Wests have become a Corporate Member of The Lion and we are encouraging all members to also join The Lion as a corporate member.

FREE corporate membership at The Lion includes 15% off all food and beverage. If any of you have a membership card with The Lion, they can easily swap over to corporate membership for you.

It is the Club’s intention to use the facilities at The Lion more often during next season including monthly get togethers after a Sunday Division 1 game for a meal and drinks – it is only ten minutes down the road from our Club

If you wish to join, please use the following link

https://wests.link/TheLion

Huge shout out to Committee Member – Bradley Matheson – for his untiring work in developing the Wests Team Stack App for internal Club communications

Wests Baseball now has their own smartphone app which is 100% FREE to join.  It will keep you updated with all the latest news and events plus much more.

To get the full features of this app please go to the App Store or Google Play and download Stack Team App onto your mobile device, then follow these simple steps:

1. Sign-up to Stack Team App. You’ll be sent an e-mail to activate your account.
2. Log-in and search for Wests Baseball, then request to become a member.

Links to app: 

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/stack-team-app/id625607532

Google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teamapp.teamapp&pcampaignid=web_share

Click here for the Stack App flyer https://westsbaseball.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/team_app_brochure-Wests-Baseball.pdf

Click here for the link to the Wests Baseball App https://westsbaseball.teamapp.com

This App can be your one stop shop for all Club related matters

Congratulations to our own Paddison family who took out some prestigious awards at the recent BQ Annual Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner

PROGRAM AWARDS

Coach of the Year: David Paddison

WOMEN’S AWARDS 

Hitter of the Year: Molly Paddison

Budget style black “BRETT” brand baseball glove – for left or right hand players

Catchers glove also available – see picture below

All gloves – $85.00 each

Available from the Uniform Shop – Wednesdays/Thursdays 4.30pm – 6.00pm

If you need a uniform, the first thing to do is go to the Online Store and place your order.

Once your order is ready for collection, we will send you an email advising you that you can collect the order.

The uniform shop will now only be open BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

To make an appointment or ask any questions, please text Wendy Gaunt at 0409 002 709

Join the Wests Bulldogs Baseball community

Calling all females! Join Wests Bulldogs and discover the thrill of baseball in a welcoming and inclusive community. Whether you’re eager to play, learn to score, umpire, volunteer on game days, or simply be part of the excitement, there’s a place for you in baseball! 

Baseball is not just a game—it’s an exhilarating team sport with countless benefits, widely acclaimed as one of the best team activities to engage in. If you’re new to the game, don’t be daunted! Wests welcomes players of all levels.  Starting a new sport and acquiring fresh skills can seem overwhelming, but baseball offers an ideal setting for mastering the fundamentals and honing new abilities.  Fundamentally, baseball requires a blend of hand-eye coordination, teamwork, and strategic thinking. It’s a sport that transcends age and skill levels, catering to everyone from beginners to seasoned players.   It’s a sport that not only improves coordination and strategic thinking but also creates lasting friendships and unforgettable moments of fun on and off the field.

For experienced players seeking competitive play, Wests is also looking to form a Division 1 team.

Join us on Sunday, August 11th for a relaxed and social Wests Women’s Morning Tea! It’s a perfect chance for all women to meet our community, share stories and experiences, and discover if baseball is your new passion.

Wests Women’s Morning Tea

Sunday, 11^th August:  9-10am

Coffee van will be onsite from 7:30am (to be confirmed)

Know someone who’d love baseball? Tag them or share this post. Let’s grow the game and celebrate women in sports together.

Begin your baseball journey with Wests Bulldogs!

The Club has the following Come & Try days and we welcome you coming along and giving baseball a go. You will enjoy!

• Come & Try Day – Saturday 10 August – 3.00pm – 5.00pm
• Come & Try Day – Sunday 11 August – 9.00am – 11.00am
• Come & Try Day – Saturday 17 August – 9.00am – 11.00am

PLUS we will hold a Come and Try day for female players as follows:

• Sunday 11th August – 8am – Coffee and Questions
• Sunday 11th August – 9am – 11am – Come & Try – have a go at baseball – its a great sport

For any further enquiries please contact our Club Secretary at Secretary@WestsBaseball.com.au

Or call Rodney Gaunt – 0413 228 555

PLEASE NOTE – Female players can play in both or either Sunday – mixed teams or Saturday – Women’s teams once they turn 15 years of age.

The WESTS HOME RUN DERBY was the SMASH HIT of the season so far

Members and friends had a great day at Wests yesterday – great weather, sensational food, smashing events and a good time was had by all.

Huge shout out to Andrew “Rawlo” Rawlinson for creating the day – even if he was lollygagging over in the USA on the day.

The Brisbane Bandits were a huge part of the day and thanks to Ryan Searle; “Buster” and the team for their support

B2B attended with their large range of quality baseball gear and they provide 2 x $50 vouchers.

The food trucks were amazing with Flaming Horns smoked meats – so delicious; the ice cream and coffee trucks provided great product and our own canteen served heart warming, tasty food.

The great day ended with the extensive prize range being awarded.

Thanks to our hard working Committee for making this day so special

Alpha Physiotherapy are offering a Special Price deal to all Wests Members

The deal is any Member can make an appointment for Physio services at Alpha Physiotherapy for $90 per appointment.

This is a saving of $28 per consult

Call to book now – Phone: 3279 3871

or

Email: info@alphaphysio.com.au

Address: 50 Sumners Road Sumner 4074 – ten minutes drive from Atthows Park.

Each summer baseball season, the Club brings out overseas baseball players to assist our Club by

1. Playing strong baseball with our Division 1 team
2. Coaching one of the Club junior teams
3. Being a role model for all of our players
4. Bringing a different culture to our Club

The Club needs Host families to accommodate these players. Rod and Wendy Gaunt are hosting our two German import players – Moritz Kohler and Luca Rammelmann.

We need a family or families or a Member to host our American import player Don Goodes. Here is his profile  – please click to learn some more about Don. Don will be coaching one of the Little League Division 2 teams this season.

Please respond by reply email if you are able to accommodate Don for a month, a few months or for the entire season. Don will arrive in Brisbane on Friday 19th September at 11.35pm via Cathay Pacific.

The Club will assist with providing some funds to each Host family for food (@$1000 per season) as well as providing a car for the player to use for the season.

This is a great opportunity for a family to experience hosting an overseas player gaining a rich insight into the player’s country and baseball activities as well as gaining a good friend and a possible exchange opportunity for your child to play baseball overseas.

Using your voucher

Step 1 – print or email your voucher

After your application is approved, you can download, print or email your voucher:

1. Log in to your Enquire account.
2. Under the Vouchers heading, find the relevant voucher. You can filter vouchers (search for a specific voucher) by typing the child/young person’s name.
3. Select Download on the right-hand side.
4. Open the voucher.
5. Hover your mouse over the pdf, right click and select Print.
6. To email your voucher, right click, Save As to your computer and then attach it to your email.

Step 2 – give the provider your voucher

Present or email the voucher to the activity provider when you register your child. The voucher must be used before the expiry date.

Step 3 – email the voucher to our Club Treasurer at treasurer@westsbaseball.com.au

Step 4 – register your child and pay the full registration fee

Step 5 – Club will redeem voucher and reimburse you once funds have been received