As CEO of Baseball Queensland, I would like to personally thank on behalf of the staff and the board all the players, officials, coaches, parents and families who made this year’s Women’s State Titles a fantastic event and thriving success.
It was a fantastic four days of baseball in Brisbane for the 2019 Little League Girl’s, Youth Women, and Open Women State Titles.
Baseball Queensland would also like to acknowledge and thank All Stars Baseball Club for helping to make the tournaments a rousing success.
Through the collective efforts of everyone involved women within the sport of baseball showcased their talents for all to see. Thank you to the 232 participants who graced us with your smiles, laughter and love for the game. You continue to pave the way for the future of women’s baseball in Queensland, and that future is very bright.
Some key milestones were the addition of Division 2 to the Open Women’s competition. This increased the opportunity for participants new and old to experience baseball and provided a positive entry into tournament baseball.
We would also like to thank the 4 NSW Country teams that travelled to participate in our tournament. We were thrilled to experience your level of play and spirit in which you played the game.
A special acknowledgement to the Director of the Participation Mr. Geoff Wade, through his initiatives and hard work with his elected sub-committee Baseball Queensland was successful in “Building a Better Future for Baseball”
To reiterate, thanks again to everyone involved in making these state titles such a memorable event for the players and fans alike. We would also like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and a happy and safe holiday season. We hope to see everyone back out on the field in 2020!
Paul Gonzalez
CEO
Baseball Queensland
Below are links to PDF documents that contain the draws for the Open Women and Youth and Little League Women State Titles.
With less than two weeks till the State Titles, teams are gearing up for what is set to be an excellent 5 days of baseball.
Youth Women and LL State Titles Draw
Open Women State Titles Draw
Please be advised the GBL Women’s finals series will be hosted as per the following details:-
• Week 1 Semi-Finals – to be held at Western Districts Baseball Club – all teams to play – Saturday, 30th November
• Week 2 Grand Finals – to be held at Redcliffe Padres Baseball Club – all teams to play, Saturday, 7th December
Game details will be posted on the GBL Women’s draw on the BQ website once game times at Redcliffe are confirmed.
https://baseballqld.sportlomo.com/league/145444/
The Grand final winners and runners up players will be presented with awards at the conclusion of the Grand Final game.
We are seeking athlete expression of interest for the following:
- U16 Team – players aged 18 and Under as of 31st December 2019
- U18 Team – Open Age Group
The first practice session will be held every Sunday from 28th July at Bannister Park, All Stars Baseball Club 9am – 11am with the first two weeks as trail days.
If you would like to express your interest please click on the link below
Register your Expression of Interest today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BQFemaleU16U18StateTitles
Baseball Queensland is excited to announce our calendar of event for the next 6 months for our Female Development Program. Below is the list of events that we are committing players and teams to.
Timberjacks Tournament
We are aiming to put teams in the Little League, Junior League, Senior league age groups at this years Timberjacks Tournament played in Lismore, NSW.
Prep: 23rd and 30th June
Tournament: 12th – 14th July
JL and LL Female Development Program
(6 weeks)
All Stars Baseball Club
25th August, 1st, 8th, 15th,
22nd, 29th September
LL Girls NZ Series
We are excited to partner with a touring New Zealand female Little League team and to host a tournament weekend.
Location of this tournament will be decided shortly.
Tournament: 4th and 5th October
U16 + U18 state titles
This year we are aiming to include a female team in both U16 and U18 State Titles. The under 16 State Titles will be played in Cairns and U18s will be held at
U18: 21-24 Sept
U16: 27 – 30 Sept
Women’s State Titles
Last year we hosted our very first Women’s State Titles. This year we are aiming to grow our state titles with more female participants than ever before. This is a fantastic tournament for beginners to advanced players and was a great experience for all who played last year.
Open Women: 13-15 Dec
Youth Women: 16-17 dec
Gold Coast Summer Classic
We will be submitting teams into the annual Gold Coast Classic Tournament to kick off 2020!
Prep: 22nd and 29th December 2019
Tournament: 3rd – 5th January 2020
For more information on individual events, the development program and opportunities to be involved please email Shayne Watson. shayne@baseballqld.asn.au
On behalf of Baseball Queensland, I would like to acknowledge Queensland’s Open Women’s team for their performance and competitiveness at the 2019 Australian Open Women’s Championships.
Through the collective efforts of all, including the coaching staff lead by Ms Lisa Norrie, you, the players, have shown great tenacity, discipline, and team spirit, and you have set a solid foundation for the future growth of women in Baseball in Queensland.
It is with great honour that we acknowledge your achievements, you have made us all Queensland proud!
As CEO of Baseball Queensland, a special thank you also to the coaches, staff, families, and players. You have represented Queensland well at this year’s Australian Open Women’s Championships.
“Building a Better Future for Baseball.”
Paul Gonzalez
CEO
Baseball Queensland
