture, BQ will release Shayne from his contract to enable him to acquit this new role. From July 1, Shayne will be a BA employee, undertaking a role that is jointly funded by BQ and the Australian Institute of Sport.
Importantly, Shayne will still be executing his high-performance activities for BQ, as well as overseeing all of our elite and pathways programs; however, he will be seconded to the National Team for all their activities, including camps, qualifiers, and even the World Baseball Classic.
In addition, Shayne will be developing his coaching skills through additional investment from the AIS in the form of research and study, further enhancing his already-advanced skills and competencies for the benefit of baseball not just in Queensland, but across the country.
We are very proud that we have been able to produce this outcome for Shayne and our sport, and wish him every success with this new opportunity.
Ehlerth Electrical continues to power the Futures League
Baseball Queensland is excited to announce that Ehlerth Electrical has renewed its partnership for the 2022 Futures League Competition.
The Futures League is a high-level competition designed to create pathways into the next level of baseball for players – whether that be domestic or overseas. Ehlerth Electrical has been a long-standing supporter for baseball in Queensland and their continued support of the Futures League Competition is great news.
Ehlerth Electrical is a Queensland-based electrical solutions provider that strives to provide the highest quality workmanship and service. We are a hardworking and committed team of master electricians who pride ourselves on our job execution and our understanding of various electrical fields. We have a genuine focus on customer service, which is reflected in all aspects of our business.
Mr Brent Ehlerth, Ehlerth Electrical Pty Ltd, commented that, “Ehlerth Electrical is excited once again to partner with the Futures League and build on its success from its inaugural year. We are looking forward to seeing Brisbane’s next generation continue to develop and progress through this great platform.”
Programs like this could not be delivered without the continued support of businesses such as Ehlerth Electrical, once again we thank them for their support.
Want to support the Futures League through your business or organisation? Send a note to [email protected] for more information on sponsorship packages.
Baseball Queensland will seek to employ staff across three roles as defined by the Strategic Plan.
Game Development Manager
The Game Development Manager will be responsible for initiatives that grow and support participation in the sport, including taking on the role of District Administrator for Little League in Queensland.
Player Development Coordinator
The Player Development Coordinator will be responsible for the delivery of the programs that underpin and form the entry level of our Performance Programs. The Player Development Coordinator will take direction from our Performance Program Manager.
Club Support Coordinator
The Club Support Coordinator will be responsible for initiatives that grow the capacity of our clubs and regions and assist affiliated organisations to be “grant/funding ready”.
These roles have been advertised on Seek, with applications closing 5:00pm Friday 29 July 2022.
Baseball Queensland, in partnership with the Brisbane Bandits, is excited to announce that the Futures League will once again be coming to clubs in SE Queensland.
The four teams playing in the Futures League Opens competition will begin their quest for the Ash Anderson Cup on Friday night, July 29 and will play Tuesday and Friday nights through early September. The Ash Anderson Cup championship game will be played at Carina on Saturday night, September 10. Featuring Junior League, Senior League and Opens competitions, the Futures League is a joint venture of Baseball QLD and the Brisbane Bandits. This important partnership provides a defined pathway opportunity for Queensland players that goes from U14 and U16 through to Opens (17-24) and on to the Brisbane Bandits development squad or the ABL roster.
BQ High Performance Manager Shayne Watson stated, “Following the success of last year’s inaugural season, I am excited to see the start of the 2022 competition. Seeing the hard work from the Futures League Committee is promising for another exciting season. The Futures League forms the foundation toward the collaboration between Baseball QLD and Brisbane Bandits and will further highlight the extension of the player and coach Pathway Framework for baseballers within Queensland.”
Brisbane Bandits Manager David Nilsson commented, “I was impressed with what I saw last season and I will be paying attention to the Futures League and identifying players to be a part of the Bandits train-on squad. Last season’s Futures League was very successful and I’m looking forward to seeing the talent on the field again.”
BQ Commissioner Mr Chris Norrie added, “For most of us who have been in the baseball community for some time, there was an obvious developmental phase missing from our pathway model – a way to better prepare athletes for college or the ABL. It was important to provide more, higher-quality games. Now, as world travel opens up and we cheer on the wonderful success of the Brisbane North Little League team, we are seeing once again the tremendous opportunities our sport can offer. So, our Futures model continues into the junior ranks with the Junior and Senior League age groups. With our commercial partners and our wonderful volunteers, we hope to continue to provide an extra layer of quality baseball, to fast-track player development and gain better access to all that our sport can provide. I’m really excited by what this model can contribute to BQ player pathways and look forward to supporting all players at all levels who are participating.”
It’s not too late to register your expression of interest for the JL, SL or Opens Futures League competitions. Opens closes now at 5pm on Friday, July 15 and JL and SL close at 5pm on Wednesday, July 27.
