Junior Baseball Tryouts

Junior Baseball Tryouts

Wests Baseball is holding Little League, Intermediate League and Junior League tryouts for the 2026/27 season, open to young players aged 9 to 15 years.

Come along, show us your skills and get ready for another great season of junior baseball with the Bulldogs.

Tryouts will be held Saturday 15 August, from 9:00am to 11:00am. For more information, contact play@westsbaseball.com.au.

Division 3–6 Pre-Season Training

Division 3–6 Pre-Season Training

Pre-season training is kicking off for Division 3, 4, 5 and 6, as the Wests Bulldogs prepare for the 2026/27 season.

Players interested in joining Wests across any of these divisions are invited to come along, meet the squad and start building towards the season ahead.

Training begins Wednesday 12 August from 6:30pm at 59 Westcombe Street, Darra.

Division 1 & 2 Pre-Season Training

Division 1 & 2 Pre-Season Training

Pre-season is underway for the Wests Bulldogs, with Division 1 and Division 2 players invited to begin preparations for the 2026/27 season.

Any players interested in playing Div 1 or Div 2 with Wests this season are welcome to attend training. Come down, meet the squad and get some valuable work in ahead of the new season.

Training begins Tuesday 28 July from 6:00pm at 59 Westcombe Street, Darra. Players are asked to attend in uniform pants.

Registrations Now Open for the 2026/27 Season

Registrations are officially open for the Wests Bulldogs 2026/27 baseball season. Whether you’re returning for another year or looking to join the Bulldogs for the first time, now is the time to get ready for the season ahead.

Wests welcomes juniors, seniors, men and women across a range of ages and experience levels. Join a proud, welcoming baseball community and be part of another great season at Wests.

Register now and get ready to play ball in 2026/27.

PLAYON VOUCHER USE

27 July 2026: Applications open for parents, carers or guardians to apply for vouchers

How to apply for a Play On! Sports Voucher

  • Click on the following link to find out how to apply for a Play On Sports Voucher

https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/playon/apply#how-to-apply-for-a-play-on-sports-voucher

Using your PlayOn sports voucher

Using your Play On! Sports Voucher

Follow the steps below to find out how to use your voucher.

Step 1 – Print or email your voucher

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

To do this:

  1. Log in to your Enquire account.
  2. Under the vouchers heading, find the relevant voucher. You can 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 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.

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

COME AND TRY BASEBALL DAYS 1 & 2 AUGUST AND 8 & 9 AUGUST – 2026

Wests are pleased to announce the DATES for our 2026 pre-season Come & Try Days

  1. Come & Try Day (1) – Saturday 1 August – 3.00pm – 5.00pm
  2. Come & Try Day (2) – Sunday 2 August – 9.0am – 11.00am
  3. Come & Try Day (3) – Saturday 8 August – 3.00pm – 5.00pm
  4. Come & Try Day (4) – Sunday 9 August – 9.0am – 11.00am

Looking for a new sport for your kids to play over Summer?

Here’s your opportunity to come and try baseball in a Fun, Friendly and Free session.

Perfect for boys and girls, men and women… and no experience is necessary.

Held at the Wests Baseball Darra fields located at 59 Westcombe Street, Darra (not far from the Monier Road shops), these sessions are open to children and adults of all ages.

We will supply all equipment on the day, so just come along wearing some active wear and shoes.

Teams start with T-ball for our kids from 4 to 8 years of age, there’s Rookie Ball for Under 10’s, Little League for Under 12’s and then Under 14’s, Under 16’s and Under 20’s before moving into our Adult and Masters Leagues that are open to Men and Women over 15 years.

Adult players looking to get back into sport, come on down and chat with our Committee and Coaches. We’ve got competitive and social teams you can join depending on what you’re looking for.

Our Open Women’s teams (15yrs and up) has stalled and we are actively looking for new ladies to come and play baseball.

Come and try us out. You’ll be glad you did. Email us via Secretary@westsbaseball.com.au or Clubops@westsbaseball.com.au

In the event of wet weather, we will still have representatives available in our Club House. Come along and learn more.

PLUS – we may still be able to do some hitting in the Batting Cage!

18, 19 & 26 JULY 2026 – HELPERS NEEDED FOR COME AND TRY DAY SHOPPING CENTRE PROMOTION

We are getting ready for the upcoming 2026/27 season to promote our club and recruit new members and players.

Come and Try Days are scheduled for early August and the club has secured popup stand sites at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and Orion Springfield Central Shopping Centre to promote these days and our great club. 

We would love to see our current members – players, coaches and helpers – come along to hand out flyers and answer simple queries about our club. All ages welcome – wear your uniform, bring a glove, bat or catcher’s gear. No balls please. 

Players under 12 years will need to be accompanied by a parent/carer. 

Please consider if you can help with 1 hour of your time on the following dates between 10am and 4pm:

  • Indooroopilly Shopping Centre on Saturday 18 July and Saturday 26 July 2026  
  • Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre on Saturday 19 and 26 July 2026

Our Club Secretary will be in contact with all members to request your assistance.

Cancer Council’s 50km Dog Walk for Cancer challenge!

All Wests Members and friends – please support our Major Sponsor – KPR AUTOMOTIVE – in their support for the Cancer Council’s 50km Dog Walk for Cancer challenge!

Lolly and Jack

This June, the real bosses of KPR Automotive — Lolly and Jack 🐾 — are taking on the Cancer Council’s 50km Dog Walk for Cancer challenge!

As the official KPR mascot dogs, they’ll be swapping naps, treats, and barking at absolutely nothing for daily walks to help raise money for a very important cause.

Every kilometre they walk is for everyone who has heard, or will hear, the words “you have cancer.” And every dollar raised helps fund life-saving cancer research, prevention programs, and support services for people impacted by cancer.

So if you can spare a few dollars, Lolly and Jack promise to keep their tails wagging, paws moving, and neighbourhood sniff inspections to a minimum. 🐶😂

Because when it comes to cancer, we’re all in this together — humans and pups alike. 💛

Want to help them cross the finish line?

PLEASE DONATE NOW🎁

*Please click on this link for more information

https://www.doitforcancer.com.au/fundraisers/kellyreynolds63330/dog-walk-for-cancer-26

or check out our Facebook page.

Thank you in advance

Kind Regards

Kelly Reynolds

“The Boss”

P 07 3376 1284

E kelly@kprautomotive.com.au

WESTS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY STARTS 24 JUNE 2026 – REGISTRATION OPEN

All Players, Coaches, Umpires and Scorers are invited to apply to attend the 2026 Wests Baseball Player Development Academy.

The Academy will go for five weeks with two sessions per week as follows:

  • Starts: Wednesday 24 June 2026
  • Ends: Sunday 26 July 2026
  • Sessions:
  • Please note change in session days and times
    • Wednesday evenings 6.00pm – 8.00pm
    • Sunday mornings 8.30am – 10.30am

Costs: No charge – but regular attendance is compulsory if you wish to attend.

Register here now: https://wests.link/Academy

Aim of the Academy: is to provide technical and practical tuition for players, coaches, umpires and scorers. Players will get technical and playing tuition; coaches will coach players by conducting technical sessions and managing on field training sessions; umpires and scorers will be provided practical tuition by umpiring and scoring practice games where the players will play a game between themselves coached by the attending coaches – for umpires call strikes and balls during bullpen sessions will also occur.

Some time will be spent in the clubrooms learning new skills via video and coach discussions while the greater amount of time will be spent on the training track refining skills.

SOCIAL MEDIA VOLUNTEER NEEDED

Wests are looking for a young member to take on a role to support our Club’s Social Media presence.

In today’s digital age, a strong social media presence is crucial for community sports clubs. It’s an excellent way to engage with members, attract new players, and keep everyone informed. But we know that as a volunteer, finding time to manage social media can be challenging.

The Social Media Team partners with the Club Secretary and other key Members to develop and execute digital engagement strategies across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the club website. They create content calendars, design graphics, and write posts highlighting Club sponsors and supporters, match reports, player profiles, and community events.

They monitor social media channels for member feedback and enquiries, respond promptly to comments and messages, and analyse engagement metrics to refine promotional tactics. Their work amplifies club stories, drives membership growth, and strengthens sponsor visibility.

Key Responsibilities: 

Content Creation: 

  • Develop and curate high-quality, engaging content for the club’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and others. 
  • Create visually appealing graphics using tools like Photoshop to enhance the club’s social media presence. 

Social Media Management: 

  • Schedule and post regular updates, match previews, match highlights, and other relevant content across various social media platforms. 
  • Monitor and engage with the club’s online community, responding to comments, questions, and feedback in a timely and professional manner. 
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging social media platforms to ensure the club’s presence remains relevant. 

Community Building: 

  • Develop and implement strategies to grow the club’s social media following and fan engagement. 
  • Work closely with the club’s marketing and communication team to promote events, news, and match-days. 

Qualifications and Skills: 

  • Passion for baseball and/or sport in general – a deep understanding of the sport would be helpful but not vital
  • Proficiency in social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 
  • Experience with basic graphic design and image editing software, especially Photoshop. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Creativity and the ability to think outside the box to engage the club’s audience. 
  • A commitment to the club’s mission and values. 

Time Commitment: This is a volunteer position, and the Volunteer Social Media Manager is expected to dedicate a flexible number of hours per week.

To apply for this role, please send a CV, along with a short description of why you would suit this role, to our Club Secretary – Secretary@WestsBaseball.com.au