Yes we are coming back, we'll recommence posting in the first week of September.
We'll be keeping our ears wide open to bring you the latest gossip, as well as news from the clubs.
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Monday, June 10, 2013
*** Tee-Ball Have A Go Day ***
PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE
Thanks to some outstanding support from the ABF (Australian Baseball Federation) the TBAWA are pleased to be able to announce the Tee-Ball Have A Go Day will take place on Sunday 1st of September between 10.30 am & 5 pm. Venue, Langley Reserve, Riverside Drive Perth City.
The TBAWA would like to thank the ABF National Participation Manager Justin Drew and TBAWA Patron Geoff Hooker for whom without their driving support this event may not have been possible.
This will be the biggest non competition Tee-Ball event ever to have been organised in W.A.
The event has become a reality thanks to the financial backing of the ABF, plus support from Perth Heat, Major League Baseball Events, Baseball WA, WA little League and Fielders Choice.
The day will have a carnival atmosphere with bouncy castles and rides for the younger children.
All children, including current and future Tee-Ball players are welcome.
There will be fourteen marquees set up on the oval to house club representatives who will be available to answer any questions on Tee-Ball and register prospective new players from their areas.
The first one hundred new players to register on the day will receive a free Aussie T-Ball pack.
There is to be four working diamonds where children can join in a game.
WA Little League will be putting on demonstration games of regular baseball and machine pitch.
The Tee-Ball Association's new batting cages will be in use for the first time allowing three players to have batting practice at the same time.
A commentated celebrity Tee-Ball game involving Perth Heat, Softball WA, and some other special guests will take place between 3 and 4 pm (celebrities to be announced soon)
A major draw for the event will be the participation of MLB Events (Major League Baseball Events) .
MLB will be running several stands for players to participate in. This is the first time the MLB have been involved in an event to this extent in Perth.
MORE UPDATES TO FOLLOW SOON
Thanks to some outstanding support from the ABF (Australian Baseball Federation) the TBAWA are pleased to be able to announce the Tee-Ball Have A Go Day will take place on Sunday 1st of September between 10.30 am & 5 pm. Venue, Langley Reserve, Riverside Drive Perth City.
The TBAWA would like to thank the ABF National Participation Manager Justin Drew and TBAWA Patron Geoff Hooker for whom without their driving support this event may not have been possible.
This will be the biggest non competition Tee-Ball event ever to have been organised in W.A.
The event has become a reality thanks to the financial backing of the ABF, plus support from Perth Heat, Major League Baseball Events, Baseball WA, WA little League and Fielders Choice.
The day will have a carnival atmosphere with bouncy castles and rides for the younger children.
All children, including current and future Tee-Ball players are welcome.
There will be fourteen marquees set up on the oval to house club representatives who will be available to answer any questions on Tee-Ball and register prospective new players from their areas.
The first one hundred new players to register on the day will receive a free Aussie T-Ball pack.
There is to be four working diamonds where children can join in a game.
WA Little League will be putting on demonstration games of regular baseball and machine pitch.
The Tee-Ball Association's new batting cages will be in use for the first time allowing three players to have batting practice at the same time.
A commentated celebrity Tee-Ball game involving Perth Heat, Softball WA, and some other special guests will take place between 3 and 4 pm (celebrities to be announced soon)
A major draw for the event will be the participation of MLB Events (Major League Baseball Events) .
MLB will be running several stands for players to participate in. This is the first time the MLB have been involved in an event to this extent in Perth.
MORE UPDATES TO FOLLOW SOON
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Oh to be a Little League Player
I must congratulate Baseball WA and David Hayes for the outstanding way in which they have lifted the profile of Junior baseball and in particular, Little League. In my sons days you had the Cub Academy and the Tiger Academy and whilst these were fantastic, the players usually toured the country regions for the former and the eastern states for the latter. Of course this was big time back then but it pales into insignificance when you think of the Little league players currently touring Dubai and Hong Kong .
Begs the question, why wouldn't our players want to move onto Baseball, when you consider the possibilities like Dubai and the Little League World Series.
It is almost unimaginable to think you could be representing your country at Baseball at11 or 12 years old.
Congratulations to all those players chosen for this tour. There must be some Mums and Dads out there feeling very proud, and rightfully so.
You can follow how the teams are going via Facebook or on the WA Little League site, see links below.
https://www.facebook.com/LittleLeagueBaseball2013DubaiAndHongKong?ref=hl
http://www.walittleleague.baseball.com.au/
How exciting it must be these days for players leaving tee-ball knowing the possibilities ahead of them.
I must admit, when the Junior Baseball League was disbanded and Baseball WA formed, myself and many other people believed that juniors would suffer the most. Whilst it has taken a number of years to come to fruition, I for one am happy to concede I was wrong.
It is so encouraging to see BWA considering juniors as important as State League.
Once again well done Lachy, David and the team at Baseball WA.
Editor
Tee-Ball News
Begs the question, why wouldn't our players want to move onto Baseball, when you consider the possibilities like Dubai and the Little League World Series.
It is almost unimaginable to think you could be representing your country at Baseball at11 or 12 years old.
Congratulations to all those players chosen for this tour. There must be some Mums and Dads out there feeling very proud, and rightfully so.
You can follow how the teams are going via Facebook or on the WA Little League site, see links below.
https://www.facebook.com/LittleLeagueBaseball2013DubaiAndHongKong?ref=hl
http://www.walittleleague.baseball.com.au/
How exciting it must be these days for players leaving tee-ball knowing the possibilities ahead of them.
I must admit, when the Junior Baseball League was disbanded and Baseball WA formed, myself and many other people believed that juniors would suffer the most. Whilst it has taken a number of years to come to fruition, I for one am happy to concede I was wrong.
It is so encouraging to see BWA considering juniors as important as State League.
Once again well done Lachy, David and the team at Baseball WA.
Editor
Tee-Ball News
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Teeball News to continue
After an upside down season for this editor I have decided that I will continue to post this blog. Thank you to all those kind folk who emailed with encouragement for the site to continue. There will be a lot of exciting things taking place this forthcoming season and I am looking forward to reporting them.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Memorandum of Understanding
So far the comments appear positive, which is great. To answer a few of the questions asked. There will be a press release from the ABF in the next day or so on this issue. You will soon see cross promotion of the TBAWA and Aussie T-Ball logos on many items. TBAWA will be the primary deliverer of Tee-Ball and therefore will be promoting the Aussie T-Ball branding as well as the TBAWA logo. You may well expect to see the Aussie T-Ball logo along with the TBAWA logo on the super squad shirts this season.
I for one am looking forward to the players now viewing Teeball as the starting point with Baseball being the natural progression. One clear pathway with the children moving up WHEN THEY ARE READY whether it be at 9 or 12 years old. There will be a lot more information on this issue on the new Tee-Ball News website to be launched in October.
The Editor
I for one am looking forward to the players now viewing Teeball as the starting point with Baseball being the natural progression. One clear pathway with the children moving up WHEN THEY ARE READY whether it be at 9 or 12 years old. There will be a lot more information on this issue on the new Tee-Ball News website to be launched in October.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
TBAWA, BWA & ABF On The Same Diamond
The Tee-Ball Association of WA, Baseball WA and The Australian Baseball Federation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. What does this all mean you may ask. Well in simplified terms it means all three groups will work closer together.
This has all come about thanks to the hard work of Justin Drew the ABF National Participation Manager.
Justin was here to view the 2012 State Champs and has flown in on two separate occasions just to talk to the TBAWA.
Whilst we have not always seen eye to eye with some of the Baseball folk from the eastern seaboard, Justin has been a total breath of fresh air. Support and guidance has also come from our Patron Geoff Hooker and Baseball WA General Manager Lachlan Dale.
The ABF have agreed that the TBAWA shall be the sole deliverer of tee-ball in WA and in turn the primary deliverer of the Aussie T-Ball program in this State. Thankfully we will no longer be butting heads, each promoting a version of Tee-Ball. I know the skeptics among you may well be saying
"what's in it for them or what's the catch". Well (take this from a past skeptic) I can say in all honesty they simply want to see our sport grow, so in turn baseball will grow. Over the next year or so we will start to see many advantages develop. There will be co-branding on Aussie T-Ball promotional gear which will now be available to TBAWA. Co-branding on the website and many other advantages that are still being examined.
The ABF have already presented TBAWA with $2000 worth of equipment for promotional purposes.
We have been lucky over the last few years to have had some great support from Baseball WA. It can only be an improvement to now have that support at a national level.
Well done ABF.
Justin Drew ABF National Participation Manager, Di Mount-Bryson TBAWA President & Lachlan Dale Baseball WA General Manager, signing the Memorandum.
Editor
Tee-Ball News
This has all come about thanks to the hard work of Justin Drew the ABF National Participation Manager.
Justin was here to view the 2012 State Champs and has flown in on two separate occasions just to talk to the TBAWA.
Whilst we have not always seen eye to eye with some of the Baseball folk from the eastern seaboard, Justin has been a total breath of fresh air. Support and guidance has also come from our Patron Geoff Hooker and Baseball WA General Manager Lachlan Dale.
The ABF have agreed that the TBAWA shall be the sole deliverer of tee-ball in WA and in turn the primary deliverer of the Aussie T-Ball program in this State. Thankfully we will no longer be butting heads, each promoting a version of Tee-Ball. I know the skeptics among you may well be saying
"what's in it for them or what's the catch". Well (take this from a past skeptic) I can say in all honesty they simply want to see our sport grow, so in turn baseball will grow. Over the next year or so we will start to see many advantages develop. There will be co-branding on Aussie T-Ball promotional gear which will now be available to TBAWA. Co-branding on the website and many other advantages that are still being examined.
The ABF have already presented TBAWA with $2000 worth of equipment for promotional purposes.
We have been lucky over the last few years to have had some great support from Baseball WA. It can only be an improvement to now have that support at a national level.
Well done ABF.
Editor
Tee-Ball News
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Modified rules for younger players
Some food for thought from the Chief Coach
Some food for thought from the Chief Coach
A long time ago clubs had
teams from under 9s, since those far off days we now see players as young as
four (4) thats right and the tee`s at the lowest and is still taller than these
youngsters.
They play competition games
on a diamond which is far too large for there little legs under the same rules
as there older brothers and sisters.
The National Junior
Sports Policy recommends that children of 4 to 7 should not be exposed to
competition games, rather they should be involved in coordination, skills and
fair play activities.
With Aussie T-Ball being
introduced into schools we all should now be looking at how we operate and how
we can successfully not only by competing with Aussie T-ball but by having
a professional approach to introducing a program that will provide not only to
these young players but also the parents and carers an appropriate set of
guide lines and activities suitable for our first tee-ballers in
all Tee-Ball Clubs.
The TBAWA Codes of
Conduct booklet that is provided to clubs and which many of these clubs use
states: Administrations Code of Behaviour point 12: Support the implementation
of the National Junior Sport Policy.
Junior Sport is defined
as the organisation and management of sport (and pre-sport ativities) for young
people from four to twelve years of age in regards to our sport of
Tee-Ball.
For the four to seven
year age group, the term `sport` simply covers play and pre-sport activities.
For those seven years and
above, it is used here to mean a competitive physical and educational activity
played according to agreed rules and proceedures.
The second part most
clubs comply by playing by the TBAWA rules as layed down, its the first part
that needs to be changed.
Auskick in Western Australia
Junior Football Clubs works very well with teaching not only these nippers but
having the parents / carers also involved the skills and coordination along
with fair play.
Auskick numbers have
grown and when they reach under 9s these young players and families have a
better understanding of the game.
At coaching clinics
presenters are asked what is available for the little ones? I will seek the
assistance in providing a part of coaching clinics where and when required to
assist coaches teaching appropriate skills.
I`am sure that the TBAWA
umpire panel would modify the rules to assist clubs with modified game for
nippers.
Please these views are my
own and not necessary the views of TBAWA.
Looking forward to
reading the responses, communication is the first step in changing things for
the better.
Peter McCormack
TBAWA Chief Coach
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
THEIR BACK
After a recent vote of the TBAWA council, the under 13's age group is back. Possibly a fitting decision in light of the fact that in the near future the Education Department will be ceasing primary School at year 6. This translate into the fact that most primary school children will be eligible to play our sport.
Editor
Tee-Ball News
Editor
Tee-Ball News
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Super Squad Play At Mandurah
It was fantastic to have all players at Mandurah to play a
game at 12:30 prior to the Perth Heat V USA Series.
Considering they all had Club games scheduled in the morning, they all showed great commitment by being present for the uniform
presentation and Game.
Thanks to Lachlan Dale General Manager Baseball WA for
stepping in for Geoff Hooker T.B.A.W.A. Patron and assisting with the
presentation.
Thank you to Lachy and Steve, the players loved having you
out there as 3rd base coaches.
This game was great to watch as 24 players came together
for the first time displaying an awesome game of skills and sportsmanship.
We all are part of the Super Squad, Players, Family
Members, T.B.A.W.A.
Baseball WA, Perth Heat and Fielders Choice.
In the past weeks the staff at Fielders have been sizing
players for pants, making my job so much easier. Geoff, please pass on my
sincerest thanks to your staff at Fielders.
Our next game is at Baseball Park on Friday the 28th
October, game starts at 5:20pm.
2011/12 Super Squad
Nikita
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Campbell
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Ayden
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Cartwright
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Benjamin
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Chiera
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Will
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Clark
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Rohan
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Coleman
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Jordan
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Fairman-Nissen
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Riley
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Garcia
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Dillon
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Harrington
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Mitchell
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Havercroft
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Zachary
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Hearne
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Jamahl
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Kennedy
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Callum
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Loader
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Declan
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Marcinjkowski
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Jordan
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Morrison
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Lachlan
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Murray
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Liam
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Oleson
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Joshua
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Paull
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Kaine
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Pountney
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Ben
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Spreckley
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Dylan
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Taylor
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Tamikah
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Turner-Hames
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Benjamin
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Wardle
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Aaron
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Wilson
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Rasta
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Buckley
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Peter McCormack
Super Squad Coordinator
T.B.A.W.A.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Super Squad at Perth Heat
The first game for the 2011/12 Super Squad gets underway this Saturday the 22nd at Merlin Reserve in Mandurah.
The game starts at 12.30pm before the Heat play, please come along and support the Perth Heat and at the same time support our Super Squad.
The first of our competitions will start next week so check back next Monday to find out the details and the prizes.
The game starts at 12.30pm before the Heat play, please come along and support the Perth Heat and at the same time support our Super Squad.
The first of our competitions will start next week so check back next Monday to find out the details and the prizes.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Season 2011/12 Drawing Close
Well it seem like yesterday that we were packing up after the State Champs, but no it was a whole winters sport season away. Yes that's don't look now but it's about to start all over again and I can not wait.
I would like to do a little more reporting of what is happening around the clubs this season, so please if there is something interesting going on in your club just drop me a line at editor@tbawa.org.au
We will be running a couple of competitions this season and I will let you know in the next couple of weeks of our first.
Don't forget we also love gossip. I wish you all an enjoyable and fun season.
Editor
Tee-Ball News
I would like to do a little more reporting of what is happening around the clubs this season, so please if there is something interesting going on in your club just drop me a line at editor@tbawa.org.au
We will be running a couple of competitions this season and I will let you know in the next couple of weeks of our first.
Don't forget we also love gossip. I wish you all an enjoyable and fun season.
Editor
Tee-Ball News
Monday, January 3, 2011
Guess Who
Yes you probably do recognise the gentleman to the left, that's right it's our own Mr Tee-Ball, Warren Lake.
Now you may be thinking "well I guess that must be Warren's son in the circle, .... WRONG!.
Warren's son is the strapping young man fifth from the left in the back row.
Well do you recognise the young man yet ?
The year was 1983 and the photo is of the U/13's Baseball State side.
Yes he is a little older now and has a couple of little ones of his own running around.
Here's a hint, he has done more in the last three years to bring the Tee-Ball Association and
Baseball WA together than anyone in the sports history.
I know it was a giveaway after that hint, yes it is our Patron Geoff Hooker.
The one thing I can't get over is how old photos are so slimming.
Editor
Tee-Ball News
Best Wishes for 2011
I hope everyone had a great Christmas and 2011 proves to be a good year us all.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Woodlands and Perth Cubs Save The Day
Thanks to the efforts of the Perth Cubs and Woodlands Tee-Ball Clubs the City of Perth's Have A Go Day at Langley park was well supported by Tee-Ball.
Thank you to all the players and the Mums and Dads for putting yourselves out and supporting this cause.
It was very important that Tee-Ball was seen to support this, as the City of Perth support us each years at the State Championships.
Special participation certificates will be issued soon to all players.
Once again THANK YOU players and Mums and Dads
Editor
Tee-Ball News
Thank you to all the players and the Mums and Dads for putting yourselves out and supporting this cause.
It was very important that Tee-Ball was seen to support this, as the City of Perth support us each years at the State Championships.
Special participation certificates will be issued soon to all players.
Once again THANK YOU players and Mums and Dads
Editor
Tee-Ball News
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Super Squad
Whilst some will not agree, I believe we are starting to see a marked difference in this years Super Squad games.
The last few seasons have simply been hit and run where this season with the slightly younger players we are starting to see some great tee-ball. The last game at Baseball park had everything, rundown plays, double plays, some incredible catches as well as home runs.
The players have started to gel within just two games, well done players.
If you would like to see the Super Squad before watching the Perth Heat come down to Baseball Park this Saturday night.
Editor Tee-Ball News
The last few seasons have simply been hit and run where this season with the slightly younger players we are starting to see some great tee-ball. The last game at Baseball park had everything, rundown plays, double plays, some incredible catches as well as home runs.
The players have started to gel within just two games, well done players.
If you would like to see the Super Squad before watching the Perth Heat come down to Baseball Park this Saturday night.
Editor Tee-Ball News
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Super Squad at Baseball Park
This Saturday night 30th of October will see the first game of the 2010/11 Super Squad, please come a long and support the players.
As well as supporting the Super Squad you will get to see a great game of baseball.
The Barbagallo Perth Heat versus the USA Allstars. Perth Heat won the first two games so I'm sure the USA boys will be out for revenge.
This is the first season of the new league and if we are going to see Baseball grow and prosper in Australia we need to support it. As one of the main sports our children aspire to play lets get behind it.
Good luck Super Squad, good luck Perth Heat.
As well as supporting the Super Squad you will get to see a great game of baseball.
The Barbagallo Perth Heat versus the USA Allstars. Perth Heat won the first two games so I'm sure the USA boys will be out for revenge.
This is the first season of the new league and if we are going to see Baseball grow and prosper in Australia we need to support it. As one of the main sports our children aspire to play lets get behind it.
Good luck Super Squad, good luck Perth Heat.
Friday, September 24, 2010
North West State Champs 2010
Once again another outstanding success.
This years championships were held in Karratha and thanks to Baseball W.A and DSR we were able to send five umpires to assist during the champs. Congratulations must go to Karratha/Dampier Tee-Ball Club for the incredible job they did in hosting the champs. As usual there were some outstanding individual efforts put in, and as much as I would like to mention names I would be too frightened of missing someone out. The towns attending were Karratha/Dampier, Newman, Paraburdoo, Tom Price, Wickham and Port Hedland. There was some unbelievable games played over the weekend by some incredibly talented players. Congratulations must also go to the Coaches, Managers, Scorers, supporters and especially the players.
The talent and manners of the North West players never ceases to amaze me. Also the patients and control of the coaches, it is a very rare thing to be questioned by a coach during this competition.
Attending on behalf of TBAWA was Paul Planken, George Georgis, Peter McCormack, Dave Fenner and Greg Mount-Bryson. The guys said it was an outstanding weekend and when asked for a little gossip everyone was extremely tight lipped saying "what happens in Karratha stays in Karratha". I appears there were a number of things that happened over the weekend but none were printable or they all had enough dirt on one another not to dob each another in.
There will be some more articles coming soon on the champs, please keep checking.
Editor Tee-Ball News
This years championships were held in Karratha and thanks to Baseball W.A and DSR we were able to send five umpires to assist during the champs. Congratulations must go to Karratha/Dampier Tee-Ball Club for the incredible job they did in hosting the champs. As usual there were some outstanding individual efforts put in, and as much as I would like to mention names I would be too frightened of missing someone out. The towns attending were Karratha/Dampier, Newman, Paraburdoo, Tom Price, Wickham and Port Hedland. There was some unbelievable games played over the weekend by some incredibly talented players. Congratulations must also go to the Coaches, Managers, Scorers, supporters and especially the players.
The talent and manners of the North West players never ceases to amaze me. Also the patients and control of the coaches, it is a very rare thing to be questioned by a coach during this competition.
Attending on behalf of TBAWA was Paul Planken, George Georgis, Peter McCormack, Dave Fenner and Greg Mount-Bryson. The guys said it was an outstanding weekend and when asked for a little gossip everyone was extremely tight lipped saying "what happens in Karratha stays in Karratha". I appears there were a number of things that happened over the weekend but none were printable or they all had enough dirt on one another not to dob each another in.
There will be some more articles coming soon on the champs, please keep checking.
Editor Tee-Ball News
Monday, August 9, 2010
Caught With His Pants Down
Rumour has it that a certain BWA Talent Identification Officer along with our Chief Coach and Chief Umpire recently attended a meeting in the North West with DSR.
This on its own is no revelation however it has been reported to this editor that the BWA officer attended said meeting without his pants on. Apparently once he realised, he made a hasty retreat apologising and returned a short while later a little more appropriately dressed.
We’re not sure what made him realise he was a little short of apparel on the bottom half (so to speak). It has been reported however that the Chief Coach took about 15 minutes to gather his thoughts before he could go on with the meeting.
I don’t believe he walked through the town to the meeting, apparently it was held at the house the guys were staying at.
We are told the BWA officer is a highly motivated professional and likes to leave an impression.
Well who are we to point the bone, apparently the meeting went well and DSR were so impressed they offered even more than the guys were asking for.
Maybe TBAWA should look at this new approach next time they apply for any form of funding, lets see, Warren without his pants on, perhaps not.
I suppose if it is good enough for a past Prime Minister it is good enough for BWA.
We’re told that having left such a lasting impression with DSR our mystery man cause a little more commotion at the airport. After checking in his bags he settled down to await his flight with our two TBAWA reps when they heard him being summonsed to the check-in counter again. Apparently they looked at one another shook their heads and thought what now and moved to the opposite end of the terminal. Well when he eventually found them again the story was, a bottle of “RUBBING” alcohol broke in his bag and airport staff were a little suspicious of the odder wafting from the bag. All must have been resolved as the three were allowed to board the flight.
I’m told the boys from TBAWA took it all quite well and the only complaint they had was having sore sides from laughing so much.
Whilst we have Jason Dewey’s name we have no intention of printing it for fear of causing him any more ridicule than he has already received.
This could be one of those times when they say “what happens in Karratha stays in Karratha”
Hats off, sorry pants off to BWA, way to leave a lasting impression.
Editor Tee-Ball News
editor@tbawa.org.au
This on its own is no revelation however it has been reported to this editor that the BWA officer attended said meeting without his pants on. Apparently once he realised, he made a hasty retreat apologising and returned a short while later a little more appropriately dressed.
We’re not sure what made him realise he was a little short of apparel on the bottom half (so to speak). It has been reported however that the Chief Coach took about 15 minutes to gather his thoughts before he could go on with the meeting.
I don’t believe he walked through the town to the meeting, apparently it was held at the house the guys were staying at.
We are told the BWA officer is a highly motivated professional and likes to leave an impression.
Well who are we to point the bone, apparently the meeting went well and DSR were so impressed they offered even more than the guys were asking for.
Maybe TBAWA should look at this new approach next time they apply for any form of funding, lets see, Warren without his pants on, perhaps not.
I suppose if it is good enough for a past Prime Minister it is good enough for BWA.
We’re told that having left such a lasting impression with DSR our mystery man cause a little more commotion at the airport. After checking in his bags he settled down to await his flight with our two TBAWA reps when they heard him being summonsed to the check-in counter again. Apparently they looked at one another shook their heads and thought what now and moved to the opposite end of the terminal. Well when he eventually found them again the story was, a bottle of “RUBBING” alcohol broke in his bag and airport staff were a little suspicious of the odder wafting from the bag. All must have been resolved as the three were allowed to board the flight.
I’m told the boys from TBAWA took it all quite well and the only complaint they had was having sore sides from laughing so much.
Whilst we have Jason Dewey’s name we have no intention of printing it for fear of causing him any more ridicule than he has already received.
This could be one of those times when they say “what happens in Karratha stays in Karratha”
Hats off, sorry pants off to BWA, way to leave a lasting impression.
Editor Tee-Ball News
editor@tbawa.org.au
Monday, April 5, 2010
Under 16's Tee-Ball
Latest rumours circulating around is that a metro club is looking at starting teeball for U/16's. I must stress this is a rumour at this stage and I have heard nothing first hand. What is interesting is the reaction of people with statements like, "they won't be allowed to do that" or "that would be illegal" well I'm sorry your wrong. Clubs can do what they want, providing it is legal and within the boundaries of their constitutions. I am sure we will hear more during the off season, personally I look forward to hearing the reasons for the decision should it be true. I would love to read your comments.
Editor
Editor
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Chief Coach says thank you & good by to 2010 Super Squad
On behalf of the TBAWA committee I sincerely thank everyone involved with the super squad, Parents, Family members, Players and TBAWA committee for making season 2009 - 2010 one to remember.
Saturdays windup was all positives but for one negative, today's game is more than likely to be their last.
This time of the season is a sad day for me saying our goodbyes to members of our family.
It was great for the team, yes the team. A team is not just the players and coach, it also includes parents, family members, umpires and TBAWA committee to be a part of the team to come together to make this season and windup one that I know I will be talked about for some time.
Thanks to all parents for the plates of food.
To all Players you were awesome playing tee-ball at the highest level, your clubs should be proud as we are at the way you played each game with the 4Fs of tee-ball.
The day started with a 1 hour tee-ball game, which was full of fun and cheering from the spectators, When a some what older player reach home and scored a run the crowd erupted into cheer when he raised his hand to his first run scored in a super squad game, followed by a 5 star meal and ending with the presentations.
A special thanks goes to the TBAWA team for the assistance not only for today but also during the season.
Please keep in touch
Peter McCormack
Super Squad Co-ordinator
Saturdays windup was all positives but for one negative, today's game is more than likely to be their last.
This time of the season is a sad day for me saying our goodbyes to members of our family.
It was great for the team, yes the team. A team is not just the players and coach, it also includes parents, family members, umpires and TBAWA committee to be a part of the team to come together to make this season and windup one that I know I will be talked about for some time.
Thanks to all parents for the plates of food.
To all Players you were awesome playing tee-ball at the highest level, your clubs should be proud as we are at the way you played each game with the 4Fs of tee-ball.
The day started with a 1 hour tee-ball game, which was full of fun and cheering from the spectators, When a some what older player reach home and scored a run the crowd erupted into cheer when he raised his hand to his first run scored in a super squad game, followed by a 5 star meal and ending with the presentations.
A special thanks goes to the TBAWA team for the assistance not only for today but also during the season.
Please keep in touch
Peter McCormack
Super Squad Co-ordinator
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Chief Coach Supports Senior-s Teeball
Showing what he really feels about Tee-Ball for over 13 year olds is TBAWA Chief Coach Peter McCormack. Interviewed later, still panting and between deep breaths he said I think we will have to ban tee-ball for older players, IT'S FAR TO FAR TO RUN.
Interviewed again two hours later he conceded it could work if played on a 3 - 4 metre diamond
Chief Coach Peter McCormach
having a hit at the Super Squad wind up at TBAWA headquaters.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
State Champs 1975 - 2010
The Evolution of State Championships
After attending another terrific State Championships I thought the tee ball followers may be interested in the origins and format of the Tee- Ball State Championships in Western Australia.
In 1975 eight under 10 boys teams (6 from Wembley, 1 from Morley and 1 from Perth - this was all the tee-ball teams playing in Western Australia) played a short competition.
In 1976 with another club entering the competition and a sponsor found the Commonwealth Bank Tee-Ball competition for under 10 boys was held over 7 weeks in February and March.
In 1978 a change of name to Commonwealth Bank Inter-District Tee-Ball competition for under 10 boys was held over 9 weeks in February and March.
On 14th June 1978 the Tee-Ball Association of Western Australia was formed.
In 1979 under 9, under 10 and under 11 boys divisions were used for the first time in the Commonwealth Bank Inter-District Tee-Ball competition held at Langley Park over 8 weeks.
In 1980 a new sponsor, Perth Building Society and the introduction of under 10 and over 10 girls divisions played in the PBS Inter-District Carnival at Langley Park over 8 weeks.
In 1981 the PBS Inter-District Carnival at Langley Park was reduced to 5 weeks and girls over 10 division changed to girls under 13.
In 1983 the name was changed to PBS State Championship Carnival and was held at Yokine Reserve (3 weeks) and Willetton Reserve (2 weeks).
In 1984 returned to Langley Park.
In 1986 the under 10 girls division was changed to under 11 girls.
In 1988 Perth Building Society became the Challenge Bank and so State Championships became the Challenge Bank State Championships.
In 1990 the under 9 boys division became the under 9 (introducing mixed teams).
In 1998 to enable the country teams to participate the Challenge Bank State Championships was changed from five Sundays to a three day weekend.
In 1999 Challenge bank withdrew their sponsorship.
In 2000 an under 12 boys division was introduced.
In 2001 the under 10 boys and under 11 boys divisions changed to under 10 and under 11, and the under 12 boys division changed to under 13.
In 2006 Hospital Benefit Fund took over sponsorship and championships called the HBF Action for Healthy Kids State Championships
In 2010 Hospital Benefit Fund withdrew their sponsorship and we are now looking for a sponsor.
Warren Lake
Secretary TBAWA
After attending another terrific State Championships I thought the tee ball followers may be interested in the origins and format of the Tee- Ball State Championships in Western Australia.
In 1975 eight under 10 boys teams (6 from Wembley, 1 from Morley and 1 from Perth - this was all the tee-ball teams playing in Western Australia) played a short competition.
In 1976 with another club entering the competition and a sponsor found the Commonwealth Bank Tee-Ball competition for under 10 boys was held over 7 weeks in February and March.
In 1978 a change of name to Commonwealth Bank Inter-District Tee-Ball competition for under 10 boys was held over 9 weeks in February and March.
On 14th June 1978 the Tee-Ball Association of Western Australia was formed.
In 1979 under 9, under 10 and under 11 boys divisions were used for the first time in the Commonwealth Bank Inter-District Tee-Ball competition held at Langley Park over 8 weeks.
In 1980 a new sponsor, Perth Building Society and the introduction of under 10 and over 10 girls divisions played in the PBS Inter-District Carnival at Langley Park over 8 weeks.
In 1981 the PBS Inter-District Carnival at Langley Park was reduced to 5 weeks and girls over 10 division changed to girls under 13.
In 1983 the name was changed to PBS State Championship Carnival and was held at Yokine Reserve (3 weeks) and Willetton Reserve (2 weeks).
In 1984 returned to Langley Park.
In 1986 the under 10 girls division was changed to under 11 girls.
In 1988 Perth Building Society became the Challenge Bank and so State Championships became the Challenge Bank State Championships.
In 1990 the under 9 boys division became the under 9 (introducing mixed teams).
In 1998 to enable the country teams to participate the Challenge Bank State Championships was changed from five Sundays to a three day weekend.
In 1999 Challenge bank withdrew their sponsorship.
In 2000 an under 12 boys division was introduced.
In 2001 the under 10 boys and under 11 boys divisions changed to under 10 and under 11, and the under 12 boys division changed to under 13.
In 2006 Hospital Benefit Fund took over sponsorship and championships called the HBF Action for Healthy Kids State Championships
In 2010 Hospital Benefit Fund withdrew their sponsorship and we are now looking for a sponsor.
Warren Lake
Secretary TBAWA
From Busselton Tee-Ball Club
As President of the Busselton Tee-Ball Association I would like to express my sincere thanks to all of the committee for a fabulous job in organizing the State Championships held last weekend.
As a country club it is a huge effort to organize, fundraise, find accommodation, sponsors etc to bring along three teams to play. We have been really blessed with a group of committed parents and children who love the game of tee-ball and are also very proud to play under our club and town's name.
We have had a disproportionate amount of clashes with coaching and umpiring this year, and I would like to thank sincerely Liz Geddis our Country Co-ordinator for sourcing umpires. Thanks to Eileen Flynn and the wonderful men at AK Strikers for stepping in to help out, we are very appreciative; and I would like you to know that the spirit of being part of the tee-ball family is well alight in you all.
State Championships went along smoothly and I was pleased to see all teams taking their turn with the removal of rubbish and diamond marking. The committee members worked tirelessly for many hours, sorting out conflicts, umpiring, rules and many other sundry tasks.
Thanks go to you all for making our experience at States a memorable one again this year.
I would also like to invite all teams to consider the South West Games in Busselton on Sunday 28th March 2010 which will be held at Lou Weston Oval commencing at 9.00 a.m. This is the 25th Anniversary of the games and it has been opened up to all shires to compete. We will have three divisions, Under 9,11 & 13 of mixed and playing under State Championship Rules. The birth date will be as of 31st December 2009 as per our recent Championships.
We envisage that the competition will complete by 4.00 p.m. which will give teams sufficient time to return to Perth after the presentations.
All teams will be playing for Gold, Silver and Bronze medallions and the entry fee is $12 per player. A link to the South West Games website where you can access the registration form is www.swginc.org.au
We hope to have some interest from Perth to make this a good carnival. Please contact me via my e-mail if you are interested on marilynr@harveyandpartners.com.au
I am certainly seeking more teams in all divisions so come on down and support your shire.
Yours faithfully,
Marilyn Royer
President
Busselton Tee-Ball Assoc. Inc.
As a country club it is a huge effort to organize, fundraise, find accommodation, sponsors etc to bring along three teams to play. We have been really blessed with a group of committed parents and children who love the game of tee-ball and are also very proud to play under our club and town's name.
We have had a disproportionate amount of clashes with coaching and umpiring this year, and I would like to thank sincerely Liz Geddis our Country Co-ordinator for sourcing umpires. Thanks to Eileen Flynn and the wonderful men at AK Strikers for stepping in to help out, we are very appreciative; and I would like you to know that the spirit of being part of the tee-ball family is well alight in you all.
State Championships went along smoothly and I was pleased to see all teams taking their turn with the removal of rubbish and diamond marking. The committee members worked tirelessly for many hours, sorting out conflicts, umpiring, rules and many other sundry tasks.
Thanks go to you all for making our experience at States a memorable one again this year.
I would also like to invite all teams to consider the South West Games in Busselton on Sunday 28th March 2010 which will be held at Lou Weston Oval commencing at 9.00 a.m. This is the 25th Anniversary of the games and it has been opened up to all shires to compete. We will have three divisions, Under 9,11 & 13 of mixed and playing under State Championship Rules. The birth date will be as of 31st December 2009 as per our recent Championships.
We envisage that the competition will complete by 4.00 p.m. which will give teams sufficient time to return to Perth after the presentations.
All teams will be playing for Gold, Silver and Bronze medallions and the entry fee is $12 per player. A link to the South West Games website where you can access the registration form is www.swginc.org.au
We hope to have some interest from Perth to make this a good carnival. Please contact me via my e-mail if you are interested on marilynr@harveyandpartners.com.au
I am certainly seeking more teams in all divisions so come on down and support your shire.
Yours faithfully,
Marilyn Royer
President
Busselton Tee-Ball Assoc. Inc.
Your Say, from TBAWA Newsletter
As a first time coach at States but a parent for a couple of years I was disgusted with the way some coaches handled themselves. I played a team on Sunday that even my kids come of and asked why does the coach from the other team have to do that to us and say that..This coach was laughing at our kids everytime they dropped a catch or misfielded a ball.. If his team was batting and they got a strike he would say to them its ok guys its just a practice game against them. I am sorry but it really disheartened my kids and it was like he was putting them down. What ever happened to coaches praising kids whether they were from there team or the other one..We as coaches are suppose to show and give encouragement at all times not be negative like this..
Would love to know other peoples opinions on this and if they had any dramas with other coaches.
Apart from that thank you for a wonderful state championship weekend.The competition was fantastic.
Name Supplied but withheld
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To the Committee of TBAWA
As a parent of a child who played in the State Championships over the long week end I am bitterly disappointed that as runners up in the XXXX completion they did not receive anything for there HARD efforts in gaining this position in there division. I have also been told by other parents from team there disappointment also let alone the poor children that did all the HARD work. They feel as well as we all do that it is a slap in the face JUST because they are not in the A grade division that they don't count for anything and that they are worthless because they are not in A grade. Some of the comments were why have we even bothered playing this weekend for nothing ,were nobodies because we aren't A graders ect, and these comments came from CHILDREN.
I can understand that TBAWA can not give trophies/medallions to all players but they should recognize not only the winners of each division but also the runners up of each division. It does take a lot to win your division but it also takes a hell of a lot to be runners up also.
I admit that my child as many did not stay for presentation but that was due to having to deal with my CHILD who was informed that the runners up received something this morning to then being informed they received nothing this afternoon and being beside him self to which I do thank you for making life very hard for us today and having to talk him into NOT quitting Tee Ball to which he DID love playing but is in the mind set of (in his words) what's the bloody point.
I do think that this sort of recognition needs to be looked at and also you may get more people interested in staying at presentation. Most people think why stay especially when they have played in the first time slot as our guys did today in the heat for nothing.
With Disgust XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX Parent of a child who DID love the game of tee ball
Name supplied by withheld for privacy
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To Chief Umpire
Greg as a coach I do not always agree with the decisions umpire make (I guess that's the norm). I have even been known to vigorously discuss their decisions on occasions. However I must say I was generally impressed with the standard of umpiring at this years championships. On one of the occasions when I did question an umpires decision she explained her version of the rule to me and then politely asked me to return to the team bench. Intending to be as much a gentleman as she a lady,I thanked her and walked away, just as well as when I read the rule a little later she was correct. For me it was an enjoyable championship.
Greg please pass on my thanks to the umpires and the TBA committee.
Name supplied, but withheld by request.
Would love to know other peoples opinions on this and if they had any dramas with other coaches.
Apart from that thank you for a wonderful state championship weekend.The competition was fantastic.
Name Supplied but withheld
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To the Committee of TBAWA
As a parent of a child who played in the State Championships over the long week end I am bitterly disappointed that as runners up in the XXXX completion they did not receive anything for there HARD efforts in gaining this position in there division. I have also been told by other parents from team there disappointment also let alone the poor children that did all the HARD work. They feel as well as we all do that it is a slap in the face JUST because they are not in the A grade division that they don't count for anything and that they are worthless because they are not in A grade. Some of the comments were why have we even bothered playing this weekend for nothing ,were nobodies because we aren't A graders ect, and these comments came from CHILDREN.
I can understand that TBAWA can not give trophies/medallions to all players but they should recognize not only the winners of each division but also the runners up of each division. It does take a lot to win your division but it also takes a hell of a lot to be runners up also.
I admit that my child as many did not stay for presentation but that was due to having to deal with my CHILD who was informed that the runners up received something this morning to then being informed they received nothing this afternoon and being beside him self to which I do thank you for making life very hard for us today and having to talk him into NOT quitting Tee Ball to which he DID love playing but is in the mind set of (in his words) what's the bloody point.
I do think that this sort of recognition needs to be looked at and also you may get more people interested in staying at presentation. Most people think why stay especially when they have played in the first time slot as our guys did today in the heat for nothing.
With Disgust XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX Parent of a child who DID love the game of tee ball
Name supplied by withheld for privacy
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To Chief Umpire
Greg as a coach I do not always agree with the decisions umpire make (I guess that's the norm). I have even been known to vigorously discuss their decisions on occasions. However I must say I was generally impressed with the standard of umpiring at this years championships. On one of the occasions when I did question an umpires decision she explained her version of the rule to me and then politely asked me to return to the team bench. Intending to be as much a gentleman as she a lady,I thanked her and walked away, just as well as when I read the rule a little later she was correct. For me it was an enjoyable championship.
Greg please pass on my thanks to the umpires and the TBA committee.
Name supplied, but withheld by request.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
New TBAWA Newsletter
The first edition of the new TBAWA newsletter is to be sent this Sunday evening.
If you would like to be on the mailing list please send an email with you email address to editor@tbawa.org.au and they will be glad to add you to the list.
You can opt out at any stage simply by clicking the unsubscribe button at the bottom of the page. If you have received a sneak preview it means you are already on the mailing list. In collaboration with TBAWA this blog will post several of the articles to allow you to make comments.
If you would like to be on the mailing list please send an email with you email address to editor@tbawa.org.au and they will be glad to add you to the list.
You can opt out at any stage simply by clicking the unsubscribe button at the bottom of the page. If you have received a sneak preview it means you are already on the mailing list. In collaboration with TBAWA this blog will post several of the articles to allow you to make comments.
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