Baseball Australia introduces students to baseball through two Sporting Schools programs.
Baseball5 is a new fast-paced, urban version, of the game requiring no dedicated infrastructure and only requiring a ball. Aussie T-Ball is a modified version of baseball designed to introduce students of all abilities to the game.
Both programs teach the four fundamental skills of baseball - throwing, catching, running and striking - in a safe, fun, non-contact environment. The modified versions of the game ensure students have greater game involvement that builds social, mental and physical development.
Baseball Australia announces a great new program update for Term 3 Sporting Schools.
Come and enjoy the same amazing game offerings from Baseball Australia with Baseball5 or Aussie T-Ball in the new 4 session format.
Same great game, awesome new format.
Baseball5
Baseball5 is a new faster, urban version of the game of Baseball. Only requiring a ball to play, Baseball5 allows students to explore the four fundamental skills of throwing, catching, running and striking in an easy to learn environment. Utilising the game sense approach, each session will teach a skill through mini games and play a Baseball5 game. Requiring no dedicated venue or infrastructure, Baseball5 can be played everywhere within your school and is accessible to all.
Baseball5 is offered to primary and secondary schools.
Aussie T-Ball
The following Aussie T-Ball packages are based on the national Aussie T-Ball program and are structured so that each week participants play a game sense activity followed by a game of Aussie T-Ball. There are two different package options to suit the needs of your school:
- Community Coach Delivered - The full Aussie T-Ball experience with up to six specialised coaching sessions.
- Teacher Delivered - An affordable taster experience that supports teachers to simply deliver Aussie T-Ball at their school.
Both packages provide the option to purchase the Aussie T-Ball Manual and/or modified equipment kit.
Equipment
Get your school ready to play T-Ball with an Aussie T-Ball kit from Fielders.
The Aussie T-ball kit costs $369.95 inclusive of shipping and includes the following equipment:
- Equipment bag
- 3 x bats
- 3 x hitting tees
- 3 x sets of throw down bases
- 12 x kapok teeballs
- 20 x marker cones
- Aussie T-Ball school resource manual
Schools can purchase a Baseball5 School Equipment pack, as well as a Participant pack which schools can order to provide each participating student with a Baseball5 ball.
Baseball5 Equipment pack
- 36 x Baseball5 balls
- 3 x sets of throw down bases
- 25 x marker cones
Baseball5 Participant pack
- 12 x Baseball5 balls
Teachers
Teachers can deliver baseball in Sporting Schools by meeting the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver baseball for Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Online Community Coaching - Essential Skills course
Coaching Providers
Sporting organisations that wish to become a coaching provider for Baseball Australia and deliver in Sporting Schools must meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
NOTE: All coaches that operate under the coaching provider must meet individual baseball coach registration requirements.
Baseball Australia Resources
Baseball Australia provides Baseball5 and Aussie T-Ball resources to teachers, enabling them to engage with school children and community groups in enjoyable physical activity with a minimum of fuss.
Baseball Australia recommends this resource be used to run the Sporting Schools program and school competitions between classes or other schools. To get your copy of the manual please contact Kaitlin Mason at Baseball Australia kaitlin.mason@baseball.com.au or +61 03 9915 9900.
For further details about the Baseball5 program, please see:
Contacts
Name | Position | Phone | Location | |
| Melissa Achten | Growth and Experience Manager | 0423 842 842 | Melissa.Achten@baseball.com.au | National |
Connor O'Gorman | High Performance and Pathways | 0414 698 488 | Australian Capital Territory | |
Adrian Medina Scull | Head of Baseball5 NSW | 0406 110 544 | New South Wales | |
Kai Meuronen | Development Officer | 0407 733 792 | Northern Territory | |
Gareth Jones | Interim Chief Executive Officer | 0404 820 703 | Queensland | |
Giang Danh | Operations and Introductory Pathways Manager | 08 8331 2 675 | South Australia | |
John Hayes | Acting President (Senior Vice President) | Tasmania | ||
Kellie Thomas | Operations: Memberships and Events | 0487 107 327 | Victoria | |
David Hayes | Participation Program Manager | 0418 951 891 | Western Australia |