Join Baseball Queensland’s Heritage Advisory Council – EOIs now open

Join Baseball Queensland’s Heritage Advisory Council – EOIs now open

Baseball Queensland is seeking expressions of interest from individuals who are passionate about preserving and promoting the heritage of baseball in Queensland to join its Heritage Advisory Council.

As a member of the Heritage Advisory Council, you will play a key role in identifying, preserving, and promoting the rich history of baseball in Queensland. Your expertise and passion will be used to advise Baseball Queensland on matters relating to the sport’s heritage, including the preservation of historical artifacts and sites, the organisation of events and exhibitions, election to the Hall of Fame and the promotion of the sport’s heritage to the wider community.

To be eligible for this role, you should have a strong interest in baseball and its history in Queensland. You should also have experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

– Historical research
– Heritage preservation
– Event management
– Marketing and promotion
– Experience in Queensland baseball spanning multiple “Eras” as defined in the Heritage Advisory Council Charter.

For further information, please refer to the Charter of the BQ Heritage Advisory Council and click here for the BQ Committee Structure.


If you are interested in joining the Heritage Advisory Council, please submit a brief expression of interest outlining your experience, knowledge, and passion for baseball and its heritage in Queensland. Please also include your contact details and a current resume.

Download and complete the Advisory Council Skills Matrix

Expressions of interest should be submitted via email to gareth@baseballqld.asn.au by 13 June 2023. Applicants are encouraged to complete and return the linked Skills Matrix document with their submission. Successful applicants will be notified in writing and announced on the Baseball Queensland website.

Thank you for your interest in preserving the heritage of baseball in Queensland. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Please note: Submission of the Skills Matrix is not compulsory. If you feel you could contribute to this Advisory Panel but find it difficult to complete the skills matrix, please continue with your application. Simply include in your expression of interest a brief explanation of why you want to be involved in the Advisory Panel in place of the completed skills matrix.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging Athlete Program

Emerging Athlete Program

Baseball Queensland Launches Emerging Athlete Program to Develop Young Athletes

Baseball Queensland is pleased to announce the launch of a new program aimed at developing young athletes wanting to participate in Baseball Queensland’s Performance Pathway. The new Emerging Athlete Program is designed to build the foundation for players in Little League to Senior League, providing improvement strategies for individual players and improving their baseball tools and fundamental movement patterns.

The Emerging Athlete Program’s primary objective is to provide young athletes aged 10 to 16 years with the skills and knowledge required to progress along Baseball Queensland’s Performance Pathway. The program will provide young athletes with the opportunity to learn from experienced coaches and access training facilities that will enable them to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

Commenting on the launch of the new program, Baseball Queensland Player Development Coordinator and Emerging Athlete Program Lead, Nick Bachono, said:

“We are thrilled to launch this new program, which reflects our commitment to developing the next generation of baseball talent in Queensland. We believe that by providing young athletes with the right training and support, we can help them achieve their goals and reach their full potential.”

Guest coaches already signed up to be involved in developing the skills of young players include Rhys Niit, Justin Erasmus, Lisa Norrie, Will Riley, Nate Bloxham, Brent Elherth, Alex Skepton, Greg Morriss, Adam Wardro, Luca Rostagno, Georgina Day, Lyndsey Campbell, Jaiden Holly, Amanda Torrington, Kya Foxwell, Scott Porter, Jordon Thomson, Cooper Thomson, Noel Tate, and Sam Campion.

 Baseball Queensland’s Performance Program Manager, Shayne Watson says, 

“This is an exciting time for Baseball QLD to have a focus on athletes at our Foundation Levels within our Performance Pathway framework. Nick has been an asset focussing on designing and implementing the Emerging Athlete Program providing opportunities to a range of players for our junior male and female members. I am looking forward to seeing this program up and running as we strive to set a benchmark for athlete development in Australia.”

The program will run for eight weeks from the end of July 2023, and Baseball Queensland is currently collecting Expressions of Interest to determine locations and cost. Interested players can register via the Baseball Queensland website here.  The Emerging Athlete Program will replace the previous Athlete Development Program.

Little League State Titles Information

Little League Development Shield Venue Announcement

Baseball Queensland is thrilled to announce that the 2023 Little League Development Shield will be hosted by Narangba Demons Baseball Club and Western Districts Bulldogs Baseball Club. The tournament will take place over three days, from April 29th to 30th, and the 1st May 2023, with each club hosting various championships.
 
 
Narangba Demons Baseball Club will be hosting the Senior League Division 2 State Championships and the Big League Division 1 State Championships.
 
Western Districts Bulldogs Baseball Club will be hosting the Little League Division 3 State Championships and Junior League Division 2 State Championships.
 
 

The Little League State Titles is an important event on the baseball calendar, providing a platform for young players to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level. We would like to extend our thanks to both Narangba Demons Baseball Club and Western Districts Bulldogs Baseball Club for hosting this year’s championships and for their ongoing support of baseball in Queensland.

 

We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2023 Little League Development Shield and wish all the teams the best of luck!

 
 
BQ’s Performance Programs

BQ’s Performance Programs

Now that the summer season is coming to an end, we’d like to invite players to be a part of Baseball Queensland’s Performance Programs starting soon.

We will be delivering a range of performance and participation programs throughout the winter season with a number of programs scheduled, designed and delivered throughout Term 2 and Term 3 for a range of abilities and age groups .

The schedule is yet to be confirmed, however, here is an overview on our upcoming programs.

For more information on Baseball Queensland’s Performance Pathways please visit: