2026 Charter Showcase Tournament

Written By James Rawson

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.

Event Details & Schedule

  • When: Sunday 18 January – Thursday 22 January, 2026

  • Where: West Beach (Including the Indoor Training Facility)

Key Dates

18 January Data Testing 9:00 am - 11:30 am Players will complete THROWING, BAT EXIT VELOCITY, RUNNING TIMES, FIELDING, AND HITTING ASSESSMENTS.

Monday 19 - Thursday 22 JanuaryGames 9:00 am - approx. 5:00 pm (Daily) Games will be run daily. The FINAL GAME SCHEDULE PUBLISHED AFTER REGISTRATIONS CLOSE.

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

  • 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

Places are limited, and all interested players must register via the link below.

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

REGISTRATION LINK: https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?aID=29282&cID=286473&formID=120067

What Players Need to Bring

  • Baseball pants (grey preferred)

  • Club hat

  • Glove, cleats, bat, helmet, catcher's gear (if applicable), and other personal equipment

  • Turf shoes/indoor sneakers for the Indoor Training Facility

  • Water bottle, Sunscreen, and Snacks/lunch (Canteen availability advised closer to the date)

  • Any required medication (with instructions)

Important Policy Notes

  • Hot Weather: The event follows Baseball SA’s Hot Weather Policy. Schedule changes or field adjustments may occur to ensure player safety.

  • Updates: All updates—including weather notifications, schedule changes and team lists—will be shared via email and the Baseball SA website/social media.

  • Game Rules: Games follow Little League pitching and playing rules, with no new inning starting after 110 minutes.

  • Spectators: Spectators are welcome at all games. Parking may be busy. Indoor filming requires staff approval.

Contact Information

For enquiries regarding the Charter Showcase Tournament, please contact:

  • james.henty@baseballsa.org.au

  • PHONE 0423 052 845

James Rawson
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