DATES, SCHOOLS LOCKED IN FOR 2020 QUEENSLAND BASEBALL5 SCHOOLS CUP

DATES, SCHOOLS LOCKED IN FOR 2020 QUEENSLAND BASEBALL5 SCHOOLS CUP

Ten teams will take part in the second-ever Queensland Baseball5 Schools Cup later this month.

The mixed gender, two age group event for Year 4-9 students will be held at Earnshaw State College on November 26. Robina State High School, Runcorn State High School, Bremer State High School and hosts Earnshaw will have teams take part in the senior division for Year 7-9 students. The junior division for Year 4-6 students will feature teams from Earnshaw, Mudgeeraba Creek State School and Robina State School.

Queensland School Sport baseball committee chair Michael Bozhoff said last year’s tournament had been a huge success.

“We were impressed with the level of skill on display and the speed of the play,” Bozhoff said.

“This year we have more schools on board, which is incredibly exciting.

“I’m really keen to see the progression in the game, in particular the strategies the players will implement.”

This year’s event was invitational due to COVID-19. Baseball Australia baseball projects general manager Scott Hillier said Queensland School Sport was one of the country’s leaders in growing Baseball5.

“Queensland School Sport were one of the first groups to take up Baseball5 after it launched in Australia last year,” Hillier said.

“They launched what was the first-ever Baseball5 tournament in Australia and have done a mountain of work taking it to schools.”

“It is exciting to see continued growth and more students being exposed to the discipline.”

Hillier said the event was a stepping stone towards next year’s Australian Baseball5 Championships and Oceania Baseball5 Qualifier.

“There’s some fantastic Baseball5 opportunities coming up,” he said.

“Events like the Queensland Baseball5 Schools Cup are an important step in the pathway and exposing Baseball5 to more participants.”

Robina State High School was crowned senior division champions last year and Earnshaw State College took out the junior tournament.

Baseball5 is a five-on-five street version of baseball and softball.

 

QLD GBL SENIOR GAMES

QLD GBL SENIOR GAMES

The GBL Competition Committee is seeking teams for entry into the QLD GBL SENIOR GAMES – Division 1/2; 3/4; 5/6 to be played on the 18; 19; 20 December 2020

Initially, we are seeking to gauge the level of interest from Clubs for this event. If sufficient interest is shown, venue and a set of rules for the tournament will be provided. There are no GBL games scheduled for this weekend.

Please reply to gbl@baseballqueensland.com.au advising your Club’s interest in entering teams into this tournament by COB Friday, 13th November 2020.

National Education Manager – Baseball Australia

National Education Manager – Baseball Australia

  • Nationally focussed project delivery role
  • Implement and manage education / accreditation systems
  • Part Time (0.5), 12 month contract. Flexible location
  • $42,500 ($85,000 pa pro-rata) + super

Baseball Australia (BA) is the peak governing body for the sport of baseball across the country. BA comprises of 7 affiliated state bodies that deliver strategic objectives to facilitate and grow the game of baseball at all levels.

The primary role of the National Education Manager is the implementation and management of various education and accreditation/certification systems for, but not limited to:

  • Coaches
  • Umpires
  • Scorers

Baseball Australia has recently transitioned to the USA Baseball Coach Certification platform. This platform will deliver the recognized BA coaching certification for the foreseeable future, with this position being responsible for coach education, management and reporting.

The education and accreditation for umpires and scorers will be maintained on a separate system that is currently being designed, specifically Canopi, with the same delivery principles applied.

The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to engage and work collaboratively with a diverse stakeholder group, including volunteers.

To be considered for this role you will be tertiary qualified, with experience in the development and implementation of coaching, umpiring and/or scoring accreditation programs. You must be able to work independently and have demonstrated project management skills, paired with extensive knowledge of coach/umpire education philosophies and principles.

If you are looking for a flexible role delivering an exciting project, then you’ve hit a home run with this opportunity!

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How to Apply

Please note Sportspeople Recruitment will commence screening and interviewing for this role immediately. If you are intending to apply, please do so now.

Applications Close: 5pm Sunday 15 November, 2020

Preferred Format: Candidates must complete and submit the COMPULSORY Sportspeople Recruitment Application Form (attached to this advertisement) at the time of applying. The Form contains questions against which we require your specific response prior to considering your application. People Recruitment prefers a 2 page letter of introduction and a CV of no more than 6 pages, merged into the Application Form as one MS Word file.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

The National Education Manager – Baseball Australia  search and recruitment process is being managed exclusively by Sportspeople Recruitment – a specialist division of People Recruitment Group.

In the first instance general enquiries should be directed to Scott Oakhill on 0408 258 337, FREECALL AU 1800 634 388 or +61 2 9555 5000

Senior League Select Takes the Game to the Next Level

Senior League Select Takes the Game to the Next Level

Friday nights will see 48 of the top Senior League players take to the fields at Mt Gravatt Eagles and Runcorn Indians in an exciting new ‘next-level’ competition being offered by Baseball Queensland.

Developed by the BQ Participation Committee led by Geoff Wade, the program is designed to provide a highly-competitive playing environment with players drafted to one of four teams. During the draft, coaches were kept on their toes with BQ Participation Committee Member, Kevin Fenn, holding them to a 90-second decision window. Creating a well-rounded team was a challenge for coaches Tyler Lovering (Blue Jays), Brad Parsons (Mariners), Nate Milevskiy (Marlins) and Charles Hall (Pirates), all who needed a nimble plan of attack when players were snapped up by the opposition.

At Mt Gravatt Eagles, round one saw the Blue Jays take on the Pirates in a tight contest which saw the Pirates come out on top 7-6. The Pirates built a five-run lead in the third inning and managed to hold off the Blue Jays. Both offenses were strong at the plate as the Pirates collected three hits and the Blue Jays five, in the high-scoring affair. Huntley led the Pirates with two hits in two at bats. Ikeda went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead the Blue Jays in the hits.

Over at Runcorn Indians, the Mariners took the win over the Marlins 5-2. Pitching restrictions (30 pitches) provided great opportunity for players to get some time on the mound. Raul Romero went 2-3 at the plate to lead the Mariners in hits. The Marlins were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Chessel had the most chances in the field with seven.

In the first six rounds, four teams will battle it out before seeding for the semi-finals. The finals will be played 11 December 2020 with the winners of the semi-finals taking to the field at Mt Gravatt.

 

Notice of Baseball Queensland AGM

Notice of Baseball Queensland AGM

The Annual General Meeting of Baseball Queensland will be held on Thursday 3 December 2020 from 7:00pm at Sports House, 150 Caxton St, Milton QLD. A Zoom session invitation will be extended to those Member Delegates from remote centres. Zoom Session details will be circulated to Delegates directly.

AGENDA

a) record of attendance, confirmation of Proxies; and
b) confirmation of minutes from previous AGM; and
c) the Board of Management and Chief Executive Officer’s report for the preceding financial year; and
d) the financial report of Baseball Queensland for the preceding financial year; and
e) the auditor’s report upon the books and accounts for the preceding financial year; and
f) the election of Baseball Queensland’s Commissioner; and
g) the election of two members (Directors) for a three year appointment to the Board of Management; and
h) the election of one member (Director) for a two year appointment to the Board of Management; and
i) the appointment of an auditor for the following year; and
j) general business as required.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Baseball Queensland hereby calls for nominations for candidates for election to the Board of Directors for Baseball Queensland. Nominations are to be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer gareth@baseballqld.asn.au by no later than COB 5 November 2020. Please note that nominations need to be submitted on Form A – Page 18 of the BQ Constitution.
Candidates are also asked to review the Information available from the link below and complete the Skills Matrix and Profile available from the link below.
https://www.baseballqueensland.com.au/information-and-forms-for-bq-director-candidates/

Please submit the Skills Matrix/Profile with each nomination as this will assist the Members to understand the skills and experience each Candidate has to offer.
By order of the Board of Management

Please also find attached information for potential Director Candidates as attached. These resources are also available from this link on the BQ website:

Gareth Jones
Interim Chief Executive officer

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