Many individuals, clubs and organisations are striving to give women and girls more opportunities and equal access to participate in their sport. We want to recognise those people and highlight the work they are doing.

Recognising and celebrating the achievement of leaders in women’s sport through awards and storytelling shines a light on gender equity across the sector.
 
There are four award categories: 

• Young Achiever: Recognises a woman under 25 who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of women or girls in sport during 2019.
• Outstanding Organisation: Recognises an organisation’s significant contribution and commitment to the advancement of women’s sport during 2019.
• Champion: Recognises a woman for her outstanding achievements during 2019, as a coach, official, administrator or leader, and a commitment to furthering opportunities for women and girls to participate.
• Trailblazers: Recognises up to three women per year whose exceptional efforts over the long-term have advanced the opportunities for women’s and girls’ involvement in sport. These women have left a legacy for their sport and may have retired.

Recipients will be announced at an event around International Women's Day in March 2020.
 
Individuals and sporting organisations are strongly encouraged to nominate an outstanding coach, official, administrator or leader who has made a significant contribution to inclusive sport for women.
 
Nominations will close 7 February 2020.

NSW Women’s Baseball League (NSWWBL)is hosting a Pink Sports Day to PLAY4BCNA

NSWWBL is preparing to pink up as it hosts a Pink Sports Day on Friday 17 January and Saturday 18 January 2020 in support of Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA).

Pink Sports Day is an opportunity for sporting groups around Australia to show their support for, and pay tribute to, local people affected by breast cancer.

Each year hundreds of clubs across Australia take part to show their support for Australians affected by breast cancer. This year NSWWBL will join sporting groups nationwide as they rally together in a bid to raise $550,000.
Funds raised from Pink Sports Day help BCNA's work ensuring Australians diagnosed with breast cancer receive the best support, information, treatment and care.

BCNA CEO, Kirsten Pilatti, said ‘Hosting a Pink Sports Day presents an opportunity for all sporting communities to support local people affected by breast cancer.’

‘Pink Sports Day raises funds to provide support for the more than 20,000 Australians who will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year,' Kirsten said.

‘The Pink Sports Day program is proudly supported by major partner, Red Energy, who sponsor the cost for producing, providing and sending the promotional material to sporting clubs around the country who are volunteering their time and energies for BCNA.'

NSWWBL Committee is urging the local community to get behind the Pink Sports Day.
"We hope that everyone will come together, pink up and get behind the teams as they play for a great cause!"

Baseball NSW would like to congratulate the following players and staff on being..selected to represent the NSW Youth Womens Representative Team to compete in the 2020 Australian Womens Championships.

Youth Womens Representative Team

Millie Atkinson
Olivia Bonello
Michaela Bonser
Breanna Green
Violet Gruppelaar
Emma Hooper
Mackenzie Jackson
Eve Kannameyer
Kiera King
Jessica Mitchell
Lisa Nakashio
Taylor Napier
Maddison Newham
Claudia Thomas
Taylor Toni
Lucy Wallace


Staff
Ashleigh Ross – Manager
Dean Head – Assistant Coach
Phil Gruppelaar – Assistant Coach

NSW has recently faced unprecedented conditions concerning it’s air quality. The situation has not eased and is now at hazardous levels statewide.
There is guidance provided from NSW Department of Health which is consistent with advice from overseas, namely the US Department of Environment and the NCAA.
More information on our air quality is available from the NSW Department of Health website  - 
www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/air/Pages/default.aspx
As a result, BNSW has adopted the Air Quality Index (AQI) measure to determine the risk to it’s members, which is updated hourly by the NSW Department of Health. The AQI measurement to be used is the Particles PM2.5 Index.
This data can be obtained at the following site –
www.environment.nsw.gov.au/aqms/aqitable.htm
Members should use the Regional AQI number reading for the local area as appropriate. Any Regional AQI Particles PM 2.5 Index reading beyond 200 is deemed too hazardous to your health.
Based on advice from the NSW Dept of Health  - 
Training and games should be postponed/cancelled when your regional AQI Particles PM 2.5 Index reading reaches 200 or higher.
Please Note:-
It is possible that the correct data cannot be accessed. If this is the case, then the fitness of the air quality will be decided by the authorities controlling the ground, the team managers, or in the event of the managers disagreeing, by the Umpire in Chief, in that order. The safety of players, officials and spectators shall be the primary concern of the officials.
If games are called off in this situation, then they should be treated as a ‘wash out’.

Baseball NSW and the Country League Standing Committee would like to congratulate all players and staff on their selection into the NSW Country U16 and U18 State Representative Teams to compete in the Australian Youth Championships to be held in Geelong, Victoria from January 10-15, 2020.


Click the below link for the full announcement
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Baseball NSW would like to congratulate the following players and staff on being selected to represent the NSW Open Womens Representative Team to compete in the National Championships during April 2020.

2020 National Championships
Open Womens Representative Team

Jacinda Barclay
Amy Collins
Lianna Davidson
Lauren Donnellan
Katie Gaynor
Ticara Geldenhuis
Maddison Heath
Elise Izzard
Chloe Jones
Melinda Latimer
Tahnee Lovering
Lauren McGrath
Laura Neads
Elodie O’Sullivan
Claire O’Sullivan
Jordan Richardson
Renee Straumietis
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Staff
John Gaynor
Peter Neads
Paul Bunker

Baseball NSW are very excited to announce Jerry Weinstein is our special guest for Baseball Education Week.

Jerry is an award-winning Manager, Coach and Author known for his time in the Major League with the Colorado Rockies. In 2018 Jerry received Baseball America’s Tony Gwynn Lifetime Achievement Award.

You can meet Jerry at our exclusive Baseball NSW run clinics and events for players and coaches, helping to further develop their skills through his wealth of experience and knowledge. These clinics and events will be limited to small numbers so book early to avoid disappointment.
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PRIVATE TUITION WITH JERRY WEINSTEIN – By Appointment Only
Have you ever wanted a one-on-one session with a legend of baseball? Here’s your chance with Baseball NSW arranging 60min or 90min private tuition sessions with Jerry on Monday 2 December 2 through to Thursday 5 December from 1-4pm. This is strictly by appointment only. 
Email Jason@baseballnsw.com.au for more details and to lock in your session now.
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CATCHERS CLINIC – Saturday 30th November from 2-5pm
Our first event with Jerry Weinstein is a Catchers Clinic. Jerry along with Baseball NSW High Performance Staff will cover all the basics of the Catching position in a controlled environment. Learn from one of the best instructors in the world! This clinic is capped at 30 players so get in fast to reserve your spot.
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PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CLINIC – Sunday 1st December from 2-5pm
Join Jerry Weinstein and the Baseball NSW High Performance Staff in this one-off player development clinic to raise your game! Learn from one of the best minds in the game to take your game to the next level.
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COACHES EVENING – Wednesday 4 December from 7-9pm
Our Exclusive Coaches evening sees Jerry Weinstein in conjunction with Coaching Accreditation Manager Garry Everson conducting a Coaches Seminar to help further educate coaches on current player development strategies in the game, skill acquisition theories and an in-depth Q & A. Learn from one of the best minds in the game and take your skill set to the next level!
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PLAYER PATHWAY INFORMATION NIGHT – Thursday 5 December from 7-9pm
This is a FREE seminar from Baseball NSW on the various pathway opportunities players can take in their future careers. With information on the US Collegiate Pathway, Professional Pathways, Local Education Opportunities plus player development opportunities from IMA Player will all be part of this information evening.
Join us with our special guest, Mr Jerry Weinstein in this FREE event to send you down the right path!

Baseball NSW we would like to congratulate all of the players who have been selected for the Under 16 and Under 18 Youth Teams to compete in the 2020 National Championships to be held in Geelong and Ballarat Victoria from 10th to 15th Jan 2020.  For full teams click the below link.