The Concord Baseball Club is pleased to announce the following opportunities for new and returning players (aged 14 to adult) to play Winter Baseball including our regular Winter Baseball Competition, the Colts program (aimed at junior players transitioning to the adult competition) and the Tamworth Tournament:
1. Winter Baseball Registrations are now open !
Registrations for the 2021 Winter Baseball Season are now open!
The Concord Baseball Club will be entering teams in the 2020 Pacific Coast Baseball League (PCBL) Winter Baseball Competition that commences on Saturday17 / Sunday 18 April 2021.
Player registrations are now open for male and female players. The minimum age for players is 15 as at 01 April 2021 however players aged 14 as at 1 April 20201 may seek dispensation to play (Contact Tony on 0402892280 for more information).
Registrations close on Friday 02 April 2021.
Details of Registration Fees can be found on the Website.
To register click on the link below.
https://reg.sportlomo.com/club/baseballaustralia/baseballnsw/bnswpcbl/concordbaseballclub
There are four options for Adult Players and four options for U18 (Junior) players;
- Any player who was registered to play in the 2020-21 Summer season with any affiliated Baseball Club in NSW should select the respective "Returning Summer player" option otherwise you should select the "New Winter Player" option;
- Concession registration is for full time students and concession card holders only.
2. Winter Baseball – Juniors (Colts Grade)
For all of you Juniors players looking to play baseball over winter but not quite ready for full adult competition, the Pacific Coast Baseball League is exploring the introduction of a “Colts Grade” aimed at Junior players in the upcoming winter season.
The Colts Grade is a concept designed to assist into the transition of junior league players into senior league (adult) games. Several measures unique to this grade are all intended to facilitate the mental and physical shift of junior players into a senior baseball. The age brackets for the Colts concept is from 15 to 17 years of age. Exemptions may be accommodated for players up to 18 years of age or players aged 14.
Key objectives are:
1) Develop further knowledge of the game in both skill and game;
2) Foster player performance responsibility – owning up to the upward learning curve;
3) Manage player individuality, motivate players to develop skills and follow Coaches directions.
Team grading criteria will accommodate the following:
4) Accommodate junior players into the same Colts as a unique grade;
5) Play with participation of senior experienced players who undertake both a mentoring and tutoring role;
6) The Colts will be coached by an accredited Level 1 Coach, experienced with senior teams, preferable gained at high grade senior team;
This is a fantastic opportunity for players in the JD, SD and Bigs age groups to play some baseball over Winter and commence a transition to adult Baseball. Get some of your mates together and form a team. The competition is likely to run for around 15 Rounds and registration fees for players TBC but expected to be similar to the attached registration fees for U18s, ie around $150 for current registered players or $255 for unregistered players.
At this stage there is no need to register however forward your expression of interest either as a individual player or as a team back to Tony by email:
solanoan@tpg.com.au or if you need more information you can contact Tony on 0402892280.
3. Tamworth Invitational Carnival
Registrations are now open for players wishing to play in the 2021 Tamworth Invitational Baseball Carnival planned for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend 12th, 13th & 148th June 2021 in Tamworth.
No experience is necessary, this is a fun weekend opened to experienced players and novices (male and female players) that want to have a go at Baseball and enjoy a fun weekend away. Friends and family members are all welcome, Minimum age is 15 however players aged 14 will be considered subject to dispensation.
Tournament fees:
For players registered to Concord (or any other affiliated Baseball Club in NSW) for the 2020/21 Summer season or in the 2021 Winter season the tournament fee is $60 only.
For any unregistered players, the tournament fee is $60 plus a $40 registration fee (total $100.00).
Players will also need to organise their own travel and accommodation at Tamworth.
To Register:
To register for the Tournament simply deposit the respective Tournament Fee: $60 (for Registered Players) or $100 (Unregistered players) directly into the Club Account:
Account Name : Concord Baseball Club, BSB: 062145, Account No. 10030692. Please Include your “surname” and the letters “TAM” as the reference (eg
“solanoTAM”).
Registrations close 11 April 2021 but be quick as places are limited.
Also for anyone that hasn’t already sent me an expression of interest for Tamworth drop me a email to let me know you wish to play together with your preferred team (if any).
At this stage I have expressions of Interest from over 30 players and depending on final numbers we will enter either two or three teams and we need to advise Tamworth of our number of teams and grade ASAP to assist them with planning.
If you have any enquiries regarding the Tamworth tournament or the Registration process please contact me on Mobile 0402 892 280 or email
solanoan@tpg.com.au
If you have any enquiries regarding Winter Baseball, the Colts program or the Tamworth tournament, the Registration process or the Concord Baseball Club please contact Tony on Mobile 0402 892 280 or email
solanoan@tpg.com.au
We are looking forward to a fantastic Winter Season.
Tony Solano
Club President
