Bring on the 2023 / 2024 Season!

Published Thu 07 Sep 2023

It's that time of the year again! The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, and the smell of fresh-cut grass on the diamond – yes, the 2023/2024 baseball season is upon us, and we couldn't be more thrilled to welcome the entire baseball community back!

This season promises to be a truly unforgettable one, with a series of exciting new changes that are set to reshape the way we experience this amazing game. As we step up to the plate for another year of home runs, strikeouts, and grand slams, we wanted to take a moment to introduce you to some of the developments that will make this season one for the record books.

Welcome our 2023 / 2024 Season Office Team!

We have had some exciting changes in the Baseball SA office over the last couple of months to prepare you for the coming season. These changes have been made with the aim of further developing operations and providing an enhanced pathway and opportunity for the state based on feedback from the members and seeing a gap in our organization. You may have seen some of these announcements on social media and through our website.

We still highly encourage you to speak to your relevant club contacts first before contacting the office for assistance. Clubs are equipped with sufficient information to be able to handle your enquiries and will likely be able to help you in a more timely manner.

	James Rawson General Manager james.rawson@baseballsa.org.au ames Rawson is embarking on his second season with Baseball SA. With his first season under his belt, James has seamlessly settled into his role as a pivotal driving force behind our organisation's success. His passion for baseball, coupled with his astute management skills, has quickly established him as a visionary leader with the potential to shape the future of baseball development.
	Austin Gallagher Performance Pathways Manager austin.gallagher@baseballsa.org.au Austin Gallagher is our new Performance Pathways Manager. Austin will be taking on duties that previously belonged mainly to the High-Performance Manager role such as looking after and guiding the State’s elite athletes and those aiming high with the baseball pathways. You would have noticed the work he is doing for the State Performance Pathways Program and the upcoming Youth Showcase.
	Giang Danh Operations and Introductory Programs Manager giang.danh@baseballsa.org.au We will also see Giang Danh move from Pathways Manager to Operations and Introductory Programs Manager. This role will encompass, administration and management of SABL competition (encompassing the work of the Competitions Manager), Sporting Schools Programs and supporting clubs expand their T-Ball programs. The Introductory Program side of the role is structured for individuals new to the sport, allowing them to gain fundamental skills, knowledge, and a passion for baseball. By offering a clear and accessible entry point, Baseball SA is committed to nurturing and expanding the sport's base, ultimately creating a strong foundation for future growth.
	Matt Williams Education and Development Manager matt.williams@baseballsa.org.au Matt Williams has also come back on board as our Education and Development Manager. This new role will be responsible for planning, driving, and evaluating performance pathways to ensure the sustained success of baseball for South Australia including Charter. Matt will be a strong leader to athletes engaged in the pathways and mentor coaching staff. The Education and Development Manager role will create a system where clubs are the focus and BSA supports and guides their endeavors as well as identify talent in youth players in SA.
	Molly Brown Membership Events and Marketing Manager molly.brown@baseballsa.org.au Molly Brown has taken on the role of Membership Events and Marketing Manager. This role mainly looks after the external needs of the members, such as coordinating all aspects of events and other initiatives that are developed to increase and maintain participation and engagement in Baseball SA initiatives, events and programs. Molly will also spearhead the structure of sponsorship, marketing and communications with external and internal stakeholders.

Baseball SA Introduces Early Bird Fees

To lessen the strain of paying fees, Baseball SA have introduced Early Bird fees for the 2023 / 2024 season saving you $5 - $20 on selected registration types.

this year’s registrations are all done through the new national platform, Game Day. Before registering, please contact your club to find out if your club's registration portal is open.

Early Bird will close 9am Monday 11th September.

See the fees structure below. Please note this is NOT inclusive of your club’s fees.

Season Timetable & Key Dates

After much deliberation, please see below the final timeslots for the 2023 / 2024 season:

FRIDAYS
Women’s Div 2 - 6pm | Women’s Div 3 - 6pm

SATURDAYS
Div 4 - 8:50am | Div 7 - 9:30am
Div 3 - 11:10am | Div 6 - 11:50am
Div 2 - 1:30pm | Div 5 - 2:10pm
Div 1 - 4:00pm

START DATE
State League Div 1 - 8 will resume on October 14th
Women’s Div 1 and Junior grades will resume on October 15th
Women’s Div 2 & 3 will resume on October 20th
PeeWee will resume on October 29th

CHRISTMAS BREAK
Last round for all grades: 15th - 16th December
**State League Div 1 last twilight - 19th December**
State League Div 1-8 & Women’s Div 1 return: 6th - 7th January
Women’s Div 2 & 3 return: 12th January
Junior First round back: 21st January

Coming Up!

Women’s Hitting Clinic

Our women’s pitching clinic was a great success! Following on in our series of women’s clinics we have the Hitting Clinic this Saturday 9th September.

11am - 1pm @ Diamond Sports

Super League

Super League is one of the main attributes to athletes and coaches making state teams, signing with ABL teams and going to college or professional careers. Why not use it as your starting platform?!

West Beach comes to life on Wednesday nights with fast pace and high energy action. Follow along over on our socials or come down and catch a game.