2025 Emerging League

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Baseball South Australia is excited to launch the Emerging League—our latest initiative designed to give junior athletes more game time, better training, and a clear path into our State Programs. 

Building on the success of the 2024 Futures League—which played a key role in our U16 and U18 teams medalling at the 2025 Australian Youth Championships—the Emerging League offers a structured and competitive offseason opportunity for players looking to take the next step. 

What is the Emerging League? This is for 2010, 2011, 2012 birth years -

The Emerging League is an eight-week development competition that helps athletes prepare for the State Emerging Program starting in July. It’s designed to offer: 

  • Increased game time and structured training 

  • Early talent identification 

  • A pathway toward State Program selection 

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Baseball South Australia is excited to launch the Emerging League—our latest initiative designed to give junior athletes more game time, better training, and a clear path into our State Programs. 

Building on the success of the 2024 Futures League—which played a key role in our U16 and U18 teams medalling at the 2025 Australian Youth Championships—the Emerging League offers a structured and competitive offseason opportunity for players looking to take the next step. 

What is the Emerging League? This is for 2010, 2011, 2012 birth years -

The Emerging League is an eight-week development competition that helps athletes prepare for the State Emerging Program starting in July. It’s designed to offer: 

  • Increased game time and structured training 

  • Early talent identification 

  • A pathway toward State Program selection 

More about the Emerging League…

It also responds to one of the most common questions we hear: 
What development opportunities are available during the offseason? 

League Dates and Format 

Season: Tuesday, 29 April – Sunday, 22 June 
Location: West Beach 

2010, 2011, 2012 birth years 

  • Tuesdays: Training, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM  

  • Saturdays: Games 

  • Game 1: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 

  • Game 2: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM 
    Note: Game times may be adjusted around school football commitments. 

Program Enhancements 

Game Analysis 
Coaches will review performance data weekly to help identify standout athletes and focus areas for development heading into State Program selections. 

Refined Selection Process 
Selections into the State Pathways Program will be made by coaching staff in collaboration with the Performance Pathways Manager, based on athlete performance and readiness. 

Strength and Conditioning 

Included in weekday practices with BSA and our partners at the Studio at West Beach.

Key Information 

  • Age group cap: 20 athletes per birth year 

  • Program cost: 

  • Program cost: $500 (8 weeks) + GST and processing fees. Grand total $565.

  • The Emerging League is a vital part of our long-term development plan—and we’re looking forward to watching the next generation of South Australian talent step up.