Attention Members,
 
Baseball NSW is offering clubs and associations a free resource to assist with their grant funding applications.
​We have partnered with Red Tape Busters to support the clubs in their efforts to provide its members with the best resources and facilities possible.
 
Expressions of Interest are now open, and we encourage clubs and associations to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity by submitting their applications.
 
Submissions are to be emailed to ceo@baseballnsw.com.au
 
For more information on Red Tape Busters, visit their website using the button below:
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Baseball NSW would like to congratulate the following members, who have been selected as finalists
for the 2020 NSW Community Sports Awards:

⚾Young Official of the Year - Boston Stead - Nth Sydney Bears Junior Baseball Club
⚾Community Club of the Year - Thornleigh Baseball Club
⚾Distinguished Long Service Award - John Mossop - Boomerangs Baseball Club - Mayfield

The winners of the 2020 Community Sports Awards and presentations of the Distinguished Long Service Awards will take place at an event later this year. Due to the ongoing impacts of coronavirus and the uncertainty of the continually changing health environment, the details of this event have not been confirmed.
For more information regarding the awards please click below link:
https://www.sportnsw.com.au/…/finalists-announced-2020-nsw…/​

EducationUSA will be hosting a live Student Visa webinar on Wednesday the 12th of August at 5pm.
Students will be able to hear directly from U.S. Consulate General Sydney Visa Officers to gain an update on the current student visa situation.
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Have your questions answered during a live Q&A as part of the webinar. To register, click here

Baseball NSW would like to announce the appointment of Jason Chabi and Beth McVickers-Murphy respectively to its Board of Directors. 
 
Jason has been offered a position on the Board into the vacant independent appointed Board member position. Beth is filling a casual vacancy left by the resignation of Elected Director, Anthony Brasher, who has resigned his position with BNSW to take on a position on the Baseball Australia Board of Directors.

As per the NSW Baseball League Constitution, Jason and Beth’s appointment are effective as of June 10th, 2020 and is subject to membership approval. If any member has any objection to this appointment, it can be expressed to the President in writing or via email no later than August 31st, 2020 at 12.00 pm.

All correspondence can be addressed to the BNSW Board President,
​Ross Morrison at president@baseballnsw.com.au

 Baseball NSW wish to announce the Capitation Fees for the 2020-2021 Season.

There has been no adjustment from the 2019-2020 Capitation Fees apart from a correction in the League Age 9 Category. Baseball Australia have also opted not to alter their fees for this financial year which includes insurance. We also encourage everyone to take advantage of the NSW Office of Sport Active Kids Vouchers or which NSW residents aged between 4½ and 18 are eligible. ​You can check here for details.

Baseball NSW would also like to announce that we are introducing a new category to assist Clubs and Associations looking to promote the exciting new Baseball5 format.  Please contact Baseball NSW with any queries regarding this.

To download our new registration app click the link below
https://apps.apple.com/au/app/baseball-nsw/id1360986122

The full list of capitation fees is outlined can be downloaded from the button below.
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As you are aware, the recent COVID-19 restrictions have been eased as per the NSW Office of Sport June 13th announcement. Baseball NSW can now advise that members are now able to return to full competition as of the 1st of July 2020. However, all members will still be required to comply with the existing social distancing and hygiene requirements until June 30th.
 
Baseball NSW will also be providing a revised ‘Return to Competition Plan’ for Clubs and Associations to use as a guide for local council requirements.
 
REQUIREMENTS UP UNTIL JUNE 30th
It is acceptable for groups to gather on baseball fields as long as they adhere to the June 13th NSW Health Department Public Order Guidelines;

• Do not attend any sport if you are unwell and experiencing symptoms such as a cough, sore throat, fever, fatigue, or shortness of breath
• Do not attend sport if, in the last 14 days, you have been unwell or had close contact with a known or suspected case of COVID-19
• Anyone unwell should see a doctor per NSW Public Health Authority guidelines

 
Gatherings at venues may be as follows;

• A total of twenty (20) people may gather as per the Baseball NSW prescribed Activity Zones
• Coaches, referees and spectators are included with participants in the total number attending (i.e. a maximum total of 20 people);
• The maximum capacity in any single venue at one time is the responsibility of the venue owner or council
• Physical distancing must be maintained at all times (i.e. 1.5m apart or 1 person per 4sqm)
• Change rooms to remain closed – toilets may be available for use. If a toilet is accessed via a change room, the toilet may be used, the change room may not
• A nominated person from each gathering must complete the ‘Baseball NSW Return to Activity Checklist’
  • This can be accessed here or you can fill out the online form here

 
It is still strongly suggested that all participants:

• Prepare or dress for sport at home;
• Shower at home before and after sport;
• Bring hand wash or sanitiser to wash/sanitise your hands before and after sport;
• Bring their own drink bottle, towel etc.;
• Avoid unnecessary contact (i.e. shaking hands, ‘high fives’ etc.);
• If required, changing or putting on gear before and/or after sport should be done in, or near to, your own vehicle – or elsewhere away from the playing area;
• All equipment (particularly if touched by hands) should be wiped clean afterwards (e.g. balls, temporary goals etc.);

 
REQUIREMENTS AFTER JULY 1st
 
At a minimum there shall be adherence as per the above referred NSW Department of Health Public Order Guidelines;

• Please refer to revised ‘BNSW Return to Competition Plan’
• No restriction on how many registered members may gather
• Clubs and Associations are still required to retain an attendance Checklist of all registered members present at any facility
  • This does not apply to spectators
• There will be NO restricted Activity Zones
• Change rooms and toilets will be available for use

 
Baseball NSW wish to further remind our members to continue to adhere to the current Public Health Order and follow the prescribed procedures which include social distancing, practicing good personal hygiene, and continuing to complete the attendance checklists at all training sessions.
 
NSW Office of Sport
https://sport.nsw.gov.au/novel-coronavirus-covid-19
 
NSW Government
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rules/changes
 
Sport NSW
A Return to Sport for All from 1 July 2020
 
NSW Government
Community sporting competitions and full training activities