CONTENTS WELCOME FROM SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA ................................................................... 1 WELCOME FROM SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA ...................................................................... 2 WELCOME FROM THE BASEBALL NATIONAL SECRETARY ................................................ 3 WELCOME FROM THE AUSTRALIAN BASEBALL FEDERATION .......................................... 5 WELCOME FROM BASEBALL VICTORIA ................................................................................ 6 WELCOME FROM THE CITY OF GREATER GEELONG ......................................................... 7 CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE .................................................................................................. 8 SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA EXECUTIVE ......................................................................... 8 SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA .................................................................................................. 8 LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE ...................................................................................... 8 SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA CODES OF BEHAVIOUR ........................................................ 9 SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA STUDENT PLEDGE ............................................................... 11 2013 SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW ........................... 12 CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS - 2013 ......................................................................................... 13 COMPETING TEAMS ............................................................................................................... 16 AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY .................................................................................. 16 NEW SOUTH WALES ........................................................................................................... 17 QUEENSLAND ...................................................................................................................... 18 SOUTH AUSTRALIA ............................................................................................................. 19 VICTORIA .............................................................................................................................. 20 WESTERN AUSTRALIA ........................................................................................................ 21 UMPIRES .................................................................................................................................. 22 SCORERS................................................................................................................................. 22 SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS RULES & GUIDELINES ...... 23 THE HISTORY OF SCHOOL BASEBALL IN AUSTRALIA ...................................................... 32 PAST CHAMPIONS .............................................................................................................. 33 PLAYERS AWARDS ............................................................................................................. 33 AWARDS HISTORY .............................................................................................................. 34 PLAYERS WHO HAVE COMPETED IN INTERSTATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND SIGNED PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL CONTRACTS ................. 35 SPORTSMEN TO HAVE REPRESENTED IN SCHOOL BASEBALL AND MOVED INTO DIFFERENT FIELDS ............................................................................................................. 37 PLAYERS WHO HAVE PLAYED AT THE AUSTRALIAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND ALSO IN THE AUSTRALIAN BASEBALL LEAGUE AND / OR CLAXTON SHIELD .................................................................................................................................. 38 AUSTRALIAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS ALL STAR TEAMS .............................................. 44 PREVIOUS CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS ............................................................................. 51 GEELONG BASEBALL FIELDS ............................................................................................... 75 EDUCATIONAL EXCURSION .................................................................................................. 76 GEELONG FACILITIES AND SERVICES ................................................................................ 77 School Sport Australia – 25th Annual Baseball Championships – 2013 i 24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBERS .................................................................................... 77 MEDICAL CONTACTS .......................................................................................................... 77 HOSPITAL ........................................................................................................................ 77 DENTAL ............................................................................................................................ 77 GENERAL PRACTITIONER ............................................................................................. 77 PHYSIOTHERAPY ........................................................................................................... 77 CHEMIST .......................................................................................................................... 77 EMERGENCY SERVICES .................................................................................................... 77 POLICE ............................................................................................................................. 77 COMMUNITY SERVICES ..................................................................................................... 77 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ......................................................................................................... 78 School Sport Australia – 25th Annual Baseball Championships – 2013 ii WELCOME FROM SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA Welcome everyone to this week‟s championships, one of the 28 interstate events organised each year by School Sport Australia providing opportunities for over 6,000 students each year. Since its establishment in 1981, School Sport Australia has been responsible for the development and promotion of school sport in Australia. This has been achieved through the work of State and Territory member bodies which have accepted responsibility for implementing the Council‟s programs, assisting in policy development and providing, through their individual state/territory networks, the maximum number of opportunities for students to participate in the broadest possible range of sporting activities. School sport is offered at district, regional, state and interstate level and each year, hundreds of thousands of Australian students are provided with participation opportunities. Pacific School Games involvement and other approved international programs are also features of the national school sport calendar. Other international competition is also planned during 2013 for our Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Netball, Orienteering, and Tennis. Interstate sporting competitions such as this week‟s championships provide opportunities for students to participate in sport at the highest level. These championships are an integral part of the School Sport Australia program, not only for their sporting benefits, but also for the immense educational, cultural and social benefits they provide for the participants. School Sport Australia congratulates all competitors on their selection in their state and/or territory team and wishes them an enjoyable and rewarding experience as they pursue their personal goals in this particular sporting endeavour. Representing a State or Territory is an achievement of which all can feel very proud. We hope that all competitors, team officials, organisers and others associated with this championship derive satisfaction and fulfillment from their involvement. Our sincere thanks also to the host state organisation and its officials for their contribution in ensuring the success of this week‟s championships. David Manttan Brad Allen David Manttan Brad Allen President Executive Officer School Sport Australia School Sport Australia School Sport - A Class Act School Sport Australia – 25th Annual Baseball Championships – 2013 1 WELCOME FROM SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA On behalf of School Sport Victoria I extend a very warm welcome to all students, teachers, team officials and parents to the 2013 School Sport Australia 17 Years and Under Baseball Championships. It is Victoria‟s privilege to host such a prestigious event and I am grateful to the organising committee for their expertise and time in the planning already undertaken to ensure SSV run a quality competition. I would also like to acknowledge the coaches, managers and officials, as well as staff from each state in their School Sport units, for their cooperation and professional attitude towards the staging of this event. I extend my congratulations to the students who have been selected to represent their State or Territory and acknowledge that you wear your uniforms with pride. Your selection reflects dedication and commitment to the sport not only from you personally but also the support you have received from your teachers, coaches and family. I hope that the coming week of competition is rewarding for you; not only to exhibit and develop your skills and teamwork, but to enable you to continue or develop new friendships. The aims of School Sport Australia,