Friday nights will see 48 of the top Senior League players take to the fields at Mt Gravatt Eagles and Runcorn Indians in an exciting new ‘next-level’ competition being offered by Baseball Queensland.
Developed by the BQ Participation Committee led by Geoff Wade, the program is designed to provide a highly-competitive playing environment with players drafted to one of four teams. During the draft, coaches were kept on their toes with BQ Participation Committee Member, Kevin Fenn, holding them to a 90-second decision window. Creating a well-rounded team was a challenge for coaches Tyler Lovering (Blue Jays), Brad Parsons (Mariners), Nate Milevskiy (Marlins) and Charles Hall (Pirates), all who needed a nimble plan of attack when players were snapped up by the opposition.
At Mt Gravatt Eagles, round one saw the Blue Jays take on the Pirates in a tight contest which saw the Pirates come out on top 7-6. The Pirates built a five-run lead in the third inning and managed to hold off the Blue Jays. Both offenses were strong at the plate as the Pirates collected three hits and the Blue Jays five, in the high-scoring affair. Huntley led the Pirates with two hits in two at bats. Ikeda went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead the Blue Jays in the hits.
Over at Runcorn Indians, the Mariners took the win over the Marlins 5-2. Pitching restrictions (30 pitches) provided great opportunity for players to get some time on the mound. Raul Romero went 2-3 at the plate to lead the Mariners in hits. The Marlins were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Chessel had the most chances in the field with seven.
In the first six rounds, four teams will battle it out before seeding for the semi-finals. The finals will be played 11 December 2020 with the winners of the semi-finals taking to the field at Mt Gravatt.
The Annual General Meeting of Baseball Queensland will be held on Thursday 3 December 2020 from 7:00pm at Sports House, 150 Caxton St, Milton QLD. A Zoom session invitation will be extended to those Member Delegates from remote centres. Zoom Session details will be circulated to Delegates directly.
AGENDA
a) record of attendance, confirmation of Proxies; and
b) confirmation of minutes from previous AGM; and
c) the Board of Management and Chief Executive Officer’s report for the preceding financial year; and
d) the financial report of Baseball Queensland for the preceding financial year; and
e) the auditor’s report upon the books and accounts for the preceding financial year; and
f) the election of Baseball Queensland’s Commissioner; and
g) the election of two members (Directors) for a three year appointment to the Board of Management; and
h) the election of one member (Director) for a two year appointment to the Board of Management; and
i) the appointment of an auditor for the following year; and
j) general business as required.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Baseball Queensland hereby calls for nominations for candidates for election to the Board of Directors for Baseball Queensland. Nominations are to be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer [email protected] by no later than COB 5 November 2020. Please note that nominations need to be submitted on Form A – Page 18 of the BQ Constitution.
Candidates are also asked to review the Information available from the link below and complete the Skills Matrix and Profile available from the link below. https://www.baseballqueensland.com.au/information-and-forms-for-bq-director-candidates/
Please submit the Skills Matrix/Profile with each nomination as this will assist the Members to understand the skills and experience each Candidate has to offer.
By order of the Board of Management
Please also find attached information for potential Director Candidates as attached. These resources are also available from this link on the BQ website:
QUT is hosting a free online summit regarding Australian Sport Officiating.
Keynote speakers include Cheryl Jenkins, Chief Umpire from the Australian Open Tennis Tournament, 2019 World Cup Netball Umpiring Panel Member Jacqui Jashari, and Dr. Clare MacMahon, Senior Lecturer at La Trobe University and co-editor of the text ‘Sports Officials and Officiating: Science and Practice’.
The event has been designed around three key themes: Development & Retention, Technology & Innovation, and Decision-Making Impact. Individual summit segments will be 30min in length structured as a short presentation by each keynote speaker/researcher followed by an opportunity for audience questions.
Instructions for registration are on the attached flyer.
Congratulations to the players listed below. You will receive additional information shortly about the Program. With the Senior League Select competition commencing shortly the U16 Program will be slightly delayed. The QLD session will be Tuesday 28th November.
If you require further feedback please contact Shayne Watson, [email protected]
The QBUA will be holding a Community Umpire Seminar on the Sunshine Coast at the Mudjimba Baseball fields on the 16th Oct.
Check in and Registration at 6.15 and starting at 6.30pm or earlier if time allows. This will be followed up with practical game sessions and assessments on the 17th from 8am.
The following clubs are holding Community Umpire seminars:
Pine Hills 7th October @6.30pm
Allstars 8th October @6.30pm
Padres 12th October @ 6.30pm
Redlands 15th October @6.30pm
All attendees must have completed the AIS component prior to the seminar and furnish a copy of the certificate or certificate number with their nomination form.
