Baseball 5 High School Tournament

Event:  Baseball 5 High School Tournament
Location:  Runcorn State High School, Runcorn QLD 4113
Date:  20th June 2024

Runcorn State High School, is hosting an exciting, fast-paced Baseball 5 tournament on the 20th of June at their indoor sport facilities. 

BQ is offering a Baseball 5 session for all schools involved in the lead up to the tournament.

For more information or if your school is interested in participating, please email Sam Cawdron at sam@baseballqld.asn.au

FAQ’s
What does the BQ B5 session mean?
If you register for the tournament, Baseball Queensland (BQ) will come to your school and deliver a B5 session. This session covers the basics and helps your teachers prepare.

Does it cost money?
No, it is free to enter and participate.

Age Group
High school students (no minimum age), as long as they attend high school.

How many people do you need?
Five players on the court, with substitutes allowed.

Does a teacher need to be there?
Yes, a school teacher must be present for the entire day.

What if we’ve never played before?
Visit BQ’s B5 training resources and drills to get up to speed.  Or see the resources below: What is Baseball 5?

Time of the tournament
Duration of games: Games are typically 20 minutes.
Format: The day will feature a competitive round robin, followed by a final series. Each team will play a minimum of five games.
Schedule: The day runs approximately from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, including lunch breaks, activities, and prizes.

What is Baseball 5?
This “simple” version of baseball and softball will target mostly young people, especially in dense, highly populated areas were practice of the traditional game faces limitations. The potential to expand our sport is tremendous. With Baseball5™, WBSC intends to build a bridge that will spread and connect our sports around the world.

For more information, visit: https://baseball.com.au/baseball5/
Watch B5 Training Tutorials on YouTube: Baseball 5 Training Videos