Documents and Resources

CLUB GOVERNANCE

Club Constitution

View the New Club Constitution passed by the QLD Office of Fair Trading 30 September 2022.

CLUB STRATEGIC PLAN

You can view the document by clicking on the following link – wests.link/strategy 

Alternatively you can view the document and one page poster by clicking on the following ABOUT US button

Club By-Laws

View the Club By-Laws 2019 document.

Certificate of Incorporation

View our Certificate of Incorporation. 

COMMITTEE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS AND APPLICATION FORM

President Position Description

Secretary Position Description

Treasurer Position Description

Vice President – Club Operations Position Description

Vice President – Baseball Operations Position Description

Registrar – Position Description

General-Committee – Position Description

Committee positions – Application form

COACH ACCREDITATION

Certification Pathways

Baseball coach accreditation in Australia is managed through Baseball Australia, which has adopted the USA Baseball Coaches Certification Program. It features three levels (A, B, and C) focused on safety, skill development, and creating a positive, compliant environment for participants. Accreditation is often mandatory for coaches, assistant coaches, and specialists. 
USA Baseball Certification Levels (via Baseball Australia)
The certification pathway consists of three levels designed for club, charter, and participation-based competition: 
  • Level A: Focuses on the basic fundamentals of the game, including safety, positive environment creation, and pitcher arm safety.
  • Level B: Covers more advanced practice planning and skill development.
  • Level C: Involves further coursework and practical assessment.
  • Performance Pathway: Specialised training for elite or state-team coaches is provided through tailored programs. 
How to Get Accredited in Australia
  1. Register: Create an account on the Canopi coach learning portal to access training, resources, and track certifications. See Baseball Qld link below for this.
  2. Complete Courses: Complete the required online modules for each level (A & B are typically free, while C may have costs).
  3. Member Association: Accreditation is often a required component of registration with state bodies, such as Baseball Qld.
Additional Requirements
  • Child Safety: A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) is generally required to coach in club environments.
  • Ongoing Education: Coaches are encouraged to stay updated through workshops, coaching clinics, and seminars regarding sport psychology and athlete development. [1]
For more information, you can visit Baseball Australia’s coaching information page – https://coaching.baseballaustralia.com.au/page/5741/welcome-information

Become a coach

Coaching is a rewarding way to be involved in baseball but not without its challenges. So Baseball Queensland have built a suite of accreditation and training packages to assist coaches at all levels.

To get started please follow this link to create an account in our coach learning portal. You will then have access to our suite of learning and accreditation resources along with a home for all your completed training package certificates and qualifications under one profile.

UMPIRE ACCREDITATION

  1. AIS component of the Community Umpire Programme – https://learning.ausport.gov.au/auth/login/?returnUrl=%2F  or  https://learning.ausport.gov.au/login/index.php  – once you complete this – please print your Certificate of Completion and email that back to Club Secretary
  2. QBUA Community exam – https://qbua.org/community-umpire-exam/ – once you complete this – please print your Certificate of Completion and email that to Club Secretary
  3. Attend the appropriate QBUA on field course – Community (Juniors only) or Association (Juniors and Seniors) – arrange your attendance through the Club

QBUA contact details

Website – https://qbua.org/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/qbua.org#