2026 Charter Showcase Tournament

Baseball South Australia is thrilled to announce the dates and details for the 2026 Charter Showcase Tournament, the crucial first stage in selecting our official Little League, Junior League, and Senior League Charter Representative Teams.

This five-day event is designed to provide players with an unparalleled development and evaluation opportunity, giving our coaching staff a complete and balanced picture of each athlete’s skills, growth, and game awareness.

A Comprehensive Development and Evaluation Event

The Showcase is coached by the appointed Charter coaching staff for Little, Junior, and Senior League, supported by Baseball SA Performance Pathways coaches. This unique structure ensures:

• Fairer Evaluation: Multiple days of game play allow for a stronger, fairer evaluation process.

• Complete Player Picture: Each player participates in both controlled data-testing sessions and live game play.

• High-Level Exposure: Players are exposed to new teammates, coaching voices, and a higher level of baseball than regular club play.

• Meaningful Data: Players receive in-depth performance data and personalised coaching notes to aid their development.

Selection Evaluations will be based on:

1. Data testing results

2. In-game performance

3. Coach observations (skill set, baseball IQ, effort, and attitude)

Team Structure Note: Players will be assigned to Showcase teams for the week (these may not reflect final Charter regions). All players will receive meaningful playing time, as winning games will not be the primary focus of the tournament.

Eligibility for 2026 Charter Teams

To be eligible for the Showcase, players must meet the following birthdate requirements:

• LITTLE LEAGUE: Born 1st September 2013 – 31st August 2017

• JUNIOR LEAGUE: Born 1st September 2011 – 31st August 2013

• INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE AGE: Born 1st September 2012 – 31st August 2015

• SENIOR LEAGUE: Born 1st September 2009 – 31st August 2011

Selected Charter Teams will compete at the State Championships in April, with winners advancing to the Charter National Championships later in the year.

Fees & Inclusions

Cost: $165 (including GST) per player.

This fee provides substantial value and covers:

• Use of the Indoor Training Facility and West Beach fields

• Baseballs, umpires, and facility costs

• Showcase T-shirt (must be returned at the end of the tournament)

• Full player data report from testing day

• Strengths-and-improvement notes from coaching staff

Refunds & Withdrawals

• Withdrawals before 10th January: 50% refund (unless due to injury with medical documentation).

• Withdrawals after 10th January: No refund.

• No refunds for non-attendance on event days.

Registration is Essential

  REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: MONDAY 5TH JANUARY AT 5:00 PM