CEO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: QUEENSLAND OPEN WOMEN’S TEAM

CEO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: QUEENSLAND OPEN WOMEN’S TEAM

On behalf of Baseball Queensland, I would like to acknowledge Queensland’s Open Women’s team for their performance and competitiveness at the 2019 Australian Open Women’s Championships.

Through the collective efforts of all, including the coaching staff lead by Ms Lisa Norrie, you, the players, have shown great tenacity, discipline, and team spirit, and you have set a solid foundation for the future growth of women in Baseball in Queensland.

It is with great honour that we acknowledge your achievements, you have made us all Queensland proud!

As CEO of Baseball Queensland, a special thank you also to the coaches, staff, families, and players. You have represented Queensland well at this year’s Australian Open Women’s Championships.

“Building a Better Future for Baseball.”

Paul Gonzalez
CEO
Baseball Queensland

CEO Acknowledgement: Youth Women’s State Team –

On behalf of Baseball Queensland, I would like to acknowledge Queensland’s Youth Women’s team for their historic Silver medal win at this year’s Australian Youth Women’s Championships.

Through the collective efforts and sacrifices of the coaching staff lead by Mr. Geoff Wade, you the players and your parents, you have not only created history for women’s baseball in Queensland, but you have set a foundation for the future growth of women in Baseball.

It is with great honour that we acknowledge your historic milestone, you have made us all Queensland proud!

As CEO of Baseball Queensland, a special acknowledgement to the coaches, staff, parents and you, the young women who have represented Queensland at this year’s Australian Youth Women’s Championships.

“Building a Better Future for Baseball.”

CEO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: QUEENSLAND OPEN WOMEN’S TEAM

Schedule for Women’s and Youth Women’s Nationals

Baseball Australia has released the schedules for the Women’s and Youth Women’s Nationals that are set to take place in Canberra, ACT in Mid April.

With both of our state representative teams training hard we are looking to be at our best come April to take on Australia’s best baseballers.

Australian Women’s Nationals Schedule –  For Queensland

Day 1: April 1412:00 pm vs SA
3:00 pm vs VIC W

Day 2: April 15
10:00 am vs VIC B

Day 3: April 16
10:30 am vs NSW

Day 4: April 17
1:00 pm vs WA

Day 5 – 7: April 18 – 20
Reseeded for pool play

Day 8: April 21
Finals

 

Australian Youth Women’s Nationals Schedule –  For Queensland

Day 1: April 15 2:45 pm vs VIC

Day 2: April 16
8:45 am vs NSW
12:45pm vs WA

Day 3: April 17
10:45 am vs IND

Day 4: April 18
10:45 pm vs VIC
12:45 pm vs NSW

Day 5: April 19
8:45 am vs WA
2:45 pm vs IND

Day 6: April 20
Reseeded for finals

You can follow along with both Teams through Game Changer:

Open Women: https://gc.com/tmt/fall-2019/2019-australian-womens-championship-5c522e1e4e5d750020750661

Youth Women: https://gc.com/tmt/fall-2019/2019-australian-youth-womens-championship-5c522eb93ca4b7001e96a21e

See Below for full schedules for all teams.

 

Download our time table for a screen saver on your phone!

CEO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: QUEENSLAND OPEN WOMEN’S TEAM

BQ Youth Women win tight contest in Annual Team vs Parents game.

On Sunday morning the Queensland Youth Women competed against their parents in their 3rd annual contest. This years game was another tight affair seeing the youth women win 17-14.

Despite having batting superstar Louis Zamora who continually showed the youth women his powerful hitting skills, Roger Bastow’s base running speed being crippled by an unstable knee, the parents seemed to come undone even when fielding 17 players in defence. Even those who know the game well like Brad Hamson, President of Redlands Baseball Club, weren’t enough to get the Parents over the line. Our Youth Women continued to hit gaps and pester the parents to steal the win.

All fun aside, this initiative was introduced by Board Director Geoff Wade who is the Head Coach for Queensland Youth Women. His intention was to help parents understand and appreciate the challenge and skill level required to play the game of baseball. By experiencing the game first hand a true understanding of key elements like concentration and physical endurance was developed so the parents have an appreciation of what their daughters face when they take the field.

Geoff ‘coached’ the parent’s team and Hannah Marshall was appointed the coach of the Youth Women’s team. This was important learning for the girls as they had to work out line ups, positions, and strategy for ensuring equal participation. Having to make these decisions will hopefully help the girls to understand why coaches make the decisions that they do when managing a game.

A fun day was had by all with both teams experiencing new situations that not only will help long-term on the field for our youth women, but also continue to build quality relationships outside of the game.

It is also rumoured that one of our youth women could face a disciplinary hearing at home for striking out her father. We will have more information on this in the coming days.

CEO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: QUEENSLAND OPEN WOMEN’S TEAM

Girls Development Program – Div II State Titles teams

Baseball Queensland’s Girls Development Program will be entering Teams into the Little League, Junior League and Senior League Division II State Titles. The Program is seeking expressions of interest from players and coaches for each age group.

Program details

Tournament:     11th to 14th April

Location:            TBA (South East QLD)

Cost:                   Approx. $160 (tournament Levy is yet to be finalised)

Apparel:             Shirt and Cap

Program:            1-2 practice session in the weeks leading up to State Titles

 

Online Expression of Interest (both Players and Coaches): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BQ_Girls_Dev_DivII_ST

If you have any questions or require additional information please contact Shayne Watson, Junior Elite Pathway Manager, shayne@baseballqld.asn.au

CEO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: QUEENSLAND OPEN WOMEN’S TEAM

QLD Open Women’s Team Announcement

Given the success of the recent Women’s State Titles, the interest in participation in the female pathways has grown leading to more players than ever before competing for a chance to wear the Queensland uniform. Lisa Norrie, Manager of the 2019 Queensland Open Women’s Team and her coaching staff had their work cut out for them in selecting a final team from the growing talent pool available. Congratulations to the following players selected to play for the Queensland Open Women’s team in 2019:

Riordan Bradley
Lindsay Campbell
Ashleigh Dyer
Luisa Gauci
Keely Henderson
Shiori Hoshino
Chloe Humphreys
Kira Kamada
Darian Lawton
Courtney Low
Taylee Luchterhand
Lily Moffat
Courtney Murphy
Olivia Stevens
Tania Stoyles
Madison Tough
Laura Wagner

Shadows
Ella Callinan
Molly Donald
Sophie Marriot
Riley O’Brien

Congratulations to all players selected.