Baseball SA Insider July 2026
As we head into the second half of the year, there is plenty happening across Baseball SA both on and off the field. From celebrating our teams representing South Australia on the international stage, preparing for the upcoming 2026/27 SABL season, and recognising the people who continue to shape our game, it has been another exciting period for our baseball community.
This month, we look ahead to a new season, celebrate important milestones, welcome new partnerships, and share updates from across our clubs, pathways, officials and wider baseball family.
Thank you to everyone across South Australia who continues to contribute their time, passion and dedication to growing our game. We look forward to an exciting few months ahead as we continue building a stronger, more connected baseball community.
Enjoy the latest edition of the Baseball SA Newsletter!
MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
As we move into August, Baseball SA is entering one of the more important periods of the year, both on and off the field.
Our Intermediate squad has now left for the United States, which is a pretty special moment for the players, coaches and families involved. Getting a team from South Australia to this point takes a huge amount of work behind the scenes, from training and travel planning through to the countless little jobs that come with getting a group overseas. We are incredibly proud of the team and wish them all the best as they represent Adelaide, South Australia and Australia.
At the same time, there is a significant amount of work taking place around our Annual General Meeting, annual reporting, financial audit and planning for the years ahead.
These processes are not always the most visible parts of the sport, but they are essential to ensuring Baseball SA continues to operate properly, transparently and with a clear direction. They also provide an important opportunity to reflect on the year just completed, acknowledge the progress that has been made and identify the areas where we need to keep improving.
This year, that work also includes finalising our next strategic plan, which will help guide Baseball SA over the coming years. The plan is built around strengthening participation, improving pathways, supporting clubs, investing in facilities, developing partnerships, improving communication and ensuring we remain sustainable as an organisation.
None of this happens in isolation. It requires input from our Board, staff, committees, clubs and volunteers across the baseball community. I am grateful for the time and effort so many people continue to put into helping shape the future of our game.
As we look ahead to the 2026/27 season, our focus remains on building a stronger, more connected and more sustainable baseball community across South Australia.
2026-27 SABL
The countdown to another exciting South Australian Baseball League (SABL) season is officially underway!
Baseball South Australia is pleased to confirm the key fixture dates for the 2026/27 South Australian Baseball League (SABL) season giving players, clubs, coaches, officials and supporters plenty of time to prepare for another fantastic summer of baseball.
Mark your calendars as another exciting summer of baseball returns, with competitions across the State League, Youth and Women's divisions.
2026 Annual General Meeting
Baseball South Australia’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up, providing an opportunity for our baseball community to reflect on the year that has been, celebrate our achievements, and look ahead to the future of baseball across South Australia.
The AGM is an important part of our organisation’s ongoing commitment to transparency, strong governance and continued growth of the game.
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Location: TBC
Time: TBC
Further details, including the agenda and meeting information, will be shared soon.
We encourage our members and the wider Baseball SA community to save the date and be part of shaping the future of our game.
2026 Baseball SA Hall Of Fame
SAVE THE DATE
Join us as we celebrate the rich history and incredible people who have shaped baseball in South Australia at the 2026 Baseball SA Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Date: Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Location: The Highway Hotel, 290 Anzac Highway, Plympton SA
Dress: Cocktail
Celebrate an unforgettable evening honouring this year's Hall of Fame inductees, reconnecting with the baseball community, and recognising those who have made a lasting impact on our game.
More exciting announcements are on the way, including ticket information, and event details stay tuned!
In case you missed it, JPS Lifts are now the official partners of our Pathways Programs and we couldn't ask for a better team to help us elevate our future stars.
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Whether it’s lifting people or programs, JPS Lifts are committed to moving South Australians upward and onward. Welcome aboard to the leading name in vertical transport!
Baseball South Australia would like to wish the Adelaide Armada Intermediate League Team the very best of luck as they represent Australia at the Intermediate League World Series in Livermore, California.
After making history by winning the 2026 Intermediate League National Championship, the team now has the incredible opportunity to compete against the world's best on the international stage.
We are incredibly proud of our players, coaches, volunteers and families, and we know they will represent South Australia and Australia with pride.
Good luck, Armada we'll be cheering you on every step of the way!
2026 Barclay Cup
The Adelaide Seahorses are set to represent South Australia at the 2026 Barclay Cup, taking place in Melbourne from 27 September – 3 October.
After winning back-to-back Barclay Cup championships over the past two years, the team will be looking to defend their title once again against the nation's best.
Congratulations to all players and coaches selected. We wish the Seahorses the very best of luck as they proudly represent South Australia in Melbourne. Go Seahorses!
2026 - 27 Pre - Season Umpire Training Program
The countdown to the new season is on, and it’s time for our umpiring community to come together!
Whether you’re a returning umpire or joining us for the first time, we invite you to be part of our pre-season events as we prepare for another exciting year of baseball.
Umpire Pre-Season Get Together & Welcome to the New Season
Monday, 17 August 2026
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Join us for a casual catch-up with fellow umpires, reconnect with the umpiring community, meet new faces, and kick off the season together.
Rules Training Sessions
All rules training sessions will be held at Sports SA Meeting Rooms from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Monday, 24 August – 1st Rules Training Session
Monday, 7 September – 2nd Rules Training Session
Monday, 14 September – 3rd Rules Training Session
Monday, 21 September – 4th Rules Training Session
No registration required
Free to attend
Come along, refresh your knowledge, connect with fellow officials, and get ready for the 2026–27 baseball season.
We look forward to seeing our umpiring community back together and ready for another great season!