Baseball WA is excited to announce the 2023/24 Harcher State League fixtures, beginning with Gala Week which kicks off on Wednesday 27 September at Empire Ballpark.
There will be 11 games from Wednesday to Sunday as part of Gala Week, with free entry at the ballpark and plenty of action-packed baseball fun. All other senior competitions will commence on Sunday 8 October with juniors starting the following week on Saturday 14 October. “We can’t wait for another awesome summer of baseball across Harcher State Baseball League, Women’s Baseball League, Community Baseball League, and Little League,” Baseball WA CEO Lachlan Dale said. “Thank you to everyone who has stepped up to play, coach, umpire, or volunteer this season – we wish you all the best of luck. Let’s make it a fantastic season on and off the field!” Baseball WA thanks the following partners for their support this season: Harcher, Healthway, Think Again, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Sixteen23, Belgravia New Balance, Diamond Fitness, Fielders Choice, and Black Dog Institute. Head to the Baseball WA website to view State League fixtures and GameChanger. We are so proud of Team Australia and our Under 18 Baseball World Cup representatives!
Well done to West Australians Joshua Davies, Jai Hewitt, Michael De Gasperis, and head coach Andy Kyle. Josh led the team with eight hits, Jai picked up a win on the mound, and Michael made some great plays from the outfield. The team earned three victories on the world stage and stayed in the game against tough competition. We know their futures are very bright wherever baseball may take them. Photos: Chrisports & WBSC Girls, let’s play ball!
Register for Pony Girls League or Pony Girls Futures by Saturday 30 September and receive a free cooling cloth, just in time for an awesome summer of baseball fun! Our Pony Girls competition offers all females of League Age 13 to 16 the opportunity to play in a "league of their own" (age cutoff of 31 August in the year after the season has finished applies). 17 yo's who are not registered with a club are also encouraged to participate. We also offer Pony Girls Futures for female players aged 10-13 to grow and develop their skills in an all-girl environment. 9-year-olds not otherwise playing baseball are also welcome to join. Learn more and register today: https://www.baseballwa.com.au/pony-girls.html Baseball WA and Carine Cats Baseball Club are excited to bring the second annual Barclay Cup to Australia’s West Coast, made possible through support from the City of Stirling.
The junior girls’ tournament will run from 1-7 October at Carine Regional Open Space, with eight teams from around the country taking part in an action-packed week of baseball for young girls aged 13-16. Local teams West Coast Gold and Blue Rays will compete for tournament glory, playing alongside teams from New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria. The West Coast Gold Rays took out the first-ever Barclay Cup held on the Gold Coast in 2022, and will be looking to go back-to-back, this time on home turf. “After a fantastic inaugural tournament last year, we are so excited to have the 2023 Barclay Cup on the West Coast,” Baseball WA CEO Lachlan Dale said. “Our West Coast Rays can’t wait to make amazing memories playing against girls from across the country, and we are thankful to City of Stirling for all the support in bringing this national event to the home of the Carine Cats Baseball Club.” City of Stirling CEO Stuart Jardine PSM said the City was excited to support the national tournament through its sponsorship program and to see national-level baseball come to Stirling. “The 2023 Barclay Cup will increase visitation to the area, with the majority of the expected 500 competitors and supporters travelling from interstate,” Mr Jardine said. “The event will also help highlight the importance of participation in sport. “It is great to see that female participation in sport is on the increase. Top level tournaments like the Barclay Cup will continue to inspire more girls to get involved and play sport.” The Barclay Cup was named in honour of talented West Australian sportswoman Jacinda Barclay, who passed away in 2020. Her love of the game and infectious team spirit live on in the next generation of female baseballers. Visitors to Stirling are eligible for various accommodation offers available on the City of Stirling website, go to https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/accommodation For the latest updates and game details, go to the Barclay Cup Facebook page. Baseball WA is excited to announce the Under 16 & Under 18 State Team coaches ahead of tryouts in early October.
Kurt Russell will serve as head coach for the U16 team, with Aaron Ottoway, Gerard Prosper, and Raleigh Pelkonen as assistant coaches. Leigh Moyle has been appointed head coach of the U18 team alongside assistant coaches Daniel Calverley, Brandon Migro, and Stuart Howell. “Congratulations to our 2024 WA State Team coaching staff, who we know will do a fantastic job of leading our athletes on the field and setting them up for success on the national stage,” Baseball WA CEO Lachlan Dale said. “Thank you to these experienced coaches for stepping up to the plate to support our U16 & U18 State Teams. The 2024 Australian Youth Championships will kick off another big year of baseball and encourage players to make the most of this exciting opportunity.” The tournaments are slated for early January, with dates and venue TBA by Baseball Australia. WA State Teams will have their sights set on championship glory after a silver medal finish in both age groups at #AYC2023. “Coming off the back of a 2nd place finish last campaign, we are looking to go one step further this time around,” Kurt Russell said. “We believe the U16 talent pool is extremely deep, and we are looking forward to the selection process and upcoming tournament prep as we work towards putting the pieces together for a potential championship run.” The WA State Team Program offers an amazing opportunity for players who can compete and excel in a high-pressure environment. “Utilising the experience of the coaching staff that we have assembled, they will be put through a program that will have them ready to take on the rest of the country in early 2024,” Leigh Moyle said. “I'm excited to see the players grow within this program and take those developed skills into nationals and go one step better than last year." Expressions of interest are now open for players who want to try out. Please click on the links below to register: Baseball WA - 16 State Team Baseball WA - 18 State Team Registrations will close on Wednesday 27 September and trials will commence in early October with further details to come for players that register. Please note these are the last years of each age group that are eligible: U16 - 2008 and U18 - 2006. Competing players must be under the specified age for the particular program being staged at 31 December of the preceding year. Example: Under 16 players who turn 16 on 31 December is not eligible, whereas a player who turns 16 on 1 January is eligible for the Under 16 AYC. |
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