A number of baseball clubs around Queensland hold a liquor license to help them meet the demands of their membership and provide opportunities for members to socialise in their club environment. It is imperative that all clubs observe liquor licensing laws to avoid exposing your club to potential risk of harm to your members and considerable financial penalties to your club, canteen staff and patrons. Should individuals or clubs be found to be in breach of current state laws, the penalties for irresponsible service of alcohol are considerable. You can be fined a maximum of $80,650 for a first offence, with increased fines of up to $161,300 or 18 months imprisonment for subsequent offences. Community club licenses are available in Queensland at a reasonable fee and you can access further information here: Community club licence – QLD – Australian Business Licence and Information Service.
While it is appropriate for clubs to serve alcohol at their licensed venues when adult baseball is scheduled, Baseball Queensland’s policy prohibits the sale or consumption of alcohol at any venue in a timeframe where junior baseball games or activities are delivered.
To read more on the Baseball Queensland policy, please click: BQ Alcohol prohibition at junior events policy
To download the Baseball Australia Alcohol policy, please click: BA Alcohol Policy
2025 Australian U18 Youth Championships
Dates: January 9-15 2025
2025 Australian U16 Youth Championships
Dates: January 7-13 2025
Visit: https://mastersgames.com.au/ppmg/sports/baseball/ for event information.
Information below taken from Pan Pacific Masters Games Website
Location: Surfers Paradise Baseball Club
Dates & Times: Saturday 2 – Saturday 9 November 2024: 8:00am – 5:30pm
Age Requirements
Age is determined as at Friday 1 November 2024 by the youngest player in the team
Minimum age for competition is 35 years for men and 25 years for women.
Age Divisions
Men: 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+
Women: 25+, 35+
Fees
Each competitor is required to pay the Games Fee once and then the Sport Fee for each sport in which they register. Non-Playing Officials are not required to pay the Sport Fee.
Sport Fee:
$120 per player, per team
If you are not a current BA Member you will be required to pay an extra $24.00 tournament fee.
Games Fee:
Competitor:
Early bird $130 (1 March – 31 May 2024)
Saver $145 (1 June – 31 August 2024)
Standard $155 (from 1 September 2024)
Non-Playing Official $95
Payment processing fee: 1.4% (incl GST)
Account2Account (select Australian banks – no fee)
Entries Close
Team entries close: Monday 30 September 2024 (11:59pm AEST) or once the maximum capacity of 50 teams is reached
Individual entries close: Friday 1 November 2024 (11:59pm AEST)
Baseball Queensland Affiliated Clubs and Associations
Free Webinar: Making More Money and Financial Management
Effective financial management is the backbone of every thriving club, setting apart the successful ones from those facing challenges. Join us for the second instalment of the 2024 CPR Group and
Baseball Queensland Webinar Series, where we delve into the important principles of sound financial management and how to MAKE MORE MONEY!
In this session, we’ll cover key topics including:
– Understanding your financial statements
– Financial reporting requirements
– Tax considerations for not-for-profit organisations
– Fraud prevention and risk management strategies
– Strategies for making more money
– Crafting budgets for sustainable success
Ensure your club’s financial health and longevity by registering for this insightful session today!
Queensland Baseball Umpires Association (QBUA) Community Umpires Course for any members, players or parents who would like to attend.
Community Level Course
When: 23rd September from 6:30pm
Where: Carina Redsox
No pre-registration required.
The Community Accreditation is a 2.5hr course about umpiring junior baseball and allows umpires to officiate all levels of local junior baseball in Queensland.
Queensland Baseball Umpires Association (QBUA) Community Umpires Course for any members, players or parents who would like to attend.
Community Level Course
When: 17th September from 7:00pm
Where: Redlands Rays
No pre-registration required.
The Community Accreditation is a 2.5hr course about umpiring junior baseball and allows umpires to officiate all levels of local junior baseball in Queensland.
Baseball Queensland is gearing up for an action-packed weekend as the Futures League continues to roll out, with the Open Women’s competition kicking off this Friday night and both the U16 and U18 competitions starting on Sunday.
The Futures League Open Women’s competition is set to start this Friday, 16th August, at Beenleigh Hawks Baseball Club. Teams are selected from players aged 15-30, with each team allowed two out-of-age players, creating a dynamic mix of experience and youthful energy. Matches will be played on five consecutive Friday nights, with the season concluding on 13th September.
On Sunday, the spotlight will shift to the U16 and U18 divisions, where some of Queensland’s most promising young baseball stars will take the field. Both the U16 and U16 Emerging teams will play at Runcorn Indians Baseball Club, while the U18 teams will compete at Redlands Rays. The Sunday matches promise to be filled with intense competition and outstanding displays of athleticism as these young athletes push themselves to new heights.
Baseball Queensland encourages all fans, friends, and family to come out and support these athletes as they embark on this exciting chapter of their baseball journey. The Futures League is not just about competition; it’s about building the future of baseball in Queensland.
For Game Day links and schedule, visit: Futures League Event Page
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