Baseball NSW are excited to announce the running of the inaugural National Masters Baseball Championships at Blacktown International Sports Park this coming January 2021.

We will be partnering with SportsLink Travel and Baseball Australia to create an annual event to integrate Masters Baseball with the Australian Baseball League (ABL) 

With the loss of several events this past year due to COVID19 Baseball NSW is keen to provide an opportunity for our more senior playing members to ‘strap on’ the boots and have a run-around whilst having the chance to watch the Australian Baseball League in action with players such as Manny Ramirez and company.

The competition will comprise three divisions, 35+, 45+ and 55+ with a limit on how many teams will be able to participate so get in quick. Teams can register via the link below and invitations are open for all teams across Australia. Baseball NSW CEO Mark Marino, a long time Masters competitor, commented that ‘Masters Baseball has been some of the most enjoyable memories of my time in the game. 

I encourage you to come along and enjoy one of the best venues in the country along with one of the best teams in the ABL.’ The event will run from January 4th to January 8th 2021 with SportsLink Travel providing team packages and social events for the tournament. 

Expressions of interest to take part in the event are now open via the link at the top of this page.

For more information, please download the announcement below:

​EducationUSA has received numerous requests for detailed information on financial aid and scholarships for U.S. universities. The topic is unfamiliar to Australian students and often confuses them. As such, EducationUSA is delighted to inform you that they are hosting a much anticipated "How to Finance Your U.S. Study"  two-part webinar series.
 
Students interested in U.S. study are encouraged to join the two-part webinar series. Joining the webinars will be experts in U.S. university financial aid who will attempt to demystify the topic for students.

• Part 1 - An introductory overview of financial aid with a panel of U.S. financial aid experts. The focus will be on types of financial aid, terminology, resources for research, how to find scholarships and factors international students will have to consider. This session will also take a look at how US institutions determine the need for international students. 
  September 9th, 8:00pm - 9:15pm: Click here for details

 

• Part 2 - An in-depth look at the financial aid process. The session will cover planning for financing a US education, making a budget, and how to find scholarships. Options to make a US education more affordable will be discussed along with what is required to be submitted and questions families should be asking the universities.
  ​ September 24th, 8:00pm - 9:15pm: Click here for details  

 
The webinars will be streamed live via the EducationUSA Facebook page and available for viewing post-session
View Webinar

SCA Under Armour Baseball & T-Ball Camps are on again
The camps are run in conjunction with Baseball NSW the camps are located all over Sydney.
Don’t miss an opportunity to work with our professional baseball coaches to refine your baseball skills covering hitting, fielding, throwing, base running, game play and much more! No matter your experience, learn more in a fun and encouraging environment.
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For more information visit Sports Camp Website or phone 1800 753 127.

Click below links for more info or to register.

Baseball5™ or B5 is an urban version of the classic games of baseball and softball. It is a fast, young and dynamic discipline that follows the same founding principles of its parent disciplines - hitting, throwing, catching, and running.
 
B5 is the perfect school sport as it promotes inclusion for boys and girls, which will help boost overall participation and physical activity. Most importantly, it is fun and enjoyable at all levels. To get B5 into your school, click on the link below and complete the steps required.
​How-to guide for schools

With several Baseball5 resources including videos, training manuals, and the WBSC rulebook readily available to download, head over to our B5 webpage
 
For all the latest B5 news, action around the world, and upcoming events in Sydney check out our B5 Facebook page
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We caught up with the Head of Baseball5, Adrian Medina Scull, who gave us some insight into B5 and the benefits of playing the game in schools.
 
“The 4 corners (baseball5) is a form of street baseball that is played in most streets of Havana. The best way to develop the game is by playing and practicing constantly.
 
I started playing more frequently in the fourth grade. I used to play with my neighbours before school, during every school break, and after my track and field practice. At the National High-Performance school, I also used to play constantly. 4 corners (B5) was the most popular pastime for the athletes after/before training and the least expensive.
 
With the muscular and athletic body development of the high-performance school program, the game became much faster, more dynamic, and aggressive (charismatic).  The players involved were those who are nowadays Olympic, World and Continental champions of various sports, including baseball players. The mischief/quick thinking/streetwise knowledge of 4 corners (B5) enhanced my adaptation to fielding and quick reactions in traditional baseball. Even batting and hitting the ball with the hands have remarkable similarities”.
 
Any queries relating to Baseball5, please contact Adrian Medina Scull via email by clicking here.