2027 Summer Baseball Series
In 2027, Baseball SA is proud to launch the new Summer Baseball Series. Following the success of the 2026 Charter Showcase Tournament, Baseball SA has decided to rebrand and expand the concept to cover two full weeks of the school holidays for kids from the age of 9 (Little League) all the way through to 16 (Senior League). Whilst the series will coincide with the trials for the charter representative teams, this series of games is available for athletes of all levels, not just those who wish to trial for the charter teams.
As part of the series, children will be run through a day of data collection, including throwing and hitting velocity, running times and fielding and hitting evaluations, as well as 9 days of games being coached by the 2027 charter team coaches. Whilst the data and in-game evaluations will be used by coaches for charter team selection, the main priority of the series is to have our kids play more baseball than previously available to them at this time of year and experience playing and learning from new teammates and coaches, as well as get the chance to play different positions that they may not normally get to. Not only will participants walk away with a fantastic experience from 2 weeks of baseball and all the data and evaluations from the week, but they will also receive a Summer Baseball Series 2027 hat for free.
Dates: Monday January 4th – Friday January 15th
Schedule:
Monday January 4th: Data Testing Day
Tuesday January 5th through Friday January 8th: Games
Saturday January 9th and Sunday January 10th: Days Off
Monday January 11th through Friday January 15th: Games
Location: Bennett Field at West Beach
Eligible Age Groups:
Little League (Boys and Girls) through to Senior League
Little League: Born September 2014 to August 2016
Intermediate League: Born September 2013 to August 2016
Junior League: Born September 2012 to August 2014
Senior League: Born September 2010 to August 2012
Cost: $250
Why this format adds real value for players and families?
Whilst not the aim of the series, the Summer Baseball Series does help the kids who are trialling for the charter teams, as instead of a single trial or short selection session, players have several days to show their skills, adapt, learn, and demonstrate how they respond to game situations. Coaches get a far better understanding of each athlete’s strengths, baseball IQ, effort, and attitude, which leads to more accurate and fair selections. More importantly, it gives all participants significantly more game opportunity than they would normally get in January in a competitive but supportive environment. It gives them a chance to play with and against different players that they may not normally get to, as well as receive exposure to different coaching voices and experience a higher level of baseball than regular club games. It is designed to help every player improve, not just to select teams.
What are you paying for?
Fees will cover the use of the Indoor Training Facility and the fields at West Beach for both data testing and multiple games throughout the two weeks, plus the baseballs and umpires needed for the games to go ahead. Players will also receive a t-shirt to wear through the games, as well as a Summer Baseball Series hat to keep. You will receive all data from the testing day, plus notes on player strengths and areas for improvement from the coaching staff.
Games will run from 9am, finishing approximately around 5pm (final schedule details will be confirmed once registrations and numbers are finalised).
What do players need to bring each day?
Baseball pants (grey preferred, but white is acceptable)
All baseball equipment (Glove, cleats, bat, helmet, catchers gear, if possible, any other personal equipment)
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Snacks/lunch (food and drink will be available to be purchased)
Turf shoes/ sneakers for Indoor Training Facility
Any required medication (with supervision instructions)
Policies – Hot Weather and Playing Conditions
The Showcase will follow Baseball SA’s Heat and Weather Policy. Schedules may adjust to protect player welfare. All Showcase communication including schedules, teams, weather updates and field changes—will be delivered via email and the Baseball SA website and social media pages.
All games will be governed by pitching and playing rules as per the Little League rules to try and protect players from overuse and injury. Games will be 90 minutes long, with no new innings to start after 80 minutes.
Registrations for the Summer Baseball Series close at the close of business on Sunday 6th December (11:59pm).
Refund Policy
Refunds will be available until 5.00pm on Monday 14th December. After this date, refunds will only be considered for injury or extenuating circumstances
Any questions?
Get in touch with Foundations Pathways Assistant , James Henty