Robina State High School have a long history of delivering a Baseball Academy as part of their educational options and Mr. Danny Maruyama has a long history of supporting baseball throughout Queensland including the Robina High baseball program. Both of these wonderful contributions to the baseball community were recognised on Saturday with the opening of Maruyama Field on the grounds of Robina State High School.
Mr. Maruyama threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the first game on the new field being played between the current students and program alumni, with many dignitaries in attendance. The ceremony and naming of the field were a wonderful gesture of gratitude to Mr. Maruyama, a long time supporter of baseball in Queensland.
Many students now have an opportunity to pursue their baseball and scholastic goals at Robina High School on a fantastic facility.
The QBUA Association Seminar has been completed for this season. Here is a second chance to renew your umpire accreditation.
Come along to the U16\ U18 State Titles 1st to 4th October 2021 Redlands and Wests, and the Umpire Coordinator of the championship can sign off to extend your accreditation for the coming season at zero cost to the club or the umpire.
The umpire will be require to attend for a minimum of one full day, or three games over the four days.
There will be limited places available so please let us know as soon as possible.
Baseball QLD is seeking Expressions of Interest from players and coaches wishing to take part in the up and coming State Titles in a combined ‘Commissioner’s Team’. The intent of this initiative is provide opportunity to players who missed selection in their respective Region Team. Providing this opportunity has the potential for ongoing development throughout this period of the year and preparation for the Summer Season.
We are looking to enter a team in each of the U16 and U18 State Titles. If you are a player and would like to express your interest, please click on the link provided: https://sportsmanager.ie/sportlomo/registration/event-registration/index/1401
If you are a coach and would like to express your interest can you please email Shayne Watson, High Performance Manager, shayne@baseballqld.asn.au with the following details:
- Name
- Club/ Region
- Coach Accreditation Level
- Copy of Bluecard (attached to email)
This EOI will close Sunday 12 September, 11:59pm. A final decision will be made on Monday 13 September after final review of EOI submissions.
Baseball QLD would like to congratulate all players selected from the draft that was conducted on Friday, 3 September 2021. The players selected will participate in the inaugural Futures League competition scheduled to start on Wednesday, 15 September 2021. Congratulations also to the assistant coaches that have now been appointed, we look forward to the entire coaching staff leading their respective teams with the extensive knowledge and experience.
Baseball QLD thanks all players who submitted their expressions of interest, with each team roster of 16 players this meant that there would be players that are not be selected through the draft process. Continue with your development and working hard, you will get your opportunity soon.
Baseball QLD Director of Game Development, Mr David Badke commented that “it is very exciting to see the Futures League come together, and I look forward to the competition getting underway. We had over 100 players submit an expression of interest, which is a fantastic response that indicates to me that our local players are looking for more opportunities at a higher level to showcase themselves, Badke said.
I would also like to thank all the people involved in the Futures League working group for all the hard work they have put in to bring this together, competitions like this can’t happen without great people, Badke said.
Baseball Queensland would like to acknowledge the nominees and wish them all the best for the 2021 Baseball Queensland Annual General Meeting.
As per the notice distributed on 18 August 2021 the Baseball Queensland Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 16 September 2021 from 7:00pm at Sports House 150 Caxton St. Milton QLD.
Click here for the BQ AGM Candidates 2021 and attached Skills Matrix
