Breaking News – Koala Fencing agrees to be a new Major Sponsor of Wests
very pleased to announce Koala Fencing Pty Ltd will become a new Major Sponsor for Wests Baseball
Commencing 1 September 2025; Koala Fencing has agreed to fence in under our new Amenities Block with their sensational white PVC fencing and gates
“Koala PVC Fencing is a professional supplier of premium PVC fencing products in Brisbane, proudly setting the standard for quality and service in the industry. With first-class product quality and exceptional customer care, we have established ourselves as a trusted leader in delivering durable, stylish fencing solutions for residential, commercial, and public spaces. Our mission is to provide high-quality fencing solutions that elevates your boundaries.”
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.
The Committee of the Western Districts Baseball Club Inc. would like to welcome all new members registering with the Club this season.
We are looking forward to another great season of summer baseball – just hope the rain does not interfere as much this season!
Getting in early, we will need parents help over the course of the season to assist in
working in the canteen
Umpiring – we can teach you
Scoring – we can teach you
Team manager duties
Field maintenance
Important information
AGE GROUPS & FEES – The following table shows age groups and playing fees
Games and season
Games commence first weekend in October 2025
Season break for summer school holidays from Saturday, December 13 2025
Season recommences Saturday 31 January 2026
Game fixtures will be available late September 2025 – we will provide a link to GameDay fixtures using the GameDay App once the fixture is available
Please ensure you factor your child’s team making the finals which will continue after the season home and away games conclude
Club communications are encouraged to be put through the StackApp – see separate POST on website with details
Pre-season training and gradings
Pre-season training for junior teams – each Saturday 1pm – 3pm for Ages 7 – 13 and 3pm – 5pm – Ages 14 & 15
Coaches will advise each team when training will move from Saturdays to mid-week training
Mid – week training
Mid week training will be Tuesday/Thursdays – 4.30pm – 6.00pm for Little LeagueMajor & Minor (bottom fields) & Senior League 70& 80 (Top field)
Mid week training will be Mondays/Wednesdays – 4.30pm – 6.00pm for Senior League 90 (Top field)
Team Gradings
Gradings for all children – Saturday 30 August 2025
TIME:
Little LeagueMajor & Minor – 1pm – 3pm – Field 2
Senior League 70& 80 – 1pm – 3pm – Field 1
Senior League 90 – 3pm – 5pm – Field 1
8 – 11 year old players (as of 31 August 2025)
Bottom Field – 1pm – 3pm – Field 2
(depending on numbers – may split into two groups)
12 – 13 year old players
Top field – 1pm – 3pm Field 1
14 – 15 year old players
Top field – 3pm – 5pm Field 1
ON FIELD TESTING ACTIVITIES
Base running – H – 1; 1 – 3
Bat speed (radar gun)
Bat power – distance off tee
Fielding – infield ground balls
Fielding – outfield fly balls
Arm speed (radar gun)
After the on field testing; Coaches will form the teams and you will be notified as soon as possible. This process will take at least one week.
REMEMBER – each Age level competition has a new name and new rules.
UNIFORMS
Playing fees do not include provision of a baseball uniform. You will need to order your child’s baseball uniform through the Club on line shop through the Club website – https://westsbaseball.com.au/shop/
We provide all of the playing uniform components – playing jersey, white pants, cap, socks, belt, protective cup etc.
You can also visit our Uniform Shop in the Clubrooms which will be open each Saturday afternoon 1pm – 4pm during the pre-season period starting Saturday, 23 August 2025
BASEBALL EQUIPMENT
As part of the playing fee, the Club provides bats and batting helmets and catchers gear for each team. You will not need to purchase any of this equipment – over time players often prefer to buy their own but that is their choice.
The Club has a number of gloves that can be borrowed – however we would encourage all players to purchase their own glove ultimately.
ANY OTHER QUERIES
If you have any other query or concern please send an email to either
Under thevouchersheading, find the relevant voucher. You can search for a specific voucher by typing the child/young person’s name.
Select download on the right-hand side.
Open the voucher.
Hover your mouse over the pdf, right click and select print.
To email your voucher, right click, save as to your computer and then attach it to your email.
Step 2 – Give the activity provider your Play On! Sports Voucher
Present or email the voucher to the activity provider when you register your child. The voucher must be used before the expiry date.
If the provider sign-on day is before the vouchers are released, contact the provider and see if they will consider waiting until the vouchers are released.
If you are interested in seeing your child’s baseball game from the best seat in the house – why don’t you try scoring or umpiring
Don’t worry if you have not tried before; we can teach you!
In fact to start off with: our Player Academy is having a scrimmage game this Sunday 3 August from 3.00pm and this is an ideal opportunity to try umpiringes and scorers. Please come along and we can get you started and if you want to continue we can give you ongoing tuition.
Yes folks – it is that time of the year for Baseball Pre-season training again
Pre-season training commences this coming Tuesday, 29th July and Thursday 31 July at Wests starting at 6pm arrival with player meeting/general discussion and then warm-up and ready to start full training at 6.30pm.
This training is aimed at the higher-level players – older junior players also welcome (Senior League & under 20 players).
Coaches will be Rory Rohweder; Alex Jacques; Warren Stone and Steve Rogers with others as available
Please note these dates in your diary – training will continue weekly until the start of the season – first weekend of October
Come along and see the work done on the fields which are looking fantastic
The GBL Committee has advised there are to be changes to junior Age Groups for the 2025/2026 summer baseball season.
Here is a table with the new Age Groups below
Updates from the Greater Brisbane League (GBL) Competitions Committee
Please be aware these competition changes are relevant for 12-16 year-olds at any participating Greater Brisbane League clubs. The competition format may vary for the other 25/26 Summer competitions, Gold Coast Baseball Association and Sunshine Coast Baseball.
GBL – New Look Senior League Competitions
GBL have updated the Senior League competition formats that aligns with Baseball Australia guidelines. These changes aim to better support League Age players by offering flexibility in field measurements and age brackets, while allowing clubs to better match players based on experience and development needs.
Clubs will have the ability to:
Place players in the most appropriate division during pre-season assessments.
Move players during the season if they demonstrate significantly higher or lower skill levels, without needing to complete a formal “playing out of natural age group” process.
These changes are designed to support player development, improve game experiences, and ensure safe, fair, and competitive opportunities for all players. For further details or questions, please contact the GBL Competitions Committee at gbladmin@baseballqld.asn.au
