With the Big League Championships called off due to wet weather, there’s still an exciting way to get your baseball fix this weekend! Baseball Queensland invites everyone to join us for a free Baseball5 Come & Try session at Ipswich Musketeers on Sunday, 6th April, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
What is Baseball5?
Baseball5 is a fast-paced, high-energy version of baseball that’s easy to learn and perfect for all ages and skill levels. No bats, no gloves – just quick reflexes, teamwork, and plenty of fun! Whether you’re a seasoned baseball player, a handball enthusiast, or someone looking for a new sport, this is the perfect chance to get involved.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Sunday, 6th April
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Ipswich Musketeers Baseball Club
🎟 Cost: FREE – No registration required!
Attendees can expect a fun, social atmosphere, with giveaways to keep the energy high. Just bring yourself, a great attitude, and be ready to jump into the action!
Whether you’re looking for something new to try, an activity for the whole family, or just a fun way to spend your Sunday, Baseball5 is the perfect choice.
Baseball Queensland, in consultation with Ipswich Musketeers and the participating regions, has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2025 Big League Championships due to ongoing wet weather, heavy rainfall, and the forecast for more rain.
The host venue, Ipswich Musketeers, advised that due to the significant rainfall throughout the week, the fields could not be properly prepared or maintained for safe play. The excessive rain left the grounds unplayable, and the venue’s grounds crew expressed concerns that the fields would not be ready in time for competition.
Baseball Queensland explored all possible alternatives in collaboration with representatives from the participating regions:
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Postponement Considered: Discussions were held to assess the possibility of rescheduling the tournament; however, all regions unanimously agreed that player availability beyond April would present challenges due to other commitments.
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Alternative Venues Explored: Relocating the tournament within April was considered, but existing tournament schedules, venue capacity, and infrastructure constraints made this option unfeasible.
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Impact on Preparation: Sunshine Coast Baseball Association confirmed that their fields were only available for the next three weeks, limiting training opportunities for teams if the tournament were moved outside of April.
After careful consideration, Baseball Queensland, Brisbane North Baseball Association, Sunshine Coast Baseball Association, and Metro (Brisbane) Baseball Association collectively agreed to cancel the 2025 Big League Championships.
While this is an unfortunate outcome, the safety of players and the integrity of the competition remain the highest priority. Baseball Queensland appreciates the efforts of all those involved in preparing for this event and thanks the participating teams, coaches, officials, and volunteers for their understanding and support.
We look forward to seeing everyone for the upcoming tournaments.
