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Blackburn Baseball Club

Locality: Vermont South, Victoria, Australia

Address: Billabong Park, 21 Weeden Drive 3133 Vermont South, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.blackburnorioles.com.au/

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25.01.2022 A couple of hours of creating long-lasting memories with your mates on the weekend, who wouldn't love it? Check out a little article on Andy Jones in this weeks BV newsletter https://baseballvictoria.com.au/andrew-jones-looks-ahead-t/

24.01.2022 T - B A L L I S B A C K The Little Burners program is back again this year starting Friday the 4th December. Our T-Ball program has developed some of Blackburn's best, including multiple Division 1 Premiership players from the last few years! This year, all players need to be registered prior to participating. ... FRIDAY THE 4TH OF DECEMBER will double as a 'Come and Try' Day for all kids looking to give baseball a go. Registrations can be completed at the below link: https://regoform.mygameday.app/

23.01.2022 SENIOR TRAINING TONIGHT ARRIVE 5:45 START 6:00

23.01.2022 LIVE GAME https://gc.com/game-5fded2c0a7bb03b34b000141

23.01.2022 Senior Training cancelled

23.01.2022 C A N T E E N H E L P This season we are wanting to set up a trusted canteen sub group which looks to help carry the load across the season allowing the usual crew to watch some games or have a Sunday sleep in. This group would be "in charge" of their home game ensuring the canteen is ready to go for the games. This doesn't mean you have to do everything, it just means you are our go to person for help and organising those around you to make shit happen.... What we need- a nominated person/persons for the below. Friday nights - ensuring canteen is open and managed and sausage sizzle is ready Sunday mornings- across each age group - ensuring the canteen is open and manned and the food is on and ready to go Snr games- a nominated person to cover 5ths, 3rds/4ths to make sure canteen is manned and food is good to go For any Jnr parent wishing to be on the canteen committee and help run Sunday mornings or Friday nights, we will waive your Childs playing fees for the season. You wont need to do the grocery shopping but you may need to pick up the rolls on a Sunday morning. You will be trained on using the POS system too If you are interested, comment below and what grade/day/team you can help with or reach out to Brooke on 0438699557 *** above subject to normal COVID stuff and canteen requirements

22.01.2022 D O N A T E D I N N E R Every Thursday night, the club puts on dinner for our players and members so they enjoy time with their mates and chat about the weekends games. This season, we are running a new fundraising and connection initiative we are calling donate dinner... A donation of $50 or $100 will feed the players on a Thursday night. And don’t panic, you don’t have to cook, the club will do that. We kicked it off last Thursday with a donation from Slugga and his team at Do All Drainage. Donations can be made via direct debit or via the canteen, so let us know if you are interested. Note: image does not reflect the actual dinner that occurs. If buy chance anyone is a chef and would like to cook the image, by all means we will accept that donation too

22.01.2022 C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S A big shout out to Blackburn player Charlie Collins. An amazing young man who deserves all the high fives with his signing to the Aces roster. Congrats buddy. Do the burners proud ... See more

21.01.2022 S U M M E R F I X T U R E I S O U T The summer season is starting to feel real. Note, charter and some jnrs games still to come

20.01.2022 S U M M E R P L A N N I N G - JNR and SNR NUMBERS HELP US AND FILL IN A QUICK SURVEY..GO ON, DO IT! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BVSTB9Q... As you know, there is a global pandemic and as such, what the season looks like changes daily. As we can't head to training as yet and in the hope we can be better prepared, we have set up a survey monkey to understand peoples intention to play this summer. For some, no baseball for 6 months, may have them counting the sleeps till we start, but for others, they may decide to take a season off. So we would love to understand where people are at....as we are being asked to submit teams to the BV and local council So we know what teams to plan for, we ask everyone to complete this 1m survey. It is anonymous and any info captured will stay with the committee. We are not asking for any details just a tick the box. Survey will be open till Friday 11th Massive thanks in advance B

20.01.2022 R E M I N D E R- BV PRESO NIGHT LIVE EVENT THIS WEEK Remember when we won the Div 1 flag only 6 months ago, some of our players had career high years and the club performed so well as a collective group that we thought we might even have a chance at the Club Championship...well a reminder to tune into the BV Awards night this week to see how we went. ... Details are in the event link but my summation is Wed (DIV 2 & 3) Thursday (Womens Div 2 and 1, Coach of the year, Volunteer of the year plus other awards) Friday (MVP's and club championship etc) For those having not logged onto a live event before, its not a zoom meeting, so they cant see your face. Its like when you logged into watch the penguins a few weeks back :) You just watch. The committee would love for as many Blackburn players and supporters to sit down with a beverage of choice and support the event as it congratulates the amazing effort of players across the league last season (which feels like 18 years ago). Go Burners

18.01.2022 SENIOR SELECTIONS WEEK 5 Big Week for the Burners as the club takes on local foes Melbourne for the Gary McQuiggan Shield. 1’s and 2’s are at Surrey Park on SATURDAY ... 3’s and 4’s are at Blackburn on SATURDAY 5’s head out to Malcolm Blair Reserve (GMBC) to face Doncaster on Sunday.

18.01.2022 ***JNR UNIFORM PICK UP*** This Wednesday from 6pm (in the club rooms), we will be taking both the Blackburn Baseball Club fees (see image below) and handing out Jnr uniforms. Uniforms are $30 with $20 returned at the end of the season with the return of the uni... A reminder you still need to register and pay your BV/BA rego which was posted a few days ago or can be found on the BV website

17.01.2022 T R A I N I N G U P D A T E THERE IS NO UPDATE But check out Phillip practicing some double play stuff. Little Phillip is 7 and plays in our Friday night comp. ... With the latest dan announcement yesterday, we have the slightest bit of hope that we might be back sooner rather than later. We know everyone is hanging on when Return to Activity for Jnr and Snr dates will be announced, which I hope will be shortly. We have a BV meeting on Tuesday night so will be able to update you with any news post that. This is our main point of communication to the entire club so make sure your team mates are all over it as we start to share any key dates. Almost there gang #littleburners

17.01.2022 SNR UNIFORMS If you require a top for the season, please ensure you let us know in the comments below or come to training tomorrow night. We have a limited number of tops and sizing and may need to order some more. ... Tops are $100 and will need to be paid for upon pick up An update on JNR uniforms will be posted and emailed to parents shortly. But we will be doing fee collection and uniform pick up next Wednesday. Stay tuned

17.01.2022 J U N I O R B A S E B A L L U P D A T E Blackburn would like to welcome Patrick White into the role of Junior Baseball Director and thank Jacquie Bright for all that she has done for the junior program over numerous years. Here is an update as we know for the season. As information comes to hand, we will do our best to communicate it.... Pat’s contact details are: e: [email protected] m: 0438 402 249

17.01.2022 J U N I O R B A S E B A L L Blackburn Baseball Club is still looking for players this year to fill our Junior sides! Blackburn has experienced coaches and trainings this year will include special guest sessions from some of the best players in our game starting with Luke Hughes this Wednesday! There will be no better place for your child to learn and play the game this Summer. ... Any questions, feel free to contact our Junior Coordinator, Pat White, details in the flyer below.

17.01.2022 COVID COMPLIANCE CHECK We have the Whitehorse council coming to do a COVID compliance check tomorrow night at Snr training to ensure we are adhering to our COVID safe plan (a copy lives in the rooms and in the canteen) Can we ask all players to be aware and make all efforts to maintain social distancing and where you can’t, you must wear a mask.... In and out rules for canteen will apply and hand santising stations on the bench as per normal. If you are sitting on the bench you MUST wear a mask otherwise if you can sit 1.5m apart you can remove your mask. Masks must be worn inside to use the bathrooms / changerooms and any spectators should sit on the hill away from the rooms like they are having a picnic. Appreciate your efforts in advance

15.01.2022 G A I T O R S A R E H E R E Oh yeah, the first batch of the BBC Gaitors are here! Super comfy, easy to breathe and talk and can even act as a beanie if your head gets cold. ... For anyone who has pre ordered, I will reach out for your address and express post them to you... seeing we won’t be at training for a little while longer. Anyone who wants one now, you can text Brooke on 0438 699 557 or email [email protected] and I can get them to you. Otherwise we will have them at the club once we are all back $20 for kids (small) $25 for (medium) which fits a normal size adult head

15.01.2022 ** R E M I N D E R ** SPECIALISED TRAINING PROGRAM FOR JUNIORS THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT Leading into the start of the 2020 season, the club will be running specialised Training and informations session to our U12’s Major, U14’s and U16’s. These sessions will run exclusively for Blackburn Baseball Club at no cost and will be run by some of Australia’s finest ever players.... Our first session IS THIS WEDNESDAY run by Former Major Leaguer and current Blackburn player Luke Hughes. Luke will share his experiences and knowledge from his days in the big leagues with a focus on hitting. Teaching some of the fundamentals as well as some advanced techniques on hitting that has made him one of the best hitters Australia has ever produced. Remember friends and new players are welcome, they just need to be registered. Training starts at 5pm for under 12 and 5:30 for under 14s and 16s For any additional information, please reach out to your coaches. With our Jnr Co-ordinator being based in Adelaide till after xmas, your coaches will be the main source of team specific information Tag the parents in your teams to remind them about this one #littleburners

13.01.2022 MINOR B TRAINING CANCELLED TONIGHT. Any issues, please reach out to the LL coaches

13.01.2022 LIVE GAME http://gc.com/game-600bd2c0a74f019c2b00013d

13.01.2022 S E N I O R T R A I N I N G No senior training tomorrow, enjoy the weekend off before getting ready for a big round 1 next weekend

11.01.2022 TWO’s GAME TOMORROW- RED TOPS There will be red tops available at for the twos game tomorrow for anyone that doesn’t have one to use for the game. I will get them there by 12:30 Anyone that borrows one has to give the top back to Brooke at the end of the game or pay for the top.... You won’t be able to pick numbers it will just be what we have, apologies Any issues, let me know

11.01.2022 REGISTER TO PLAY NOW LIVE- YOU MUST DO THIS With the season upon us, BV have now opened up the REGISTER TO PLAY for all players. This should just take your register to train info but you will need to log on and pay your BV/BA fee component. Just follow the prompts... THIS NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED BY THURSDAY 5th DECEMBER FOR ALL JNR AND SNR PLAYERS TO BE AVAILABLE FOR SELECTION AND AVOID BV FINES If all coaches could ensure players/parents are aware of this through your team comms channels that would be ace. A reminder Blackburn fees need to be paid (min 50% for snrs and full for jnrs) by the above date. A reminder on fees will be posted over the weekend Any issues, let Pat or Brooke know https://regoform.mygameday.app/

11.01.2022 LOOK WHAT THE BOYS (and girl) JUST DID. On night 2 of the Baseball Vic awards, we have just taken home Div 1 HOMERUN: Jacob Evans (7HR)... Div 1 PITCHING : Andy Jones (. 54ERA) Div 1 BATTING: Jacob Evans (.424 Avg) BV COACH OF THE YEAR: Matty Tayler BV VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Brooke Tierney The biggest congratulations to Dogga and Jonesy for taking out all of the DIV 1 awards for the 19/20 season. So much pride for these boys right now. We have had players win these before (Boothy, Dave Tierney, Jake Tuck) but have never taken out all the awards for Div 1 in our clubs lifetime. This is delightful. To Matty Tayler, we know you'll be embarrassed but you deserve all the love for taking out this award. You have left a remarkable legacy at Blackburn and this award recognises the amazing work you have done over the years. Our only other coach to have won this (2 years in a row) was Gary McGuiggan. Brooke won the Volunteer of the Year which we have never won in our history. Please join the coaches and committee in congratulating the guys by sharing the love in the comments below. The guys didn’t get to stand in front of a big crowd and get a medal, so lets do it on facey

10.01.2022 SCORING THIS SEASON BUT NOT 100% SURE HOW TO? Check out below Join the Vic Baseball Scorers Zoom this Wednesday, December 2, 7.30pm 8.30pm, for an interactive and hands-on beginners training session where you will learn the basics of baseball scoring.... No previous experience is required. This session is aimed at beginners using a scorebook. RSVP’s are essential via the attached Google Registration Form. Pre-session resources and the Zoom link will be emailed to you once your registration is received. Each participant must register for security reasons. https://forms.gle/zyCJtccDZv5baTLq7 Any questions, please PM their Facebook page Victorian Baseball Scorers Inc. or email, [email protected]

09.01.2022 GEELONG THIS SAT With 4 teams at Geelong this Saturday, Gibbo has advised they are putting on a bbq after the game for us. So I can let her know roughly how many of our players and supporters will grab a feed, just like the post and I’ll do the rest ... Thanks

09.01.2022 SENIOR TRAINING TONIGHT Arrive 5:45 Start 6:00

09.01.2022 J N R T R A I N I N G P O S T P O N E D Given the weather that’s coming our way, the UNDER 12 coaches have postponed training till Friday. If you play with Coach Hamish, Luke or Ryan, you can stay at home.... Still waiting to hear if under 14’s and 16’s will go ahead so stay tuned to hear from your coaches or we will update here when we know more For any questions, please reach out to your coach.

07.01.2022 ** WORKING WITH CHILDRENS CHECK ** In order to be ready to go as soon as BV push the button to play, we are asking that all coaches, scores, committee and team managers, well anyone who may come in contact with players under 18, to ensure they have their Working With Children Check. You can apply on the link below ... https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au///how-to-apply Its simple and easy to do if you haven't got one and for those who do have one, if you can please send the number and expiry date to [email protected] We must have everyones details on file for the start of the season Thanks in advance

06.01.2022 B B C N E C K G A I T O R S The club has placed an order of PRO+TECT BBC branded neck gaitors for the upcoming season in both jnr and snr sizing. Keep covered up and covid safe with these breathable and washable neck gaiters which are designed to feel less like you’re forced to wear something uncomfortable, and more like something that adds you your uni! Plus how sick will all our supporters look as branded bushrangers.... PRICING $20 for jnr players & kids (small) $25 for snrs and supporters (med and large) SIZING Small: W:22cm L: 25cm Med: W:24cm L: 40cm Large: W:27cm L: 45cm ALL SOLD To secure yours early, please email [email protected] or text brooke on 0438699557. Alternatively you can purchase from the club once training kicks off. *Est delivery: early October ** First in best dressed. As we have limited numbers across all sizes. Depending on order quantities, we can and will place another order. *** Payments will be required on all pre orders **** Ours won’t have numbers, choosing the minimize the cost for the club

05.01.2022 JNR TRAINING UPDATE - SPECIALISED TRAINING PROGRAM AND SPECIAL GUESTS STARTING NEXT WED 18th Leading into the start of the 2020 season, the club will be running specialised Training and informations session to our U12’s Major, U14’s and U16’s. These sessions will run exclusively for Blackburn Baseball Club at no cost and will be run by some of Australia’s finest ever players.... Our first session will be next wed night (normal training tomorrow night) run by Former Major Leaguer and current Blackburn player Luke Hughes. Luke will share his experiences and knowledge from his days in the big leagues with a focus on hitting. Teaching some of the fundamentals as well as some advanced techniques on hitting that has made him one of the best hitters Australia has ever produced. Remember friends and new players are welcome, they just need to be registered. Training starts at 5pm for under 12 and 5:30 for under 14s and 16s Further exciting details on upcoming clinics will be released over the coming weeks For any additional information, please reach out to your coaches. With our Jnr Co-ordinator being based in Adelaide till after xmas, your coaches will be the main source of team specific information #littleburners

05.01.2022 Unfortunately all Jnr training is cancelled tonight due to the ongoing weather. See everyone next Wednesday night

04.01.2022 BV A W A R D S N I G H T S With all things COVID, the BV awards night is moving to a live stream, to be held next week over 3 nights. What will we win? Who will win what? Will we take home the prestigious club championship trophy?... Check out the event page and sit around for a few hours each night. It’s not like you have dinner plans at the moment Good luck to all of our players! #goburners An announcement will be made soon around how we tackle our presentation night as we really don’t want to do it on line.

04.01.2022 MERRY CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY To celebrate Christmas and our under 18 player and Div 1 premiership player, Charlie Collins making the Aces roster this year, Blackburn Baseball Club is giving away 25 double passes to the Aces vs Blue Sox game on Friday 15th Jan. First 25 people to comment will get the tickets. Limit to one double pass per person. Passes can be used for adults and or kids.... The committee wishes everyone a safe and relaxing Christmas and new year. We’ve had a super start to the season and looking forward to see you all again in the new year. Merry Christmas everyone and stay safe

04.01.2022 SENIOR SELECTIONS WEEK 3 1’s got on the board twice last week and look to keep the momentum against the Bombers. 1’s and 2’s are Blackburn 3’s and 4’s are Essendon. 5’s at home on the backfield looking to remain undefeated.

03.01.2022 LIVE GAME https://gc.com/game-5fd8d2c0a770015d32000021

02.01.2022 WE WON MORE!! DIv 1 CLUB CHAMPIONS: Blackburn Baseball Club Div 1 Best in finals Series: Andy Jones ... Just when you thought we couldn’t top off last night, Jonesy took out the Best in Finals award for season 19/20. Dogga came 3rd in the MVP award. Blackburn Baseball Club took out the converted Div 1 Club Champion Award. We last won this award in 2007/2008 and have have only won this 3 times in our 57 year history . This award is reflective of the entire club and its players with points allocated to all grades for wins across the season. The committee would like to thank last years coaching stuff for their part in driving a club culture that sees us take home awards like this. Thank you to Matty Tayler, Terry Rowe, Aggers, Randell and Simeon as well our club president Slugga. Massive pride right now. Everyone in the club- players, supporters, coaches, scores, parents and grandparents, mates, wives, girlfriends, husbands, boyfriends and anyone I have missed - should have a bloody big smile on their face right now. Incase you forget, we won Div 1 Premiers 2019/2020 (but we already knew that) DIv 1 CLUB CHAMPIONS: Blackburn Baseball Club Div 1 Home runs: Jacob Evans Div 1 Pitching: Andy Jones Div 1 Batting: Jacob Evans Div 1 Best in Finals: Andy Jones BV Coach of the year: Matty Taylor BV Volunteer of the year: Brooke Tierney

02.01.2022 We are thrilled for Owen de Vries who has today announced his commitment to Williston State College. Owen is a hard working kid with loads of talent and a great attitude towards his baseball. A very teachable baseballer who is certain to excel at the college level. The club would like to acknowledge Pete Giles and the Academy of Baseball Excellence for their role in O’s development. We are extremely proud of Owen and look forward to following his journey. ... Go Tetons , Go Burners

02.01.2022 GAITORS ARE ON THE WAY GANG Just remember it’s covid time so it may take hmmm 8 months to deliver. I have the tracking numbers for everyone if they don’t arrive in the next week

01.01.2022 SENIOR TRAINING TOMORROW 10am