2019 State Winter Championships
Representing the Dandenong Baseball Association in the State Winter Championships is a fantastic opportunity to futher develop your love of Baseball by experiencing new coaching styles, meeting new friends and having a fun weekend away competing against other Winter Associations.
Trials are just around the corner, dates are all listed below and anyone wishing to try out, please register using the below links.
PLEASE NOTE: That the cut off date for each age group is September 1st. This means that the player must be under the age group that they are playing in, as of September 11st in that year. For example, if a player turns 14 years old before September 1st, they will play in U16s.
Eligibility: Players must play 1 more than half the number of games prior to the tournament. For example, if 8 games in regular season prior to tournament, the player must have played in 5 of these to be eligible. Players should participate in their eligible age group.
Seniors Training Sessions
3 Training Sessions. Expressions of interest must be registered though the below link or contact Chris Anderton to express interest.
- 9:30am, Sunday 19th May, Cheltenham Baseball Club – Diamond 1
- 9:30am, Sunday 26th May, Cheltenham Baseball Club – Diamond 1
- 9:30am, Sunday 2nd June, Cheltenham Baseball Club – Diamond 1
Seniors Registration Link – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VGBNP5C
Tournament Information:
8 – 10 June, Geelong
Coach: Chris Anderton
Assistant Coach: Daniel Webster
EO: TBA
Scorer: Emma Medwin
U18 Trial Dates:
- 9am, Sunday 19th May, Cheltenham Baseball Club – Diamond 2
- 9am, Sunday 26th May, Cheltenham Baseball Club – Diamond 2
- 9am, Sunday 2nd June, Cheltenham Baseball Club – Diamond 2
U18 Click here to register for trials: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/232W2BN
Tournament Information
6 – 7 July, Mildura
Coach: Nick Coy
Assistant Coach: Matt Hardie
EO: Kirsten O’Callaghan
Scorer: Rosie Hawkins
U16 Trial Dates
- 11am, Sunday 2nd June, Cheltenham Baseball Club – Diamond 2
- 11am, Sunday 16nd June, Cheltenham Baseball Club – Diamond 1
- 11am, Sunday 23th June, Cheltenham Baseball Club – Diamond 1
U16 Click here to regsiter for trials: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7KJ8YLC
Tournament Information
20 – 21 July, Morwell
Coach: Andrew Fielden
Assistant Coach: Glen Bodey
EO: Russell Johnston
Scorer: Andrea Cormick
Under 14 Trial Dates:
- 9am, Sunday 19th May, Cheltenham Baseball Club – Diamond 3
- 9am, Sunday 2nd June, Cheltenham Baseball Club – Diamond 3
- ONLY 2 TRIALS
Click here to Regsiter for U14 Trials: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7KNHDXZ
Tournament Information:
29 – 30 June, Morwell
Coach: Wayne Porter
Assistant Coach: Travis Hough & David Mulhall
EO: Fiona Glover
Scorer: Tanya Bryant
Under 12 Trial Dates:
- 11am, Sunday 2nd June, Cheltenham Baseball Club – Diamond 2
- 11am, Sunday 16th June, Cheltenham Baseball Club – Diamond 2
- 11am, Sunday 23rd June, Cheltenham Baseball Club – Diamond 2
Click here to Regsiter for U12 Trials: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7889ZSS
Tournament Information:
27 – 28 July, Werribee
Coach: Ben Laux
Assistant Coach: Mark Richards
EO: TBA
Scorer: TBA
What you’ll need:
If you have represented the DBA in 2017 or 2018, you may have items of merchandise that you already own and will not need to purchase, unless you require a replacement.
Compulsory items:
- Black DBA Hoodie (can use 2017/18)
- Hat (can use 2017/18)
- Bag (can use 2017/18. Under 12 get a new bag)
- Undershirt (new in 2019)
- Beanie (all players required to purchase)
- Drink Bottle (all junior players required to purchase)
Hats must be purchased if you don’t have one. Seniors do not require the rest of the merchandise but a select range is available.
Players must wear white pants, black belt, black socks. A Jersery is provided for the duration of the tournament and returned afterwards.
JUNIORS: Total cost is between $350-$450 per player on for Junior teams. Varies depending on Merchandise required and location of tournament (accommodation costs).
SENIORS: $250, with a $100 return on the Monday after the tournament (technically $150 for 3 nights accommodation!).
Hats must be purchased if you don’t have one. Seniors do not require the rest of the merchandise but a select range is available.
Lunches are provided for players on each day of the tournaments, orders will be placed leading up to the event. (Junior Tournaments only)
Training dates and locations for each team will be advised by the individual Coach and EO.
Age Groups: The cut off date for each age group is September 1st. This means that the player must be under the age group that they are playing in, as of September 1st in that year. For example, if a player turns 14 years old prior to September 1st, they will play in U16s.
If you have ANY questions at all please email: repteams@dandenongbaseballassociation.com or call Jake on 0424 088 144