About the Barclay Cup
In 2022, a combined group of state participation managers created the Barclay Cup as a brand new national event for youth girls. The tournament was named in honour of Jacinda Barclay, who sadly passed away in 2020.
The Barclay Cup was named in honour of talented West Australian sportswoman Jacinda Barclay and her love of the game and infectious team spirit live on in the next generation of female baseballers.
Jacinda’s mother, Deb Barclay, says her daughter would be so proud of this tournament and the continued success of women’s baseball in Australia.
“Jacinda lived her life with an open heart. She would be tickled pink and absolutely humbled by this auspicious honour bestowed upon her. Jacinda always strived to inspire girls and women from all walks of life to participate in one of the sports she loved, that being baseball.”
“What made a tournament stand out next to none for her was the desire to challenge yourself, weaving in camaraderie, friendships and creating incredible memories. Something Jacinda would live by is it’s better to look back on life and say, ‘I can’t believe I did that’ than to look back and say, ‘I wish I did that'”.
Rather than a state team v state team event, this tournament will encourage participation by welcoming multiple teams from each state depending on interest levels. All female players who are currently League Age 13 through 16yo are eligible.
“This is an exciting development and one we are proud to share with the local baseball community as we hope to honour Jacinda and give youth girls an amazing tournament experience,” BWA Participation Manager David Hayes said. “We look forward to working with an inspiring group of junior athletes paving the path forward for a bright future in women’s baseball.”
For the latest updates and game details, go to the Barclay Cup Facebook page.
Contacts:
Executive Officer – Brianna Leeson – bleeson18@hotmail.com
BWA Program Delivery Officer – Beyanka Girdlestone – pdo@baseballwa.asn.au
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