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Baseball Queensland seeks Digital Media Manager, Events Coordinator and Little League Administrator Applicants

Nov 24, 2025

Baseball Queensland is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Events Coordinator and Little League Administrator to maintain and grow our suite of tournaments and support the delivery of local competitions. You will work closely with Baseball Queensland’s staff, league committees, regions and local clubs to provide engaging events and competitions that meet the needs of participants and provide opportunity to advertise the sport to the wider community.

🔗 Apply now via SEEK: https://www.seek.com.au/job/88682897

The Digital Media Manager will plan, implement and monitor our digital marketing campaigns across all digital networks with the aim to grow our brand’s influence locally while also increasing brand loyalty and awareness.

design and oversee all aspects of our digital marketing resources including our marketing database, email and display advertising campaigns;
plan and manage our social media platforms;
prepare accurate reports on our marketing campaign’s overall performance;
identify latest trends and technologies affecting our industry;
evaluate and respond to important metrics that affect our website traffic, service quota and target audience;
work with other BQ staff to create new and innovative growth and engagement strategies;
network well across the organisation and provide clear communication to colleagues in a timely fashion; and,
proofread all material for errors, omissions, and consistency.

🔗 Apply now via SEEK: https://www.seek.com.au/job/88683121

Chris Clifton and Anahera Russell nominated for 2025 QSport Awards

Nov 24, 2025

24 November 2025

Baseball Queensland is excited to celebrate the nominations of Anahera Russell in the 2025 Sport Official of the Year, and Chris Clifton in the Gallagher 2025 Sport Administrator of the Year categories at the 2025 QSport Queensland Sport Awards.

Chris Clifton has been a significant pillar of the baseball community within Brisbane North and as President of the Narangba Demons. Chris has deep and valuable expertise, and is a reliable and supportive member of the baseball community who is in tune with the needs of his members. His organisational skills, personability and eye for detail and accuracy sees Narangba Demons and Brisbane North well-placed and well-managed. Under Chris’ leadership, Narangba Demons have accelerated growth and now join Redcliffe Padres as one of the largest baseball clubs in the country. Chris was recognised as Baseball Queensland’s 2025 Administrator of the Year.

Anahera Russell is a Softball convert, who within 18 months has managed to cement herself as a reliable, approachable and confident positive role model for all players, parents and other volunteers. Despite emerging into the scene within the last 18 months, Anahera has been recognised as Redcliffe Padres’ 24/25 Umpire of the Year, Baseball Queensland’s 2025 Umpire of the Year and had been recognised with a ‘No More! Spirit of the Game Award’ at the 2025 Australian Women’s and Youth Women’s Championships in Victoria.

Read more about Anahera Russell here, we wrote a feature on her journey to Umpire the 2025 Australian Youth Women’s Championships: https://www.baseballqueensland.com.au/ana-russell/

Purchase your tickets to attend the 30th year of the Queensland Sport Awards, to be held on November 27th at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, here: https://qsport.org.au/events/2025-queensland-sport-awards-hall-of-fame/

GBL Committee Commended for Proactive Leadership and Community-Focused Improvements

Nov 20, 2025

20 November 2025

The Greater Brisbane League (GBL) Committee has been recognised for its extensive preparation, collaborative leadership, and responsiveness in shaping a stronger and more inclusive baseball season for our community.

Since the conclusion of last season, the GBL Committee has worked closely with Baseball Queensland and Baseball Australia to ensure all competitions met the necessary national compliance standards. This behind-the-scenes effort — much of which began well before teams returned to the field — ensured that our competitions were compliant with Little League regulations, structured appropriately, provided clarity for clubs, and upheld the integrity of the league.

In recent weeks, members of the community have shared feedback about some aspects of the competition format. The GBL has listened and responded quickly. In partnership with Baseball Queensland, the Committee has actively lobbied Baseball Australia to review and adjust key elements of the competition framework to better support players of all ages, abilities, and aspirations.

We are pleased to confirm that these proposed changes have been accepted and implemented. The GBL Committee has now rolled out an updated format that more accurately reflects the needs of our participants and provides a more enjoyable and accessible baseball experience across all levels of play.

Baseball Queensland extends its sincere thanks to the volunteers that make up the GBL Committee for their steadfast commitment to the game and their willingness to lead with transparency, collaboration, and care. We also thank Baseball Australia for working with us to deliver compliant solutions that preserve the integrity of our competitions while opening the door for more players to participate and thrive.

Community dialogue is important, and constructive feedback helps us all improve. The GBL’s actions demonstrate what is possible when governing bodies and volunteers work together to deliver the best outcomes for our sport.

Baseball Queensland looks forward to continuing this partnership as we strengthen pathways, enhance participation experiences, and support the growth of baseball across our region.

Gareth Jones

Chief Executive Officer

Baseball Queensland

Game Development Team expands with Gold Coast Role Appointed

Nov 17, 2025

November 2025

Baseball Queensland’s Game Development team has experienced significant growth in the past 18 months, supporting an expanded base of participation initiatives across the state. Our latest addition comes with the appointment of Stephen Redfern to the position of Game Development Officer, servicing the Gold Coast.

Beginning with a T-Ball School Clinic at the age of 6, Stephen ended up at St. George and Sutherland Giants Baseball Club, 26 years later, he’s still around, playing, umpiring, coaching, and loving the sport. Stephen was once a casual delivery officer for Baseball Queensland, before a trip to Norway saw him leave the country, he now returns in a part-time capacity, eager to develop, deliver and drive the type of programs that saw him introduced to the sport.

What drew you to Baseball?
It’s a team sport that focuses on individual performance and the combination of strategic rule understanding and ability means there is always room for improvement. There are also multiple opportunities to get a hit, make a catch, make a solid throw, or improve from the last action in a game.
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What brought you to BQ?
I’ve always loved being involved in all facets of baseball, whether that’s running the university club (Griffith Uni Gold Coast), attending international umpiring courses, having a hit and giggle with mates or showing off the sport to kids at school, being able to turn what I love into a job and developing the sport in my local area – that’s gold.

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What excites you about the role?
Being able to develop, deliver and drive the programs that first got me into baseball is incredibly exciting. To think that my work could create life-long enthusiasts that go on to develop the game wherever they are in the world is fun to think about.

What are your goals early on?
Having lived in Norway for the last 8 years and coming back with fresh eyes, developing school connections and building links between clubs, GCBA and BQ to cohesively grow the sport in the region is very high on the list. Upskilling our existing coaching staff and empowering volunteers and schools with resources that make their life easier will naturally help make the sport more enjoyable and rewarding.

How do you want to grow the game?
The elite athletes of tomorrow are the rookies of today. Developing the early years of baseball with accredited and supported coaches and volunteers that make the game fun and engaging is key for growing elite pathways later on.
Who inspires you?
All the parents out there that listen to their kids, turning up to a sport they may not know themselves and letting their kid have a fair crack at it. Those that level it up and support the team by becoming a scorer, helping in the canteen or lending their time and energy to help their own kid keep playing their sport in an awesome environment, that’s inspiring to see. So thank you to all the parents and family members out there that are getting involved!

Favourite team or player?
My favourite team would have to be San Fran Giants just because my very first baseball team was the Giants.

What do you do for fun?
I am a gamer at core and love RPG and Open World Survivor Craft-type games, so my gaming rig PC does see a bit of game time here and there.

Three words to describe yourself?
Silly, Loud, Helpful

What position do you like playing best and why?
I’ve always enjoyed catching as it’s the most involved and is a bit of a support role for the rest of the team. To help the team remember where the opponents are in the batting order, where the ball was hit last for each batter and in turn helping pull or push players in depending on the batter.

What is your baseball nickname and why?
A lot of players around SEQ may know me better as Madonna – a nickname I’ve had since my first year playing seniors baseball. Young dumb me didn’t understand that the done thing is to have your family name on your jersey, not your first name. So, in true naive fashion, my seniors jersey had Steve on the back. The questions quickly arose “do you not have a last name?” and then Madonna was born.. What’s Madonna’s last name?

Baseball Queensland’s very own Madonna is ready and excited to hear from those on the Gold Coast!

Gold Coast clubs might want to check their emails, but if there’s nothing waiting in your inbox, you can always reach out to Stephen at [email protected]

If Stephen’s not your local, you can view the rest of Baseball Queensland’s growing team here:

Meet the Team

Baseball Queensland Releases Tech Norms for 2025 Women and Youth Championships

Nov 13, 2025

Baseball Queensland has officially released the Technical Norms for the upcoming Women’s State Titles, Youth Women’s, and Little League Girls State Championship events, set to take place in December 2025 at the Indians Baseball Club and Narangba Demons Baseball Club.

These Technical Norms provide detailed guidance on event operations, eligibility, competition formats, equipment standards, and tournament protocols, ensuring consistency and fairness across all divisions. The document serves as the framework for teams, coaches, officials, and event organisers as preparations commence for one of the most significant showcases of female baseball talent in Queensland.

Baseball Queensland CEO Gareth Jones said the release of the Tech Norms marks an important milestone in the lead-up to the championships.

“These events represent a key pillar of our commitment to growing female participation and celebrating excellence across all levels of the game. The Tech Norms provide clarity and consistency for everyone involved and help ensure a professional and inclusive event environment,” Jones said.

The 2025 championships will bring together Queensland’s top female athletes across three age groups and multiple divisions, offering an exciting display of emerging talent and high-level competition.

The full Technical Norms document is now available via the Baseball Queensland Event Information page below.

Event Information Page

Victoria Point State High School Welcomed as the 4th Official Baseball5 Academy

Nov 12, 2025

Victoria Point State High School joins the Baseball5 Family as Queensland’s 4th School Academy

Baseball Queensland is thrilled to announce that Victoria Point State High School has officially become the 4th Baseball5 Academy in Queensland! Over the past month, our team has been working closely with the school’s Vikings Academy, delivering development sessions that introduced and nurtured a love for the exciting world of Baseball5.

With over 70 students from Year 7, 8, and 9 participating, these sessions were more than just an introduction; they were a launchpad for growth. Students embraced the challenge with energy and enthusiasm, showing remarkable progress as they transitioned from beginners to budding Baseball5 athletes within the space of a few short weeks. Their commitment and passion were evident in every play, setting up a strong foundation for the sport within the school’s academy.

Victoria Point SHS is now positioned as a pillar for Baseball5 in the Redlands, reflecting not only the students’ dedication but also the incredible support from the school staff, who welcomed our coaches and championed this initiative. Victoria Point SHS joins our existing Baseball5 Academies at Robina State High School on the southern Gold Coast, Runcorn State High School in southern Brisbane and Earnshaw State College on the northside of Brisbane. A clear demonstration of the growth of Baseball5 within Queensland schools at a time where the format has, notably, surpassed T-Ball in total Sporting Schools bookings in Queensland.

A huge thank you to the staff and students for making this journey possible. We are excited to see Victoria Point SHS thrive as part of the Baseball5 family.

Congratulations and welcome aboard, Victoria Point State High School!

Learn more about Victoria Point’s Vikings Sports Academy here:

Victoria Point SHS

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