SENIORS (OPEN)
PLAY SENIORS BASEBALL (OPEN)
Seniors Games are run by the Gold Coast Baseball Association (GCBA). Games are played in a Home and Away format. Team Sizes are 9 on the field plus bench players up to 10 or 11 players in total.
The full rules of baseball apply, with games played on a full size field. Games are run by the GCBA (in accordance with Baseball Queensland) with clubs from the Gold Coast region.
The GCBA has two distinct seasons:
Summer and Winter
AGE
Open to all players from age 15yrs and up.
TRAINING
Depends on each club but usually from 4.30-6pm. Training usually will commence in the first week of Term 4.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Junior Gameday shirt, club cap, baseball glove, protective cup, sneakers or moulded cleat shoes.
Contact your club for more information about uniforms.
For any more gear you can contact the Gold Coast's only baseball store at www.base2base.com.au for all your equipment needs.
GAMES
Summer Season
Divisions - Div 1 (Comp) Div 2 (Social)
Games - Sundays
Times - 11.00am and 1.30pm
Game time - 2hrs
Winter Season
Divisions - A, B, C and Masters
Games - Saturdays
Times - 9.00am, 11.30am and 2.00pm
Game Time - 2hrs
SEASON
The season usually consists of 9 to 10 Saturdays in School Term 4 with another 6 to 7 Saturdays in Term 1 after school returns from the Christmas break.
There are no games or training during school holidays depending on the club.
TOURNAMENTS
Tournaments are available to players and run by Baseball Queensland and other regions throughout Australia at various times. Check with your club for these opportunities.
VOLUNTEERS
Every club needs coaches, assistant coaches, scorers, team managers, umpires and field setup. Talk to your club about how you can help support your children's team.