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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.

  • 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.

  • 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: 

    RHBL: website / Facebook 

    Baseball NSW: website / Facebook 


    1. Zooka has been replaced by Coach Pitch.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.

    2. 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. 

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • To always: 

    • Have fun 

    • Try your best 

    • Respect your coaches and team mates 

    • Respect the opposition 

    • Respect other volunteers (i.e. umpires and scorers) 


  • 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.

  • 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

  • The best way to keep up to date is through Facebook and our website

    Otherwise, if you’ve registered previously with us, all information will be distributed through your ‘coaches & managers’ WhatsApp chats and also our President will send email updates from time to time to your registered address.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Conditions of Registration and Membership

The information below forms part of the conditions of registration for Wests Boomers Baseball Club (the Club). By completing this application you are agreeing to these conditions.

"Playing By The Rules"

I consent to playing with the Club and attending its meetings, matches and training sessions and agree to abide by the Constitution, Rules and Code of Conduct set down by the Club and any League, Association or Body with which the Club is affiliated. I understand that failure to abide by such may result in termination of my playing rights, Club Membership and loss on any fees paid.

Medical Attention

I give permission for the Club to arrange medical attention that may be deemed necessary including ambulance transport and I agree to pay for all such costs incurred.

Assumption of Risk

Baseball, like any sport, carries inherent risk of injury and I assume responsibility for that risk. I understand that the Club carries only minimal player insurance and that it is my responsibility to arrange adequate insurance cover according to my needs. Except for situations in which a claim arises as a result of a negligent act or failure to discharge its duty of care, I will not hold the Club, its officers, officials, members or volunteers responsible for any injury, accident or illness sustained howsoever caused.

While attending games, events, functions etc organised by the Club or affiliated bodies, both my property and my person shall be at my own risk and I will not hold the Club, its officers, officials, members or volunteers liable for any personal injury or loss of property. 

Use of Images

I consent to photographs of myself, my child and other family members engaged in activities organised by the Club being published on the Club website or provided to the local newspaper.

Release of Information

I consent to my contact details (player and parent names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) being distributed to all other players selected to play in the same team, to Ryde-Hornsby Baseball League, NSW Baseball League Inc, Pacific Coast Baseball League or any other relevant body.

Grading

The Club is committed to providing fun and competitive baseball for players of all ages and levels of development. In order to meet this goal and cater for as many players as possible, the Club may grade live ball players and make joint teams with neighbouring clubs.

Fines, Penalties and Charges

I understand that any fines and penalties imposed by the League or Association running a competition shall be the responsibility of the individuals on a team so affected. Failure to make restitution to the Club for fees paid on behalf of the team may result in suspension of playing privileges and/or membership to the Club.