Baseball Queensland would like to congratulate those selected in the Inaugural National Junior Squad.
Baseball Australia released the extended squad today via their channels of the entire squad which hosts 17 Queenslanders.
The squad will take part in a camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra from April 3-11 as part of Boral Team Australia’s preparations for the 2021 WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup in Florida.
Queensland alongside Victoria made up the majority of the squad with 17 players each, whilst NSW have 14, Western Australia nine, South Australia two and one from the Australian Captial Territory.
Players were chosen following an in-depth review of information collected at the National Showcase Series events around the country earlier this year.
Below is the list of Queensland players selected in alphabetical order.
| ANDERSON, ASHLEY |
OF |
|
| FAULKNER, TOMA |
OF |
MUDGEERABA |
| FOX, JAIME |
C |
MUDGEERABA |
| GROUNDS, JACKSON |
UTL |
WINDSOR |
| HAWKINS, NICOLAS |
OF |
CARINA |
| HOGAN, JOEL |
RHP |
REDCLIFFE |
| LEMM, JOHN |
C |
WINDSOR |
| MCCLELLAND, CAIN |
C |
|
| OLIVE, COOPER |
RHP |
|
| ROBERTS, LACHLAN |
UTL |
WINDSOR |
| SMITH, LUKE |
INF |
REDCLIFFE |
| SNELL, HAYDEN |
LHP |
WINDSOR |
| SUMMERFORD, DECLAN |
RHP |
|
| VALDEZ CADENA, GABRIEL |
RHP |
WINDSOR |
| WALLACE, CALLUM |
RHP |
WINDSOR |
| WALMSLEY, BEN |
LHP |
REDCLIFFE |
| WILSON, LACHLAN |
INF |
REDCLIFFE |
Baseball Australia National Player Development Manager Andrew Riddell shared his thoughts about the inclusion of Ashley Anderson, the Surfers Paradise outfielder who was tragically involved in a fatal accident on the weekend after being selected.
“He had worked tirelessly to be a part of the squad and had developed into a fantastic young baseball player and an even better teammate,” Riddell said.
“We would like to pass on our deepest condolences to his family, friends and our baseball community in Queensland.”
Anderson was included on the squad list, with the consent of his family, to acknowledge his achievement and celebrate his selection.
The Baseball Queensland community were saddened with news over the weekend that Ashley Anderson tragically passed away following a car accident.
Ash has been involved in our Performance Pathway Programs over the last several years and a member of Surfers Paradise and Beenleigh Hawks Baseball Club throughout his junior playing career. His latest QLD representation was his selection in the 2021 U18 QLD Team. Following a successful QLD Showcase Event, Ash had been selected in the National Training Squad. His outlook on life, determination towards his development and infectious smile was a major influence on many players and coaches throughout Baseball QLD.
Baseball QLD extends our condolences to Amber, Cliff, Leah and Jade.
Baseball QLD is seeking expressions of interest from girls in the Little League and Junior League age group’s wishing to play in an all-girls BQ team at the 2021 Div II State Titles, 15th – 18th April, Redcliffe Padres.
We are also seeking coaches for this program as well. If you would like to express your interest please register below as well.
Registration will close 11:59pm Wednesday 24th February 2021.
Register your expression of interest: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Zby1HewCs0eGuM7ERswbd53Uc61Ueg9No7SAIEx0DsRUMjhMRUlPSUowNDFJSTBRVVJXMEozNlNJOC4u
For further information please contact Shayne Watson shayne@baseballqld.asn.au
Baseball Queensland is pleased to announce the final rosters for our QLD Women Team’s. This year we will be entering two teams in the 2021 Australian Women’s Championships, 2nd to 9th April, Adelaide. Entering two teams is a true reflection of the growth in Senior and Junior Women’s baseball in Queensland. Congratulations to all the players, coaches and supporters involved throughout our female pathway programs. We have a positive future as this program paves the way for all up and coming young female baseballer’s.
QLD Maroon Players
BASTOW, Paris
BENDER, Mila
BRADELY, Riordan
BUTLER, Jade
CALLINAN, Ella
CAMPBELL, Lyndsey
DAY, Georgina
DONNELLY, Jessica
FOXWELL, Kya
HENDERSON, Keely
HOSHINO, Shiori
JAMESON, Sarah-Jane
LOW, Courtney
MARSHALL, Hannah
MOFFAT, Lily
RAMIREZ, Isabella
TOUGH, Maddison
ZAMORA, Tamika
Coaches
Head Coach – Lisa Norrie
Assistant Coach – Nick Bachono
E.O. – Anne-Maree Adams
QLD Black Players
BENDER, Mia
CALDWELL, Nicola
DAVIES, Lauren
DIXON, Ava
LESSMANN, Cate
MARROW, Paris
NAPIER, Hazel
OBRIEN, Riley
PICKFORD, Isabelle
RAGAU, Brianna
RAWHITI – NOBLE, Aroha
ROWE, Connie
RYAN, Chloe
VAN PEPPEN, Allie
WARREN, Emilie
WARREN, Josie
WILLIAMS, Kaylee
Coaches
Head Coach – Geoff Wade
Assistant Coach – Neal Ragau
Assistant Coach – Cate Lessmann
E.O – Maureen Lessmann
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence The Honourable Shannon Fentiman.
More than 690 Queensland community groups will benefit from $16 million in funding from the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) grants.
Today, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman announced the successful recipients from Round 106 of the GCBF.
“The grants are fantastic in supporting a variety of local community driven projects – from a women’s refuge providing much-needed accommodation for families experiencing domestic and family violence, to a humidicrib for a local wildlife rescue,” Ms Fentiman said.
The grants are used to assist not-for-profit community groups provide services, host events and upgrade equipment and facilities that benefit their local community.
“All of our successful recipients do fantastic work in our local communities,” Ms Fentiman said.
“For example, students in regional and remote areas will also benefit from a digital education package on cervical cancer, with $10,000 going to the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation to help them deliver programs where they can’t reach students face-to-face.”
Ms Fentiman said eligible organisations can get online and apply for funding under Round 108 from today.
“We know 2020 was extremely tough for so many Queenslanders,” Ms Fentiman said.
“These grants will continue to support our hardworking local groups and in turn create safer and harmonious communities.
“I encourage any community organisations including sporting clubs, P&Cs and not-for-profits to apply for grants of up to $35,000 for projects that will benefit their community.”
Round 108 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund is open for application until 28 February 2021. To view the full list of recipients from Round 106 and apply for Round 108 visit www.justice.qld.gov.au/grants.
The Queensland Government has today announced that the Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Redlands and Moreton Council areas will be subject to a three (3) day lockdown from 6:00pm this evening (Friday 8 Jan 2021) through 6:00pm Monday 11 Jan 2021.
This lockdown means baseball events, games, face-to-face meetings, gatherings or activities can NOT be conducted in these areas during the lockdown period. Any planned events in these areas will need to be cancelled or postponed.
The GBL have moved to cancel all games and events for this weekend – Friday 8/1/2021 to Monday 11/1/2021. Please note if these games can be rescheduled the GBL will attempt to provide for this.
While the current lockdown is not set to impact the Queensland Showcase Event for the U16 and U18 Queensland programs we are monitoring State Government advice in the leadup to this event and will advise if anything changes with this event.
For further advice on Queensland Government Restrictions please visit the Queensland Government COVID website https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/
