Tryouts for the 2021 National Showcase Series – Victoria will begin at the end of this month and interested Under 16 and Under 18 players are encouraged to register.
Dates and times for the try outs at Melbourne Ballpark are as follows:
Under 18 Saturday, 28 November 9.00 am – 5.00pm Monday, 30 November 6.00pm – 9.00pm Tryout enrolment to close Wednesday, 25 November
Under 16 Sunday, 29 November 1.00pm – 6.00pm Saturday, 5 December 1.00pm – 6.00pm Saturday, 12 December (if required) 1.00pm to 6.00pm
Tryout enrolment to close Tuesday, 1st December
Specific session times will be provided after enrolment closes.
As the replacement for the cancelled 2021 Australian Youth Championship, the National Showcase Series – Victoria will consist of a local showcase and underage tournament to ensure athletes still receive extensive high performance and development opportunities as well as exposure to college and professional scouts.
The local showcase will be used for data collection and scouting purposes followed by a seven-game tournament between two teams in both the Under 16 and Under 18 age brackets.
T-shirts, uniforms, caps and water bottles will be provided as part of the showcase. The approximate estimated cost at this stage for the showcase will be between $300 and $400, with payment after try outs.:
Once you have registered please use the following link to book a group at training. Places, numbers and times are STRICTLY limited so please keep to the time you have signed up to.
For more information please click on the following link:
Good news we have been given the all clear to return to baseball activity. While this is undoubtedly good news, there are some protocols and procedures we have to adhere to. Those protocols and procedures are outlined below.
You must complete the RETURN TO ACTIVITY REGISTRATION below. NO ONE will be allowed to set foot on the field without registering.
Once you have registered please use the following link to book a group at training. Places, numbers and times are STRICTLY limited so please keep to the time you have signed up to.
If you sign up and for whatever reason cant make that session, please remove your name from the list.
I cant stress this enough that places are limited so for the sake of everyone involved please keep the sign up sheet up to date.
Arrival
All equipment and protocols must be set up and ready prior to player’s arrival
Players are to enter through the gate next to the home dugout
Players are to form a social distancing line and adhere to all COVID-19 health directives while in line, including not touching any fences or structures
Before going through the gate, everyone is to wash their hands using their sleeve to push down dispenser at a “Pre-Entry” station.
Only one person at a time is to go through the gate.
Sanitising station Inside the gate, a sanitary station will be set up and each player will come to the station in turn.
A Coach or club official will be at the table, and will be wearing gloves.
Each player will be asked the following questions, which will be recorded:
Have you been diagnosed with COVID-19?
Have you been in contact with anyone who has been diagnosed or who has symptoms of COVID-19?
Have you recently returned from overseas?
Have you been in recent contact with anyone who has been overseas?
Do you have any of the following, sore throat, persistent cough, shortness of breath, runny nose?
The player’ s temperature is taken with digital thermometer and recorded.
If any significant symptoms are present at this point, the player will be asked to leave training and return home. It will be strongly suggested that they self-isolate until they can be medically reviewed.
The players details are then written on the Baseball Victoria Return to activity form and forwarded to Baseball Victoria.
The player then washes their hands again, using sleeve to push down dispenser, or official at the station assists. Player then moves into their allocated group.
Extra bats If a player does not have their own bat, they will be supplied with one. All such bats will have a disposable tape applied to the handle, which will be removed at the end of training during “clean up.”
Helmets If a player does not have their own helmet, one will be supplied for the duration of the session. At the end of the session, players are to return the borrowed helmet to their player station.
Balls All balls except those used in shared activity will be collected into containers and stored without being cleaned, as they will only have been handled by players with gloves on. During this process, gloves are to be worn.
Equipment All bases, pitching machines, helmets and nets can be collected, cleaned and stored away by persons wearing gloves.
Drink bottles Players will need to clearly mark their own drink bottle and will be advised not to share under any circumstances. The club will not provide drink bottles.
Bins A number of bins and buckets will be distributed throughout the training area. Used tissues and gloves can be put into them.
When training is finished After cleaning up their area and putting rubbish in the bin, they leave training through the gate near the visitors’ dugout
Clean up
Suggest that the clean up is performed by minimal staff, perhaps two. They must wear gloves.
Collect and store all equipment including, balls, nets, pitching machines, bases and any training aids
Clean any helmets left by players and store for next session
Clean any bats left by players and replace handle tapes
Clean and store balls shared by players
Empty all bins and buckets, clean buckets and store for next session
Clean and pack up Sanitary Stations
Turn off lights and lock up all gates and sheds
Remove gloves and discard, wash hands
Leave venue through the gate near the visitors’ dugout.
Follow up process if any player was sent home for isolation If a player has been sent home from training, a screening form for the event must be completed.
A follow up call to the player should be made on the same day to determine that they have followed self-isolation advice and intend to have a medical review.
The club official should then notify the player that the Club will need to notify the relevant government authority, and they should not attend training again, until they have documented medical clearance.
The club official will initiate a plan to provide support for the player with follow up calls over the next week to assist with their mental health.
Please find below a spreadsheet listing all the EBC Junior Umpiring roster for the remainder of the season. Please check the list to see if your name is on it and put that date in your diary. This includes all senior players from the Men’s and Women’s competitions.
You are reminded that for ANY reason you will not be able to cover your slot, YOU must arrange a swap or someone else to cover it.
A copy of this roster will be displayed on our website if you need to check at any time.
To All Prospective and Current EBC Summer Junior Members
The Summer season is fast approaching and we have been asked by Baseball Victoria to nominate Junior teams for the 19/20 season.
To help us sort things out could you please hit reply to this email to confirm if your child is intending to play OR not playing this season.
This way we can confirm the correct amount of teams we need to nominate.
Regards,
Kay Ferguson EBC Juniors Coordinator
Come & Try Day 25th August
Come down and enjoy a day of baseball with one of the leaders in Victorian baseball.
We welcome all existing and new players to this pre-season day.
Venue – Boeing Reserve, Boeing Rd Strathmore Heights. When – Sunday 25th of Aug Time – 10 am-12 pm
Join us and have a chat with our friendly and engaging community.
At EBC, we provide kids with a pathway to be not only great athletes but develop them into outstanding individuals.
With our coaching principles and off-field mantra of EBC love, we strive to ensure that the kids feel like they are part of a baseball family.
We also strive to provide a community for you as a parent/supporter. With warm and inviting club rooms, barista-made coffee, gym and fitness sessions, mental well-being classes and social activities all through the summer.
The following is an overview of some of our relevant information, but please note the information is a guide only and subject to change, particularly at the start of the season.
The following is an overview of some our relevant information, but please note the information is a guide only and subject to change, particularly at the start of the season.
T-Ball
Age 5-9 years old
A combination of drills and games
Club based with two Gala days where teams compete against other local Clubs
5pm Friday evenings at Boeing Reserve, Strathmore (EBC home ground)
Commences Friday 12 October
Rookie Ball
Note: This is a competition that we would like to introduce, and we are currently only looking for expressions of interest to determine if it is viable to run. If you are interested, please register your interest in Club Rooms.
A transition from T-ball to Sunday Little League Minor (approximately 8-9 years old)
Friday evenings (potentially against local clubs such as Preston and Fitzroy)
Fully coach pitched
Baseball
For Little League and Junior League, Essendon is part of The Twins Charter. The Charter includes teams from Essendon, Fitzroy, Preston, Melton, Newport, Research, Sunshine, Werribee, and Williamstown.
Little League Minor
Age 8-12 years old
Home and away on Sunday mornings (competition is typically against more local clubs within the Charter such as Fitzroy, Port Melbourne, Preston and Research.
Train on Tuesdays from 4.30pm
Modified rules
Two Gala days involving all Charter Teams
Little League Major
Age 9-12 years old (cannot turn 13 before 1 September 2019)
Home and away on Sunday mornings
Suitable for more experienced/skilled players, tryouts and selection criteria will apply (training sessions 4 and 11 September)
Train on Tuesdays from 4.30pm
Junior League
Age 12-14 years old (cannot turn 15 before 1 September 2019)
Minor and Major competition depending on Club entries and team numbers
Home and away on Sunday mornings
Train on Tuesdays from 4.30pm
Under 16
Players born in 2003 or 2004 (cut off is 31 December)
State and Metro League
Home and away on Sunday mornings
Train on Tuesdays from 4.30pm
Under 18
Players born in 2001or 2002 (cut off is 31 December)
State and Metro League
Home and away series on Sunday mornings
Train on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Seniors
Game Times
Game time for all competition on Sunday morning is 9am. Players are generally expected to be at the ground approximately one hour prior to the scheduled start time for set up (home games) and warm-up. The exact times will be confirmed by your Coach.
Registration and Fees
Registration and payment is a two-step process with Baseball Australia and the Club. Refer to our website for instructions. It is important to register with the Club as soon as possible so that players can be allocated to a team and teams can then be entered in to the right competition. Fees must be paid by the first game.
Competition
ABF
EBC
Total
T-Ball
$70
$55
$125
Little League
$100
$150
$250
Junior League
$100
$150
$250
Under 16/18 Only
$100
$150
$250
Juniors also playing Seniors
$125
$260
$385
Codes of Conduct
Parents and players will be required to sign and adhere to a Code of Conduct.
Uniform
T-Ballers wear the EBC red under-shirt and cap.
Junior teams wear the red under-shirt, the EBC black playing top, white pants, black belt and socks, and cap. Uniform items can be ordered today or online. Club kits contain a selection of items, however, compulsory items for players include baseball glove, protector box and helmet.
Please note that bat rules are quite specific and if you are looking at purchasing baseball equipment it is recommended that you seek advice from a specialised baseball store such as the following:
Some second hand uniform items and equipment are available in the Clubrooms.
Parent Help
To support our Club, Coaches and teams, parent help is required and always welcomed.
Assistance is needed at training and games for set-up, pack-up, umpiring, scoring and canteen.
Each team will be required to have a Team Manager and a Scorer. Scoring and umpiring clinics will be organised at the start of the season.
We are always looking for fundraising ideas and if there are any other ways that you may be able to help the club, either on or off the field, please let us know.
Development Pathways
The Twins Academy
Little League and Junior League players will have the opportunity, through a selection process, to participate in The Twins Development Academy. This involves additional training and potential playing opportunities against other Charters. There is an additional charge for the Academy. Details will be advised but try-outs are expected to be held in November.
Tournaments
Following participation in Academies, Little League and Junior League players have the opportunity to try out for The Twins All-Star and Development teams which compete in the State Championships against other Charters. Try-outs will also be held or the Senior League All-Star Team. Tournaments will be held in April 2018 with the possibility of All-Star teams progressing to the National Championships.
In addition, U16s and U18s may try out for State selection for the National Championships. Participation in tournaments involves additional costs.
Communication
You are encouraged to subscribe and contribute to our social media platforms to stay informed and entertained. All members should download TEAM APP as this is the quickest and easiest means of communication regarding game times, washouts or other important messages.
Visit our Website, join our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
