Geelong Baseball Association is a community sporting league in Victoria Australia. The GBA offers senior and junior winter baseball competitions that are conducted from April to September each year. Contact details for association officials and affiliated clubs are available under the “GBA” tab. For information on summer baseball in the Geelong region, contact Geelong Baycats or Baseball Victoria – the state governing body.
Annual General Meeting Held 7 December 2021
8 December 2021
The Annual General meeting for the GBA was be held last night and Danny Timmers was elected as President for the 2022 season. Also at that the meeting Glen Morris and Meg Fahy were elected as Board members. The full list of Board positions are listed under the Board contacts for 2022.
The Board of the GBA would like to thank Glenn Talbot the outgoing President, Jen Mason and Andrew Connors for their hard work over the past year. Especially given the affects of Co-Vid 19 has had on our sport in that time.
The Board would like to extend seasons greetings and best wishes to all officials, members, families and supporters of the GBA clubs for a healthy, happy and safe holiday season.
Tony McPherson
EO GBA
Annual General Meeting
12 November 2021
The Annual General meeting for the GBA will be held on Tuesday 7 December at 6.30pm in the Saints Rooms.
All Board positions will be declared vacant at this meeting. If you are interested in standing for a position please contact the GBA's Executive Officer and he will outline the process for election.
Also if there are any items of business you may want to be considered at this meeting please put in writing and forward to the Executive Officer.
Thanks
Tony McPherson
Exec Officer GBA
0407 868 720
eo@geelongbaseballassociation.com.au
A Grade MVP 2021
8 September 2021
Today the A Grade MVP is announced:
MVP VOTES
SAINTS BRETT ALLEN 17 VOTES
LARA DAN ANSON 16 VOTES
ROYALS JORDAN ISBISTER 15 VOTES
DEAKIN ANDREW MEDEW 10 VOTES
ROYALS CONNOR YOUNG 9 VOTES
GUILD BRAD EGAN 9 VOTES
GUILD HAYDEN PEOPLES 8 VOTES
LARA ROSS WILSON 8 VOTES
SAINTS MITCH COLLINS 8 VOTES
SAINTS SAM REALE 8 VOTES
Congratulations to Brett and Dan. This is the last award to be announced for the 2021 season.
The GBA Board wishes all players, committee members and officials all the best for the coming summer season. Please stay safe and healthy we hope to see everyone next winter season.
Tony McPherson
EO GBA
A Grade Minor Premiers, All Star Side and the GBA Champion Club
7 September 2021
Today the A Grade Minor Premiers, All Star Side and the GBA Champion Club are announced:
This year there were two sides in a position to be declared Minor Premiers. Both finished with the same winning percentage, head to head they were equal, next was the games played against the third best A grade side each had one win and one loss, finally it came down to runs for and against here there was a clear advantage to one side. It is our pleasure to announce that the Ballarat Royals are the A Grade Minor Premiers for 2021.
The 2021 A Grade All Star side has be decided by votes from the majority of the A Grade Managers. The Managers could not vote for their own players. The side is below:
GBA ALL-STAR TEAM 2021
POSITION PLAYER CLUB
Pitcher Tobi Yamamoto Saints
Catcher Ryan Stewart Guild
First Base Ross Wilson Lara
Second Base Tyler Comben Guild
Third Base Andrew Medew Deakin
Shortstop Dan Anson Lara
Outfield Scott Kerr Royals
Outfield Brett Allen Saints
Outfield Dion Kirchner Saints
Designated Hitter Sam Reale Saints
Manager Matt Jones Royals
The 2021 Champion Club is decided by the number of wins associated with each of its team over the season. This year the Champion Club is the East Belmont Saints.
Congratulations to the Royals and Saints and the players in the 2021 All Star side
Tony McPherson
EO GBA
A Grade Batting Average, ERA & Best Under 18 Playing A Grade
6 September 2021
Today the A Grade batting Average, ERA and best junior playing A Grade are announced:
A GRADE BATTING AVERAGE
MINIMUM 27 PLATE APPEARANCES TO QUALIFY
SAM REALE SAINTS AVE 0.500
ETHAN HOSKING DEAKIN AVE 0.459
BRETT ALLEN SAINTS AVE 0.459
MATHEW JONES ROYALS AVE 0.444
SCOTT KERR ROYALS AVE 0.438
MATHEW BELFRAGE DEAKIN AVE 0.429
ROSS WILSON LARA AVE 0.421
LEE HARTY GUILD AVE 0.406
JEDD MILLER ROYALS AVE 0.406
A GRADE ERA
MINIMUM OF 24 INNINGS PITCHED TO QUALIFY
TOBI YAMAMOTO SAINTS 1.421 ERA
BRETT ALLEN SAINTS 1.731 ERA
BRAD EGAN GUILD 4.091 ERA
JORDAN ISBISTER ROYALS 4.091 ERA
ANDREW MEDEW DEAKIN 4.929 ERA
TYSON O'KEEFE BELLARINE 6.3 ERA
CONNOR YOUNG ROYALS 7.768 ERA
DAN ANSON LARA 8.047 ERA
THE BEST JUNIOR PLAYING A GRADE
HAYDEN PEOPLES GUILD 8 SENIOR VOTES
COOPER TIPPING BELLARINE 6 SENIOR VOTES
JORDAN BAUMANN LARA 3 SENIOR VOTES
HARPER RICKARD SAINTS 3 SENIOR VOTES
ADAM JIRIK ROYALS 1 SENIOR VOTE
MAXTON SHERRY GUILD 1 SENIOR VOTES
Congratulations to Sam, Tobi and Hayden
Tony McPherson
EO GBA
A Reserve MVP, Runners Up and Minor Premiers
5 September 2021
Happy Farthers Day to all the Dads out there.
Today I have the pleasure to announce the MVP for A Reserve together with the minor Premiers in that grade:
MVP VOTES
GUILD TRAVIS DUXSON 10 VOTES (MVP 2021 A RESERVE )
ROYALS WARREN ATTARD 8 VOTES (RUNNER UP MVP)
SAINTS COOPER RICKARD 8 VOTES (RUNNER UP MVP)
SAINTS EMERSON RICKARD 8 VOTES (RUNNER UP MVP)
DEAKIN AYDEN HAM 8 VOTES (RUNNER UP MVP)
BELLARINE WAYNE VISSER 7 VOTES
BELLARINE MICK ALLDIS 7 VOTES
ROYALS JESSE SHERMAN 6 VOTES
SAINTS LUCAS ASH 6 VOTES
LARA DAN WILSON 6 VOTES
The Minor Premiers in the A Reserve for the 2021 season are the East Belmont Saints
Congratulations to Travis, Warren, Cooper, Emerson and Ayden and the Saints side
Tony McPherson
EO GBA
B Grade MVP, Runners Up and Minor Premiers
4 September 2021
Today we announce the MVP for B grade together with the minor Premiers in that grade:
MVP VOTES
ALFREDTON DAN HAMILTON 21 VOTES (MVP 2021 B GRADE )
WERRIBEE TRENT PANTALLERESCO 15 VOTES (RUNNER UP MVP)
TITANS CAMERON WILSON 14 VOTES
COLAC MICHAEL REID MICHAEL 14 VOTES
GUILD DUANE DAVENPORT 14 VOTES
COLAC BRENDAN DELORENZO 13 VOTES
CORIO JOEL HUGHES 12 VOTES
The Minor Premiers in the B grade for the 2021 season are the Werribee Giants
Congratulations to Dan, Trent and the Werribee side
Tony McPherson
EO GBA
B Reserve MVP, Runners Up and Minor Premiers
3 September 2021
Today we announce the MVP for B Reserve grade together with the minor Premiers in that grade:
MVP VOTES
GUILD SCOTT BAUMANN 15 VOTES (MVP 2021 B RES)
BACCHUS MARSH ADRAIN TERRY 13 VOTES (RUNNER UP MVP)
ROYALS JAMES DOHERTY 12 VOTES
CORIO DANIEL DOBBIE 12 VOTES
BELLARINE ISACC O'BRIEN 11 VOTES
BELLARINE PHOEBE JAKUBZIC 11 VOTES
BELLARINE CHRIS DUNN 10 VOTES
BACCHUS MARSH SHANNON HORNSTRA 9 VOTES
GUILD SHANE COMBEN 9 VOTES
The minor Premiers in the B reserve grade for the 2021 season are the Guild All Stars side
Congratulations to Scott, Adrain and the Guild side
Tony McPherson
EO GBA
C1 MVP, Runners Up and Minor Premiers
2 September 2021
Today it is my pleasure to announce the MVP for C2 grade together with the minor Premiers in that grade:
MVP VOTES:
DEAKIN GOLD TIM KURGANOVS 13 VOTES (MVP 2021 C1 GRADE)
CORIO RICHARD FARRINGTON 11 VOTES (RUNNER UP MVP)
DEAKIN BLUE PAUL HASSAN 11 VOTES (RUNNER UP MVP)
CORIO NATHAN KRIG 9 VOTES
DEAKIN BLUE JOSH McINNES 8 VOTES
LARA JIM SZABO 8 VOTES
CORIO LILY KEVELHAM 6 VOTES
DEAKIN GOLD HAMISH SUTHERLAND 6 VOTES
The minor Premiers in the C2 grade for the 2021 season are the Corio Tigers side
Congratulations to Tim, Richard and Paul and the Corio side
Tony McPherson
EO GBA
Season 2021 Trophy Winners
1 September 2021
With the current lock down because of Co-Vid 19 the 2021 season has finished at round 16 of the home and away season. The award winners have been decided on the games played. The winners will be presented with their trophies during the opening round of the 2022 season. The GBA Board will organise a special function to award and recognise all trophy winners at that function.
Over the next couple of days the award winners in the various grades will be announced. Today it will be the C2 MVP and minor premiers in that grade:
MVP VOTES:
SAINTS RED JORDAN COSTA 17 VOTES (MVP 2021 C2 GRADE)
BELLARINE BLUE STEPHEN PRICE 9 VOTES (RUNNER UP MVP)
SAINTS BLACK SOPHIA LAW 8 VOTES
TITANS BLACK DANNY HAYMES 8 VOTES
BELLARINE BLUE BRAD HOCKEY 5 VOTES
GUILD WHITE AARON PAGELS 5 VOTES
The minor Premiers in the C2 grade for the 2021 season are the North West Titans Balck side
Congratulations to Jordan, Stephen and the Titans Black
Tony McPherson
EO GBA
Season 2021
18 August 2021
Following the decision on Monday to extend the Melbourne lockdown, the GBA Board met last night to discuss the future of the 2021 season.
The Board determined that the 2021 season will cease after this weekend's home and away games.
This decision has not been taken lightly. The Board members felt that to run a finals series when a number of clubs and individual players could not participate because of the current Co-vid restrictions was not appropriate. As we have seen in the past, these lockdowns could be extended further into September then there is no guarantee they will be lifted.
The final ladder positions will determine the minor premiers in each grade. Also, the awards associated with the home and away competition will remain in play and presentations made at a later date.
The Board understands that a lot of people associated with our clubs will be disappointed by this decision. However, in all fairness and equity it was decided there were no other options available.
The Board would like to thank you all for the competition we have been able to play this season and we look forward to a much healthier 2022 season.
Tony McPherson
EO GBA
0407 868 720
Co -Vid 19 Update
27 July 2021
Following the State Government announcement today it has been confirmed that all baseball activities can resume from midnight tonight. This includes games and training. Senior games for this weekend will be the published round 15 games.
Baseball Victoria posted the following this afternoon:
"The resumption of community sport includes a return to training and competition for all ages, limited to the minimum number of people required to participate in and facilitate the activity (i.e. players, coaches).
Spectators are not allowed, excluding people necessary for events such as coaches, umpires, carers, parents and guardians.
Baseball Victoria confirms that winter associations can return to training and play and the Baseball Victoria Aces Academy will return to on-field training.
Mask wearing remains mandatory for indoors and outdoors, except for those on the field who have a reasonable expectation they will need to exert themselves. Scorers, committee members, and anyone else 12 years and older must wear a mask inside any facility and outdoors at all times.
The Service Victoria QR Code app must be used for check-in at all baseball venues, and all attendees need to check-in regardless of how long they are there"
Tony McPherson
EO GBA
Co -Vid 19 Update
21 July 2021
Following the State Government announcement yesterday it has been confirmed that all baseball activities will need to be cancelled for the next 7 days. This restriction includes games and training
Also it now has been confirmed that the under 14 winter carnival scheduled for this weekend has been cancelled.
Please all be safe and hopefully we will be back in action shortly
Tony McPherson
EO GBA
Co -Vid 19 Update
15 July 2021
Following the State Government announcement earlier today it has been confirmed that all baseball activities will need to be cancelled for the next 5 days. This restriction includes games and training
Also it now has been confirmed that the under 12 winter carnival scheduled for this weekend has been cancelled.
Please all be safe and hopefully we will be back in action next weekend
Tony McPherson
EO GBA
Senior Winter Carnival Update
Due to ongoing Covid restrictions, BV has made the tough decision to cancel the 2021 Senior Winter Carnival.
The GBA would like to thank Saints skipper Charles Thompson for taking over the reins this year and assembling a youthful squad that promised to provide headaches in all facets of the game for their opponents.
Our thanks also go to the players for making themselves available. The full squad is Brett Allen (Saints), Jordan Baumann (Lara), Will Brennan (Saints), Mitch Collins (Saints), Harry Garrett (Werribee), Ethan Hosking (Deakin), Jordan Jones (Saints), Dion Kirchner (Saints), Anthony Taylor Monoroa (Saints), Ryan Morrison (Saints), Trent Pantalaresco (Werribee), Sam Reale (Saints), Cooper Rickard (Saints), Harper Rickard (Saints), Connor Wilson (Titans), Cameron Wilson (Titans), Tobi Yamamoto (Saints) and Connor Young (Ballarat).
Junior Competition 5 June 2021 Postponed
4 June 2021
Good afternoon
As you would be aware the State Government Co-Vid restrictions allow for the resumption of Junior sport this weekend. However the clubs that are controlled by the City of Greater Geelong need permission from the Council to open their facilities. After numerous requests and e-mails to the Council contacts, that permission has not been given at this stage. So the GBA Board has made the decision that unfortunately the junior baseball proposed for this weekend will not be played. Hopefully once permission from the Council is given we will get back to regular participation.
The GBA Board and Junior Committee will be reviewing what needs to happen next early next week.
Thank you for understanding.
Tony McPherson
EO GBA
Covid Updates
2 June 2021
Following the Victorian Government’s announcements today, Baseball Victoria & the GBA confirm from 11:59pm on Thursday, regional Victoria can return to junior competition (training and play) and senior training in groups of 10 people.
There will be no Senior competitions played this weekend and further information regarding the draw will be posted in the coming days.
With the extended lockdown and expectation that some form of regional and metropolitan travel and general restrictions may continue in the coming weeks, Baseball Victoria has also made the decision to cancel the 2021 Senior State Winter Championship, scheduled for 12-14 June 2021.
Finally, Clubs with members living in the Melbourne Metropolitan area should note that no one from Greater Metropolitan Melbourne can travel to regional Victoria to participate in community sport and/or training, this applies to Juniors and Seniors.
Thank you for understanding, please take care and be safe.
Glenn Talbot
President
27 May 2021
As you would be aware there has been a Co-Vid 19 outbreak within the Melbourne Metropolitan area. As this outbreak is growing the State Government has announced a 7-day Victoria wide lockdown from Midnight tonight.
Baseball Victoria and the GBA can now confirm that all baseball activity will cease from midnight tonight for the next seven days.
This means there will not be any games this weekend for both junior and senior competitions. Also, no training is to take place while the lockdown remains effective.
As further information becomes available, we will pass that information on.
Any questions should be passed through myself or Tony McPherson.
Keep safe.
Glenn Talbot
President
Alteration to draw
There have been a number of alterations to the draw. Round 14 and 17 for B and B reserve have swapped around. Also there are a number of changes to C1 with alterations to Rounds 7, 8, 9, 14, and 15.
Further Changes to C Grade
With an already crowded schedule and the addition of several new teams over the past week, it has been decided to split the existing C Grade into 2 separate divisions, to be identified as C1 & C2. All teams in both divisions will start with a clean slate and a new draw has been finalised and will be posted here tomorrow.
Changes to draw B Res and C Grades
There have been alterations to the current draw as an extra side has come into C grade. The B res ame between Royals and Werribee will now be a late game commencing at 2.25pm. In C grade the Royals v Corio is now an early game. While the game between Guild Blue (existing team) and Deakin Blue will be an early game on GBC2 and the game between Guild White (new team) and Bellarine Red will be a late game on GBC2.
Winter baseball is back in 2021
A total of 39 teams has entered for the GBA senior winter season, up from 37 in 2019. All grades commence this Saturday and will play a 17-week season. A Women’s competition is gaining momentum and support and at this stage an abbreviated season is being planned.
The senior draw as it stands provides for five grades, with six teams each in A & A Reserve, eight each in B & B Reserve with a further 11 in C Grade.
With no senior baseball being played last winter, the increase in team nominations is encouraging and it will be interesting to see where the various Clubs are positioned once the season is underway and player numbers have settled.
Saints top the senior team listing with six, while Bellarine and Guild will field five, Deakin four, Alfredton, Corio, Lara, and Royals three, Colac, Melton, and Werribee two apiece followed by Bacchus Marsh with a single entry.
Proceedings kick off with the A Grade 2019 Grand Final replay between Bellarine and Saints. This will be a fascinating matchup and a great way to usher in what we hope will be a full season of winter ball. There are a couple of intriguing questions leading into this game, have the reigning premiers Bellarine managed to hold the core of their triumphant team together for another tilt at finals glory and will Saints continue with their youth policy that yielded positive results when meaningful winter baseball was last played?
In other A Grade games Guild takes on Deakin in what should be a closely fought tussle between the 2019 finalists who always put competitive sides on the field. Guild will be looking to ride a combination of youth and experience back to the top of the tree, while a re-energised student outfit have their eyes on a major step forward under a new regime.
Out at the cattery Lara and Royals do battle with a view to establishing a place at the pointy end of the competition. Lara with a tried and true core of veterans capable of surprising anyone on their day, while the whisper is the Royals have recruited wisely and will be capable of keeping their opponents on their toes throughout the season.
Best wishes from the Association to all players and Clubs for a complete and enjoyable season.
WINTER SEASON 2021: Senior Draw
The GBA winter season will commence on Saturday 17 April 2021. Senior fixtures are posted in Excel format HERE.
Please note: while the draw is not expected to fundamentally change, clubs should remain aware of possible adjustments that will be notified through their administration. If there is any confusion, club officials should be consulted.
VICTORIAN MASTERS BASEBALL CARNIVAL 2021
As members and affiliates may be aware, Geelong Baseball Association, in conjunction with host clubs Guild and Saints, has this year taken on organisation and delivery of the Victorian Masters Baseball Carnival, which is scheduled at Geelong Baseball Centre over three days - Friday 9 April to Sunday 11 April (inclusive).
Competitions will be offered in three age groupings - 35 Plus, 45 Plus and 50 Plus.
Team Entry Forms are available HERE. For more detail on this time-honoured event - including rules - please visit the Victorian Masters WEBSITE or consult one of the principal office bearers listed under "GBA" on this site.
GBA WINTER COMPETITION 2021 (update 13 December 2020)
With COVID19 currently contained in Victoria and with community sport emerging from its virus-enforced hiatus of 2020, Geelong Baseball Association Board and member clubs are preparing for a return to full winter competition - senior and junior - in April 2021.
The GBA recently held its Annual General Meeting, which resulted in nomination of a group of re-enthused officials already planning for the new season. Congratulations and best wishes to those persons, a full list of whom (with contact details) is posted on our association details page HERE.
The Board extends its warm regards to all officials, members, families and supporters of GBA clubs for a healthy and happy holiday season!
CANCELLATION OF GBA SENIOR WINTER SEASON (update 2 July 2020)
To all Geelong Baseball Association members and friends.
It is with much regret that I announce on behalf of the GBA Board that the 2020 senior baseball season will be cancelled. The junior season will continue but is being evaluated.
I would like to thank all members of the baseball community for their patience in these trying times.
The GBA board have made every endeavour to try and run some form of a season, but time has run out on us. For us to get a season in, we would need to get to a “Return to Play” situation, then the state government would need to ease restrictions by two levels. If anything, restrictions seem likely to be increased.
Our concerns about the health of members of the baseball community outweigh any desire to get a game played.
I hope everyone stays healthy as we look forward to a bigger and better season in 2021.
Yours sincerely.
Don Stephens (GBA President)
Boost for winter league prospects (update 14 June 2020)
With further easing of COVID19 social restrictions announced today – along with a proactive response from Baseball Victoria - it has become increasingly likely that Victorian winter leagues will be able to deliver a shortened season starting from as early as mid-July and extending into early October. The GBA board continues to urge input from member clubs, and a delegates’ meeting scheduled for Wednesday 17 June should provide a clearer picture of what the season will look like should we be able to get back on the field.
2019: It's the year of the Bear!
Bellarine has snapped a twenty-four year drought in A Grade competition with a stunning 15-7 win over East Belmont Saints in a spirited and at times fiery Grand Final at Geelong Baseball Centre this afternoon.
Bursting to a substantial early lead, the Bears withstood a mid-game challenge from Saints before again scooting away – compliments in large part of a belligerent Bears offence led by Wayne Visser and Daniel Stott and steady pitching in the forms of starter Lachlan Hockey and evergreen Simon Murry.
Capping a memorable day for the club, the Bears had earlier dispensed with Guild 6-2 to snare back-to-back A Reserve titles, while Sunshine went back-to-back in B Grade with a 13-11 extra-innings classic over Colac, North West Titans nailed the B Reserve pennant in its first season in the league and Deakin edged out Royals in a C Grade thriller.
Congratulations to the winners! Well played, all. MORE.....
Grand Final Preview 2019
With the weather looking favourable and the grounds presented in their customarily pristine condition, there is serious anticipation building for Geelong Baseball Association Grand Final Day on Saturday 14 September.
Eight clubs will be represented across five grades, with the action starting at 11.00 AM and running through until completion of the A Grade feature - which will start at 2.00 PM on the main diamond.
The Geelong Baseball Association Board extends its congratulations to all teams on progressing to the final week of winter competition. The Board extends its very best wishes to teams, their supporters, to club volunteers and to our intrepid umpiring personnel for a day of entertaining and hard-fought contests that exemplify the very best in playing skill, competitiveness and sportsmanship.
May the best teams win! READ MORE.....