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25.01.2022 EBC Suspends Winter Training and Season Due to Covid-19 Precautions Dear Members, We hope you are all well.... Given the latest Victorian Government announcements regarding the spike in COVID-19 numbers and postcode lockdowns, the Essendon Baseball Club have made the difficult, but responsible decision to pause existing Junior and Senior winter training at Boeing Reserve, and to no longer enter teams in the upcoming MWBL winter season. This decision has been made based on the following: A large number of our members live in the suburbs that will be locked down from midnight tonight. Members who reside in the listed postcodes will be unable to attend training and this would have seriously impacted our ability to field teams. At all times the safety of our members is our priority, and it is felt that we had a duty of care to suspend training and participation in competition as we could not realistically guarantee coach and player safety. The increase in COVID-19 cases is of overall concern to the community and other local organisations such as the EDFL have also cancelled their seasons for these reasons. Training, Junior & Senior, has been underway over the last few weeks and we know that our families will be disappointed, however, we anticipate that we would have your understanding and support for this decision. Once we have the go ahead, we will ensure that training will re-commence and we will focus on working towards a healthy summer and future seasons. If you have any queries or concerns please contact Julie Jones (Seniors) on 0408170695 or Kay Ferguson (Juniors) on 0419337949. Stay safe and we will be in touch. Tony Cornish President

25.01.2022 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.: REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS HERE - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2021NationalShowcaseVIC VIEW MORE DETAILS ON THE NATIONAL SHOWCASE SERIES VICTORIA - https://baseballvictoria.com.au/national-showcase-series-v/

24.01.2022 Colouring Competition It's time to sharpen your colours and express your creative flair for the opportunity to have your artwork displayed on every Brad Teal sold board throughout spring. To get involved download your entry form right here: https://bit.ly/2BBgVW0

23.01.2022 Ausport will be at training Tuesday 1st of December from 4:30 PM If you know you need something you can pre order it by contacting Ausport using the details below and collect it at training. VISIT AUSPORT WEBSITE - https://www.ausport.com.au/... Or contact them on (03) 9764 1511 or [email protected] See more

23.01.2022 Women's Baseball 2020 First come and try day Are you interested in trying a new sport? Come down and enjoy a day of baseball with one of the leaders in Victorian baseball.... We are running two come and try days Sat 21st & Sat 28th of Nov Full details at https://www.essendonbaseball.com/ebc-womens-come-try-day-2/

22.01.2022 Every club member who can please get down to the rooms and support our women’s D1 team! If you can’t make it out to Altona but can make it to EBC we are also set up with the men’s stream at the women’s finals.

21.01.2022 Hi All, Seniors & Juniors. Kerry Kline (uniform Coordinator) has advised me she will be down at training session on Monday night (Women's) I6th of Nov. If you need to check sizing etc, perfect time to do so. She will also be attending Junior & Seniors training on Tues, as well as training on Thursday night. So I urge all that need to order things like undershirt and playing top to be there on one or the other of the nights. She will be also supply the other items ordered. Feel free to officially place your order online, order and then followup with Kerry to confirm sizing doubts. If needed Kerry's # is 0408104684 Check out our website to locate shop to place orders.

21.01.2022 To Div 1 4ths : Brett Gilbert is running a Batting practice session Frid Night from 6pm onwards. He welcomes all 4ths who wants some extra swings to come along. Use it as a tuneup for Sundays Grand Final . #ebclove #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

21.01.2022 With the 2021 college season for Christian Caminiti soon approaching. He will be continuing his baseball journey at Providence Christian College. They have launched a fundraising campaign to help with the coming season. If you can support Christian in his baseball journey, any donation to the program is appreciated!

20.01.2022 Think about donating and join the EBC Lifeblood team!

20.01.2022 Training plan is available for next week . Unfortunately we are still at 10 per group. Maybe good news after this Sunday. https://docs.google.com//1AR6H-M8dK8-gEB9GENQWIAKC4I/edit

19.01.2022 Message from the President Dear member, as you know the season will be upon us in the next few weeks We have a lot of work to do to get our magnificent facilities in order Over the weekend, Rick, Peter, myself and Luke will be at the field to:... Sat: Clean up all the weeds for preparation of the bullpens General tidy up of the warning tracks and diamond 2 Clean outside of rooms Help Luke get the gym cleaned up, rubber matts down and if possible, putting equipment in Diamond 2 clean up Sunday: We have a bobcat and driver coming to build bullpens and level ground etc Any other unfinished jobs Obviously we have trainings and a Come and try day on but we will work around them and also we will have to adhere to Covid protocols Please come for an hour or 4 or all day if you can to do what you can to help , a whipper snipper if you have one will be handy. See you then its all coming together

18.01.2022 Message from the President. A big thankyou to all members that helped out with todays working bee around the club. Such a good job was done that we will not needing help tomorrow Sunday 22nd.... Yours Tony Cornish President EBC #ebclove

17.01.2022 Mens training plan for next week is up. We are hoping to hear from council in the next fews days in regards to expanding the group sizes. https://docs.google.com//1AR6H-M8dK8-gEB9GENQWIAKC4I/edit

17.01.2022 Essendon Baseball Club is excited our t-ball program will get underway this Friday night (20/11) at 5pm. Please ensure you have registered on the Baseball Victoria website. If you have any queries, please contact Sally-Anne gardner on 0414 939320

16.01.2022 EBC Annual General Meeting Thursday 9th of July @ 7.30pm Venue : Clubrooms... http://www.essendonbaseball.com/2020/06/17/ebc-agm-july-9th/

16.01.2022 A big shout out to Steve Lehmann. In the extreme attempt to gain a few more inches of pace on the basepaths, Steve underwent a quick grease and oil operation on his hip earlier this week. Thankfully he is back home and once he gets off his crutches, watch out, he will again start turning singles into triples. ... Recover well Steve #ebclove

16.01.2022 Two club legends have turned 70 this year. John "Choppa" Pate reached the mark in April this year. I'm happy to announce that today, (20/08/20), is Garry "Bitty" Bitmead's big day. To have 2 such high profile EBC members, whom I believe started playing in the same A Grade 3rds team in 1963 at the tender ages of 13, reach the big 70 in the same year and whats even more remarkable is that they are both still heavily involved in the sport.... On behalf of all at EBC and the wider Baseball Community, Happy Birthday Garry "Bitty" Bitmead. Life Member & Hall of Fame Member and all-round Legend of not only EBC but also of the wider Victorian Baseball Community.

16.01.2022 And we’re back at it Remember that even after lockdown people still need life saving blood donations If you can get in there let them know you’re from EBC. Let’s keep the good cause going #EBC

15.01.2022 Just in case you were wondering!

15.01.2022 Salvation Army Appeal As you know each year we as a club donate to those in need in the local community. Speaking with the lady today there has never been a more important time for people needing help than now. She was almost in tears to know we want to keep supporting. ... I will have bags available in the rooms tonight which need to be filled and brought back by the 13th of December Please ensure you give and support this initiative that the club is so proud of and so should you be.

14.01.2022 It is with deep regret that the MWBL Board announces the cancellation of the 2020 Winter Season - for both Junior Competition and Senior Competition. http://www.mwbl.com.au/?p=2364

14.01.2022 Congratulations to Abbey Kelly of Essendon Baseball Club on winning the Women's Division One MVP!

13.01.2022 I'm happy to report that Councilor Narelle Sharpe was successful in her re-election effort. Thankyou to all members who lived in ward and placed a vote for her. Congratulations Narelle

13.01.2022 Essendon baseball club is proud to continue to support women in sport. We have a great group of motivated young women and we would love to see female participation in the sport continue grow! Thanks for the support Baseball Victoria And well done to our own Ros Gowty #EBC

13.01.2022 We are saddened to learn that Henry Gardner (Chook or just H) passed away last week. Father of Jason, father-in-law of Sally-Anne and much loved Pop of Caidan and Xavier. Henry came to love baseball after his grandsons started playing and rarely missed watching one of them play. He also came along to watch Jason play when he started, including many Monday night Masters games. He will be missed not just by his family but also by his baseball mates. Vale H.

12.01.2022 Vale Brad Smith I'm sorry to inform all that Brad passed away recently. Brad played in the 90's and since he hung up his boots he had continued to follow the club's journeys since then.... Condolences to the Smith family Due to Covid-19 restrictions the family have agreed for his service to be live streamed. Live stream details : https://www.nelsonbros-srp.com.au/ob/Bradley-Russell-Smith Bradley Russell Smith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Share Memories & Support the Family.

12.01.2022 Please support those who support us. John has been instrumental in the development at Essendon baseball club. He has been to every major event at the club and has been nothing but a positive influence. Vote 1 for John Sipek for Rosehill Ward. ... #mooneevalley #boeingreserve #strathemoreheights #AvondaleHeights, #AirportWest #Niddrie #EastKeilor #WestEssendon Ballot papers are coming in the mail from tomorrow John has supported us now we need to support him. VOTE 1 JOHN SIPEK

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08.01.2022 Moonee Valley, WE DID IT! Our city has just been through what some are saying was one of the worlds longest lockdowns and for some it has been one of the most c...hallenging times of our life. Our hearts are still warmed by the way our community has supported our people whether it was supporting small business or just being there for those battling as a friend. This video is not just for the businesses featured but for our whole community as a message to continue to support each other as we start to rebuild our businesses and lives post lockdown. Moonee Valley... Thank you for your support so far and we can't wait to see you all out and about soon. Regards Christian Special Thanks to all those that helped with the making of our video. Merv Hughes Cricket & Essendon Legend Christian Lonzi Jellis Craig Moonee Valley Pasquale Airport Toyota Caz CAZINC The Label Andrea Il Caminetto Fabien Ascot Fitness Tara Complete Property Presentations Lynden Miss Gigi Fidel The Peppertree Tony King of clippers Melissa Fusion Pilates and Lagree Tony 2 Feel Good Personal Health Narelle Sharpe Moonee Valley Councillor Tony Essendon Hair Stylists And the most special thank you to Terry Dean our amazing musician of Dean & Carruthers

08.01.2022 Mens training plan is up for next week. We now have larger groups. If attending post game BBQ on Thursday put an X next to your name to allow for catering. Eg Russ Spear - X. As first games are 5&6/12 no training that weekend.... https://docs.google.com//1AR6H-M8dK8-gEB9GENQWIAKC4I/edit

07.01.2022 Well done to Abbey Kelly one of our women’s division 1 superstars. Not only a batting award winner but she gives back to our Tee ball program and sets a great example for Women’s baseball. #EBC #thisgirlcan #womeninsport

07.01.2022 Our Masters Jets team were valiant but could not quite overcome the Sunshine Eagles who took out the Masters (North West) 38+ Grand Final tonight at Sunshine. 9-7 . #ebclove

07.01.2022 Attention all EBC family. Baseball Victoria will be Live streaming the Div 1 1sts Grand Finals starting with EBC Vs Waverley at Altona tonight from 6.30pm They will be also Live streaming weekends Game 2 and 3 if Req.... They will also be Live streaming the Women's Super Saturday Grand Finals. You can view the stream on Baseball Victoria's Facebook page OR at the link below. https://livestream.com/mysportlive #gobombers #ebclove

07.01.2022 Update on National Youth Championships 2021

06.01.2022 To All EBC Members, Due to Covid-19 restrictions the club will now be holding the Annual General Meeting as an online event. Members will be able to logon via Zoom video... For those members who want to join in the online event will need to send an email to our club account advising that you will be loging in. This is required as we will need to provide you with a special login url. I encourage all members to join us. (All members received an email over the weekend with full details) Any questions, feel free to contact me [email protected] Please send RSVP to essendonbc@gmail by midday Wed the 8th July. Meeting will start at 7.30pm Regards Tony Cornish President

05.01.2022 A great initiative by one of Victoria’s most successful coaches, Peter Giles and an A+ program for young aspiring Victorian athletes

05.01.2022 Further Works on the grounds On Sunday there will be works going on to build bullpens, lay down crushed rock and a Bobcat and driver have been organised. If you have any planks, sleepers or the like that can be used to help build the sides of the bullpens that you can donate please drop off prior Sunday. Example shown below.... If you have building skills and would like to donate your time the guys will be there from 8am onwards on Sunday the 29th.

05.01.2022 Bookings are now open for Senior presentation including U18's. Please confirm your attendance by making payment prior to the 9/4/2021.