Registrations
Juniors
Junior baseball has a range of divisions to suit all ages, experience and skills, from Hawkball (learning-oriented, non-competitive T-ball) to LL Big League (U19s). The season runs from September to late March, with amid-season break in December/January. See below for how to register, and key information on player ages, fees, uniforms, training and games. If you have any issues with registering, please contact us.
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You can register through the button above, which will take you to Baseball NSW’s GameDay platform. If your child has previously played for any club in NSW your details will appear once you login, otherwise follow the steps to create a login and register your junior player/s. Parents/guardians can also register as volunteers.
Fees include capitation charges across Baseball Australia (BA), Baseball New South Wales (BNSW), Ryde Hawks Baseball League (RHBL) and ourselves. Included within your club portion is a 12-month membership to our primary sponsor Wests Ashfield Leagues Club. We accept Active and Creative Kids Vouchers and these details can be entered at the checkout.
What is ‘League Age’ and What competition will my child play in?
The official baseball year commences 1 September, so your child’s League Age might differ from their birth age. As every child is different, their best fit depends on their age and individual characteristics such as maturity, skill, experience, friendships, and our club takes these into account when forming teams. The primary focus is for kids to feel safe and have fun! Below are quick reference charts to determine league age and the various competitions. Additional information can be found on the RHBL association website.
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Not a problem! Due to the size of our club we have teams competing across all age groups and skill levels (i.e. division 1 through to division 3 in most competitions).
We have a range of programs available through the club, association (RHBL) and Baseball NSW that can support players that are interested in progressing faster. While we endeavour to keep registered players updated on all of those programs, families can also follow along via:
Baseball NSW: website / Facebook
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Zooka has been replaced by Coach Pitch. Following the success of the end of year Gala Day held at ELS and feedback from families, clubs agreed to replace the Zooka pitching machine with coaches and/or registered parents pitching to their own team. This will help junior players make the transition from teeball to hitting a moving ball as they progress towards live pitching.
League age 12 players will no longer be allowed to play in LL minors (i.e. Division 2), due to international representative rules. A new competition will be developed for these players, which will align closely with Intermediate League. Our club will work with parents to determine the best fit for each player.
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When does the season start and end?
The junior season commences in early to mid September and ends in late March.
There is a short break between games during the spring school holidays and an extended break from mid-December through to late January.
The club presentation day is in early April.
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Training is held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays each week during the afternoon and evening at Glover Street Sporting Ground) in Lilyfield.
Training slots are coordinated with teams and coaches, and advised at least a week prior to season start.
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Most games are held Saturday mornings between 8am and 2pm. Younger teams typically play the earlier timeslots and older teams the later timeslots. A limited number of teams play Division 1 games on Friday nights between 6-10pm.
Home games are played at Glover Street Sporting Ground in Lilyfield.
Away games are subject to the teams allocated to each division, however Hawkball, Tball and CP competitions usually only involve clubs geographically located in close proximity, such as Five Dock, Concord, Ermington and North Sydney.
The draw is set by our association RHBL each year, usually close to the season start.
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To always:
Have fun
Try your best
Respect your coaches and team mates
Respect the opposition
Respect other volunteers (i.e. umpires and scorers)
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We do our best to create a safe space for your children to enjoy themselves and develop through their baseball journey. Ways you can help us are:
Do encourage your team through positive language and leave instructions to the Coaches
Do arrive to training and games on time, in uniform with all of necessary gear – encourage your child to be responsible for these things where appropriate
Lend a hand where possible – there are plenty of things to do to keep a team running throughout the season, a lot of which require no baseball knowledge
Do not approach the field or dugout at any time, unless instructed by the Coach
Do not engage negatively with the opposition players, coaches or parents
Do not direct any comments towards the umpire whether you agree or disagree with their decision
Our club is committed to adhering to the RHBL Code of Conduct which can be found at Attachment B of the RHBL Member Protection Policy.
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Whilst the club will allocate a coach/es, there are a number of other roles that parents and families are expected to fulfil. Examples of these include:
Scorers and pitch counters
Team Manager
Ground setup (e.g. putting out marker cones, setting up sun shades and safety nets and raking the diamond)
Ground clean up (collecting marker cones, packing away sun shades and safety nets and raking the diamond)
Canteen
Helping coaches with team warmup and training
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Our club is committed to making baseball accessible and enjoyable for all players, and can make arrangements to help with financial hardship. Please contact us here if you need financial help with registering to play, as we may be able to make a payment arrangement or provide sponsorship to help with the costs of registering to play baseball, especially if you are able to provide help as a volunteer to the club.
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No! The club provides and maintains in good order all communal equipment used by the team, such as helmets, bats, balls and catcher protective gear. We have a range of equipment to accommodate all body shapes, hair types and head sizes - for example, we have extra small helmets for our youngest players, helmets with ponytail cutouts and extra large helmets to cover dreadlocks. Money raised from the canteen, raffles, etc goes towards maintaining, replacing and upgrading equipment.
A key piece of safety equipment for male and female players is a groin protector, which is mandatory for all competitions from Coach Pitch and up.
What uniform do I need and where can I get it?
Playing jerseys are purchased from the club and can be exchanged for a larger size each year if quality is maintained. Moulded studs (baseball cleats or football/soccer boots) are mandatory for all levels after Coach Pitch.
For younger players in Hawk Ball, Tee Ball and Coach Pitch:
playing jerseys and pants are loaned on payment of a holding deposit
moulded studs (baseball cleats or soccer boots) are preferred but not mandatory
first year players are loaned a glove
Your coach and team manager can advise if you are unsure.
Our club store sells jerseys, pants, socks, belts, hats, groin protectors (and occasionally fielding gloves): Store — Wests Boomers Baseball Club
Otherwise, we recommend our sponsors Red Stitches, who are located in Thornleigh: Red Stitches Baseball Softball and T-Ball Equipment Specialists
Seniors
Limited places are available in some teams, depending on player experience, age and skill. While we try to make sure you are placed in a team with a group that suits you, we can’t always guarantee that we’ll be able to find the ideal spot for you and you may need to play in a higher or lower grade than what suits your abilities. If you have any issues with registering, please contact us.
Winter Baseball
The Winter season runs from early April until late August and is available for Senior players (15+) only. Unfortunately, there is no winter competition for junior players.